ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland women's soccer Head Coach Juan Pablo Favero announced the 2021 schedule which features 10 Horizon League contests, including five home matches at the Grizz Dome.
 
"In what has been a tough year for everyone, we are just grateful to have the opportunity to play meaningful games this spring. We want to thank our administrators and the league for working over-time to make this happen," Favero said. "We are also grateful to our Athletic Training staff and team doctors who have diligently had our best interest in keeping us all safe."
 

The Golden Grizzlies will open the long awaited 2021 campaign on the road against Youngstown State Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.
 
"This will be a season unlike any other we have ever played in, one in which we anticipate we will have to overcome many challenges ahead," Favero said. "Our players have done an exceptional job remaining focused and positive throughout all the cancellations, hardships, and the unknown."
 
Oakland will welcome UIC to the Grizz Dome for its home opener on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The Golden Grizzlies will also host Cleveland State (2/17), Robert Morris (2/10), Green Bay (3/17) and Purdue Fort Wayne (3/30).

The regular season concludes April 5 at defending Horizon League Champions, Milwaukee.
 
"This team's flexibility and resilience are where we draw our confidence from and is why we are certain they will make the most of this opportunity and compete for a championship," Favero said.