LOGAN, Utah – After helping lead the Utah State soccer team to a 1-0 start to its 2025 campaign with a 1-0 road win over Washington State, graduate goalkeeper Taylor Rath was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week.
Rath, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, helped the Aggie defense post a shutout against the Cougars as she started and played all 90 minutes in goal. Rath had two saves in the match — an outreached save to poke a shot over the frame in the 30th minute, and a diving save in the 54th minute.
This is the first MW weekly honor of Rath's career.
Rath and the Aggies (1-0, 0-0 MW) will play a pair of games next week, first traveling to Stockton, California, to take on Pacific on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. (MT). The team will return to Bell Field for its home opener against Utah on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets now here. Adult season tickets are available for $100, while youth can gain access to all games by joining the Junior Aggie Kids Club for $40. All seating at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field is general admission. Seating in the stadium bleachers is first come, first served. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for grass and berm seating.
FOLLOW
Fans can follow the Aggie soccer program on Twitter, @USUSoccer, on Facebook at /USUSoccer and on Instagram, @USUSoccer. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.
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