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Maryland women's soccer seeks improvement in 2026 season under coach Marchiano

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:40 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Maryland women's soccer seeks improvement in 2026 season under coach Marchiano

Summary

Maryland women's soccer begins the 2026 season with head coach Michael Marchiano, aiming to build on last year's progress. The team experienced a rough 2024 but showed improvement with back-to-back conference wins in 2025. Key losses include captain Kelsey Smith and defender Alyssa Abramson. To address these departures, Maryland adds 12 new players, including standout recruit Ella Petry. The Terps hope that returning players like Gemma Davitian and Mckinley Heaven can lead the team forward this season.

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•Head coach Michael Marchiano enters his second year leading the program.
•Maryland won back-to-back conference matches against Indiana and Purdue in 2025.
•Key losses include Kelsey Smith and Alyssa Abramson from last year's squad.
•The Terps welcome 12 new players to bolster the roster for 2026.
•Mckinley Heaven and Gemma Davitian are expected to be key contributors.

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