Vanderbilt soccer prepares for 2026 season amid key player losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Vanderbilt soccer begins its 2026-27 season on August 12, hosting Southern Methodist University. The team faces significant player departures, including SEC Goalkeeper of the Year Sara Wojdelko and All-SEC defender Hannah McLaughlin, whose combined minutes total over 5,700. New additions include three transfers, with Layla Armas stepping in as goalkeeper. The team has recruited eight freshmen, aimed at filling the gaps left by graduating and transferred players. Prior to the season opener, the squad will fine-tune its roster through preseason evaluations.
- •Vanderbilt opens the season on August 12 against SMU
- •Lost key players Sara Wojdelko and Hannah McLaughlin to graduation
- •Added goalkeeper Layla Armas and two other transfers
- •Eight newcomers join the team, including one goalkeeper
- •Only one returning player has starting experience in goal
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Vanderbilt Soccer 2026 Position Previews: Goalkeepers and Defenders
"Vanderbilt has major losses at goalkeeper and center back, but they may have the pieces to not fall off too far.
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