WASHIINGTON, D.C. - Loyola University Chicago came in at No. 4 in the Atlantic 10 Women's Soccer Preseason Poll behind Saint Louis, Dayton and Fordham rounding out the top three, respectively. The Ramblers received 145 votes from A-10 coaches. 

Last season, Loyola finished 9-5-5 overall and 4-2-4 in league play. The Ramblers earned the sixth seed in the 2024 A-10 Tournament, making their second appearance in the conference postseason in just three seasons with the league. 

This fall the Ramblers welcomed 10 new student-athletes, comprised of five true freshmen and five transfers. Loyola opens its 2025 season at home against Northwestern on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. 

2025 Atlantic 10 Women's Soccer Preseason Poll
1. Saint Louis – 192 (11)
2. Dayton – 173 (2)
3. Fordham – 149
4. Loyola Chicago – 145
5. St. Joseph's – 140
6. Rhode Island – 111
7. La Salle – 106
8. VCU – 97 (1)
9. Davidson – 91
10. Duquesne – 79
11. George Mason – 64
12. Richmond – 59
13. George Washington – 50
14. St. Bonaventure – 14