Rainbow Wahine soccer team hosts No. 23 Texas Tech on campus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Summary

The Hawaii women's soccer team will play its first match of the season against No. 23 Texas Tech on Thursday at the University of Hawaii's new lower campus field. This marks the Rainbow Wahine's return to their campus for home matches for the first time since 2019, after the previous venue was deemed unplayable. Coach Michele Nagamine expressed excitement about the new location and the team's preparations. Following the opener, Hawaii will face Kansas State on Sunday to conclude the Outrigger Soccer Kickoff. The team aims for a strong start in its inaugural Mountain West Conference season.

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Key Details

•Hawaii hosts Texas Tech on August 13, 2026.
•Matches moved due to field conditions at Waipio Peninsula Stadium.
•This is the first season for Hawaii in the Mountain West Conference.
•Hawaii will also play Kansas State on August 15, 2026.
•Three players made the MWC soccer watch list.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Rainbow Wahine soccer team will open its season on its new lower campus pitch

What they're saying

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Like many people living on the West side of Oahu, Hawaii women’s soccer coach Michele Nagamine has had to worry at times about traffic. That won’t be the case for at least the nonconference portion of the Rainbow Wahine soccer season this year, as all home matches have been moved to UH’s newly completed on-campus field. Hawaii will begin the 2026-27 athletic year for all sports on Thursday, ...
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