Even as much of the roster remains intact, this year, expectations are different. As with any season, WashU wants to be that one team left standing. And this year, more than any year in the recent past, they have the pieces to do it.

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.

Both teams will begin their season on Sep. 7 with an Alumni Intrasquad Meet and begin collegiate competition on Sep. 21 at the John McNichols Invite in Terre Haute, Indiana.

After an up-and-down season, the Washington University softball team is ready to compete in 2024. With a blank slate ahead of them and the fire to return to the postseason like two years ago, the Bears appear poised for a bounce-back. 

Here’s a breakdown of a few key things to know before the Red and Green’s baseball season gets into full swing.

When the Washington University football team arrived for pre-season training last week, head coach Larry Kindbom made it clear that he wants his players to win before going into war each week by preparing rigorously and practicing productively.

Gone from the roster of the Washington University men’s basketball team are last year’s leading scorer and any connections to the 2009 national championship squad, which had defended a title from the year before. Also gone is a player that was expected to help fill those leading scorer shoes.