Utah Tech women's soccer is set to face UNLV in an exhibition match on August 6, 2026, at Peter Johann Memorial Field in Las Vegas, marking their kick-off event before the regular season. The Trailblazers, who are entering their inaugural season in the Big Sky Conference, have been predicted to finish third in the preseason poll. Two standout players, Jocelyn Wright and Bre Koscielski, are named to the Preseason All-Big Sky Team, highlighting their strong roster as they aim for continued success from last year鈥檚 8-7-5 season.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Tech's 2025 record: 8 wins, 7 losses, 5 ties (4-4-2 in WAC)
  • The team has returned 16 players from last season's roster and added 10 new recruits (7 high school athletes and 3 transfers).
Yes, But

Despite being predicted to finish third in the Big Sky, competition is strong with Weber State and Idaho ranked above them, creating pressure to improve from last year's performance.

State of Play
  • Utah Tech is slated to start their regular season on October 1 against Portland State.
  • UNLV's new head coach, Kacey Bingham, is beginning her debut after struggling in the previous season with a 4-10-5 record.
What's Next

After the exhibition match against UNLV, Utah Tech will face UC Irvine in their regular-season opener on August 12, aiming to build on last season's achievements.

Bottom Line

Utah Tech's strong combination of returning talent and new recruits positions them favorably as they transition into the Big Sky Conference, but they must capitalize on their early matches to establish momentum.