<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.acusports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Abilene Christian Athletics</title><link>https://admin.acusports.com/rss.aspx?path=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for Abilene Christian Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.acusports.com/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>ACU Soccer Camps Set for Exciting Summer on Campus</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-soccer-acu-soccer-camps-set-for-exciting-summer-on-campus</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-soccer-acu-soccer-camps-set-for-exciting-summer-on-campus</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Campers go through drills during an ACU soccer camp" 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CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25734</s:story_id></item><item><title>ACU Athletics Raises $1 Million in 5th Straight Record Year of ACU Gives</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/6/baseball-acu-athletics-raises-1-million-in-5th-straight-record-year-of-acu-gives</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/6/baseball-acu-athletics-raises-1-million-in-5th-straight-record-year-of-acu-gives</guid><category>Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Track &amp; Field, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 ACU Gives post event graphic" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/wide_acu_gives.png" /><br /><br />Just over $1 million was raised by Abilene Christian Athletics during the 2026 ACU Gives campaign in late April, marking the fifth consecutive year for a record-setting number of gifts and donated dollars.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/wide_acu_gives.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/wide_acu_gives.png"><media:title>2026 ACU Gives post event graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/wide_acu_gives.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 16:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25707</s:story_id></item><item><title>ACU Sports Podcast: Soccer's Stephen Salas</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/4/23/womens-soccer-acu-sports-podcast-soccers-stephen-salas</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/4/23/womens-soccer-acu-sports-podcast-soccers-stephen-salas</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ACU soccer coach Stephen Salas talks to his team during a practice in 2025." src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/IMG_6472.jpg" /><br /><br />In this episode of the ACU Sports Podcast, Abilene Christian soccer head coach Stephen Salas talks about the Wildcats qualifying for the 2025 WAC Tournament, the upcoming camp schedule, and the word he uses to describe balancing fatherhood and coaching.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/IMG_6472.jpg" /><media:content 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src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Staff_Hiring__1920x1080___3_.png" /><br /><br />Abilene Christian soccer head coach Stephen Salas has announced the hiring of assistant coach Jose Salazar, who brings a wealth of experience at the college, high school and club levels.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Staff_Hiring__1920x1080___3_.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Staff_Hiring__1920x1080___3_.png"><media:title>Jose Salazar women's soccer assistant coach hired graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Staff_Hiring__1920x1080___3_.png" 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CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25484</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats Prepare For Spring Campaign With Three Newcomers</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-soccer-wildcats-prepare-for-spring-campaign-with-three-newcomers</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-soccer-wildcats-prepare-for-spring-campaign-with-three-newcomers</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Stephen Salas speaks with the ACU soccer team during a practice at Elmer Gray Stadium on July 29, 2025." src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/30/IMG_6472__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />ACU bolstered its roster with a pair of transfer additions and an early enrollee from the high school ranks.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Schedule</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/1/30/womens-soccer-acu-releases-seven-match-spring-schedule</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/1/30/womens-soccer-acu-releases-seven-match-spring-schedule</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Raegan Hollis runs during ACU's 1-1 tie with Utah Tech at Elmer Gray Stadium on Oct. 2, 2025." src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/30/_DSC4821.jpg" /><br /><br />The Wildcats will host four matches at Elmer Gray Stadium with visits to Texas Tech, TCU and Angelo State.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/_DSC4821.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/_DSC4821.jpg"><media:title>Raegan Hollis runs 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