TDS Women's Player of the Year Leaderboard

by Victor Olorunfemi

September 25, 2025

The Player of the Year leaderboard is a weekly list of the ten players making the best case to win the prestigious award. A newcomer from one of the premier programs in the country highlights the latest update.

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

Laney Rouse, Virginia (Newcomer)

The Cavaliers have climbed from unranked to No. 2, relying on a deep roster. Rouse stands out as a versatile defender whose ball-carrying, tackling, passing, and athleticism have made Virginia’s backline tough to beat. With just two goals conceded in nine matches and key performances—including a goal and an assist against No. 5 Duke—the North Carolina native earns her place on the leaderboard.

Macy Blackburn, Texas Tech

Blackburn played all 90 minutes at right back, helping Texas Tech earn a shutout in a 1-0 road win over previously undefeated Baylor.

Seven Castain, TCU

Her goal to defeat Utah 1-0 means Castain has now scored the last three goals for the Horned Frogs.

Izzy Engle, Notre Dame

Engle provided, as usual, scoring one in the 3-2 victory over No. 5 Duke.

Elise Evans, Stanford

Stanford did not play over the week.

Jace Holley, Colorado

Holley did not score against Kansas State, but her eight goals remain among the top in the country.

Izzy Lee, Illinois

A 1-2 result at Washington means Illinois finally lost, but Lee remains the best goalkeeping performer in the country, with her clean sheet at Oregon marking her eighth from ten games.

Mia Minestrella, Duke

Duke did lose to No. 1 Notre Dame, but Minestrella extended her scoring streak to three games.

Amelia Swinarski, Louisville

Another goal versus Clemson moves Swinarski closer to being the first in the country with double-digit goals and assists.

Olivia Thomas, North Carolina

Thomas saw her four-game scoring streak end in a 0-1 loss to No. 2 Florida State, but her eight goals still rank among the best.

Related Topics: Atlantic Coast, Big 12, Big Ten

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