The UNC Greensboro women's soccer team is set to kick off its 2026 season with two matches this week: an away game against High Point on Thursday and a home contest versus East Carolina on Sunday. The Sunday match will be marked as Senior Night for the Spartans, who are looking to improve on their 2025 season record of 4-12-3. Key players include senior midfielder Rina Ogimoto, recognized on the SoCon Preseason All-Conference Team, and a mix of 18 returning players and nine newcomers. High Point enters as a strong competitor, having won the Big South Championship last year, while East Carolina seeks to enhance its performance after a solid campaign in 2025.

By the Numbers
  • UNCG's 2025 season record: 4 wins, 12 losses, 3 draws
  • High Point's 2025 season record: 5 wins, 10 losses, 5 draws, with a conference championship
State of Play
  • The Spartans were voted to finish seventh in the 2026 SoCon Preseason Coaches' Poll.
  • High Point leads the Big South Preseason Poll with seven first-place votes.
What's Next

Following two matches this week, the Spartans will continue their homestand hosting Iowa on August 23, expanding their early season momentum.

Bottom Line

The 2026 season promises excitement as UNCG looks to rebound from last year, with critical matches against competitive opponents that will set the tone for the season ahead.