Lewis Theobald Head Women's Soccer Coach | University of Central Missouri Athletics
Lewis Theobald Head Women's Soccer Coach | University of Central Missouri Athletics
The University of Central Missouri Jennies soccer team has been ranked No. 13 in the 2025 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II preseason coaches' poll. This makes the Jennies the only women's soccer program from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) to appear in this year's preseason rankings.
In the 2024 season, Central Missouri finished with an overall record of 17 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws. The team went 9-2-1 in conference play and secured the MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament Championship.
The Jennies will start their 2025 campaign on Friday, September 5, at noon against Augustana in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their first home match is set for Friday, September 19, at 6 p.m., when they host Ouachita Baptist at the South Recreation Complex in Warrensburg.
According to the preseason poll, Cal Poly Pomona holds the top spot after finishing last season with a record of 22-1-2. Other teams rounding out the top five include Columbus State University, Minnesota State University, Colorado School of Mines, and Grand Valley State University.
"Central Missouri posted an overall record of 17-5-2, went 9-2-1 in the MIAA in 2024, and captured the MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament Championship."
The full list of ranked teams includes several programs from across the country recognized for their performance last season and expected competitiveness for the upcoming year.