Howard University's women's soccer team kicks off its 2026 season on August 19, hosting George Washington at Greene Stadium. After a successful campaign last year, where they reached the NEC Semifinals, the Bison aim for their second conference title in three years, despite losing key players. Senior tri-captains Laila Cowsette, Asia Mickens-Perez, and Trinity Knox provide leadership as the team faces GW, which has split its first two games this season.

By the Numbers
  • Howard finished last season with a record of 9-7-3 (7-2-2 in NEC).
  • Demi Owens returns as the team's leading scorer from last season with nine points (four goals, one assist).
Yes, But

While Howard boasts strong leadership and returning talent, they are entering the season with a different roster due to key veteran losses. This change could impact team dynamics and performance.

State of Play
  • Howard was projected to finish fourth in the NEC preseason rankings.
  • George Washington comes off a win against Temple but suffered a loss to Delaware prior to the matchup with Howard.
What's Next

Following the match against GW, Howard will compete against Hampton at the HBCU Invitational on August 22, which could further test the team鈥檚 readiness for the season.

Bottom Line

Howard's women's soccer team seeks to capitalize on strong leadership and past success to navigate the season ahead, but performance will depend on how well they adapt to changes in their roster.