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The KU women's soccer team huddles to celebrate a goal against Missouri State during the Jayhawks' match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU head coach Nate Lie chats with players after the team’s win over Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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The KU women’s soccer team celebrates with fans after its victory over Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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The KU and Missouri State women’s soccer teams shake hands after the Jayhawks win on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Marit McLaughlin splits the Missouri State defense during the Jayhawks’ match against on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Mary Sola attempts to pass Missouri State’s Kayla Smith during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Lydia Viets shields the ball from Missouri State’s Kendra Roberts during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Faith Johnston attempts to pass Missouri State’s Jane Hansen during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Lydia Viets throws the ball back into play during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt sophomore Sophie Dawe moves up the field to provide support during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Avery Rasmussen looks to avoid Missouri State’s Maggie O’Keefe during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Jordan Rowan goes after the ball with Missouri State’s Kayla Smith during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt senior Emika Kawagishi sets the ball up to take a corner kick during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Kate Langfelder sprints to the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU junior Caroline Castans goes to take a corner kick during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt senior Emika Kawagishi meets a Missouri State defender during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU junior Caroline Castans holds off Missouri State’s Riley Smith during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Lydia Viets dribbles towards the Missouri State goal during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Lydia Viets pushes the ball down the field during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU senior Lexi Watts attempts to pass Missouri State’s Kayla Smith during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Kate Langfelder attempts to get by Missouri State’s Ellie Neath during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU junior Livvy Moore looks for a play as she pushes the ball down the field during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU senior Lexi Watts puts pressure on Missouri State goalkeeper Ella Becker during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU junior Olivia Page prepares to take a free kick during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU senior Lexi Watts looks for an open teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU senior Lexi Watts looks for her next move during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Jillian Gregorski hugs senior Lexi Watts after a goal scored by Watts against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt junior Saige Wimes battles Missouri State’s Kayla Smith for the ball during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Jillian Gregorski heads a pass into the goal for the Jayhawks’ first goal of the match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt junior Saige Wimes charges for a loose ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Jordan Fjelstad races Missouri State’s Julia Kristensen to the ball during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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The KU women’s soccer team huddles before taking on Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt sophomore Sophie Dawe gets loud before going out on to the field for the Jayhawks’ match against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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KU’s Jillian Gregorski is introduced in the starting 11 ahead of the season opener against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.