The TDS college soccer preview continues with a look into Patriot, SoCon, SLC & MWC women's soccer conferences.

Patriot League Preview

In a league filled with teams with solid defenses, Bucknell reigned supreme after winning the conference tournament thanks to back-to-back penalty shootout wins following 0-0 draws. In all, no Patriot League team averaged more than 1.4 goals a game last season, a rarity in collegiate soccer. With a new season around the corner, the defenses will remain as staunch as ever, meaning plenty of parity and no game is out of reach.

Top Freshmen to Watch:

Abriella Moss, Loyola (MD) (#118 Ranked TDS Class of 2023)

Madison Woodward, Army (#151 Ranked TDS Class of 2023)

Rylie Moschella, Lehigh (#8 Ranked TDS Northeast Region)

Lauren Duke, Boston University (#13 Ranked TDS Pacific Northwest Region)

Hannah Mulholland, Navy (#20 Ranked TDS Rocky Mountains & Southwest Region)

Top Players to Watch:

Ryelle Shuey, Lehigh

Jenna Hall, Bucknell

Lindsey Smith, Army

Giulianna Gianino, Boston University

Alexa Riddle, Navy

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Southern Conference Preview

Samford made its second straight trip to the NCAA tournament as league and conference tournament winners, and importantly, they return many key players as they gear for a third championship in a row. UT Chattanooga will feel they can mount a serious challenge after sharing the regular season title with Samford, as will Mercer after losing just one league game last fall.

Top Freshmen to Watch:

Maryn Weiger, Mercer (#135 Ranked TDS Class of 2023)

Fabia Reinschmidt, UT Chattanooga (U17 Switzerland National Team)

Giselle Espinoza, Furman (U20 Mexico National Team)

Campbell Granack, UNC Greensboro (#15 Ranked TDS Florida Region)

Brigid McElderry, Samford (#35 Ranked TDS Texas Region)

Top Players to Watch:

Kylie Gazza, Samford

Emma Malone, UNC Greensboro

Jada Moorman, Mercer

Nieva Gaither, Furman

Isabella DeMarco, Western Carolina

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Southland Conference Preview

Lamar wrote the story of the 2022 Southland season as it stormed to dominant regular and post-season titles. They lost just once in eleven league games, then won the conference tournament in a 4-1 victory. And although they lose their top scorer in the impressive Christine Kitaru, the staff has done a great job in bringing many of its seniors back as grad students for one last run.

Top Freshmen to Watch:

Kamryn Harvey, Lamar

Hannah Bell, Texas A&M-Commerce(w)

Jessica Marker, Houston Christian

Isabella Walls, Southeastern Louisiana

Aaliyah Ramadan, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Top Players to Watch:

Nicole Panis, Lamar

Mya Guillory, Southeastern Louisiana

Megan Guy, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Ashley Campuzano, Texas A&M Commerce

Kat Lazor, Houston Christian

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Mountain West Conference Preview

In one of the most highly competitive conference seasons in NCAA history, Wyoming, New Mexico, and San Jose State drew for first place just two points above Utah State and San Diego State, who tied for second. It is rare to see a conference with that much parity, and it makes for quality viewing as San Jose State took home the conference tournament championship in a penalty victory over Wyoming. There is no clear favorite for next season as the teams battle again, knowing every league game is as important as a conference championship.

Top Freshmen to Watch:

Mia Casey, Colorado State (#156 Ranked TDS Class of 2023)

Cassandra Villanueva, UNLV (#170 Ranked TDS Class of 2023)

Addison Doyle, Air Force (#21 Ranked TDS Rocky Mountains & Southwest)

Kaitlyn Slocum, Boise State (#16 Ranked TDS Pacific Northwest Region)

Ally Boysen, Wyoming (Gatorade Wyoming POTY)

Players to Watch:

Jamie Tatum, Wyoming

Bente Pernot, San Jose State

Alli Davis, New Mexico

Kelsey Kaufisi, Utah State

Emma Gaines-Ramos, San Diego State