The Cal Poly Humboldt women's soccer team kicks off its 2026 preseason with an exhibition against Simpson University on August 15 at 2 p.m. This marks the first of three exhibition matches, leading up to the regular season beginning August 27. Head coach Grant Landy, in his 30th coaching season, aims to build on last year's success when the team claimed its first CCAA Tournament Championship and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.

By the Numbers
  • 2025 Record: 8-6-8 overall, 4-2-5 in CCAA play.
  • Returning Players: 18 out of 29 total on the roster.
State of Play
  • Exhibition matches scheduled against Southern Oregon (Aug. 20) and Oregon Tech (Aug. 22).
  • Season opens on Aug. 27 against Central Washington at the Humboldt Kickoff Classic.
What's Next

The focus will be on finalizing team dynamics during preseason matches, assessing strengths and weaknesses before the regular season commences.

Bottom Line

The Lumberjacks aim to leverage their past successes while evolving as a team to enhance performance and build on historic achievements in the upcoming season.