
Big 12 Women’s Soccer Powerhouses Prepare for 2026 Season
Five Big 12 programs crack the preseason top 25 as the conference readies for an August 12 kickoff, highlighted by TCU's No. 6 ranking and Colorado's standout forward Hope Leyba.
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Five Big 12 programs crack the preseason top 25 as the conference readies for an August 12 kickoff, highlighted by TCU's No. 6 ranking and Colorado's standout forward Hope Leyba.

Five Colorado soccer standouts earn preseason honors, led by Hope Leyba’s record 22 goals, as the Buffaloes prepare for a landmark campaign.

TCU secured 222 points and 13 first‑place votes, while Colorado achieved its highest preseason position ever. The league's top eight teams will represent the Big 12 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and standout players Bella Diorio, Kamdyn Fuller, and veteran Hope Leyba headline the preseason team.

The Buffaloes finished 17‑4‑3, broke win records, advanced to the Sweet 16 and look to build on a deep, talent‑laden roster for 2026.

The Colorado women's soccer squad finished 2025 with a 17‑4‑3 record, reached the Sweet 16 and set new offensive benchmarks. With most key players returning and a strengthened backline, the Buffs look ready to build on that momentum in 2026.

The University of Colorado's soccer program is buzzing as it readies for the 2026 campaign, building on a 2025 that saw the Buffaloes capture a school‑record 17 victories and punch their ticket to the NCAA Sweet 16.