2014 College Preseason Rankings

[dropcap size=small]E[/dropcap]very year, Our Game Magazine puts together an annual College Issue, which features our Top 25 teams in the country. The issue also features interviews with coaches and current players, as well as articles written by former college players. Below is OGM‘s Preseason Top 25 list. UCLA, coming off its first national title in women’s soccer, tops the list heading into the 2014 season. UCLA’s 2013 tournament run was impressive but the Bruins will have their work cut out for them on their quest to repeat as national champions, as Virginia, Florida State, North Carolina — to name a few — return strong squads seeking to return to the College Cup.

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01		[toggler title=”UCLA”] 2013 Record: 22-1-3 NCAA Finish in 2013: Champions Conference: Pac-12 Coach: Amanda Cromwell Players to Watch: Ally Courtnall, Sam Mewis, Abby Dahlkemper, Katelyn Rowland Key Additions: Gabrielle Matulick, MacKenzie Cerda Key Losses: Jenna Richmond, Chelsea Stewart [/toggler]
02		[toggler title=”Virginia” ] 2013 Record: 24-1-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Semifinals Conference: ACC Coach: Steve Swanson Players to Watch: Morgan Brian, Danielle Colaprico, Makenzy Doniak, Emily Sonnett Key Additions: Olivia Hazelrigg Key Losses: Morgan Stith, Annie Steinlage, Shasta Fisher, Molly Menchel [/toggler]
03		[toggler title=”Florida State” ] 2013 Record: 23-2-3 NCAA Finish in 2013: Runners-up Conference: ACC Coach: Mark Krikorian Players to Watch: Dagny Brynjarsdottir, Kristin Grubka, Megan Campbell, Bergalind Thorvaldsdottir Key Additions: – Key Losses: Kelsey Wys, Kassey Kallman [/toggler]
04		[toggler title=”North Carolina” ] 2013 Record: 20-5-0 NCAA Finish in 2013: Quarterfinals Conference: ACC Coach: Anson Dorrance Players to Watch: Satara Murray, Bryane Heaberlin, Summer Green, Katie Bowen Key Additions: Annie Kingman, Jessie Scarpa Key Losses: Kealia Ohai, Crystal Dunn, Kelly McFarlane, Meg Morris [/toggler]
05		[toggler title=”Stanford” ] 2013 Record: 14-6-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Third Round Conference: Pac-12 Coach: Paul Ratcliffe Players to Watch: Taylor Uhl, Laura Liedle, Chioma Ubogagu, Alex Doll, Madeline Bauer, Jane Campbell Key Additions: Andi Sullivan, Sarah Robinson Key Losses: Shelby Payne, Sydney Payne, Courtney Verloo [/toggler]
06		[toggler title=”Virgina Tech” ] 2013 Record: 19-5-3 NCAA Finish in 2013: Semifinals Conference: ACC Coach: Chugger Adair Players to Watch: Shannon Mayrose, Kelsey Loupee, Katie Yensen, Ashley Meier Key Additions: Alani Johnson, Kaylyn Smith Key Losses: Dayle Colpitts, Jazmine Reeves, Taylor Antolino, Ashley Manning [/toggler]
07		[toggler title=”Florida” ] 2013 Record: 19-5-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: SEC Coach: Becky Burleigh Players to Watch: Savannah Jordan, Taylor Burke, Christen Westphal, Havana Solaun, Annie Speese Key Additions: Talise Romain Key Losses: – [/toggler]
08		[toggler title=”Michigan” ] 2013 Record: 18-4-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Quarterfinals Conference: Big Ten Coach: Greg Ryan Players to Watch: Taylor Bucklin, Madisson Lewis, Christina Ordonez, Corinne Harris Key Additions: – Key Losses: Shelina Zadorsky, Meghan Toohey, Nkem Ezurike, Holly Hein [/toggler]
09		[toggler title=”Texas A&M” ] Record: 18-5-2 NCAA Finish in 2013: Third Round Conference: SEC Coach: G. Guerrieri Players to Watch: Shea Groom, Liz Keester, Kelley Monogue, Meghan Streight, Jordan Day Key Additions: – Key Losses: Rachel Lenz [/toggler]
10		[toggler title=”Notre Dame” ] 2013 Record: 13-8-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Third Round Conference: ACC Coach: Theresa Romagnolo Players to Watch: Morgan Andrews, Cari Roccaro, Katie Naughton, Kaela Little, Lauren Bohaboy Key Additions: Karin Muya, Ginny McGowan, Sabrina Flores Key Losses: Mandy Laddish, Elizabeth Tucker [/toggler]
11		[toggler title=”Santa Clara” ] 2013 Record: 16-4-2 NCAA Finish in 2013: Third Round Conference: WCC Coach: Jerry Smith Players to Watch: Sophia Huerta, Andi Tostanoski, Jordan Jesolva Key Additions: – Key Losses: Julie Johnston, Morgan Marlborough, Allie Vernon [/toggler]
12		[toggler title=”West Virginia” ] 2013 Record: 16-4-3 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: Big 12 Coach: Nikki Izzo-Brown Players to Watch: Kate Schwindel, Ashley Lawrence, Kadeisha Buchanan Key Additions: Carla Portillo, Michaela-Batya Abam Key Losses: Francis Silva, Sara Keane [/toggler]
13		[toggler title=”Boston College” ] 2013 Record: 13-10-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Quarterfinals Conference: ACC Coach: Alison Foley Players to Watch: McKenzie Meehan, Stephanie McCaffrey, Alex Johnson, Hayley Dowd, Jana Jeffrey Key Additions: Darien Dunham Key Losses: Gibby Wagner [/toggler]

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14		[toggler title=”South Carolina” ] 2013 Record: 17-3-2 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: SEC Coach: Shelly Smith Players to Watch: Sabrina D’Angelo, Andie Romness, Raina Johnson, Chelsea Drennan Key Additions: Dominique Babbitt, Lauren Jankowski Key Losses: Danielle Au [/toggler]
15		[toggler title=”Texas Tech” ] 2013 Record: 18-2-3 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: Big 12 Coach: Tom Stone Players to Watch: Janine Beckie, Jaelene Hinkle, Paige Strahan Key Additions: Rebekah O’Brien, Sara Summers Key Losses: Hayley Haagsma, Victoria Essen [/toggler]
16		[toggler title=”Portland” ] 2013 Record: 17-3-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: WCC Coach: Garrett Smith Players to Watch: Danica Evans, Allison Weatherington, Ariel Viera Key Additions: Taylor Luty, Kaycie Young, Hanna de Haan Key Losses: Amanda Frisbie, Erin Dees, Micaela Capelle, Ellen Parker [/toggler]
17		[toggler title=”Georgetown” ] 2013 Record: 16-3-2 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: Big East Coach: Dave Nolan Players to Watch: Daphne Corboz, Emma Newins, Audra Ayotte Key Additions: Rachel Corboz, Ali Lonner Key Losses: Emily Menges, Kaitlin Brenn, Mary Kroening [/toggler]
18		[toggler title=”Marquette” ] 2013 Record: 18-4-0 NCAA Finish in 2013: First Round Conference: Big East Coach: Markus Roeders Players to Watch: Mary Luba, Mady Vicker, Amanda Engel Key Additions: – Key Losses: Emily Jacobson, Cara Jacobson, Maegan Kelly, Vanessa Legault-Cordisco, Taylor Madigan [/toggler]
19		[toggler title=”Central Florida” ] 2013 Record: 16-3-4 NCAA Finish in 2013: First Round Conference: AAC Coach: Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak Players to Watch: Tatiana Coleman, Lena Petermann, Kayla Adamek Key Additions: Rebecca Gartner, Saga Fredriksson, Nora Kevroedan (Transfer) Key Losses: Marissa Diggs, Lianne Maldonado, Ashley Nicol [/toggler]
20		[toggler title=”Duke” ] 2013 Record: 9-9-6 NCAA Finish in 2013: Quarterfinals Conference: ACC Coach: Robbie Church Players to Watch: Toni Payne, Lizzy Raben, Kelly Cobb, Alli Kershner Key Additions: Imani Dorsey, Morgan Reid, Ashton Miller, Cassie Pecht (RS) Key Losses: Natasha Anasi, Kaitlyn Kerr, Mollie Pathman, Laura Weinberg, Kim DeCesare [/toggler]
21		[toggler title=”Nebraska” ] 2013 Record: 19-4-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: Big Ten Coach: John Walker Players to Watch: Jaycie Johnson, Mayme Conroy Key Additions: Haley Hanson, Erika Johnson Key Losses: Jordan Jackson, Ari Romero, Emma Stevens [/toggler]
22		[toggler title=”Illinois” ] 2013 Record: 11-9-3 NCAA Finish in 2013: Third Round Conference: Big Ten Coach: Janet Rayfield Players to Watch: Janelle Flaws, Claire Wheatley, Casey Conine Key Additions: Olivia Schmitt, Abby Elinsky Key Losses: Vanessa DiBernardo, Megan Pawloski [/toggler]
23		[toggler title=”Brigham Young” ] 2013 Record: 15-5-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Second Round Conference: WCC Coach: Jennifer Rockwood Players to Watch: Ashley Hatch, Marissa Nimmer, Miranda Bailey Key Additions: Nadia Gomes, Elisabeth Phillips, Carla Swensen Key Losses: Erica Owens, Cloee Colohan, Niki Fernandes, Colette Jepson Smith [/toggler]
24		[toggler title=”Arkansas” ] 2013 Record: 15-8-1 NCAA Finish in 2013: Third Round Conference: SEC Coach: Colby Hale Players to Watch: Ashleigh Ellenwood, Jerian Okoro, Cameron Carter Key Additions: Taylor Sancegraw, Abby Sieperda, Madison Hall, Shelby Payne (TR) Key Losses: Evan Palmer, Yvonne DesJarlais [/toggler]
25		[toggler title=”Wake Forest” ] 2013 Record: 12-7-2 NCAA Finish in 2013: Third Round Conference: ACC Coach: Tony Da Luz Players to Watch: Riley Ridgik, Kendall Fischlein, Sarah Teegarden Key Additions: Maddie Huster, Sarah Medina Key Losses: Aubrey Bledsoe, Katie Stengel, Rachel Nuzzolese, Ally Berry [/toggler]

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