WashU took to the Coogan XC Course in Attleboro, Massachusetts for the 2024 conference championships, where both the men’s team and women’s team delivered strong performances and earned podium finishes. Competing against some of the top programs in the nation, the Bears demonstrated both depth and resilience, as each team secured third place and laid the groundwork for a promising NCAA postseason.

In an ever-changing world of college sports, the strength of the WashU women’s soccer team’s defense has remained constant. Over the past decade, the Bears have allowed only 94 goals — less than 10 per season.

In 2024, the Bears have a new coach, new tactics, and one objective: to make it back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2021. They came out of the gate flying, sweeping a weekend doubleheader to start the season 2-0.

As the fall semester gets into full swing, WashU sports made their return to competition this weekend. Though football, cross country, and women’s golf wait until next weekend for their 2024 debuts, WashU’s soccer teams and volleyball kicked off their season over the weekend. 

While Henderson’s departure left questions about the program, the hire of a proven winner — Stone — sets the Bears up for an intriguing 2024-25 season.

While they will need to overcome some adversity to get there, Bears football has every reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season. 

In the fall of 2023, women’s soccer was Washington University’s team to watch. With a fresh slate of games ahead of them, the Bears’ returning squad and new players have the potential to be just as exciting this fall.

With a refreshed coaching staff, a returning core, and the addition of an exciting recruiting class, the Bears are assembling the pieces for a strong 2024 season.

Despite the loss of several key contributors, the Bears’ core remains intact entering the 2024 season.

For many incoming college students across the country, the image of the quintessential college experience includes some element of a sports game-day culture. If you ended up at WashU, that element most likely wasn’t a key component in your college decision.