LOGAN, Utah-Monday afternoon, the Utah State women’s soccer team returned to campus ahead of Tuesday practice to commence the season.
Monday’s activities for the Aggies primarily consist of fitness testing.
Over the course of the next two weeks, the Aggies will participate in two-to-three daily training sessions as well as team activities and meals.
The Aggies will first be in action August 10 in an exhibition match against Southern Utah. Official competition will commence the following week as Utah State travels to Huntsville, Texas August 16 to face the Sam Houston State Bearkats.
The Aggies’ home season commences August 19 as they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Big Ten Conference.
Admission to all home matches for the Aggies (at Chuck & Gloria Bell Field) is free. All matches will also be live streamed on the Mountain West Network.
Utah State returns 12 starters from last season’s roster and there will be 10 newcomers.
The returning leaders include 2017’s leading scorer, sophomore Ashley Cardozo. Cardozo, a Holladay, Utah product, led the Aggies last season with nine goals and six assists.
Senior Grace McGuire, a Falls Church, Va. native, returns as the starting net-minder for the Aggies.
Utah State seeks to improve upon a 9-7-3 record from last season while going 4-5-2 in Mountain West play.
