Simpson University women’s soccer team concluded its preseason with a 1-1 tie against Evergreen State College on September 13, 2026, in Olympia, Washington. The first half was scoreless, with the teams combining for 15 shots, including 10 by Simpson and 5 by Evergreen State.
Maylania Mikaele scored for Simpson University in the 73rd minute with a shot from outside the 18-yard box, breaking the deadlock. Evergreen State responded late in the match when Olivia DeVore’s shot struck the crossbar, and Gabriela Paniagua followed up to score the equalizer.
Jenna Sosa, Simpson’s goalkeeper, recorded one save and earned her fourth tie of the season. Evergreen State used two goalkeepers during the game; Katie Gresham entered in the second half and made four saves to help the Geoducks secure the draw.
With this result, Simpson University finished the preseason with a 2-1-4 record, including wins over Corban University and Oregon Tech. The team will now prepare for conference play, which begins on October 2 against Westcliff University at 5 p.m.
CSB Take
Simpson University women’s soccer demonstrated resilience and offensive potential by holding Evergreen State College to a 1-1 draw in the preseason finale. Maylania Mikaele’s goal provided a crucial breakthrough, while the late equalizer highlights the need for continued defensive focus. Finishing the preseason unbeaten in four of seven matches shows promise as the team transitions into conference competition.
Source: Original report
