STANDISH, Maine – The 2026 Saint Joseph's College women's soccer regular-season schedule has been announced. The Monks are slated to play 17 games this fall, beginning on the road at the University of New England on September 1 at 6:00 PM and concluding with a home contest against New England College on October 28 at 6:00 PM.
2026 Schedule at a Glance
Jenelle Harris returns for her 13th season as head coach of the Monks. Saint Joseph's will play 13 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) contests and four non-conference matchups. The Monks will host eight home games this fall and play nine contests on the road.
Saint Joseph's will make its 2026 home debut on September 4 at 6:00 PM when the Monks host Husson University. The remainder of the non-conference schedule features two road contests, with Saint Joseph's traveling to Bowdoin on September 9 and Thomas on September 20.
Conference & Postseason
Saint Joseph's opens its conference slate at home against Dean College on September 12 at 12:00 PM. Other GNAC home games include Mitchell College (Sept. 19), Norwich University (Sept. 26), University of Saint Joseph Connecticut (Oct. 3), Regis College (Oct. 10), Rivier University (Oct. 20), and New England College (Oct. 28).
The GNAC Tournament begins on October 31, followed by the semifinals on November 4 and the conference championship on November 7. The tournament champion earns the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament, which begins on November 14.
Looking Back
Saint Joseph's enters 2026 aiming to return to the GNAC Tournament after finishing 8-8-1 overall and 7-5-1 in conference play in 2025. The Monks earned the No. 6 seed in the GNAC Tournament before falling to Lasell, 1-0, in the quarterfinal round.
Games to Watch
SEP. 4 • 6:00 PM
Home Opener
vs. Husson University
The Monks will try to bounce back against Husson after falling to the Eagles, 4-1, in 2025. Saint Joseph's has enjoyed considerable success in the series, winning 36 of 44 meetings, and enters the matchup with a strong historical edge against its in-state opponent.
OCT. 20 • 6:00 PM
Late-Season Test
vs. Rivier University
Saint Joseph's faces a strong late-season test against Rivier, which finished as the GNAC runner-up in 2025. The matchup gives the Monks an opportunity to end a three-game skid against the Raiders and build momentum heading into the postseason.
OCT. 28 • 6:00 PM
Regular-Season Finale
vs. New England College
The regular season concludes with a conference matchup against New England College. Saint Joseph's has been especially effective defensively in the series, allowing just four goals across eight all-time meetings between the two programs.
