LOCK HAVEN, Pa. -- The East Stroudsburg University women's soccer team was selected sixth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East Preseason Poll, announced Wednesday afternoon.  

The Warriors enter the 2026 season following a 5-9-3 overall record and a 3-9-3 mark in PSAC East play in 2025. Junior midfielder Jade Wiley returns for ESU after earning All-PSAC East Second Team honors last season. Wiley led the Warriors offensively, scoring six of the team's 11 goals. 

The Warriors will have a new look this season as they will be led by first-year head coach Tayler Jamison and first-year assistant coach Avery Francis. The team returns 19 players, adds two spring transfers and will welcome 14 newcomers to the squad. 

The Warriors will begin the 2026 season at Eiler-Martin Stadium, hosting PSAC East opponent Millersville on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 1:00 p.m. 

2026 PSAC Women's Soccer Preseason Poll (# of first place votes in parentheses) 

Eastern Division  
1. West Chester (7) 
2. Kutztown 
3. Bloomsburg (1) 
4. Shepherd 
5. Millersville 
6. East Stroudsburg 
7. Shippensburg 
8. Mansfield 

Western Division 
1. Slippery Rock (5) 
2. Gannon (4) 
3. Indiana (Pa.) 
4. Edinboro 
5. Seton Hill 
6. Lock Haven 
7. Clarion 
8. Pitt-Johnstown 
9. California (Pa.)