Wednesday, October 28
Weidner Field | Colorado Springs, CO
6 p.m. MT
Air Force Academy
vs
Colorado College
10/27/2026 1:39:00 PM | Women's Soccer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., - Air Force women's soccer (10-4-1, 5-2-0) returns to Weidner Field to compete in the fifth annual City for Champions Cup against cross-town rival Colorado College. The match is set for 6 p.m. kickoff on Wednesday October 28.
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CITY FOR CHAMPIONS CUP
The City for Champions Cup is an annual matchup that brings Colorado Springs rivals Air Force and Colorado College together to compete while representing the city on a shared stage.
The inaugural C4C took place in 2022, when Air Force claimed a 1-0 victory at Weidner Field. The win marked the Falcons' first and only victory at the venue and their first win over the Tigers since 2003. Last season, the rivals played to a 1-1 draw, with Annika Jost finding the back of the net for Air Force off an assist from Kendall Rippley.
As the Falcons prepare to face the Tigers once again, Air Force will look to build on its recent success and secure another positive result in the annual cross-town matchup.
ALL-TIME VERSUS THE TIGERS
The familiar Colorado Springs foes have met 24 times on the pitch, with Air Force trailing 4-18-2 in the all-time series. The programs first met in 1992, when the Falcons suffered a 3-2 overtime loss on the road. Since the inception of the City for Champions Cup in 2022, Air Force has gone 1-1-2 against Colorado College.
LAST TIME OUT
Air Force women's soccer (10-4-1, 5-2-0 MW) posted a 3-0 shutout over San Jose State (2-11-2, 1-7-0 MW) on Saturday in its final home match of the season. The win marked the Falcons' 10th of the season, their most since 2019, and featured Kendall Rippley's first career brace and a program record for the fastest two goals, scored 25 seconds apart.
Air Force applied early pressure, firing eight shots in the opening 25 minutes. Chase Borntreger opened the scoring with her fifth goal of the season, heading in a rebound off an Annika Jost corner kick. Just 25 seconds later, Jost played a one-touch pass to Rippley, who drove toward goal and finished past the goalkeeper to double the lead and set the program record. Rippley added her second goal in the 48th minute, chipping in a cross from Addie Doyle to secure the 3-0 victory.
Rippley led the Falcons with six shots, while Jost recorded two assists. Sydney Nelms made one save to earn her eighth win and third shutout of the season.
Just 25 seconds later, Rippley doubled the advantage, setting a new program record for the fastest two goals after the previous mark was reset earlier this season. Jost played a one-touch pass to Rippley, who drove toward goal and finished past the keeper.
LET IT RIPP
Senior Kendall Rippley has bloomed as a consistent attacking threat throughout Mountain West play, putting pressure on opposing defenses and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Rippley has notched 11 points this season with a career-high five goals and an assist. Her 11 points and five goals rank second on the team, while she has totaled the most shots at 34.
Rippley opened the season with a goal against Navy before going eight matches without scoring. She returned to the scoresheet against UNLV and Nevada before recording her first career brace in Air Force's 3-0 shutout over San Jose State. Against the Spartans, Rippley and Chase Borntreger etched their names in the program record book, combining for the fastest two goals in program history at just 25 seconds apart. The brace marked Rippley's first multi-goal performance as she helped the Falcons secure their fourth consecutive Mountain West victory.
AIR FORCE IN THE MOUNTAIN WEST
Air Force currently ranks first in the Mountain West in goals (36), goals per game (2.40), and points (96) with their 23rd-nationally ranked scoring of 2.36. Sydney Nelms ranks second in the league in saves per game (4.15) and third in save percentage (.794). Annika Jost ranks first in the Mountain West in points per game (1.40), and second in total points (21), goals (7), assists (7), and assists per game (0.47).
A LOOK AT COLORADO COLLEGE
The Tigers hold a record of 8-4-4 and are currently at the top of the Mountain West with their undefeated conference record of 6-0-1. game for a MW mark of 1-6-0. Offensively, Ella Ashouri leads with 13 points off five goals and three assists while five other Tigers account for multiple goals. In the net, Regan Wallace has taken 16 starts and made 64 saves but allowed 20 goals.
MEDIA
Watch Live – MW+
Watch Air Force Athletics on the new MW+. To become a subscriber, click HERE.
Live Stats – StatBroadcast
Tickets
CITY FOR CHAMPIONS CUP
The City for Champions Cup is an annual matchup that brings Colorado Springs rivals Air Force and Colorado College together to compete while representing the city on a shared stage.
The inaugural C4C took place in 2022, when Air Force claimed a 1-0 victory at Weidner Field. The win marked the Falcons' first and only victory at the venue and their first win over the Tigers since 2003. Last season, the rivals played to a 1-1 draw, with Annika Jost finding the back of the net for Air Force off an assist from Kendall Rippley.
As the Falcons prepare to face the Tigers once again, Air Force will look to build on its recent success and secure another positive result in the annual cross-town matchup.
ALL-TIME VERSUS THE TIGERS
The familiar Colorado Springs foes have met 24 times on the pitch, with Air Force trailing 4-18-2 in the all-time series. The programs first met in 1992, when the Falcons suffered a 3-2 overtime loss on the road. Since the inception of the City for Champions Cup in 2022, Air Force has gone 1-1-2 against Colorado College.
LAST TIME OUT
Air Force women's soccer (10-4-1, 5-2-0 MW) posted a 3-0 shutout over San Jose State (2-11-2, 1-7-0 MW) on Saturday in its final home match of the season. The win marked the Falcons' 10th of the season, their most since 2019, and featured Kendall Rippley's first career brace and a program record for the fastest two goals, scored 25 seconds apart.
Air Force applied early pressure, firing eight shots in the opening 25 minutes. Chase Borntreger opened the scoring with her fifth goal of the season, heading in a rebound off an Annika Jost corner kick. Just 25 seconds later, Jost played a one-touch pass to Rippley, who drove toward goal and finished past the goalkeeper to double the lead and set the program record. Rippley added her second goal in the 48th minute, chipping in a cross from Addie Doyle to secure the 3-0 victory.
Rippley led the Falcons with six shots, while Jost recorded two assists. Sydney Nelms made one save to earn her eighth win and third shutout of the season.
Just 25 seconds later, Rippley doubled the advantage, setting a new program record for the fastest two goals after the previous mark was reset earlier this season. Jost played a one-touch pass to Rippley, who drove toward goal and finished past the keeper.
LET IT RIPP
Senior Kendall Rippley has bloomed as a consistent attacking threat throughout Mountain West play, putting pressure on opposing defenses and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Rippley has notched 11 points this season with a career-high five goals and an assist. Her 11 points and five goals rank second on the team, while she has totaled the most shots at 34.
Rippley opened the season with a goal against Navy before going eight matches without scoring. She returned to the scoresheet against UNLV and Nevada before recording her first career brace in Air Force's 3-0 shutout over San Jose State. Against the Spartans, Rippley and Chase Borntreger etched their names in the program record book, combining for the fastest two goals in program history at just 25 seconds apart. The brace marked Rippley's first multi-goal performance as she helped the Falcons secure their fourth consecutive Mountain West victory.
AIR FORCE IN THE MOUNTAIN WEST
Air Force currently ranks first in the Mountain West in goals (36), goals per game (2.40), and points (96) with their 23rd-nationally ranked scoring of 2.36. Sydney Nelms ranks second in the league in saves per game (4.15) and third in save percentage (.794). Annika Jost ranks first in the Mountain West in points per game (1.40), and second in total points (21), goals (7), assists (7), and assists per game (0.47).
A LOOK AT COLORADO COLLEGE
The Tigers hold a record of 8-4-4 and are currently at the top of the Mountain West with their undefeated conference record of 6-0-1. game for a MW mark of 1-6-0. Offensively, Ella Ashouri leads with 13 points off five goals and three assists while five other Tigers account for multiple goals. In the net, Regan Wallace has taken 16 starts and made 64 saves but allowed 20 goals.
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