The University of Denver women's soccer team concluded its three-match road trip for the 2026 season with a narrow 0-1 loss against Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois. The only goal of the match was scored by Northwestern's Alex Fallon in the 35th minute. With this loss, Denver remains winless in the season, marking their third match with a single-goal difference. Notably, all three matches have seen DU concede their first half goal, but notably, they also did not give up any goals in the second half for the first time this year.

By the Numbers
  • Reese Morgan led the team in shot attempts with two, while Caitlin Staats recorded the only shot on target.
  • All three Denver opponents have been called offside at least nine times, averaging 10 offside calls each.
State of Play
  • Denver's defense successfully drew Northwestern offside 10 times during the match.
  • Luc Garnsey has recorded 10 saves over her first three matches this season.
What's Next

Denver will return home to face Colorado College in their 2026 home opener on Thursday, August 27, at 7 p.m. MT.

Bottom Line

The Denver Pioneers will need to tighten their offensive strategy to secure their first win of the season, as they have struggled in recent matches to convert scoring opportunities.