⚽️ LADY VOLS SOCCER Thread

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brittannica said:
I was in Denver for work in Feb, and I was so pleased to see advertising for the Summit and their players literally everywhere. I remember when the WUSA folded after the 99 Women's World Cup. What tremendous growth.
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That’s a great point. We have come a long way since the 99ers. Had such high hopes with that win at the Rose Bowl. But it all came crashing down shortly afterwards. Seemed like that was always gonna be the fate of soccer in the United States, men’s and women’s.

Being a first generation and also living overseas exposed me to the love of fútbol.

Looking back, growing up in the Knoxville in the 70’s, soccer was such a foreign concept. None of my friends at school or in the neighborhood had any interest, even in a pickup game. Don’t remember any opportunities to play organized soccer. But when I was in Europe and other countries, it was like eating and sleeping.

My dad was a professor at UTK, we had season tickets to football, loved all the sports. Grew up swimming for the UTK Faculty Club Swim Team, I went to the University of Tennessee Sports Camps in the summer, played all the sports, but no soccer.

I’m jealous you played and I’m glad to see the enthusiasm growing for the sport.

For the longest time I was disappointed that the University didn’t have a men’s soccer team. But not anymore. I love this Lady Vols program, probably one of my favorite teams I follow in any sport. Also love that the players have opportunities to play professional at a high level now.
 
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MAD said:
That’s a great point. We have come a long way since the 99ers. Had such high hopes with that win at the Rose Bowl. But it all came crashing down shortly afterwards. Seemed like that was always gonna be the fate of soccer in the United States, men’s and women’s.

Being a first generation and also living overseas exposed me to the love of fútbol.

Looking back, growing up in the Knoxville in the 70’s, soccer was such a foreign concept. None of my friends at school or in the neighborhood had any interest, even in a pickup game. Don’t remember any opportunities to play organized soccer. But when I was in Europe and other countries, it was like eating and sleeping.

My dad was a professor at UTK, we had season tickets to football, loved all the sports. Grew up swimming for the UTK Faculty Club Swim Team, I went to the University of Tennessee Sports Camps in the summer, played all the sports, but no soccer.

I’m jealous you played and I’m glad to see the enthusiasm growing for the sport.

For the longest time I was disappointed that the University didn’t have a men’s soccer team. But not anymore. I love this Lady Vols program, probably one of my favorite teams I follow in any sport. Also love that the players have opportunities to play professional at a high level now.
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your love for them is evident! I think we all appreciate the work you do following recruits, transfers, current players, and those in the pros. Having a mens team would be great, but we are so lucky with our Lady Vols. And I do think they get better every year!
 
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PHOTOS: UGA Soccer vs. Tennessee (Georgia Publication)​



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PHOTOS: UGA Soccer vs. Tennessee

The University of Georgia soccer team played The University of Tennessee in a soccer match at Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Georgia lost 2-1.
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The University of Georgia soccer team played The University of Tennessee in a soccer match at Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Georgia lost 2-1.

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MAD said:
2026 Soccer Roster


#NAMECLASSPOS.HEIGHTHOMETOWNHIGH SCHOOLPREVIOUS SCHOOL
0Ella WiederaendersFr.GKAustin, Texas
1Cayden NorrisJr.GK5' 8''Johnson City, Tenn.Science Hill HS
2Shae O'RourkeR-Sr.F5' 4''Wheatfield, NYSt. Mary'sTexas A&M
3Devin DavisR-So.F/D5' 9''Frisco, TexasGreenhill School
4Bella SmithR-So.M5' 9''Wichita, Kan.Eisenhower High School
5Skylar MillerJr.M/F5' 0''Virginia Beach, Va.First Colonial
6Abby BattsSo.F5' 4''Cumming, Ga.West Forsyth High School
7Kate RunyonSr.F5' 9''Westminster, Colo.Jefferson Academy
8Luciana LatinoR-Sr.M5' 7''Norwood, N.J.Northern Valley RegionalPenn State
9Kai TsakirisSo.F/MNewport Beach, Calif.Florida
10Taylor CheathamSr.FPlano, TexasPenn State
11Kameran BluetteR-So.F5' 7''Fenton, Mo.Webster Groves
13Keaton MitchellSr.M5' 8''Franklin, Tenn.Battle Ground Academy
14Milee ZychSo.D5' 5''Foothill Ranch, Calif.Trabuco Hills HS
15Olivia FeaginFr.MCollege Station, Texas
16Sydney MillerJr.D5' 1''Virginia Beach, Va.First Colonial
17Ali HowardSo.F5' 7''Collierville, Tenn.Briarcrest Christian School
18Ines DerrienJr.MSan Diego, Calif.USC
19Tesia MikutaFr.MHellertown, Pa.
20Claire DeCookFr.FNaperville, Ill.
21Ayva JordanFr.FLas Vegas, Nev.
22Kylee SimmonsR-Sr.F5' 8''West Chester, OhioLakota WestMissouri
23Dakota BrownR-Sr.M5' 7''Culpeper, Va.Eastern View High School
27Sophia PrimeSo.F5' 8''Lewis Center, OhioOlentangy Orange High School
31Cora FryFr.F/MLaguna Niguel, Calif.
33Nyla BlueJr.D5' 7''Knoxville, Tenn.Bearden
34Jayla BlueFr.FKnoxville, Tenn.
35Morgan WeaverSo.GK6' 3''St. Augustine, Fla.Tocoi Creek High School
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Tennessee 👇


Georgia 👇
 
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Our Kate Runyon in another episode.

Guess Who: Tennessee Athletes Edition | Game Night

In this episode, Daevin Hobbs and Kate Runyon play Guess Who: Tennessee Athletics Edition, featuring a mix of current players, VFLs, and legendary Vols like Peyton Manning, Pat Summitt, Rick Barnes, and more.From the very first round, the competition gets heated. Trash talk starts flying, questions get questionable, and somehow… Daevin and Kate keep guessing the SAME person over and over again.Between calling each other out for cheating and trying to outsmart each other with Tennessee trivia, this turns into one of the funniest and most unpredictable game nights ever.Chapters:1:00 Game Starts5:10 Trash Talk 10:01 Same Guess Again?!17:23 Final Guess
 
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2026 Women's DI Recruiting Ranks: MARCH

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The Top 25 Women’s DI Recruiting Classes are now out for the class of 2026, looking at the freshman newcomers only. Transfers will factor into the class evaluations later in the year.

Minimal changes to the rankings arrive for March as the year continues to progress.

  1. North Carolina
  2. Stanford
  3. Penn State
  4. Notre Dame
  5. USC (SoCal)
  6. TENNESSEE LADY VOLS
  7. Michigan State
  8. Clemson
  9. Vanderbilt
  10. Florida
  11. Washington
  12. Purdue
  13. Kansas
  14. Texas A&M
  15. Wake Forest
  16. Duke
  17. Georgia
  18. TCU
  19. Pittsburgh
  20. Miami(FL)
  21. Texas Tech
  22. Florida State
  23. Princeton
  24. Virginia
  25. Santa Clara

In the Running: Arkansas, Utah, Maryland, Northwestern, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Alabama, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, LSU


Tennessee Lady Vols #6
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Ayva Jordan

Commitments: F Ayva Jordan (Slammers FC HB Koge – No. 4), M Jayla Blue (FC Alliance (TN) – No. 69), F Cora Fry (Slammers FC HB Koge – No. 76), M Olivia Feagin (Challenge SC – No. 112), F Tesia Mikuta (FC Delco – No. 171), F Claire DeCook (Galaxy SC (IL)), GK Ella Wiederaenders (Sting Austin), M Mimi Flanagan (Sting Dallas)

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Kayla Blue, Olivia Feagin, Mimi Flanagan, Cora Fry, Claire DeCook, Ella Wiederaenders, Tesia Mikuta

An all-around impressive class is set to head to Knoxville, with players heading there from California, Texas and Pennsylvania. That should mesh with some very good transfers heading to the SEC school.
 
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Panthro said:
Just interviewed Kai Tsakiris. Should be posted in the next couple of weeks.
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That is fantastic news, she was one of the players I was hoping you’d have on your show, can’t wait for the episode to come out. Bet it was a fun interview, from what I’ve seen she is hilarious.

She is gonna be a special player for the Lady Vols. Seems to have that leadership energy, such a scrappy and very motivated team player. We are lucky she decided to transfer to Knoxville from Gainesville. Was the Gators best player last year and she was a true freshman.

 
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LVFL Shae Yanez has been nominated for the British Gas Save of the Month 🧤
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The nominees.
 
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MAD said:
Lady Vols in the Pros

Ally Brown in the starting 11 for Lexington

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LVFL Ally Brown helping the defense keep a clean sheet as Lexington wins 2 nil, for their third staring win.

Ally played the whole 90 minutes and had an impressive 7.1 rating.
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Check out this goal from Lexington that made SportsCenter.

 
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