The Concordia University Irvine women's soccer team is projected to finish second in the PacWest Conference Coaches Preseason Poll for the second consecutive season. Coaches favor Point Loma as the top team, followed by CUI, Hawai'i Hilo, Dominican, and Vanguard. The team features three returning All-PacWest selections, including Player of the Year Bella Barrett, who set a school record with six game-winning goals in a season. CUI is also making its mark in the US Coaches NCAA DII Top 25 Preseason Poll, along with several other Pacific region programs.

By the Numbers
  • CUI was voted to finish second in the PacWest Preseason Poll for the second straight year.
  • Teams like CUI, Point Loma, and Hawai鈥檌 Hilo each received at least one first-place vote.
State of Play
  • CUI opens the season against two nationally-ranked teams: No. 2 Cal Poly Pomona and No. 24 Simon Fraser.
  • The team begins its conference campaign against Hawai'i Hilo on September 19.
What's Next

Concordia will aim to capitalize on its strong roster, particularly focusing on the contributions of returning stars as they face early challenges against ranked opponents. The performance in these matches could shape the rest of their season and impact their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

CUI women's soccer has set the stage for a promising season, building on last year's performance and aiming for higher accolades. The combination of experienced talent and strong early matchups will be crucial in determining their conference standing and potential playoff success.