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The Bears face Missouri in a pivotal early-season match, marking the third straight Power Four opponent and testing a program eager to turn early setbacks into momentum.
Mizzou’s soccer team will host Missouri State on August 23 at Bobby & Allison South Stadium, seeking to extend a strong start to the 2026 campaign while the Bears look to bounce back from early defeats.
The Wildcats open their 2026 home slate with incentives for fans and standout performances that hint at a turnaround in Manhattan.
Missouri State women's soccer sits second in the 2026 C‑USA preseason poll, aiming to build on a championship‑winning 2025 campaign.
The 2026 schedule features 19 matches against top opponents from the Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and Atlantic 10, with the season opening at home against Kansas and culminating in the Conference USA Tournament in Newark, Delaware.