The Colorado State University Pueblo women's soccer team is projected to finish ninth in the 2026 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Preseason Coaches’ Poll, amassing 55 points. The poll was determined by input from head coaches, who could not vote for their own teams. Colorado School of Mines emerged as the favorite with 134 points and three first-place votes, aiming for a successful season after winning the past two RMAC Tournaments. Colorado Mesa and UCCS closely followed, with 132 and 131 points respectively, both securing five first-place votes. CSU Pueblo will kick off their season in a scrimmage on Thursday before officially starting the regular season on August 27.

By the Numbers
  • CSU Pueblo: 55 points, 9th place in the RMAC poll.
  • Colorado School of Mines: 134 points, 1st place, and three first-place votes.
  • Colorado Mesa: 132 points, 2nd place, and five first-place votes.
  • UCCS: 131 points, 3rd place, and five first-place votes.
State of Play
  • CSU Pueblo hosts Western Colorado for a scrimmage on Thursday.
  • The regular season opener is on August 27 against Sul Ross State.
  • Following the opener, CSU Pueblo will return home to face Eastern New Mexico on September 3.
What's Next

Following the scrimmage, CSU Pueblo will focus on improving their ranking as they face competitive conference opponents, starting with the regular season. The team's performance early in the season will be crucial for boosting their standing in the RMAC.

Bottom Line

CSU Pueblo's ninth-place preseason ranking reflects a challenging road ahead, but early games could provide the opportunity to shift momentum and improve their standing in the RMAC. The team must focus on strong performances to ascend in future rankings.