Northwestern women's soccer prepares for season opener against UVA on Wednesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Northwestern women's soccer is set to start its season against UVA on Wednesday. The 'Cats faced Notre Dame in a closed-doors preseason match, where sophomore midfielder Keira Kemmerley noted improvements in offensive chances. With sophomore goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson and goal scorer Kennedy Roesch expected to lead the team, Northwestern aims to build on last season's NCAA Tournament success. The opener against the Cavaliers, who finished fifth in the ACC last year, promises to be a challenging test.
- •Northwestern plays UVA in their season opener on Wednesday.
- •The 'Cats faced Notre Dame in a preseason match last week.
- •Keira Kemmerley highlighted offensive improvement from the preseason game.
- •Sophomore goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson is seen as a breakout star.
- •Northwestern seeks to build on their NCAA Tournament participation from last season.
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