The Salisbury University women’s soccer team announced its 2026 schedule on July 29, 2026, outlining an 18-game slate with nine matches at the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex. The season will open September 1 with a road game against Washington (Md.), kicking off a challenging campaign for the Sea Gulls.
Early Road Trip and Home Classics Highlight Start of Season
The Sea Gulls begin with a three-game road trip including two matches at the Seahawk Classic in St. Mary’s City, Maryland, hosting McDaniel on September 4 and Randolph-Macon on September 5. Salisbury then returns home for the Salisbury University Classic, facing Lynchburg on September 12 and John Carroll on September 13.
Mid-Season Home and Away Matchups
Salisbury travels to Virginia Beach to play Batten on September 16 before welcoming Bridgewater (Va.) at home on September 19. A road trip to York (Pa.) is scheduled for September 23. The month closes with home matches against Hood on September 26 and Stevenson on September 30. October opens with consecutive away games at Gettysburg (October 3), Penn State Berks (October 7), and Penn State Abington (October 10).
Strong Finish with Conference Contests and Senior Day
The Sea Gulls then embark on a four-game homestand hosting Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference opponents Regent (October 14), Mary Washington (October 17), and St. Mary’s (Md.) (October 21). Senior Day is set for October 24 against Johnson and Wales Charlotte. The regular season concludes October 31 with a road game at Christopher Newport. The 2026 Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Tournament will follow at Christopher Newport University from November 5 to November 8.
Returning Talent for Salisbury Women’s Soccer
Following a 6-11-5 record in 2025, Salisbury returns key players including 2025 All-Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference first team selections Ava Wheeler, a junior midfielder/forward, and Brooke Spadin, a sophomore forward/midfielder, as well as second team defender Lauren Chesney, a junior. Their experience will be crucial in the push for a stronger season and a solid position entering the conference tournament.
2026 Salisbury University Women’s Soccer Schedule
- Sept. 1: at Washington (Md.)
- Sept. 4: vs. McDaniel (Seahawk Classic, St. Mary’s City, MD)
- Sept. 5: vs. Randolph-Macon (Seahawk Classic, St. Mary’s City, MD)
- Sept. 12: vs. Lynchburg (Salisbury University Classic, home)
- Sept. 13: vs. John Carroll (home)
- Sept. 16: at Batten (Virginia Beach)
- Sept. 19: vs. Bridgewater (Va.) (home)
- Sept. 23: at York (Pa.)
- Sept. 26: vs. Hood (home)
- Sept. 30: vs. Stevenson (home)
- Oct. 3: at Gettysburg
- Oct. 7: at Penn State Berks
- Oct. 10: at Penn State Abington
- Oct. 14: vs. Regent (home)
- Oct. 17: vs. Mary Washington (home)
- Oct. 21: vs. St. Mary’s (Md.) (home)
- Oct. 24: vs. Johnson and Wales Charlotte (home, Senior Day)
- Oct. 31: at Christopher Newport
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Salisbury University women’s soccer team’s 2026 schedule presents a balanced mix of home and away games, featuring strong early tests and a critical conference slate. The presence of returning All-Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference first team players Ava Wheeler and Brooke Spadin, along with second team defender Lauren Chesney, provides the team with vital experience. Home events such as the Salisbury University Classic and Senior Day offer important opportunities to capitalize on home advantage. The schedule’s demanding travel and competitive conference matchups will require depth and resilience from Salisbury as it strives for a stronger showing and positioning ahead of the November C2C Tournament at Christopher Newport University.
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