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The NMU women's soccer squad is slated fifth in the GLIAC preseason rankings, returning key players like Madison Bilbia and Jillian Thompson while welcoming a large freshman class. With a new coaching duo and a demanding schedule, the Wildcats hope to improve on last year’s fifth-place finish and make a run at the conference and NCAA tournaments.
The Ramblers will travel to East Lansing on Thursday evening, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. Central Time, hoping to rebound from a 5‑0 defeat at the hands of Iowa last week. The loss left Loyola Chicago with a 0‑1 record as they open their Big Ten slate, while the Spartans arrive fresh off a 1‑0 victory over their own home crowd and sit unbeaten at 1‑0.
The Ramblers and the Hawkeyes open their 2026 campaigns on the road, each looking to build on early victories and maintain unbeaten streaks.
In a tightly contested season opener, Loyola University Chicago’s women’s soccer team edged Central Michigan 1‑0, highlighted by Maggie Schmidt’s first goal of the year and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Allison Deardorff.
The Ramblers begin their 2026 campaign at home against Central Michigan, featuring new assistant coach Camryn Hart, standout midfielder Zoe Hevey, and goalkeeper Allison Deardorff, while the team looks to translate preseason optimism into a strong start on ESPN+.
The Ramblers open preseason with a home game against Milwaukee, introduce ten new players and a new assistant coach, and prepare for a demanding regular season that culminates with a home match against Saint Joseph's in November.