Defending champion UTSA is the No. 5 seed in the American Women’s Soccer Championship and will open against No. 4 Rice on Nov. 8. The Roadrunners are seeking a repeat after winning the 2025 title by beating Rice in overtime.

By the Numbers
  • UTSA: 8-5-5 overall, 4-4-2 in conference play.
  • Rice: 6-7-5 overall, 4-4-2 in conference play.
  • Memphis is the No. 1 seed at 11-3-3 overall and 8-0-2 in conference play.
  • UTSA won the 2025 final, 1-0 in overtime, for its third conference championship.
Yes, But

UTSA and Rice finished tied in the conference standings, but Rice earned the No. 4 seed while the Roadrunners landed at No. 5. UTSA’s title defense could bring a rematch with top-seeded Memphis in the semifinals.

State of Play
  • UTSA faces Rice in the quarterfinals at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
  • The winner advances to face either Memphis or North Texas in the semifinals.
  • All matches will stream on ESPN+; admission is free.
What's Next

The UTSA-Rice quarterfinal is set for Nov. 8. The semifinals follow Nov. 11, with the championship final scheduled for Nov. 14.

Bottom Line

UTSA begins its title defense against the team it beat for last year’s championship, but a likely semifinal challenge from top-seeded Memphis looms beyond the opener.