Northwestern women鈥檚 soccer is set to face Denver on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT, marking the first meeting between the teams. The Wildcats are looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Syracuse, where they dominated possession yet failed to convert their chances. Northwestern has had a solid record in home openers but saw that streak end this season. With 76.6% of their lineup returning, they aim to build on last year's performance that earned them an NCAA tournament spot. Denver enters the match with an 0-2 record, having lost closely contested games to Colorado State and DePaul.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern has 21 non-conference wins since 2022, ranking second in the Big Ten.
  • Denver is 0-2 this season, losing both games by one goal.
Yes, But

Despite Northwestern's strong roster returning a significant amount of their scoring and minutes, the Wildcats must convert opportunities into goals to avoid repeating their previous performance against Syracuse.

State of Play
  • Northwestern is looking to recover from a rare home opener defeat, ending a six-game unbeaten streak.
  • Denver is also struggling, with two losses in as many games this season, making both teams eager for a win.
What's Next

After the contest against Denver, Northwestern will host Illinois State on Thursday, aiming for their first win of the season.

Bottom Line

This matchup serves as a critical opportunity for Northwestern to regain momentum early in the season and capitalize on their returning talent after a disappointing loss.