
Big Ten Women’s Soccer Opens with Record-Breaking Performances
The opening weekend of Big Ten women's soccer delivered dramatic results, from Oregon State's six‑goal explosion to Iowa's swift victory and Michigan's hard‑fought tie.
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The opening weekend of Big Ten women's soccer delivered dramatic results, from Oregon State's six‑goal explosion to Iowa's swift victory and Michigan's hard‑fought tie.

Michigan State’s women’s soccer team places three players on the 2026 Hermann Trophy Watch List, a first in program history, highlighting the squad’s rising national prominence.

Michigan State's women's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to three games, defeating Eastern Michigan in a pivotal home matchup that underscores their ascent in the Big Ten and national polls.
On senior night, Michigan State's women's soccer team edged Loyola-Chicago 1-0, with Kayla Briggs scoring the decisive goal in the 83rd minute. The win marks the Spartans' second straight victory and a continued climb in the preseason polls.

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 Spartans overcame a scoreless first half to defeat Xavier University 2-0 in their 2026 season opener, highlighted by early goals from Kayla Briggs and Kennedy Bell and coach Jeff Hosler's praise of the team's resilience.

The Spartans secured a 2-0 win over Xavier, showcasing a strong defensive effort by Noelle Henning and goals from Kayla Briggs and Kennedy Bell, while preparing for a showdown with Loyola (Chicago).
The Spartans secured a 2-0 win in their season opener, showcasing early momentum, key goal contributions, and a shutout by goalkeeper Noelle Henning.
Michigan State women's soccer aims for a historic season after reaching the NCAA quarterfinals, returning a strong roster, a top recruiting class and a challenging schedule.

The Spartans open the 2026 season at No. 7 in the national polls, returning a potent offense and facing a schedule stacked with top‑ranked opponents.

The Spartans enter 2026 as the Big Ten favorites, riding a wave of recent success, veteran leadership, and a challenging slate of opponents.

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2026 women's soccer preseason poll, naming Michigan State as the favorite, while UCLA and Washington round out the top three. Alongside the rankings, the league highlighted 19 standout student‑athletes for the upcoming season.

The fourth annual TST 7v7 tournament in Cary, NC, will award a $1 million prize while featuring standout college players, alumni teams, and prospects heading into professional drafts.