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Minnesota Ranked No. 24 in United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll
8/1/2025 10:45:00 AM | Soccer
The Golden Gophers will host five preseason top 25 teams
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota women's soccer team has earned national recognition, debuting at No. 24 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.
Minnesota's schedule features six teams ranked in the top 25. The Golden Gophers will open the season on Aug. 14 against BYU, which received 12 votes in the preseason poll. Minnesota will also host several highly ranked opponents, including No. 12 Michigan State (Sept. 25), No. 23 Wisconsin (Oct. 5), No. 5 Southern California (Oct. 9), and No. 8 UCLA (Oct. 12). Additionally, the Gophers will travel to face No. 13 Iowa on Sept. 21.
The Gophers return 14 players from last season, including All-Big Ten honorees Paige Kalal and Ashley Thurk. Head coach Erin Chastain and her staff added nine freshmen and four transfers, aiming to build on last year's Sweet 16 run.Â
Single game tickets are available now for the 2025 season. Single game tickets can be purchased HERE or at the ticket window prior to kickoff. Season tickets are on sale HERE for only $65 and include all eleven regular season home matches. At Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.
Minnesota's schedule features six teams ranked in the top 25. The Golden Gophers will open the season on Aug. 14 against BYU, which received 12 votes in the preseason poll. Minnesota will also host several highly ranked opponents, including No. 12 Michigan State (Sept. 25), No. 23 Wisconsin (Oct. 5), No. 5 Southern California (Oct. 9), and No. 8 UCLA (Oct. 12). Additionally, the Gophers will travel to face No. 13 Iowa on Sept. 21.
The Gophers return 14 players from last season, including All-Big Ten honorees Paige Kalal and Ashley Thurk. Head coach Erin Chastain and her staff added nine freshmen and four transfers, aiming to build on last year's Sweet 16 run.Â
Single game tickets are available now for the 2025 season. Single game tickets can be purchased HERE or at the ticket window prior to kickoff. Season tickets are on sale HERE for only $65 and include all eleven regular season home matches. At Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.
Highlights: Gophers 2, Brown 0
Monday, September 01
Highlights: Gophers 4, Marquette 3
Thursday, August 28
Highlights: Gophers 4, Northern Illinois 0
Sunday, August 24
Highlights: Gophers 3, St. Thomas 0
Sunday, August 17