# 2026 college soccer season openers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-college-soccer-season-openers
> Updated: 2026-08-27T17:38:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 2026 college soccer season began with mixed results for various programs in Texas.

In women’s soccer, the University of Texas Longhorns secured a 3-0 victory against HCU, led by goals from Amalia Villarreal, Sadie Hoch, and Kennedi Cotter. Meanwhile, the University of Houston Cougars played to a scoreless draw against FGCU in Florida.

In men’s soccer, the University of Texas at Dallas and Colorado Mesa University opened their season with a 1-1 tie. The match was noted for its physicality, involving 33 combined fouls and nine yellow cards. Richie Tabares-Ochoa scored for the Mavericks in the 59th minute, but Osi Iyamah provided an 85th-minute equalizer for UT Dallas.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: UT Dallas and Colorado Mesa men's soccer tie 1-1 in season opener

Colorado Mesa University and UT Dallas men's soccer teams played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 season opener in Richardson, Texas.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ut-dallas-and-colorado-mesa-mens-soccer-tie-1-1-in-season-opener

### 2026-08-13: Texas college soccer teams open 2026 season with win and draw

The University of Texas soccer team won its season opener 3-0 against HCU, while the University of Houston played to a scoreless draw against FGCU.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-college-soccer-teams-open-2026-season-with-win-and-draw

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