Valkyries Open 2026 Campaign Against Nationally-Ranked Anderson

The Matchup:
Converse (2025 Record: 7-7-3, 6-4-3 Conference Carolinas) at No. 17 Anderson (2025 Record: 11-2-6, 7-1-2 South Atlantic Conference)
Location: Spero Financial Field at Melvin & Dollie Younts Stadium | Anderson, S.C. | Thursday, August 27, 2026
Series History: Series Tied 1-1
Last Matchup: Anderson won 4-1, Spartanburg, S.C.
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Converse Notes:

The Valkyries enter the 2026 season, the sixth program in program history, under the direction of head coach Rob Miller, the program's sole head coach.
Converse was tabbed fifth in the Conference Carolinas Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Sophomore forwards Jacob Bandel and Levi Bankirer and senior defender Jesper Schierholz were tabbed as Players to Watch.
The visiting team in this matchup has won both times this has been contested.

Anderson Notes:

Anderson enters the season ranked 17th nationally and the favorite in the SAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
The Trojans enter 2026 after a successful 2025 season, reaching the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Anderson fell in the 2025 SAC Semifinals, drawing the match 1-1 to fourth-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne but falling 8-7 in penalty kicks.
The Trojans return three Preseason All-Conference selections in forwards Adrian Castillo and Julian Caro and midfielder Juan Pablo Lepervanche.

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Players Mentioned

#22 Jacob Bandel: F; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#7 Levi Bankirer: F; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#6 Jesper Schierholz: D; 5' 11"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#22 Jacob Bandel
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: F

#7 Levi Bankirer
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: F

#6 Jesper Schierholz
: 5' 11"; Senior
: D

Players Mentioned

#22 Jacob Bandel

#7 Levi Bankirer

#6 Jesper Schierholz

Players Mentioned

#22 Jacob Bandel

#7 Levi Bankirer

#6 Jesper Schierholz