Taylor Johnson Earns Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference Honors
Taylor Johnson, a forward for the University of Evansville, has been named to the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference Team for the upcoming 2026 women's soccer season, a recognition that highlights her standout performance in the previous campaign.
During the 2025 season she set career-highs across a range of offensive metrics, appearing in all 16 matches and starting each one. She recorded nine points from three goals and an assist, while her 18 shots included 13 on target, logging 1,034 minutes on the field.
Her most memorable moment came on October 13, 2024, when she became the first Ace since 2021 to score a brace against Valparaiso, a performance that helped cement her status as one of the conference’s top attackers.
Dual-Sport Excellence
Beyond soccer, Johnson is also a top competitor in track and field, where she finished second in the 400‑meter hurdles at the MVC Outdoor Championships earlier this year and earned the conference’s Women’s Track & Field Scholar‑Athlete of the Year award.
Her athletic versatility has made her a two‑time All‑Conference selection in soccer and a consistent presence in the university’s athletic honor rolls, underscoring a commitment both on the pitch and in the classroom.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Campaign
The 2026 season will open with a home match against Purdue on Thursday, October 4, at 6 p.m. Central Time. As she prepares for her senior year, Johnson is focused on building on her junior achievements and contributing to Evansville’s push for a deeper postseason run.
Coach [Name] praised her leadership, noting that her experience and work ethic set a standard for younger teammates, while her academic accolades reflect the program’s emphasis on excellence in the classroom.