FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State soccer team will see action for the first time in 2025 with a preseason exhibition match against Pacific on Wednesday at Bulldog Soccer Stadium. The Bulldogs will then turn their attention towards their season opener at UC Davis on Aug. 14.
Parking and admission for the Bulldogs' exhibition are free.
Fresno State (0-0, 0-0 MW) vs Pacific (0-0, 0-0 WCC)
August 6, 2025 - 7 P.M. PT - Fresno, Calif. - Bulldog Soccer Stadium
EXHIBITION
MEDIA COVERAGE
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Live Stats: N/A
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Familiar Faces
Fresno State will return 21 players from last season's squad
Of the 21 returners, twelve players saw starting minutes last season
Brian Zwaschka returns for his 17th season as head coach of the Fresno State women's soccer program.
New Additions
Five newcomers joined the program for this season
Fresno State added two valley natives in Abigail Herren and Addison Sanchez this offseason, both freshmen
The Bulldogs welcomed three transfers to the program in Payton Hoover (San Jose State), Lauren Machuca (NM State), and Mason Morton (Saddleback College)
Production Returns
Two of the three top scorers from last season are set to return for the Bulldogs in senior Ciara Wilson and sophomore Sam Paepen
Wilson finished last season tied for first in points (17) and game-winning goals (2)
Wilson ranked 5th in the MW with seven assists last season
Paepen finished third on the team in goals (3) and shots (19) while starting ten games her freshman season
Series History
Fresno State and Pacific will be meeting for the seventh time in program history
The Bulldogs lead the series with a 3-2-1 record
Fresno State remains unbeaten at home vs. Pacific (2-0-1)