TDS Women's Player of the Year Leaderboard

TDS Women's Player of the Year Leaderboard
by Victor Olorunfemi
September 4, 2025

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The Player of the Year leaderboard is a weekly list of the ten players making the best case to win the prestigious award. The latest update features a newcomer leading one of the best Mid-major programs in the country.

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The list is in last-name alphabetical order, starting with any newcomers breaking into the top ten.

Ai Kitagawa, Memphis (Newcomer)

The brilliant sophomore midfielder has been instrumental in the surprising results the Tigers have achieved, despite fielding one of the youngest rosters in college soccer. The Japanese talent has recorded four goals and two assists to lead Memphis to a national ranking and three victories over Power-4 opposition.

Seven Castain, TCU 

Although she did not find the scoresheet, Castain played all 90 minutes in a captivating 3-2 victory over rivals Texas.

Summer Denigan, Georgia 

A goal against North Florida gives the redshirt junior five on the season, one short of her career high.

Macy Blackburn, Texas Tech 

Blackburn capitalized on Texas Tech’s sole match, scoring and assisting both goals in a 2-0 rivalry win.

Jordynn Dudley, Florida State 

Dudley got off the mark for the year with a world-class solo goal in a grueling 1-1 draw with Kansas.

Izzy Engle, Notre Dame 

The Michigan native extended her scoring streak to three matches with goals versus Michigan and Oakland.

Elise Evans, Stanford

Evans remains vital for the dominant Cardinal, netting her second goal in a 6-0 rout of Arizona.

Mia Minestrella, Duke 

Minestrella came up big with a goal in a 2-0 victory at No. 9 Arkansas, giving her three goals and two assists versus ranked opposition this season.

Shae O'Rourke, Tennessee 

Although unable to extend her scoring streak to five games, O’Rourke still helped the team handle Western Carolina 3-0.

Amanda Schlueter, Ohio State

Schlueter continued her strong start, scoring and assisting in Ohio State’s 4-1 win over Princeton.

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