Upcoming Soccer Match: Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies

College Station, TX, October 3, 2025

News Summary

The Texas Longhorns will face off against the Texas A&M Aggies in a highly anticipated soccer match on October 2, 2025. This game will be significant as it marks the first time the two teams meet in College Station since 2009. While Texas A&M leads the all-time series, both teams are eager to showcase their skills and strengthen their rivalry. With notable performances from players like Amalia Villarreal and a strong recruitment class, excitement is building around this event.

College Station, TX – The highly anticipated soccer match between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies is set to take place on October 2, 2025. This matchup will mark the first time the two teams compete in College Station since 2009. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. at Ellis Field and will be broadcasted live on the SEC Network.

Texas A&M currently leads the all-time series against Texas with a record of 21-7-2. However, the Longhorns have claimed victory in their last two encounters, including a 2-0 win in their first Southeastern Conference (SEC) matchup at Mike A. Myers Stadium last year.

Enhancing the rivalry, Cotton Holdings serves as the title sponsor for all contests between Texas and Texas A&M in various sports. The competition also includes the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown, a year-long scoring system that factors in results from up to 19 sports to determine the winner of the rivalry series trophy. Texas has notably taken home the Lone Star Showdown trophy seven out of nine times, achieving a successful streak over the previous four years.

Recent Performances

In their latest match, Texas secured a 2-1 victory over No. 13 Vanderbilt, thanks to a last-minute penalty kick scored by Amalia Villarreal with just 10 seconds remaining. This goal marked the latest regulation score to clinch a victory in the program’s history.

This season, Texas has displayed remarkable talent, with 15 of their 17 goals achieved by underclassmen through 11 matches. Freshman stars Ava McDonald and Amalia Villarreal currently share the top scorer position for Texas, each netting six goals during the season.

Team Composition

The Longhorns welcome 10 newcomers for the 2025 season, comprising nine freshmen and one transfer student. Their recruiting class has generated excitement, being ranked sixth nationally and first in the SEC according to soccer analysts. Five recruits are listed among the top 100 nationally, showcasing the team’s promising future.

Team statistics from the previous season show Texas finishing with a 17-4-2 record and reaching the NCAA Tournament for the 18th time. Their participation in the SEC in 2024 was notably crowned with an SEC Tournament title, reflecting the strength and competitiveness of the team.

Although the Longhorns lost a significant portion of their offensive productivity last season—approximately 72.5% of their goals—returning players such as Amalia Villarreal provide a strong foundation. Villarreal earned the title of SEC Freshman of the Year and has continued to lead the team with a total of 14 points, comprising six goals and four assists.

Coaching and Season Outlook

Under the guidance of Angé Kelly, in her 14th season as head coach, the Longhorns strive to build on their successes. Their home record at Ellis Field since 2020 stands at 43-11-9, showcasing consistent performance. Texas has also been ranked 19th in the United Soccer Coaches poll and 20th in the Top Drawer Soccer rankings this preseason, placing second in the SEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll.

The Longhorns will face a challenging schedule ahead, including matches against other ranked opponents. The upcoming match against Texas A&M will be a significant event as both teams look to assert their dominance in the ever-exciting rivalry.

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