The Southern New Hampshire University women's soccer team has been ranked fifth in the NE10 Preseason Coaches' Poll. Franklin Pierce University tops the poll with 77 points and seven first-place votes, followed by Saint Anselm College with 71 points. SNHU, returning over half of their scoring players from last season, seeks to improve on a 5-8-3 record. They begin their season on August 29 against the defending NCAA Division II National Champs, Florida Institute of Technology.

By the Numbers
  • SNHU accumulated 50 points in the preseason poll.
  • Last season, the team returned 60% of its scoring total (32 out of 53 points).
State of Play
  • Head coach Elie Monteiro enters his 13th season.
  • SNHU returns three of its top five scorers from last year.
What's Next

SNHU opens its season on August 29 against Florida Institute of Technology, marking the beginning of a critical campaign to improve on last year's performance.

Bottom Line

With a solid core returning, Southern New Hampshire has the potential to surpass last year's results and make a strong showing in the NE10 Championship this season.