FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's soccer team has announced its schedule for the 2025 season, which includes 17 matches—eight of which will be played at home in Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium.

Head Coach Ken Nuber will return for his fifth season since rejoining the women's program. Last season, USF finished with an overall record of 9-6-4 and a Crossroads League record of 2-5-2.

The 2025 season will kick off on August 21 with a road match against Defiance College. The Cougars will then host Cleary University for their home opener on August 23, followed by an away game at the University of St. Francis (Ill.) on August 27. USF will finish the month of August with a home match against Cornerstone University on August 30.

In September, the Cougars will travel to Michigan to face Madonna University on September 3. They will then host Indiana University East (September 6), play at Trinity Christian College (September 10), and close out non-conference play with a home game against Indiana University Northwest (September 13).

Saint Francis will begin Crossroads League action by hosting Grace College on September 24, followed by a road match at Spring Arbor University on September 27.

In October, the Cougars will have three home league matches, facing Huntington University on October 11, Indiana Wesleyan University on October 18, and Marian University on October 29 to wrap up the regular season.

This year's Crossroads League Tournament will take place from November 5-12, with each match hosted by the higher-seeded team.

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. USF Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 20 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. Approximately 1,800 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.