Washington and Lee University’s women’s soccer program captured the preseason spotlight after topping the 2026 ODAC poll, earning 144 points and twelve first‑place votes.
A Season Poised for History
The Generals arrive with a 17‑game unbeaten streak that ties for fifth in program history, and they have not lost at home since November 4, 2022, a run that includes a 35‑game stretch of 29‑0‑6.
Key contributors returning from the 2025 squad include Elizabeth Zimmerman, who led the team with ten assists and six goals, and Megan Zimmerman, who contributed five goals and five assists for a total of fifteen points, while Mary Parrish Green, Maren Brown, Emily Burke and goalkeeper Kate McEnroe add depth and experience.
Head coach Tiffany Pins, now three wins away from her 200th career victory, brings a 65‑10‑13 record over four seasons and aims to extend the Generals’ dominance in the ODAC.
The 2026 schedule features non‑conference matchups against Southern Virginia, William Smith, Christopher Newport, York (Pa.), Mary Washington and Sewanee, while ODAC play will pit the Generals against Guilford, Lynchburg, Batten, Randolph‑Macon, Bridgewater, Sweet Briar, Randolph, Averett, Shenandoah and Roanoke.
Team captains Abigail Watson, Shay Bowman and Amelia Manke lead a group that includes six‑time Scholar Athlete Abigail Watson and three‑time President’s List student, while live streaming of all ODAC and W&L home contests will be available through FloSports.