Marshall University Women's Soccer Recruiting

Marshall UniversityWomen's SoccerNCAA Division ISun Belt ConferenceHuntington, WV2027 recruiting class

Marshall University Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Sun Belt Conference, based at a public school in Huntington, WV with about 7,266 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 156 by Massey Ratings (150 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Rafa Simoes is the head coach, working with 4 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 3 of 5 coaches after signup.

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Program snapshot

Marshall University Women's Soccer program snapshot
FactValue
DivisionNCAA Division I
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
LocationHuntington, WV
Massey rank156 by Massey Ratings (150 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer
Competitiveness tierMid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender.
School typePublic
Undergraduates7,266
Official rosterMarshall University women's soccer roster
  • Dot Hicks Field
  • Cam Henderson Center
  • Brian David Fox Tennis Center

Coaching staff

Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.

Marshall University Women's Soccer coaching staff
NameRole
Rafa SimoesHead Coach
Augusto MacIelAssistant Coach
Erich Rodrigues LeiteAssistant Coach
Evan JarretAssistant Coach
Thaynara de JesusAssistant Coach

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How to approach this coaching staff

Start with Rafa Simoes, the head coach. Marshall University carries a larger women's soccer staff, with 4 assistant coaches listed beside the head coach. On staffs this size recruiting is usually split, so address the head coach and include the assistant most likely to run recruiting.

As general context, NCAA Division I is the highest level of college soccer. D1 programs may offer athletic scholarships, and most D1 rosters are largely settled a year or more before a recruiting class enrolls. Marshall University sits in the middle of its division by Massey rank, which is where well prepared club players who reach out early tend to find real conversations.

Marshall University is a public mid sized school on an urban campus with about 7,266 undergraduates. At a mid sized school the women's soccer staff typically works with admissions but does not control it, so have your transcript ready when a coach asks. The acceptance rate is 96 percent, and the middle SAT range is 910 to 1150, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.

Inkbound has verified email addresses for 3 of the 5 coaches listed for Marshall University women's soccer and drafts the introduction after signup, sent from your own Gmail so replies come back to you. Put your graduation year, club, and position in the subject line so the women's staff can sort your message quickly.

Recruiting difficulty

Massey Ratings place Marshall University women's soccer at 156 by Massey Ratings (150 of 318 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 53 percent of ranked programs in the division, in the middle of the table.

Inkbound labels the program Mid tier. Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means a realistic target for solid club level players who reach out early and follow up. Staffs in this band are often still building a class into the senior year.

Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 56 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I women's programs.

Academics and cost at Marshall University

Marshall University academics and cost
MeasureValue
Acceptance rate96 percent
Graduation rate50 percent
Average net price$7,502 per year
In state tuition$9,162
Out of state tuition$20,342
SAT range910 to 1150
ACT range19 to 24
Top majorsNursing, Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Psychology, Biology
SettingUrban

Roster

The official Marshall University women's soccer roster is published by the athletics department and is the source for current players, positions, and hometowns.

Inkbound tracks the coaching staff, division, conference, and rating data for this program. Roster composition and class year needs come from the school, so ask the staff directly about openings in your position.

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Results and schedule

Upcoming games

Marshall University Women's Soccer upcoming games
DateOpponentSiteLocation
August 9, 2026Delaware (Exhibition)HomeHuntington, W.Va.
August 13, 2026Morehead StateHomeHuntington, W.Va.
August 16, 2026OhioHomeHuntington, W.Va.
August 20, 2026High PointAwayHigh Point, N.C.
August 23, 2026Wright StateHomeHuntington, W.Va.
August 27, 2026BelmontAwayNashville, Tenn.
August 30, 2026UT MartinAwayMartin, Tenn.
September 3, 2026Murray StateHomeHuntington, W.Va.
September 6, 2026WVUAwayMorgantown, W.Va.
September 13, 2026BellarmineAwayLouisville, Ky.

Facility

Hoops Family Field at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex

Capacity
1,006
Surface
turf
Location
Huntington, WV
Opened
2013

A $8 million soccer complex that opened on August 23, 2013, replacing the former Veterans Memorial Field House. The facility features Kelly green aluminum bleachers, a brick plaza at the main entrance at Fifth Avenue and 26th Street with a soccer-ball design, separate locker rooms and training facilities for men's and women's teams, visiting team facilities, coaches' offices, and a pressbox.

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshall University a Division I soccer school?
Yes, Marshall University women's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.
Does Marshall University women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Marshall University women's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program, and most awards are partial scholarships combined with academic and need based aid.
Who is the head coach of Marshall University women's soccer?
Rafa Simoes is the head coach of Marshall University women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
How competitive is Marshall University women's soccer?
Marshall University women's soccer is ranked 156 by Massey Ratings (150 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
How much does Marshall University cost?
The average net price at Marshall University after aid is $7,502 per year and tuition is $9,162 in state and $20,342 out of state.
What is the acceptance rate at Marshall University?
Marshall University accepts about 96 percent of applicants.
How do I contact the Marshall University women's soccer coaches?
Inkbound lists 5 coaches for Marshall University women's soccer and provides verified email for 3 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.

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