USF Women's Soccer Team Ranked Second in American Conference Preseason Poll

The University of South Florida women's soccer team has been ranked second in the American Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, with a strong returning squad featuring the American Goalkeeper of the Year and the American Midfielder of the Year. Gentiana Fetaj, Leire Herraez Gallach, and Sadie Sider-Echenberg were named to the Women's Soccer Watch List, showcasing the team's defensive and attacking prowess. The Bulls earned four first-place votes and return six players who earned all-conference team spots last season.

Key Takeaways:

The University of South Florida women's soccer team was voted to finish second in the American Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, earning four first-place votes.
Leire Herraez Gallach, the defending American Conference Goalkeeper of the Year, returns with a 0.391 goals against average, the fourth best in the NCAA, and a 87.7 percent save percentage, fourth in the nation.
Sadie Sider-Echenberg, the reigning American Conference Midfielder of the Year, returns with four match-winning goals and 12 points, tied for second on the team.
Gentiana Fetaj, a United Soccer Coaches (USC) All-Region Second Team and American All-Conference Second Team selection, returns with six assists and 12 points.
The Bulls return six players who earned all-conference team spots last season.
USF returns the American Goalkeeper of the Year and the American Midfielder of the Year.

Statistics:

0.391: Leire Herraez Gallach's goals against average, the fourth best in the NCAA.
87.7 percent: Leire Herraez Gallach's save percentage, fourth in the nation.
11: Leire Herraez Gallach's shutout total, tied for seventh in the country.
12: Points scored by Sadie Sider-Echenberg, tied for second on the team.
6: Assists by Gentiana Fetaj, tied for the team lead.

Sources:

"American Conference Announces Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll and Watch List." (Source: American Conference)
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