No. 1 Stanford women’s soccer kicks off its 2026 season against Cal Poly, aiming to extend a dominant record against the Mustangs. The Cardinal has outscored Cal Poly 36-4 in their previous matchups, including nine shutouts. In 2025, Stanford finished as the national runner-up while winning both the ACC regular-season and tournament titles. This season marks their first time as the preseason No. 1 since 2018, and they aim to maintain their impressive home performance, having an unbeaten home record last season.

By the Numbers
  • Stanford has won its last 15 season openers, including a 7-0 win last year.
  • The Cardinal's all-time record against Cal Poly is 36-4-2, with nine shutouts in 13 matches.
State of Play
  • Stanford enters the season ranked No. 1 in both the United Soccer Coaches and TopDrawerSoccer polls.
  • The team is on a 19-match unbeaten streak in season openers dating back to 2007.
What's Next

Following the Cal Poly match, Stanford will host Georgetown on August 20, looking to maintain their form and capitalize on home advantage.

Bottom Line

Stanford women’s soccer is positioned strongly to start the season with expectations high for an impactful performance that continues their storied program legacy.