Boise State Set for Season Opener Against CSUN

WHAT'S NEXT
Boise State opens the 2026 season at home against CSUN on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT at the Boas Soccer Complex.

SCOUTING THE MATADORS
CSUN begins its 2026 regular season Wednesday after hosting Trinity Western in an exhibition on Aug. 6. The Matadors finished 8-7-5 overall and 6-1-3 in Big West play last season. Wednesday's matchup marks the first meeting between the two programs.

ON A ROLL
Boise State enters the match riding a program-record 14-match unbeaten streak, starting on Sept. 11, 2025. The Broncos hold the longest active unbeaten streak in the nation, followed by Quinnipiac with 13. Reigning national champion Florida State sits tied for third with UNC Wilmington and Miami (OH), posting 10-consecutive matches without a loss.

SEASON-OPENER SUCCESS
Boise State is unbeaten in its last eight season openers, posting a 5-0-3 record during that span. The Broncos have also won each of their last two home openers.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Boise State has been dominant at home, going unbeaten in its last eight matches. The Broncos have posted an impressive 21-5-6 record at the Boas Soccer Complex over the past three seasons.

DOUBLE-DIGIT WINS
The Broncos have recorded at least 10 victories in each of the past three seasons. Under head coach Jim Thomas, Boise State has reached the 10-win mark eight times.

BIG GOALS
The Broncos return 62.1% of their scoring production from last season. Leading the returning scorers is Jillian Anderson, who recorded five goals last year.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Three Broncos earned spots on the United Soccer Coaches Watch List. Ava de Leest was one of just 20 goalkeepers selected nationwide, the only Pac-12 goalkeeper recognized and one of only three sophomores on the list. Defender Kaitlyn Slocum also received the honor, earning recognition as one of 40 defenders selected nationally and one of just three Pac-12 defenders to make the watch list. Midfielder Jillian Anderson notched the honor as one of 45 nationally and one of four in the conference.

LOCAL PRODUCT
Freshman Campbell Wilson, a native of Meridian, Idaho, was named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year in both 2024-25 and 2025-26.

BRONCOS IN THE USLW
Four Broncos competed in the USL W League this summer. Olivia Collins played for FC Olympia, Madie Donovan for Sioux Falls City FC, Hayden Rallo for Bigfoot FC and Kaitlyn Slocum for Minnesota Aurora.

HEAD COACH SUCCESS
Head coach Jim Thomas ranks second among current Pac-12 head coaches in wins at their current institution. Thomas owns a 140-80-31 record over 13 seasons at Boise State, trailing only San Diego State's Mike Friesen, who has 204 wins in 19 seasons.

ABOUT THE BRONCOS
Boise State enters the 2026 season as the two-time defending Mountain West regular season champion. Goalkeeper Ava de Leest returns after earning 2025 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and first team All-Mountain West honors. Jillian Anderson and Kaitlyn Slocum also return after receiving second team All-Mountain West recognition, while Madie Donovan earned Mountain West All-Newcomer Team and All-Tournament Team honors in 2025.

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Players Mentioned

Jillian Anderson

Olivia Collins

Ava de Leest

Madie Donovan

Hayden Rallo

Kaitlyn Slocum

Campbell Wilson

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