Vikings aim to meet and surpass expectations set after last year’s historic season

Chicago, Il., — Coming off the most successful season in program history, North Park University’s Women’s Soccer enters 2026 with unprecedented expectations. After a historic 10-win campaign and a 6-2 mark in College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) play last fall, the Vikings have been selected second in the 2026 CCIW Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll. After receiving 53 points and one first-place vote, this marks the highest preseason ranking in program history and best season under reigning CCIW Coach of the Year Emma Woodley. The recognition follows a breakthrough 2025 season in which the Vikings rewrote the program…