2026 wrapped: The WSU soccer season in review

For the fifth straight year, the Cougs are on the outside looking in on the playoffs. Their inaugural season in the new-look Pac-12 Conference was less than ideal, but still had some bright spots. WSU soccer saw changes in the offseason. These changes include the arrival of Chris Citowicki as head coach, players transferring in and out of Pullman and the Cougs being back in the newly revived Pac-12 after spending the last two seasons in the West Coast Conference. Vs. Idaho (Aug. 12) The Cougs started the season with a forgettable 3-0 loss to the Idaho Vandals. The Vandals took an early lead after a second-minute goal and had all the momentum from there. Idaho found the net two more times in the first half. Vs. South Florida (Aug. 15) WSU responded to the loss against the Vandals with a commanding 4-1 win over South Florida. Senior Lexi Lee notched a penalty kick in the 12th minute to give the Cougs an early lead.

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