Colorado Soccer vs Cincinnati

The Colorado Buffaloes are coached by Danny Sanchez. Their attack runs through senior midfielder Reagan Kotschau, who has been closing in on the program's single-season assist record, and senior forward Hope Leyba, who sits near the top of the school's career goals list. Her sister Faith plays in defense. Cincinnati's offense leans heavily on junior forward Tiana Campbell, who has scored half of the Bearcats' goals this season.

A conference match played on a natural-soil pitch, with bleachers on one side and open grass where fans spread out lawn chairs and blankets. The setting is relaxed and community-minded, with concessions on site and mountain views past the goals. Colorado has been strong at home this season, and Sanchez calls Cincinnati a team that is well coached and does not give much away.

Prentup Field is small, so you are close to the play and can hear the players and coaches. The teams have met only three times, with Colorado unbeaten against Cincinnati, and a Big 12 match in the fall gives the season some stakes. It is an easy, inexpensive way to see top-level college soccer in Boulder.