Five LSU players named to 2026 SEC Soccer Preseason Watchlist
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Five LSU soccer players have earned spots on the 2026 SEC Soccer Preseason Watchlist, announced Monday. Senior forward Ava Galligan leads the selections, joined by forwards Sariyah Bailey and Allie Fryer, defender Kelsey Major, and goalkeeper Audur Scheving. LSU enters the season ranked No. 16 nationally, its highest preseason ranking since 2018. The Tigers are set to open the campaign against No. 18 Wake Forest on August 12 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- •Ava Galligan is a returning First Team All-SEC selection.
- •LSU is ranked No. 16 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.
- •The SEC watchlist includes 75 student-athletes across the conference.
- •LSU faces No. 18 Wake Forest in its season opener on August 12.
- •Galligan led LSU with 11 goals and four assists last season.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Five LSU Tigers Named to 2026 SEC Soccer Preseason Watchlist
"Th Tigers come into the 2026 season ranked No. 16 nationally in the preseason coaches' poll
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