Cal State Fullerton, Saint Mary's in 2026 Soccer Preseason Polls

Cal State Fullerton Saint Mary's preseason poll women's soccer Camryn Cruz

The Big West Conference released its 2026 women's soccer preseason coaches poll, ranking Cal State Fullerton third with 98 points and awarding senior midfielder Camryn Cruz a spot on the preseason All‑Big West team. Cruz, who led the Titans in minutes and goals last season, was highlighted for her five game‑winning goals and selection to the All‑Big West First Team.

The West Coast Conference announced its 2026 women's soccer preseason poll, placing Saint Mary's fourth with 60 points. Goalkeeper Kate Plachy and forward Ashlyn Vaughn were named to the preseason team for the first time in their careers. Plachy posted a historic 2025 season with 65 saves, 12 wins and 12 shutouts, while Vaughn recorded three goals and three assists as a freshman, earning All‑WCC honors and a national freshman ranking.

Entities

Ashlyn Vaughn · California State University, Fullerton · Camryn Cruz · Kate Plachy · Saint Mary's College of California

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Season preview: Rock football picked second in PSAC West - Slippery Rock University Athletics [rockathletics.com]

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WSOC | Gaels Picked Fourth in 2026 WCC Preseason Poll - SMC California Athletics [smcgaels.com]

about 1 month ago

WSOC Picked 3rd, Cruz Named to All-Preseason Coaches Team - Cal State Fullerton [fullertontitans.com]

about 1 month ago

Vulcans picked to finish 3rd in PSAC West [www.observer-reporter.com]

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Air Force Women's Soccer Enters 2026 as Mountain West Preseason Poll Favorite with Three on Watch List - Air Force Academy Athletics [goairforcefalcons.com]

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