GREENVILLE, Pa. (Aug. 28) -- The Thiel College Women's Soccer team enters the 2026 season with a fresh look under the leadership of newly-appointed Director of Soccer Zack Walters, who enters his seventh season as the Men's Soccer head coach and first as women's head coach
With a 27-player roster that features 12 newcomers, the Tomcats look to begin the rebuilding process, build a competitive foundation and make strides in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC).
Vital for the Cats this season will be two-time All-PAC pick Imogen deBlois (Hubbard, Ohio/Howland). She enters the season sixth in team history in goals (13) and tied for eighth in points (31) as she was named a Player to Watch by the PAC for the season.
Joining deBlois on the list is defender Ashley Ross (Springdale, Pa./Springdale). She appeared in and started 13 games last season and scored two goals, one against Chatham and one against Bethany. She logged 10 shots, including eight on goal.
Also figuring to play big roles are freshmen Brynn Houser (Harmony, Pa./Seneca Valley), Liz Scheeff (Olmsted Falls, Ohio/Olmsted Falls) and Natalie Sprague (Olmsted Falls, Ohio/Olmsted Falls).
Pivotal games and dates of significance on the 2026 schedule can be found below. The full schedule can be found here or by clicking the blue box above.
Key Dates
Sept. 2: Season opener at home against La Roche
Sept. 6: Road opener at Penn State Beaver
Sept. 12: Senior Night against Hilbert
Sept. 15: PAC opener at Westminster
Sept. 22: PAC home opener against Grove City
Oct. 14 and 17: Two-game homestand against Geneva and Waynesburg
Oct. 24: Road match at Saint Francis, the newest league member
Oct. 28: Regular season finale versus Saint Vincent
Oct. 31 - Nov. 7: PAC Championship Tournament
Roster
The 2026 roster can be found here or by clicking the blue box above.
Looking Ahead
The Tomcats open the 2026 campaign Wednesday, Sept. 2 at home against La Roche at 7:30 p.m. The Cats are also home Saturday Sept. 5 against Alfred State at 1:30 p.m.
