Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s soccer was selected to finish seventh in the 2026 United East Preseason Coaches Poll, announced Aug. 19. The Gators received 64 points, placing them two points behind sixth-place Penn State Abington.
St. Mary’s and Penn State Harrisburg tied for the top spot. Penn College, Lancaster Bible and Penn State Berks filled the remaining positions in the top five.
Notre Dame of Maryland University Women’s Soccer Finished 2025 in Conference Quarterfinals
The Gators finished the 2025 season with a 5-10-2 overall record and a 3-3-2 mark in United East play. Notre Dame of Maryland University advanced to the conference tournament quarterfinals.
Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s soccer will open the regular season Sept. 1 by hosting Widener at 4 p.m. The game will be the Gators’ first contest after the preseason poll placed them seventh in the United East.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s soccer enters the season seventh in the United East preseason projection, with 64 points placing the Gators two points behind Penn State Abington in sixth place. The team’s 2025 conference record and quarterfinal appearance provide verified context for the upcoming campaign, while the Sept. 1 matchup with Widener is the next confirmed date on the schedule.
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