TEMPE – In preparation for its 2026 regular season, Sun Devil Soccer head coach Graham Winkworth and his staff have announced a two-month, seven-game spring slate that will begin on Saturday, Feb. 28 and end on Saturday, April 18.
“I could not be more excited for our spring season,” said Winkworth. “This year is special as we are not only getting to play spring matches here, but we are also making a trip across the pond to England and Wales. We have been able to secure some excellent competition, and I feel that these matches will give us a great chance to figure out who is most likely to impact us most in the Fall, when matches count for real.
“I cannot wait to get it started this weekend. I must say I am most excited, though, to get to show the team where I am from and build relationships with this season’s group.”
Five matches will take place at the Sun Devil Soccer Practice Facility in Tempe, while two will originate in the United Kingdom and one in Phoenix.
Winkworth, who is entering his tenth season at the helm of the Sun Devil Women's soccer program, was born in Reading, Berkshire, England, which is four hours south of where the Sun Devils will play in two spring soccer matches.
Winkworth began his coaching career at Preston North End Football Club, which is approximately 77 miles from Rhosymedre and 12 miles from Wesham.
Sun Devil Soccer’s 2026 spring schedule
All times listed are in the local time zone.
|
Date |
Opponent |
Time |
Facility |
Location |
|
Saturday, Feb. 28 |
Cochis College |
3:00 p.m. MST |
Sun Devil Soccer Practice Facility |
Tempe, Ariz. |
|
Monday, March 9 |
AFC Fylde Women |
7:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. MST |
Kellamergh Park Mill Farm |
Wesham, Lancashire, England |
|
Wednesday, March 11 |
Wrexham AFC Women |
7:00 p.m. GMT / 12:00 p.m. MST |
The Rock |
Rhosymedre, Wrexham, Wales |
|
Thursday, March 19 |
Phoenix Rising MLS Next |
8:00 p.m. MST |
Sun Devil Soccer Practice Facility |
Tempe, Ariz. |
|
Saturday, March 28 |
Arizona |
5:00 p.m. MST |
Reach 11 |
Phoenix, Ariz. |
|
Friday, April 10 |
Embry Riddle |
7:00 p.m. MST |
Sun Devil Soccer Practice Facility |
Tempe, Ariz. |
|
Sunday, April 12 |
Northern Arizona |
2:00 p.m. MST |
Sun Devil Soccer Practice Facility |
Tempe, Ariz. |
|
Saturday, April 18 |
Alumni |
10:00 a.m. MST |
Sun Devil Soccer Practice Facility |
Tempe, Ariz. |
Bolded games represent home contests, while others represent matches away from Tempe.
Arizona State, which finished the 2025 regular season 10-5-4 and 3-5-3 in Big 12 play, will begin its third season in its new league on Friday, Sept. 18, when the Sun Devils welcome Utah to Tempe. Last season, ASU knocked off the Utes, 1-0, in Salt Lake City. The matchup will open an eight-week span that will see Winkworth’s program face off against 11 league foes.
The non-conference portion of Arizona State’s 2026 regular season schedule will be announced at a later date.
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