The Colonial Athletic Association announced its weekly honors for women's soccer on August 31, 2026, recognizing three standout athletes for their recent performances.
Award Winners Spotlight
Monmouth junior forward Ashley Lavrich, a native of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, was selected Offensive Player of the Week after a two‑game stretch that produced three goals and two assists, including a decisive penalty that secured a 2‑2 draw with Fairleigh Dickinson and a game‑tying strike that highlighted her clutch performance.
Freshman defender Saar van der Boom from Rotterdam, Netherlands, earned Rookie of the Week after scoring her first collegiate goal and registering her inaugural assist, underscoring the impact of her defensive contributions.
Towson redshirt junior goalkeeper Teagan Gardner, hailing from Leesburg, Virginia, captured Defensive Player of the Week after making six saves and posting a shutout against Delaware, the first time the Tigers have blanked the Fightin' Blue Hens this season and marking her second clean sheet of the campaign.
Conference Impact
The accolades come as the CAA continues to tighten its competitive balance, with programs such as Northeastern University, Stony Brook University, and UNCW (University of North Carolina Wilmington) delivering strong showings that have reshaped the league’s standings.
Conference officials noted that the performances not only highlight individual brilliance but also signal a deepening talent pool that could shape the remainder of the season, especially as teams head into the final stretch of non‑conference play.