
Harvard Women’s Soccer Opens 2026 Season with 4-0 Win Over Fairfield
Harvard’s women’s soccer team secured a 4‑0 victory over Fairfield, with freshmen leading the offense and a clean sheet defended.
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Harvard’s women’s soccer team secured a 4‑0 victory over Fairfield, with freshmen leading the offense and a clean sheet defended.

After opening the campaign with two defeats, the Crimson’s roster — anchored by Jasmine Leshnick, Anna Rayhill and Ólöf Kristinsdóttir — looks to translate early lessons into a breakthrough against Fairfield and Syracuse before a slate of road contests.

The Minutewomen erased a three‑goal deficit to defeat Harvard 4‑3, highlighted by Monica Curry’s two goals and a flawless defensive effort.

Despite an early surge and a record‑setting two‑goal burst by Ólöf Kristinsdóttir, the Crimson were edged out by the University of Massachusetts, with Amanda Schultz sealing the win in the 68th minute.

Harvard’s season opener ended in a 2-1 loss to Stony Brook, highlighting both promising freshman contributions and defensive lapses.

Harvard’s season opener at Jordan Field ended in a 2-1 loss to Stony Brook, highlighted by Brooke Huleatt’s first collegiate goal and Emily Lemke’s double for the visitors.