SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University women's soccer team will begin the 2026 season at No. 21 in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, which was released by the national office on Wednesday.
 
With the ranking, Spring Arbor extends its streak to 169 consecutive polls appeared in – the most of any school in the NAIA.
 
Last year's national champion, Keiser (Fla.) is ranked No. 1. They are followed by Cumberlands (Ky.) at No. 2 while Embry-Riddle (Ariz.), Oklahoma Wesleyan and Marian (Ind.) round out the top five.
 
In addition to SAU, four other Crossroads League members appeared in the rankings. Marian came in at No. 5, Indiana Wesleyan at No. 11, Grace at No. 12 and Taylor at No. 14.
 
The Cougars open the campaign on the road at Aquinas, which is receiving votes in the poll, before hosting Indiana Northwest in their home opener on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m.