# 2026 NCAA Division I soccer preseason watch lists

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-ncaa-division-i-soccer-preseason-watch-lists
> Updated: 2026-08-07T10:01:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

United Soccer Coaches has released various preseason watch lists for the 2026 NCAA Division I soccer season.

On July 31, the organization announced the Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers to Watch list, featuring 20 players across the United States. Following this, on August 7, United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club released preseason watch lists specifically for midfielders. These lists are part of the honors leading toward the Hermann Trophy awards.

## Claims

- Emme Butera was named to the IWSOC and United Soccer Coaches 2026 Preseason Midfielders to Watch list. (single source)
- Emme Butera is the only Mid‑American Conference player among the 45 NCAA Division‑I women’s soccer midfielders named. (single source)
- Martin Kozak was named to the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy watch list for midfielders. (single source)
- Martin Kozak is the first Elon player named to a Hermann Trophy watchlist since Scott Vatne. (single source)
- Amelia Swinarski was named to the Hermann Trophy Midfielders Watch List. (single source)
- Amelia Swinarski recorded 10 goals, 10 assists and 30 points for Louisville in 2025. (single source)
- The MAC Hermann Trophy will be awarded at the end of the 2026 college soccer season. (single source)
- The Hermann Trophy recipients will be announced on January 8, 2027, in St. Louis, Missouri. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: United Soccer Coaches announces 2026 preseason watch lists

United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club have announced preseason watch lists for the 2026 NCAA Division I soccer season, naming top midfielders for the Hermann Trophy and other honors.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-soccer-midfielders-named-to-2026-hermann-trophy-watch-lists

### 2026-07-31: United Soccer Coaches Announces 2026 NCAA Division I Goalkeepers Watch List

United Soccer Coaches unveiled its 2026 NCAA Division I Goalkeepers to Watch list, featuring 20 top college keepers including EKU’s Jordan LeVasseur and Portland’s Sophia Hills.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-soccer-coaches-announces-2026-ncaa-division-i-goalkeepers-watch-list

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