InkboundWestern Athletic Conference Soccer Programs (2027)
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The Western Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division I soccer conference with 14 member programs: 6 men's teams and 8 women's teams. Its members are located in 5 states: Arizona, California, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
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Member soccer programs
14 programs. Head coach shows the name on record in the school's athletics directory.
| School | Team | City | State | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | Women's | Abilene | Texas | Stephen Salas |
| California Baptist University | Men's | Riverside | California | Coe Michaelson |
| California Baptist University | Women's | Riverside | California | Kristen St. Clair |
| Grand Canyon University | Men's | Phoenix | Arizona | Luke Pilarski |
| Grand Canyon University | Women's | Phoenix | Arizona | Chris Cissell |
| Seattle University | Men's | Seattle | Washington | Nate Daligcon |
| Seattle University | Women's | Seattle | Washington | Julie Woodward |
| Tarleton State University | Women's | Stephenville | Texas | Pete Cuadrado |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Men's | Edinburg | Texas | Bryheem Hancock |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Women's | Edinburg | Texas | Nataki Stewart |
| Utah Tech University | Men's | Saint George | Utah | Jonny Broadhead |
| Utah Tech University | Women's | Saint George | Utah | Lexi Brown |
| Utah Valley University | Men's | Orem | Utah | Michael Chesler |
| Utah Valley University | Women's | Orem | Utah | Chris Lemay |
Recruiting inside the Western Athletic Conference
Programs in the same conference recruit against each other for the same kinds of players, so a conference is a useful unit for building a target list: if one Western Athletic Conference coach shows interest, its peer programs are often a realistic fit too. Members are spread across 5 states, which shapes travel and where coaches scout. Coaches in one conference tend to attend the same regional showcases and ID camps, which means a strong performance at one event can reach several of these staffs at once. 14 of the 14 programs listed here have a head coach on record in our data.
Division
States with Western Athletic Conference soccer programs
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Frequently asked questions
- What division is the Western Athletic Conference in for soccer?
- Western Athletic Conference soccer members compete in NCAA Division I.
- How many soccer teams are in the Western Athletic Conference?
- The Western Athletic Conference has 14 soccer programs in our data: 6 men's teams and 8 women's teams.
- Which states are Western Athletic Conference soccer schools in?
- Western Athletic Conference soccer programs are located in 5 states: Arizona, California, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
- Do Western Athletic Conference soccer programs offer scholarships?
- NCAA Division I programs can offer athletic scholarships. Soccer is an equivalency sport, so as of the 2025-26 rules coaches split their available athletic aid across the roster rather than giving every player a full award, and the total each program can offer varies by school. Most Division I soccer players combine a partial athletic award with academic or need based aid.
- How do I contact Western Athletic Conference soccer coaches?
- Each program page linked in the table above lists the coaching staff we have on record. 14 of the 14 programs have a head coach on record. Coach email addresses are available to signed in Inkbound users.
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