The ASUN Conference unveiled its 2026 Women's Soccer Preseason All‑ASUN Team this week, spotlighting two veteran forwards from North Florida who have become cornerstones of the program. Both players are in their fifth year of eligibility and have distinguished themselves as top goal scorers and key contributors to the team’s recent successes.
McSwigan’s Trailblazing Season
Paige McSwigan, a senior forward, led the Ospreys in shot efficiency, posting a .333 shot‑on‑goal percentage while appearing in all 22 matches last season. Her two goals in ASUN play, including a decisive header against Jacksonville and a semifinal strike versus Bellarmine, helped the team reach the 2025 ASUN Tournament Final. McSwigan’s career places her among the program’s all‑time top ten goal scorers, and she earned Second Team All‑ASUN honors in both 2023 and 2024.
Beyond her on‑field contributions, McSwigan was selected to the 2026 Philippine Women's National Team and earned a spot on the 2025 Academic All‑ASUN Team. She also received the 2025 CSC Academic All‑District recognition, underscoring her commitment to scholarship as well as sport.
Fekany’s Ascending Impact
Allie Fekany, another fifth‑year forward, posted a collegiate brace against West Georgia and delivered the game‑winning goal in the ASUN Tournament Quarterfinals. Her .800 shot‑on‑goal percentage in conference play translated into nine points — four goals and an assist — placing her sixth in Division I program history for career goals. Fekany’s consistent performances earned her a Second Team All‑ASUN selection and a place on the 2025 ASUN All‑Tournament Team.
The Ospreys entered the preseason poll at fourth overall, behind FGCU, Lipscomb and Jacksonville. The team will open its schedule on the road against Georgia Southern on August 12 at 7 p.m., a match that promises to showcase the attacking prowess of McSwigan and Fekany as they aim to climb the conference standings.
Both players have also been celebrated for their academic achievements, with McSwigan joining the 2025 Academic All‑ASUN Team and Fekany receiving similar honors. Their dual excellence reflects a growing trend of student‑athletes who excel in the classroom while driving competitive success for North Florida.