
Razorbacks Crush Little Rock 9-0 in Season-Opening Soccer Showdown
Arkansas opened its 2026 soccer season with a 9-0 win over Little Rock, featuring Bella Field’s brace, a clean sheet from Emily Jenkins and a host of first-year scorers.
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Arkansas opened its 2026 soccer season with a 9-0 win over Little Rock, featuring Bella Field’s brace, a clean sheet from Emily Jenkins and a host of first-year scorers.

The Razorbacks finally broke a lengthy goal drought, delivering a convincing 9‑0 victory that signals a turning point for the season.

Arkansas fell to Clemson 1-0, extending a winless streak that has left the Razorbacks searching for answers on both ends of the field.

Coach Colby Hale praised his team's improved performance despite a 1-1 draw with Loyola Maryland, noting defensive progress, key contributions from players like Reagan Mallia, and upcoming challenges against a top‑ranked opponent.

A penalty conversion by Zoe Susi gave Arkansas an early lead, but Loyola Maryland answered with a corner goal, leading to a 1‑1 stalemate that sets the stage for a highly anticipated matchup against the Tar Heels.

The Razorbacks are looking to translate late‑game heroics into a full‑match performance as they open the season against a Baylor squad packed with former SEC talent, all under a 100‑degree forecast.

After a mixed preseason, Arkansas aims to translate late‑game firepower into a unified performance when they host Baylor at Razorback Field.

Senior forward Bella Field is named to the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Forwards to Watch List by United Soccer Coaches, highlighting her breakout 2025 season, a broken nose injury, and Arkansas's fifth SEC regular‑season title since 2019. She joins teammate Kennedy Ball on the list as the Razorbacks prepare to host Baylor on August 12.

Arkansas soccer returns five athletes to the SEC preseason watchlist, including three All‑SEC selections, after a 3‑0 exhibition win over UMKC and a narrow loss to Memphis, positioning the Razorbacks to challenge for a top spot in the conference.

Arkansas soccer opens the 2026 schedule with a 3-0 win over Kansas City and a 2-0 loss to Memphis, while the team prepares to face Baylor at Razorback Field and aims to finish second in the SEC behind Vanderbilt.

The conference announces its preseason watchlist, highlighting returning All‑SEC stars, early rankings and the teams poised to contend as the 34th season kicks off.

Kennedy Ball, Arkansas midfielder, was named to the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Midfielders to Watch List by United Soccer Coaches after a breakout 2025 season that helped the Razorbacks secure their fifth SEC regular‑season title since 2019.

The University of Arkansas soccer squad enters the new season with high expectations after a dominant finish last year and a strong returning core.

The Razorbacks are set to open the 2025 season against Baylor, having secured the SEC regular‑season title last year and returning a core group of scorers and defenders.

Arkansas soccer coach Colby Hale calls his squad "hungry" as they begin official practice for the 2026 campaign, returning a core group that captured the 2025 SEC regular‑season crown.

Arkansas Razorbacks open 2026 preseason camp, with coach Colby Hale highlighting a hungry squad, key returning players, exhibition matches, and upcoming NCAA eligibility changes.

Coach Colby Hale describes the 2026 Razorbacks as "hungry" as they open official practice, returning a strong core of players, navigating new NCAA eligibility rules, and confronting schedule changes.

After guiding Arkansas to five SEC titles and 12 NCAA Tournament berths, Coach Colby Hale receives a contract extension through 2030, underscoring his transformative impact on the program.