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Colorado soccer’s (17-4-3) record-breaking 2025 season ended in the third round of NCAAs with a 2-1 loss to No. 9 Michigan State on Nov. 23 in East Lansing, Michigan.

The Buffaloes advanced in the tournament with a thrilling double-overtime 2-1 win over Utah Valley and then a decisive 4-1 defeat of No. 22 Xavier. It was Colorado’s third Sweet 16 and first since 2013. 

The standout season featured an undefeated (11-0-2) home record, three All-Americans, and program bests of 59 goals and 66 assists.

�ҴDz������������Jordan Nytes (Soc’25, MOrgLead’26) and forward Hope Leyba (IntPhys’27) became the first-ever Buffs to be named first-team All-America. Defender Faith Leyba (IntPhys’27) earned third team honors.

Nytes finished her CU career with consecutive All-America honors and 26 shutouts.

“I can’t take any of the credit for the saves without the four people in front of me and the rest of the team,” said Nytes. 

Hope Leyba led the nation in goals with 22, setting another Buffs’ record. She was one of five finalists for Top Drawer Soccer’s Player of the Year. 

Following a sensational 2025, Colorado projects to return 9 of 11 starters in 2026.

“The further you go, the more it hurts. That’s okay,” said head coach Danny Sanchez after the season. “We’re excited for the future of Buffs soccer.”

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