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Marquette women's soccer opens season with matches at St. Thomas and North Dakota State

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Marquette women's soccer opens season with matches at St. Thomas and North Dakota State
Summary

Marquette women's soccer begins its 2026 season with a road trip to face St. Thomas and North Dakota State. The Golden Eagles play St. Thomas on August 12 at 3 PM Central. Head coach Chris Allen aims to improve on last season's performance that fell short of Big East tournament qualification. Key players include Jocelyn Leigh, the lone Big East preseason all-conference honoree, and goalkeeping discussions are ongoing as Hailey Wade and freshman Mia Hurd vie for the starting position.

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  • •Marquette plays St. Thomas on August 12 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • •The Golden Eagles were 7-7-4 last season, missing the Big East tournament.
  • •Jocelyn Leigh is the team's top returning scorer.
  • •St. Thomas is led by interim coach due to a family health leave.
  • •Marquette holds a 4-0-1 all-time record against St. Thomas.
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  • 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Marquette Women’s Soccer Preview: at St. Thomas & at North Dakota State
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The Golden Eagles head up to St. Paul and Fargo for a pair of contests to start the new season.

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