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NCAA Champs FSU Soccer Dominates Home Opener
21 Aug
Summary
- Florida State women's soccer team, the reigning national champion, is 2-0.
- New transfer portal additions are contributing significantly to the team's success.
- The team is on a four-game shutout streak and 35 nonconference wins streak.
The No. 3 Florida State women's soccer team, reigning national champions, is set to make its home debut against FAU on Thursday, August 20, at the Seminole Soccer Complex. The Seminoles have started their 2026 season with a perfect 2-0 record following successful road victories.
Head coach Brian Pensky effectively utilized the transfer portal to bolster the roster alongside the nation's top recruiting class. These new additions have been pivotal, accounting for nearly half of the team's goals and assists this season. This success has seen Florida State climb to No. 3 in national rankings.
Florida State enters the match on a remarkable streak, having secured shutouts in their last four games and winning 35 consecutive nonconference matches. Their all-time record against FAU is a perfect 4-0, including a dominant win last season. The home opener is designated as a white-out game, encouraging fans to wear white.
FAU, currently 0-1-1, is led by returning All-Conference players Hailey Santiago and Isabel Bostic, and has also recruited key transfer players. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m.
