Georgia women’s soccer seeks NCAA attendance record at Sanford Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The University of Georgia women's soccer team opens its home schedule on Thursday, facing James Madison at Sanford Stadium. This event, titled 'Soccer in Sanford,' celebrates the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Women’s National Team winning gold in the 1996 Summer Olympics there. UGA aims to surpass the current NCAA women’s soccer attendance record of 14,410 set during the 1999 national championship. Head coach Keidane McAlpine emphasized the significance of soccer in Georgia as the athletic program seeks to grow its support. Football head coach Kirby Smart is encouraging attendance, stating he and his team will support the women's squad.
- •Georgia women's soccer plays James Madison at Sanford Stadium on Thursday.
- •The event celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Olympics.
- •UGA aims to break the NCAA women's soccer attendance record.
- •Current record attendance for women’s soccer is 14,410.
- •Football head coach Kirby Smart will attend to support the women’s team.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia women’s soccer aims to break NCAA attendance record with match at Sanford Stadium
"Georgia will play James Madison for “Soccer in Sanford” to honor the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Women’s National Team winning gold in the 1996 Summer Olympics at the stadium.
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