FORT WAYNE, Ind. -  The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's soccer team has announced its 2026 schedule, featuring 18 matches, including 10 home contests at Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium.

Head Coach Ken Nuber enters his sixth season since returning to lead the women's soccer program. Last season, the Cougars finished with an 8-9-1 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Crossroads League play.

Saint Francis opens the 2026 season at home against Defiance College on August 20.

The Cougars then travel to Cleary University on August 23 before returning home to host the University of St. Francis (Ill.) on August 26. Saint Francis closes out August with a road match at Cornerstone University on August 29.

SF opens September with home matches against Madonna University (September 2) and Lawrence Technological University (September 5). The Cougars then travel to Holy Cross College on September 9 before returning to Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium to host Brescia University on September 12. Saint Francis wraps up non-conference play at Judson University on September 16. 

Crossroads League play begins on September 23 as Saint Francis travels to Grace College. The Cougars then host Spring Arbor University (September 26), Bethel University (September 30), and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (October 3).

Saint Francis hits the road to face Huntington University on October 10 before hosting Taylor University on October 14.

The Cougars close out the regular season with three final conference matches, traveling to Indiana Wesleyan University on October 17, hosting Goshen College on October 24 and traveling to Marian University on October 28.

The 2026 Crossroads League Men's Soccer Tournament is scheduled to begin on November 3 and conclude on November 10, with all matches hosted by the higher seed.

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Business and Leadership: Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.