Illini Soccer 2026
Armchair Illinois on Instagram: "#illini soccer kicks off its season next Tuesday, August 13th, at 6 pm vs Georgia at Demirjian Park. Some sights from their exhibition game yesterday vs Central Michigan 📸: Avery Flactiff (@flac.flicks ) #uiuc #big
armchairillini on August 6, 2026: "#illini soccer kicks off its season next Tuesday, August 13th, at 6 pm vs Georgia at Demirjian Park. Some sights from their exhibition game yesterday vs Central Michigan 📸: Avery Flactiff (@flac.flicks ) #uiuc #bigten #fightingillini #sportsphotography".
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Being ignorant of soccer - I say Illinois controlled the ball far more than Georgia. Georgia was just bigger and more physical on defense which lead to mainly shot attempts that were kinda weak for Illinois. But the same on the opposite end, Georgia got off very few good shot attempts.
If Georgia is truly #19, Illinois soccer is also a top #20 team.
For a 0-0 tie that was about as entertaining as it gets with some decent chances by both sides!and this game could have easily been a 2-2 tie. By my eye the Illini were the better team in the 1st half but Georgia was better after halftime. Overall an even matchup and good early season test for both teams. Go Illini!
Illinois Soccer on Instagram: "86' | HEDDA ORNBERG FINDS A LATE WINNER! Cayla Jackson plays Ashlyn Adams through before Ornberg taps in at the far post for her first goal as an Illini! Illinois 2, Cincinnati 1"
48 likes, 0 comments - illinisoccer on August 20, 2026: "86' | HEDDA ORNBERG FINDS A LATE WINNER! Cayla Jackson plays Ashlyn Adams through before Ornberg taps in at the far post for her first goal as an Illini! Illinois 2, Cincinnati 1".
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And here is the first goal, a rocket.Illinois Soccer on Instagram: "86' | HEDDA ORNBERG FINDS A LATE WINNER! Cayla Jackson plays Ashlyn Adams through before Ornberg taps in at the far post for her first goal as an Illini! Illinois 2, Cincinnati 1"
48 likes, 0 comments - illinisoccer on August 20, 2026: "86' | HEDDA ORNBERG FINDS A LATE WINNER! Cayla Jackson plays Ashlyn Adams through before Ornberg taps in at the far post for her first goal as an Illini! Illinois 2, Cincinnati 1".
Illinois Soccer on Instagram: "54' | GOOOOAAAAALLLL ILLINOIS!!! Cayla Jackson, take a bow! CJack finds the far corner from outside the box for her first goal of the season! Illinois 1, Cincinnati 1"
175 likes, 6 comments - illinisoccer on August 20, 2026: "54' | GOOOOAAAAALLLL ILLINOIS!!! Cayla Jackson, take a bow! CJack finds the far corner from outside the box for her first goal of the season! Illinois 1, Cincinnati 1".
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