UTSA Soccer Braces for Clash Against Undefeated Colorado State

UTSA Soccer Braces for Clash Against Undefeated Colorado State

As the excitement builds for the 2025 Mountain West women’s soccer season, all eyes are on the upcoming match between the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Colorado State University (CSU). Scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. CDT at CSU Soccer Field in Fort Collins, the game promises to be an engaging duel, especially with both teams showing strong early-season form.

UTSA brings a record of 2-1-1 into this contest, bouncing back with an impressive pair of victories that included a decisive 3-0 win over St. Mary’s and a nail-biting penalty shootout triumph against Lamar. The Roadrunners have been bolstered by standout performances from their goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler, who recently earned the title of American Conference Goalkeeper of the Week after a crucial save in the match against Lamar, and midfielder Zoë May, who received an Honorable Mention for her consistent contributions to the team’s robust defense. Kessler’s season stats are particularly noteworthy: she has recorded a 0.25 goals against average (GAA) and boasts a remarkable .936 save percentage, positioning her 12th and 13th nationally, respectively. Moreover, she tied the UTSA record for career solo shutouts with twelve, ranking her 25th nationally in save percentage at .950. The defense will be critical in this matchup, especially as they face a CSU attack that has also found the net consistently this season—led by senior forward Olivia Fout, who has scored three goals thus far.

Colorado State’s Impressive Start

On the other side, CSU stands undefeated at 3-0, recently sweeping the Mountain West player honors following their strong performances in which they defeated Utah Tech, Stetson, and South Florida. Olivia Fort earned the Offensive Player of the Week title after netting two goals and assisting another, while goalkeeper Gray Willson secured the Defensive Player of the Week accolade by amassing back-to-back shutouts. Defender Piper Carlson also made her mark by scoring her first college goal, adding to the Rams‘ depth and dynamism. With a GAA of just 0.33 and a save percentage of .929, Willson has been formidable in goal—a critical factor as CSU preps for their clash with UTSA.

Remarkably, this match will be the second time these teams meet on the field, with UTSA winning their last encounter 1-0. Yet, with CSU’s current form and confidence, they will undoubtedly look to avenge that loss. The Rams have solidified their reputation as a strong contender this season, having been picked third in the Mountain West preseason coaches poll, showing that their performance does not go unrecognized.

The Road Ahead

As the Roadrunners prepare for this stiff challenge, UTSA football fans will undoubtedly be curious about how their team will respond to the pressure of a road game against a formidable opponent. Following their clash with CSU, UTSA will continue their road trip with a match against Colorado College this Sunday before returning to San Antonio for a game against the University of the Incarnate Word on September 4.

With both teams in good spirits and looking to secure another win, the matchup on Thursday promises to be an excellent showcase of talent and competition in collegiate soccer. Whether you’re a fan of the Roadrunners or the Rams, there’s something special about game day, and we can’t wait to see how this thrilling encounter unfolds!