Minnesota Gophers women's soccer ties and loses in early season matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Minnesota Golden Gophers soccer team is now 2-1-1 after four games in their 2026 season. They recently played ranked opponents, earning a draw against #19 Georgia and losing 1-0 to #15 BYU. Key players include goalkeeper Sarah Martin and offensive contributor Caroline Birdsell. Next, the Gophers host St. Thomas this Sunday before facing Colorado College on September 6. They will begin Big Ten play on September 10 against Iowa.
- •Gophers open 2026 season with a 2-1-1 record.
- •Sarah Martin and Caroline Birdsell recognized on Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch List.
- •Upcoming match against St. Thomas set for this Sunday.
- •Minnesota begins Big Ten play on September 10 against Iowa.
- •Gophers finished last season with a 6-8-3 record.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Golden Gopher Soccer Looks to Return to NCAA Tournament in 2026
"The Gophers are four games into their season and have played some of the nation’s best down to the wire
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