No. 5 ranked Stan State men's soccer kicks off its 2026 season in the Pacific Northwest with two key matches against GNAC opponents. The Warriors face No. 25 Seattle Pacific on August 27 and Western Washington on August 29. Head coach John Powell enters his fourth season at Stan State, aiming to build on a historic 2025 campaign that included a CCAA Championship and a third-round NCAA tournament appearance. The Warriors also welcome significant returning talent, aiming to improve on their last season's success.

By the Numbers
  • Stan State finished the 2025 season with a 17-2-1 record.
  • Head coach John Powell has a 28-18-10 record at Stan State and needs two wins for 30 career victories.
State of Play
  • Stan State enters the 2026 season ranked No. 5 in the Preseason Top 25.
  • The Warriors were picked second in the CCAA Preseason Coaches' Poll with four first-place votes.
What's Next

Following their opening weekend, the Warriors return home for four consecutive non-conference matches, including contests against Saint Martin's and Simon Fraser, leading into CCAA play on September 18.

Bottom Line

Stan State aims to assert its dominance early in the season, leveraging its strong returning roster and momentum from a historic 2025 campaign to build further success in 2026.