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Glen Carbon native Rachel Kretzer turned a disappointing recruitment outcome into a breakthrough freshman season at Southeast Missouri State, earning a starting role and a spot on the OVC Players to Watch for 2026.
The Redhawks delivered a commanding 7‑0 victory over Kaskaskia College, with multiple players finding the net and a dominant possession statistic that underscores their readiness for the upcoming season
Predicted sixth place in the Ohio Valley Conference, 39 votes, and standout performances from midfielder Rachel Kretzer and defender Laia Amat set the stage for an ambitious campaign.
The Ohio Valley Conference released its 2026 women's soccer preseason poll, positioning SIUE fifth among the league's ten programs. Senior goalkeeper Sarah Bozeman and sophomore forward Tori Bockstadter headline a watch list, while a deep returning core readies the team for an exhibition game and a regular season that begins in August. The tournament bracket, set for November, offers a clear path to the championship.
The Lindenwood women's soccer team tops the 2026 OVC preseason poll with 93 points, driven by standout players and a legacy of recent tournament success.
With 17 newcomers, including New Zealand’s Jasmine Barney, and the return of sophomore Rachel Kretzer, SEMO aims to capitalize on enhanced summer training, deeper goalkeeper options and a revised schedule to avoid last year’s winless stretch.