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Rutgers women's soccer announces seven-player freshman class and two transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:44 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Rutgers women's soccer announces seven-player freshman class and two transfers

Summary

Rutgers women's soccer has introduced a seven-player freshman class and two transfers in preparation for the upcoming season. The team hosted Pittsburgh on August 5 in a preseason scrimmage and will face Georgetown on August 8. The Scarlet Knights aim to return to the NCAA tournament after a disappointing 2025 season that ended their long tournament streak. Among the newcomers is forward Lilia Calvert, the Pennsylvania Player of the Year, alongside other talented players like Marian Dunne and Gesare Omwenga. The 2026 campaign marks a significant roster overhaul focused on revitalizing the program.

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By the Numbers

•Rutgers hosts Pittsburgh and Georgetown for preseason scrimmages.
•Seven freshmen and two transfers join the Scarlet Knights.
•Lilia Calvert scored 173 goals in high school, leading the recruiting class.
•Marian Dunne and Gesare Omwenga are key additions aimed at strengthening the team.
•Program aims to rebound after missing the NCAA tournament in 2025.

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4:44 AMYahoo Sports — A Seven-Player Freshman Class and Two Transfers Headline Rutgers Women’s Soccer’s 2026 Newcomers

What they're saying

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Fall camp is closer than it looks on the calendar, and no Rutgers program will be back on the field before women’s soccer. Mike O’Neill’s group hosts Pittsburgh at Yurcak Field on August 5 in a preseason scrimmage, the earliest preparation game of any fall sport at Rutgers this year, followed by a second tune-up […]
— Yahoo Sports

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