University of Minnesota Athletics
Thursday, October 22
7:00 PM
University of Minnesota
vs
Washington
Photo by: Brady Paitrick
10/21/2026 11:46:00 AM | Soccer
Minnesota will host the Huskies on Thursday and Ducks on Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota soccer team returns to Elizabeth Lyle Stadium this week for its final two home games of the season. The Golden Gophers take on No. 12 Washington on Thursday evening before facing Oregon on Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota (7-6-2, 3-5-1 Big Ten) vs. No. 12 Washington (11-1-3, 6-1-2 Big Ten)
Date: Oct. 22, 2026
Stream: B1G+
Kick Off: 7 p.m. CT
Location: Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
Promotions: $3 hot dogs, soda, and popcorn!
Minnesota (7-6-2, 3-5-1 Big Ten) vs. Oregon (6-6-3, 1-6-2 Big Ten)
Date: Oct. 25, 2026
Stream: B1G+
Kick Off: 1 p.m. CT
Location: Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
Fan Appreciation Day: All fans can enter for a chance to win Gopher Swag, which will be given out throughout the game!
Pink Game: The Gophers are sporting pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Student Shuttle
Students can hitch a free ride to all University of Minnesota soccer games. The shuttle's first pickup spot is at the Bierman Athletic Building (by the large Minnesota sign behind the building) approximately 30 minutes before kickoff. The second pickup spot is at Territorial Hall approximately 20 minutes before kickoff, with the drop-off at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Following each match, the student shuttle will depart 15 minutes after the game ends and drop off at the same two locations.
Last Time Out
The Gophers fell to Wisconsin 1-0 on Sunday in Madison. Despite the score, Minnesota tied the Badgers in shots (10) and led in shots on goal (5-1). Sarah Martin, Kate Childers, Taylor Heimerl, Matigann Vixayvong and Keegan Schmeiser each played a full 90 minutes. Caroline Birdsell led the offense with three shots on the day.
Notes to Know
Minnesota (7-6-2, 3-5-1 Big Ten) vs. No. 12 Washington (11-1-3, 6-1-2 Big Ten)
Date: Oct. 22, 2026
Stream: B1G+
Kick Off: 7 p.m. CT
Location: Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
Promotions: $3 hot dogs, soda, and popcorn!
Minnesota (7-6-2, 3-5-1 Big Ten) vs. Oregon (6-6-3, 1-6-2 Big Ten)
Date: Oct. 25, 2026
Stream: B1G+
Kick Off: 1 p.m. CT
Location: Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
Fan Appreciation Day: All fans can enter for a chance to win Gopher Swag, which will be given out throughout the game!
Pink Game: The Gophers are sporting pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Student Shuttle
Students can hitch a free ride to all University of Minnesota soccer games. The shuttle's first pickup spot is at the Bierman Athletic Building (by the large Minnesota sign behind the building) approximately 30 minutes before kickoff. The second pickup spot is at Territorial Hall approximately 20 minutes before kickoff, with the drop-off at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Following each match, the student shuttle will depart 15 minutes after the game ends and drop off at the same two locations.
Last Time Out
The Gophers fell to Wisconsin 1-0 on Sunday in Madison. Despite the score, Minnesota tied the Badgers in shots (10) and led in shots on goal (5-1). Sarah Martin, Kate Childers, Taylor Heimerl, Matigann Vixayvong and Keegan Schmeiser each played a full 90 minutes. Caroline Birdsell led the offense with three shots on the day.
Notes to Know
- Head coach Erin Chastain captured her 50th win at Minnesota against Maryland. Now in her sixth season leading the Maroon and Gold and 20th as a head coach, Chastain has a career record of 169-152-52 and is 50-39-18 at Minnesota.
- Production is spread across the roster, with 10 players scoring at least one goal (Ava Westlund, Davy Mokelke, Katie Krohn, Kate Childers, Ellen Neuharth, Caroline Birdsell, Tenley Senden, Keegan Schmeiser, Matigann Vixayvong and Katelyn Rigg).
- Minnesota features 11 players on its roster who have recorded at least one assist this season. Against Colorado College on Sept. 6, the Gophers tallied seven assists in a match for the first time since defeating Utah State 5-0 in 2017. In addition, four Gophers have recorded a team-leading three assists (Tenley Senden, Caroline Birdsell, Taylor Heimerl and Hailee Christensen).
- Thursday's game against Washington is only the third time the two opponents have met and second time as Big Ten opponents. Sunday's game is the second time the Gophers face the Ducks. Both games mark the first time Washington and Oregon face Minnesota at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.
- Freshman Ellen Neuharth has started the last nine games and 10 of her 14 appearances. The Savage, Minn., native has scored three goals through 740 minutes of play this season. Neuharth has tallied three 75-plus-minute matches (Iowa, Northwestern, Indiana), playing a season-high 90 minutes against the Wildcats.
- Senior Ava Westlund has made an impressive impact in her first year with Minnesota. The transfer has scored a team-leading six goals this season and ranks 10th in the Big Ten. She has started all 15 games and competed for 1,035 minutes on the year.
- Goalkeeper Sarah Martin has made 66 saves this season, ranking third in the conference and 50th in the NCAA.
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