The Barry Buccaneers women's soccer team has been ranked 10th in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) preseason poll for the 2026 season. This comes after a season where they finished 8th in 2025. Florida Tech topped the poll, garnering unanimous first-place votes, while Nova Southeastern, last year's champions, claimed the second spot. Barry's defense had a strong showing last season, posting a league-high 12 clean sheets but struggled offensively with several scoreless draws. The team is returning 17 players and adds a significant number of newcomers for the upcoming season.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Tech received 10 first-place votes, while Nova Southeastern received 1.
  • Barry had 12 clean sheets last season, tying for the league lead.
State of Play
  • The 2026 regular season is set to open on August 27.
  • Barry returns 17 players, alongside notable transfers and freshmen additions.
What's Next

With the season approaching, Barry will look to improve its offensive performance to complement its strong defense, possibly changing its standing in the SSC. The effectiveness of the new players in training could significantly influence team dynamics and outcomes in the upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Barry needs to address its offensive struggles to climb the SSC standings, particularly with a robust lineup of returning players and new talents being integrated. Achieving balance between defense and offense will be crucial for their success this season.