University of Florida Soccer Team Sees Ten Players Named to 2025 SEC Preseason Watchlist

Ten players from the University of Florida soccer team have been named to the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Soccer Preseason Watchlist. The list includes some of the top talent on the team, with a mix of returning players and newcomers who have already made a name for themselves in the soccer world. Among the selected players are Jayden Emmanuel, a goalkeeper from North Carolina who has made seven appearances in the last two seasons; and Megan Hinnenkamp, a forward from Missouri who was named co-SEC Freshman of the Year in 2023.

Key Takeaways:

• Ten University of Florida players have been named to the 2025 SEC Soccer Preseason Watchlist.
• The selected players include Jayden Emmanuel, a goalkeeper from North Carolina with seven appearances in the last two seasons.
• Megan Hinnenkamp, a forward from Missouri, was named co-SEC Freshman of the Year in 2023.
• Other notable players on the list include Abby Gemma, Addy Hess, Katie Johnston, Madison Jones, Charlotte McClure, Paloma Pena, Sophia Sindelar, and Kai Tsakiris.
• The University of Florida soccer team will begin the 2025 season on Thursday, August 14, at 7 p.m. ET against Florida State at the Seminole Soccer Complex.

Statistics:

• 99 players from 14 SEC teams were named to the 2025 SEC Soccer Preseason Watchlist.
• 10 University of Florida players were named to the watchlist.
• Jayden Emmanuel has made seven appearances in the last two seasons.
• Megan Hinnenkamp scored eight goals in 2023 and was named co-SEC Freshman of the Year.

Sources:

• University of Florida news release
• SEC Soccer website