2025-26 Matadors Women's Soccer News https://awcmatadors.com en-us Meet the Matadors: Jaylei Miller https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260427iljcds The Arizona Western freshman shares her life changing decision and secret talent off the pitch Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260427iljcds Arizona Western women's soccer program sets new high with 12 players advancing to four-year schools https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260424eflx2e The Arizona Western women's soccer program held a university signing day for 12 sophomores Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260424eflx2e Find out where our Lady Matadors are headed next during our University signing day https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260421pu1k35 Eight Arizona Western women's soccer players will continue their collegiate careers at the University levels Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260421pu1k35 Lady Matador Kei Yoneda invited to work out again with Bay FC of NWSL https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260420ptcvhg Lady Matador invited to train with Bay FC as part of the club’s ongoing talent identification and youth development efforts. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260420ptcvhg Meet the Matadors: Maria Fernanda Castillo https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260411kin194 The Arizona Western freshman women's soccer player shares about walking away from the sport to landing on the Lady Matadors roster Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260411kin194 Meet the Matadors: Yuliana Negrete Felix https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260406o1xni9 The Arizona Western women's soccer player shares on the struggles of adapting to a different country and the joys of seeing hard work pay off Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260406o1xni9 Meet the Matadors: Ariana Peraza https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260313k4tltz Local talent shares why she chose Arizona Western, what she does during her down time and her secret talent Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260313k4tltz Two-time All-American Asa Yamazaki signs with UCLA https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260113nv25pp Lady Matadors send another player to a high ranking DI women's soccer program Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260113nv25pp Former Lady Matador one step closer to playing career in NWSL https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251218rdc8gs Former Arizona Western women's soccer player Yui Suetsugu finishes three days of tryouts at the inaugural NWSL combine Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251218rdc8gs Arizona Western Women's Soccer coaching staff named Region Staff of Year https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251216x8viri For the third year in a row, United Soccer Coaches recognize Arizona Western women's soccer coaches as Region Staff of Year Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251216x8viri Former Lady Matador invited to inaugural NWSL combine https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251212l8c7pt Former AWC Women's Soccer player Yui Suetsugu invited to inaugural season of NWSL Combine Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251212l8c7pt Three Lady Matadors receive NJCAA All-American honors https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251210opss0p Linka Ono, Iyan Hernandez and Asa Yamazaki named 2025 NJCAA DI Women's Soccer All-Americans Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251210opss0p Arizona Western lands four players on United Soccer Coaches DI Women's soccer All-America team https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251205neja9d Linka Ono, Kei Yoneda, Asa Yamazaki and Kanon Ozaki honored with All-American status Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251205neja9d Lady Matador's Valeria Valverde gets the call to play for U-20 National Team https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251202qvkm3v Women's soccer player Valeria Valverde to play with Costa Rica U-20 National Team in mid-December Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251202qvkm3v Lady Matadors land five on All-West Region Team https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251202wy3fx9 Iyan Hernandez, Kei Yoneda, Linka Ono and Asa Yamazaki are the best in the west Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251202wy3fx9 Women's soccer standout Linka Ono signs with LSU https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251126gsdpgb Ono will join the Lady Tigers in January after an incredible career at Arizona Western Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251126gsdpgb Three Lady Matadors named to All-Tournament team https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251124nfe60h Ono, Chogyogi & Yoneda honored after season finale Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251124nfe60h Lady Matadors fall in national championship on penalty kicks https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251122ubpwv4 Arizona Western battled the top ranked team in the country through regulation and two overtimes, eventually falling 5-4 in PK's. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251122ubpwv4 Lady Matadors confidence, determination and grit, get them right back where they wanted to be https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251121n51ab2 Arizona Western's women's soccer team will have another shot at the program's first ever national championship this Saturday versus defending champion Daytona State Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251121n51ab2 Yoneda's late bender sends Arizona Western back to the national championship game https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251120pjfuht Kei Yoneda's late goal and a shutout back line send the Lady Matadors to the NJCAA DI final for a rematch with Daytona State. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251120pjfuht Dominant from start to finish, Lady Matadors return to national semi-finals for third straight year https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251118tcvhsm Fernanda Quiroz shines as Lady Matadors blank Salt Lake 2-0, advance to NJCAA national semifinals Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251118tcvhsm Arizona Western delivers a statement win to open NJCAA national tournament https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251116u85lbf Lady Matadors erupt in national tournament opener, rout Trinity Valley 6-0 behind offensive showcase Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251116u85lbf Lady Matadors return to national soccer tournament for third year in a row https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251111wyllcw Fierce competition is coming to Enid for this year's 12 team NJCAA DI Women's Soccer Championship! Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251111wyllcw Arizona Western stunned in Region 1 Final, national tournament still within reach https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/202511020b80yy Lady Matadors fall 1-0 in Region 1 Final and will wait for at-large bid to national tournament Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/202511020b80yy Five different players score in Arizona Western's playoff win over Mohave College https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/202510300hmf69 Arizona Western rolls to a 5-0 win in the Region 1 Semi-Finals versus Mohave College Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/202510300hmf69 Verdugo named DI Region 1 women's soccer coach of the Year https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251028j2c3tu Arizona Western women's soccer is 38-2-3 under the leadership of head coach Victor Verdugo Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251028j2c3tu Hernandez named Region 1 women's soccer Goalkeeper of the Year https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251028q29nln Hernandez posted nine shutouts in 12 games played this season for Arizona Western College Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251028q29nln Linka Ono named Region 1 "Player of the Year" https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251028ryneae Arizona Western women's soccer head coach Victor Verdugo shares high praise for his sophomore captain Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251028ryneae Lady Matadors earn high honors with women's soccer All-Region 1 awards https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251026sh9ehy Arizona Western feature player of the year, goalkeeper of the year and coach of the year Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251026sh9ehy Lady Matadors dominate behind Kasano's four goals, end regular season perfect https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251025ieyobp Freshman Reina Kasano (26) scores four goals in Arizona Western's 8-0 win over Mohave College in regular season finale Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251025ieyobp