Stanford women's soccer defeats Cal Poly 1-0 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Stanford women's soccer maintains its streak of winning opening matches with a 1-0 victory over Cal Poly on August 16, 2026. Junior captain Charlotte Kohler scored the game's only goal in the 33rd minute after intercepting a goal kick. Stanford dominated possession and limited Cal Poly to four shots throughout the match, showcasing a strong defensive performance. Questions linger about the Cardinal's offense as they aim to fill the scoring void left by last season's top players. The team will next face Georgetown on August 20.
- •Stanford improves its opening match record to 17 consecutive wins.
- •Kohler took seven shots, three on target, in her standout performance.
- •Stanford limited Cal Poly to just four total shots during the match.
- •The Cardinal's next game is against Georgetown on August 20.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Stanford Continues Opening Match Streak Against Cal Poly, But Questions Persist
"Stanford's defense was strong in the opener, but questions remain about how the offense is coming together.
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