Hannah Tate’s Latest Honor
Hannah Tate, a fifth‑year midfielder for the Texas Longhorns, has been selected for the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list, the premier honor that spotlights the nation’s top women’s college soccer player.
The inclusion marks her third preseason acknowledgment in 2026, following earlier placements on the SEC Preseason watch list and the United Soccer Coaches forward‑to‑watch list, underscoring her consistent elite performance.
A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Tate transferred to Austin after four standout seasons at Denver University, where she captured the 2025 Summit League Midfielder of the Year award and earned United Soccer Coaches All‑West Region First Team honors. In 43 career appearances she logged five goals and two assists, including decisive game‑winning goals against North Dakota and South Dakota.
Her influence also shone in an 88th‑minute assist that forced a draw against St. Thomas, highlighting her knack for late‑game impact. The Longhorns will open the 2026 season against HCU on Wednesday, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
Coaches and analysts alike expect Tate’s leadership to shape Texas’s prospects, as the team aims to translate early momentum into a deep postseason run.