Texas soccer begins a new era in 2026 with a schedule featuring nine opponents who reached the NCAA tournament last season. AdvertisementIn their 2025 campaign, the Longhorns finished 4–12–1 and failed to qualify for the Southeastern Conference tournament after winning the conference tournament the previous season. Bates’ team will travel to Pittsburgh on Aug. 16, Arizona State on Aug. 20 and Grand Canyon on Aug. 23. Including the Razorbacks, Texas will play five SEC opponents that made the NCAA Tournament during the regular season. With a difficult nonconference slate and a down year last time around, Texas enters the 2026 season with plenty to prove.