The University of Colorado Colorado Springs women's soccer team has made a strong start to the 2026 season, ranking No. 10 in the United Soccer Coaches National Preseason Poll. The Mountain Lions advanced to the South Central Regional Final last year and finished with a solid 14-3-6 record. Florida Tech holds the No. 1 spot, while UCCS uniquely represents the South Central Region as a top 10 team. Head coach J.B. Belzer returns a robust roster of 18 athletes while welcoming nine newcomers. The team will kick off the season at home against Point Loma Nazarene on August 27.

By the Numbers
  • UCCS finished last season with a 14-3-6 overall record.
  • Florida Tech, ranked No. 1, had a previous record of 15-3-6 and won the national title.
State of Play
  • Three teams from the South Central Region are in the top 25: Dallas Baptist University (No. 5), UCCS (No. 10), and Colorado School of Mines (No. 13).
  • The Mountain Lions garnered an at-large bid for the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Tournament last fall.
What's Next

UCCS will open their season with a matchup against Point Loma Nazarene on August 27 and will follow that with a six-game non-conference schedule before starting RMAC play on September 17 at Fort Lewis College.

Bottom Line

The Mountain Lions' impressive preseason ranking and experienced roster signal a promising 2026 season, and fans should keep an eye on their performance against strong national contenders.