Latham, N.Y. – The Notre Dame of Msryland women's soccer team was selected to finish seventh in the United East Preseason Coaches Poll, the conference announced this morning.

The Gators received 64 total points, just two points behind Penn State Abington in the sixth spot.

St. Mary's and Penn State Harrisburg tied atop of the poll, followed by Penn College, Lancaster Bible and Penn State Berks in the top five.

The Gators are coming off a 2025 season in which they went 5-10-2 overall and 3-3-2 in conference play, advancing to the conference tournament quarterfinals.

The Gators open the regular season on September 1^st when they host Widener at 4 p.m.