
Pacific Tigers gear up for crucial California road swing
The Pacific women's soccer team faces back‑to‑back road games in Southern California, seeking to improve a 0‑2 start while key players shine and broadcasts are set.
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The Pacific women's soccer team faces back‑to‑back road games in Southern California, seeking to improve a 0‑2 start while key players shine and broadcasts are set.

The Aztecs, 2‑1 this season, aim to extend their defensive streak against the winless Tigers, with a free hat for early fans and streaming on ESPN+ for the next road games.

The Aztecs, fresh off a 2‑0 win over UC San Diego and a shutout that earned defensive honors, host the winless Vikings at the Sports Deck, with free admission and early‑bird merchandise up for grabs.

San Diego State goalkeeper Kailey Carlen starred in the season opener, posting a clean sheet against UC San Diego and becoming the first SDSU athlete to capture a weekly Pac‑12 award since joining the conference.

The opening week of Pac-12 women's soccer delivered record-breaking performances, unbeaten starts and early signs of a competitive campaign.

San Diego State finishes fourth in the Pac‑12 preseason women's soccer poll, marking its third time outside the top two in the past 17 seasons, while key players earn preseason accolades and the team prepares for a high‑profile opener.

An overview of the 2026 season schedule, key player movements, and the team's transition into the Pac-12 conference.

The Aztecs will open conference play against Boise State on Oct. 1, face a mix of former Mountain West foes and newcomers, and rely on emerging talent like freshman goalkeeper Kailey Carlen to steady a defense that reached the Mountain West semifinals last season.