WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.- The Palm Beach Atlantic women's soccer team is ready to kick off the third season under head coach Stephanie Cradduck and released its 2026 schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The Sailfish turn things up on the final weekend of August with a home opener against the USC Beaufort Sand Sharks on the 28th at 6 p.m.  

The second match of opening weekend sees the Georgian Court Lions make their way to West Palm Beach on Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. The Sailfish play a total of six non-conference games this season. PBA takes on Sul Ross State and Florida Memorial to round out the home non-conference slate. After two conference games, the Sailfish round out the non-conference slate with a trip to Raleigh, NC and a match with the Shaw Bears.  

Conference play begins on Sep. 16 when the Sailfish head to Barry for a match with the Buccaneers. In two defensive-minded matchups last season, neither team found the back of the net. PBA kicks off the home conference slate with a Saturday night matchup against Rollins on Sep. 19.  

Head coach Stephanie Cradduck welcomes seven freshmen and one transfer to a young, returning team from a season ago. After a 7-7-2 record in Cradduck's first season at the helm in 2024, the Sailfish look to bounce back after finishing the 2025 campaign with a 3-8-5 record.  

"I'm really looking forward to this upcoming fall," said Coach Cradduck. "We have a young roster with tremendous potential paired with veteran leadership, and we're excited to embrace the challenge, continue to develop, and compete at a high level throughout the season." 

The Sailfish play four other conference opponents at home at the Rinker Athletic Campus. Saint Leo, Florida Southern, reigning national champion Florida Tech and Lynn all make stops in West Palm this season. The Sailfish head on the road to reigning SSC champions Nova Southeastern, Tampa, Eckerd and finish out the regular season slate at Embry-Riddle on Oct. 27.