Penn State Women’s Soccer Defenders Named NCAA 2025 Watch List

The 2025 soccer season features several notable players and developments across collegiate and professional levels. In fantasy Premier League (FPL), Martin Dúbravka, a 35-year-old Slovak goalkeeper recently acquired by Burnley, stands out as a strong budget option priced at £4.0m, offering both experience and potential savings for managers. In collegiate women's soccer, Penn State finalized a 27-player roster with key players to watch including redshirt freshman Jolie Farmer, freshman Riley Cross, and defender Kaelyn Wolfe, all expected to contribute significantly this season. Penn State defenders Bella Ayscue and Kaelyn Wolfe were also named to the United Soccer Coaches Defenders to Watch list, highlighting their impact on a team that reached the NCAA quarterfinals last year. Oregon State men’s soccer returns many experienced defenders like Andrew De Gannes and Pol Morlans, with the defense expected to be a strength if injured players, such as Fran Cortijo, regain health. Additionally, the United Soccer Coaches released their NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Defenders to Watch lists for 2025, recognizing top returning talent across college soccer.