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Gators soccer secures first win of the season against Coastal Carolina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Gators soccer secures first win of the season against Coastal Carolina
Summary

Florida soccer achieved its first victory of the season by defeating Coastal Carolina 3-2 on August 20, 2026. The match was marked by a two-hour rain delay, but Florida took control early with a 2-0 lead at halftime, driven by senior forward Kyra Taylor's two goals. Katie Johnston scored the game-winner in the 76th minute. This win marks the first under head coach Nick Zimmerman, who acknowledged the team's need for consistency as they build their program. Florida will next face rival Florida State Seminoles at home on August 23, 2026.

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  • •Florida soccer leads 2-0 at halftime against Coastal Carolina.
  • •Kyra Taylor scores two first-half goals in her home debut.
  • •Katie Johnston nets the decisive goal in the 76th minute.
  • •Florida soccer's record improves to 1-1 this season.
  • •The Gators face Florida State Seminoles next on August 23.
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  • 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Gators soccer rallies past Coastal Carolina for first win of season
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In Nick Zimmerman's first game at home, Florida soccer secures its first victory of the season against Coastal Carolina.

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