Omaha Women's Soccer opens its 2026 regular season against Iowa State at Caniglia Field this Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT. Both teams are kicking off their seasons after Omaha's recent exhibition matches, which included a scoreless draw with Kansas State. The Mavericks have an albeit rocky history with Iowa State, trailing 3-0 in the series. As the Mavericks are projected to finish third in the Summit League, head coach Tim Walters leads a mix of experienced and new players, with key contributions expected from Addie LaRock and Kendall Dobberstein, both named Players to Watch.

By the Numbers
  • The Mavericks finished the 2025 season with a record of 6-9-4, including a 3-4-1 mark in Summit League play.
  • This will be the fifth matchup between Omaha and Iowa State, with Iowa State leading the series 3-0.
State of Play
  • The Mavericks were picked third in the Summit League Preseason Coaches' Poll.
  • Omaha welcomes 12 newcomers this season, enhancing its roster depth.
What's Next

After the home opener against Iowa State, Omaha will face three consecutive road matches against Northern Iowa, Green Bay, and Nebraska, before returning home to play Lindenwood on August 30.

Bottom Line

Omaha Women's Soccer aims to start strong in its home opener, capitalizing on returning talent and new recruits, while aiming to improve its historical record against Iowa State.