KANSAS CITY, MO (August 10, 2026) – The IWSOC and United Soccer Coaches has announced the Forwards on its NCAA Division I Women’s Players to Watch lists for the 2026 intercollegiate season.
The lists are compiled and released by the Division I All-America Committees to promote college soccer leading up to the official start date for the regular season later this month. The lists include United Soccer Coaches All-Americans and All-Region players from 2025 who are scheduled to return for the 2026 season.
??????“Entering the 2026 season, these previous honorees represent some of the best at their positions,” said Chris Przemieniecki, Senior College All-America Administrator. “As pre-season training opens, we are pleased to recognize these outstanding student-athletes from our member schools. I would like to thank Jennifer Rockwood, DI Women’s All-America Chair and her committee for their efforts in compiling these lists.”
Here is the schedule for all position announcements:
July 31–Goalkeepers
August 3 – Defenders
August 7 – Midfielders
August 10 – Forwards
2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Players to Watch – Forwards
|
Name |
Class |
School |
Hometown |
|
Bella Antonio |
Sr. |
College of Charleston |
North Ridgeville, Ohio |
|
Breece Bass |
Jr. |
Murray State University |
Indianapolis, Ind. |
|
Kennedy Bell |
Sr. |
Michigan State University |
Cornelius, N.C. |
|
Jade Bordeleau |
Sr. |
NC State University |
Terrabonne, Que. |
|
Alex Buck |
Jr. |
University of Washington |
Medina, Wash. |
|
Annabelle Chukwu |
Jr. |
University of Notre Dame |
Ottawa, Ont. |
|
Katie Shea Collins |
Jr. |
Duke University |
Gallatin, Tenn. |
|
Bella Diorio |
Sr. |
TCU |
Lockport. Ill. |
|
Izzy Engle |
Jr. |
University of Notre Dame |
Edina, Minn. |
|
Aaliyah Faddoul |
Sr. |
Georgia State University |
Windsor, Ont. |
|
Bella Field |
Sr. |
University of Arkansas |
Leawood, Kan. |
|
Allie Fryer |
GR-5 |
Louisiana State University |
Spanish Fork, Utah |
|
Ava Galligan |
Sr. |
Louisiana State University |
Ashburn, Va. |
|
Aliya Gomes |
Sr. |
University of South Alabama |
Bradford, Ont. |
|
Juju Harris |
So. |
Clemson University |
Pembroke Pines, Fla. |
|
Ashley Henderson |
Sr. |
Florida State University |
Memphis, Tenn. |
|
Sophia Henry |
So. |
United States Military Academy |
Springfield, Va. |
|
Zoe Hevey |
Sr. |
Loyola University Chicago |
Pewaukee, Wis. |
|
Wrianna Hudson |
Jr. |
Florida State University |
Rochester, N.Y. |
|
Nixan Jackson |
Sr. |
Utah Valley University |
Mapleton, Utah |
|
Hailey Johnson |
Sr. |
Mississippi State University |
Charlotte, N.C. |
|
Ginny Lackey |
Jr. |
James Madison University |
Bolton, England |
|
Stephanie Lathrop |
Jr. |
Dartmouth College |
Dayton, Md. |
|
Hope Leyba |
Sr |
University of Colorado |
Phoenix, Ariz. |
|
Hailey Longwell |
Jr. |
University of North Carolina-Wilmington |
Moon Township, Pa. |
|
Paige Luke |
Sr. |
Binghamton University |
Ilion, N.Y. |
|
Lauren MacDonald |
Sr. |
University of Rhode Island |
Gibsonia, Pa. |
|
Zoe Main |
Sr. |
University of Florida |
Missouri City, Texas |
|
Kylie Maxwell |
So. |
Wake Forest University |
Langhorne, Pa. |
|
Ava McDonald |
So. |
University of Texas |
Allen, Texas |
|
Sydney Middaugh |
Sr. |
University of South Carolina |
Hesperia, Calif. |
|
Mia Minestrella |
Sr. |
Duke University |
Redondo Beach, Calif. |
|
Mailin Orozco |
Sr. |
Santa Clara University |
Salinas, Calif |
|
Julia Quinonez |
Sr. |
Pepperdine University |
Torrance, Calif. |
|
Kennedy Roesch |
Jr. |
Northwestern University |
San Diego, Calif. |
|
Emerson Sargeant |
GR-5 |
Michigan State University |
Hartland, Mich. |
|
Kennedy Schoennauer |
Sr. |
Santa Clara University |
San Jose, Calif. |
|
Maria Schuller |
Jr. |
University of Arkansas-Little Rock |
Little Rock, Ark. |
|
Blaine Schutte |
Jr. |
University of Tulsa |
Eureka, Mo. |
|
Annika Smith |
Sr |
Cal Poly |
Scottsdale, Ariz. |
|
Laney Smith |
Jr. |
University of Dayton |
Fort Thomas, Ky. |
|
Nyanya Touray |
So. |
Florida State University |
Silver Spring, Md. |
|
Klarissa Vega |
So. |
University of South Dakota |
Menifee, Calif. |
|
Ellie Walbruch |
Sr. |
Brigham Young University |
Highland, Utah |
|
Sydney Watts |
Sr. |
Vanderbilt University |
Lenexa, Kan. |
|
Ava Westlund |
Sr. |
University of Minnesota |
Arden Hills, Minn. |
|
Bella Winn |
Jr. |
Stanford University |
Ridgewood, N.J. |
|
Taylor Zdrojewski |
Sr. |
Texas Tech University |
Celina, Texas |
These positional announcements also lead up to the 2026 watch lists for the prestigious Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy on the official start date for regular season games on August 12 (women) and August 19 (men). The MAC Hermann Trophy is presented annually to the Division I National Players of the Year as voted by Division I College Coaches at the end of the regular season. The 2026 recipients will be announced on January 8, 2027, in St. Louis, Mo.
Founded in 2025, the Intercollegiate Women’s Soccer Organization for Coaches (IWSOC) is a coach-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing women’s college soccer through leadership, legislative initiatives, and stewardship of the game. Built by college coaches for college coaches, IWSOCworks to champion the sport, strengthen its foundation, and expand its impact for more than 30,000 female student-athletes and 3,000 coaches across NCAA Divisions I, II and III.
United Soccer Coaches is the world’s largest association of soccer coaches, serving members at every level with education, community, and recognition. Through courses, events, and awards, United Soccer Coaches helps coaches learn, connect. and lead.
