LONG BEACH, Calif. – Senior captain Ellie Walbruch was named to Top Drawer Soccer’s Preseason Best XI Second Team.
Walbruch put together a standout 2025 campaign, leading the Cougars in goals (16), shots (91) and shots on goal (41). She recorded the first hat trick of her career against Arizona and posted four multi-goal performances throughout the season. Her postseason success continued at the Big 12 Tournament, where her five goals led the conference and earned her Most Outstanding Offensive Player honors as well as a spot on the Big 12 All-Tournament Team. Walbruch’s impressive season also garnered All-Big 12 First Team and All-Midwest Region First Team recognition, along with United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-America honors.
View the full list of TDS Preseason Best XI Teams here.