
Longhorns Prepare for Historic Showdown with Baylor
Texas will host Baylor on Aug. 27, 2026, in a series that favors the Longhorns, as standout players and a strong home record loom large.
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Texas will host Baylor on Aug. 27, 2026, in a series that favors the Longhorns, as standout players and a strong home record loom large.

The Longhorns travel to Phoenix for a pivotal road match against Grand Canyon University, seeking to preserve their unbeaten run while spotlighting standout performances from Villarreal, Flynn and new head coach Margueritte Bates.

Texas women’s soccer team draws 1-1 with Arizona State, extending Amalia Villarreal’s goal streak to five matches and keeping the Longhorns unbeaten.

A record crowd of 1,505 fans witnessed a dramatic opening match, featuring goals from Amalia Villarreal and Lucy Fazackerley, and a pivotal save by Kennedy Zorn.

Grand Canyon University’s women’s soccer team will host Buffalo and Texas in a weekend that pits two unbeaten squads against the Lopes, while key players and new transfers aim to propel the program toward a top‑four finish in the Mountain West.

A late‑game penalty by Amalia Villarreal and a clean‑sheet performance by goalkeeper Bayliss Flynn powered Texas to a 1‑0 win over Pitt, highlighting the squad’s early-season momentum.

After a season‑ending injury, Katie Zailski returns to the University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer team as one of four captains, delivering a full‑time performance in a 2‑1 win over Youngstown State and guiding a forward‑focused squad toward a pivotal match against Texas.

The University of Texas women's soccer program has quickly become a focal point of preseason buzz after five of its key athletes were named to the preseason All‑Southeastern Conference squad, highlighting a promising start to the program's debut under new leadership.

The Longhorns secured their first win of the 2026 campaign, delivering a 3‑0 victory over HCU highlighted by early goals from Amalia Villarreal and Sadie Hoch, and setting the stage for a Sunday clash with Pittsburgh.

After a 4‑12‑1 record, head coach Margueritte Bates introduces a disciplined, coordinated system, relying on experienced transfers and a promising opener against Houston Christian.

From legacy programs to emerging powerhouses, a new generation of coaches is shaping NCAA Division I women’s soccer through recruitment, culture and sustained excellence.

Texas Longhorns soccer welcomes new head coach Margueritte Bates, whose chess‑inspired tactics promise a fresh identity for the program.

First‑year head coach Margueritte Bates leads the Longhorns through a demanding nonconference slate and SEC matchups, hoping to forge a new identity after losing key scorers.

The Texas A&M soccer team will face the Texas Longhorns in Austin on Saturday at 7 p.m., marking the debut of head coach Bobby Shuttleworth and showcasing a roster bolstered by key transfers and a top recruiting class.

The Roadrunners open their 2026 campaign with a series of exhibition games, ticket details and exclusive benefits for season ticket holders.

Coach Margueritte Bates announced the Longhorns' 2026 schedule, featuring 17 matches, nine against 2025 NCAA Tournament opponents, and a home‑heavy finish. The season opens with a home game against HCU on Aug. 13 and includes a series of road tests before conference play begins.