The Vandal Nation · Aug 1, 2017
Soccer: Season Preview
Brandon HillAug. 13 — Mount Royal (Kibbie Dome)
Idaho women’s soccer kicks off the 2017 with an opening game against Mount Royal. The Cougars finished the 2016 season 4-6-4, finishing 5th in the Prairie division of Canada West Conference.
Aug. 18 — UC Santa Barbara (Harder Stadium)
The Vandals begin their two-game road trip against the UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos dominated the regular season, taking down big-name teams like Fresno State and UNLV, finishing 11-6-2. The Gauchos averaged almost three points in games they won, which will stack up interestingly against Idaho head coach’s Derek Pittman’s defense-oriented style.
Aug. 20 — UC Riverside (UC Riverside Soccer Stadium)