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BYU Women’s Soccer: Cougars face tough schedule as they try to rebound

By Shaun Gordon

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 1: A general view of a soccer ball during a match between England and France on March 1, 2018 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. England defeated France 4-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 1: A general view of a soccer ball during a match between England and France on March 1, 2018 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. England defeated France 4-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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4 Jul 1999: Cindy Parlow #12 of Team USA heads the ball during the Womens World Cup game against Team Brazil at the Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California. Team USA defeated Team Brazil 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport
4 Jul 1999: Cindy Parlow #12 of Team USA heads the ball during the Womens World Cup game against Team Brazil at the Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California. Team USA defeated Team Brazil 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport /

Games of Note in 2018

at Cal State Fullerton

As a young team in 2017, the Titans finished 12-6-4, winning the Big West Tournament before a first round NCAA Tournament loss to Pepperdine. With nearly everyone back, this team should be even better in 2018.

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at Nebraska

Another pretty young team in 2017, the Huskers finished 9-5-5, but will likely be better in 2018. As the middle game in a three-game road stretch, this could be the epitome of a trap game.

at Texas A&M

The Aggies went 18-2-2 last year, and watched their season end on penalty kicks in an NCAA Tournament second-round loss to Notre Dame. They project to be just as good in 2018.

Stanford

The defending champions. The home opener. The Cardinal bring nearly everyone back for 2018. This is easily the biggest game of the year for BYU.

at Utah

The Utes suffered through a miserable 2017 season, but played BYU to a 1-1 tie at South Field. They’re rebuilding too, but this is a road rivalry game, so anything can happen.

at Marquette

The Golden Eagles just missed out on an NCAA Tournament invite, finishing 13-7-1 in 2017. This road test can’t be overlooked right after the rivalry matchup with Utah.

Utah Valley

The Wolverines finished 10-12-1 last season, but earned an NCAA Tournament berth after winning the WAC Tournament. This is one of those games that the Cougars have to win if they want to finish above .500.

at Pepperdine

The defending WCC champs took down BYU 2-1 at South Field, finishing 15-3-3 and winning their NCAA Tournament first round matchup against Cal State Fullerton.

Santa Clara

Another revenge opportunity for the Cougars. The Broncos took down BYU 4-3 last year, finishing 15-7-1 and earning an NCAA Tournament berth.

That’s half of BYU’s schedule. The Cougars will have to win a few of those marquee matchups if they’re going to get back above .500.

They’ll need more than a few if they want to get back to the NCAA Tournament and retake the WCC Championship.

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