Northwest Notes Aug. 12, 2022

Idaho picked fifth in Big Sky preseason women's soccer poll

FARMINGTON, Utah — Northern Colorado, which won its first Big Sky regular-season women's soccer crown since 2011 last fall, is picked to win another conference championship on the pitch this fall, as voted by the league's head coaches.

Idaho was picked fifth out of nine teams.

The 2022 Big Sky soccer season kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 18 as all nine teams will be in action. The 2022 Big Sky Soccer Tournament will be played on the campus of Northern Colorado for the second straight season as teams travel to Greeley, Colo. on Nov. 2-6.

2022 Big Sky Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll

First-place votes in parentheses

1, Northern Colorado (6) 61 points. 2, Montana (2) 54. 3, Weber State (1) 51. 4, Northern Arizona 43. 5, Idaho 35. 6, Sacramento State 30. 7, Eastern Washington 26. 8, Portland State 14. 9, Idaho State 10.