Walbruch named to NCAA Forwards to Watch list

Ellie Walbruch joins four other Big 12 student-athletes on the NCAA Forwards to Watch list ahead of the 2025 season.

Walbruch named to NCAA Forwards to Watch listWalbruch named to NCAA Forwards to Watch list

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – BYU junior Ellie Walbruch has been named to the NCAA Division I Women’s Forwards to Watch list for the 2025 intercollegiate season, United Soccer Coaches announced Tuesday morning.

After being sidelined last season because of an ACL injury, Walbruch is back for the 2025 season with veteran experience and leadership. Serving as a team captain this year, the Highland, Utah native looks forward to being back on the pitch for her junior season. 

Before her injury, Walbruch scored 11 goals and tallied four assists in the 2023 College Cup season. She earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors following that season.

View the full list here.