Arizona soccer faces lingering questions as it closes season at TCU

The Arizona Wildcats concluded their soccer season with a match against TCU on October 25, 2026. The game marked the final opportunity for fifth-year defender/midfielder Trinity Dorsey, who will be playing her last collegiate match in Fort Worth. Dorsey made 17 starts during the season, appearing in 18 games overall. The team was eliminated from Big 12 Soccer Tournament contention after losing to Arizona State.

Six players were recognized during Arizona's senior day two weeks prior, but all but Dorsey have one more year left under the NCAA's 5-in-5 ruling. The co-captains, Marissa Arnst and Ella Weathersby, among the group, along with goalkeeper Laurynn Ziller, midfielder Shanti Weddington, and defender Aranda Hurge. Head coach Becca Moros, who received a red card against Baylor University, might not be returning to the program after the match.

The soccer program at Arizona has faced resource issues, with port-a-potties set up behind the benches and no locker rooms for visiting teams.

The Wildcats will host TCU, who recently invested $1.5 million in a field house and have made multiple upgrades to their field. Other Big 12 athletic departments, including Baylor and Kansas, have made significant investments in their soccer facilities. Despite the resource challenges, Arizona has underperformed under Moros, who confirmed that this was her final year on contract.

The upcoming match against TCU, where both teams have an RPI around 100, is crucial for both squads, with a win potentially sending Arizona into the offseason in a positive manner.