⚽️ LADY VOLS SOCCER THREAD

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These are the verbal commits expected to make it official.

Jayla BlueTennessee
Claire DeCook✅Illinois
Olivia FeaginTexas
Mimi Flanagan ✅Texas
Cora FryCalifornia
Ayva JordanNevada
Tesia MikutaPennsylvania
Ella Wiederaenders✅Texas

Welcome To Rocky Top Claire DeCook


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Third SEC coaching change for 2025, dropping like flies.

Strange choosing NLI day, Gators canned the coach. Can’t be good.




She was at The University of Tennessee as an Assistant Coach (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 seasons) under Angela Kelly.

Florida Announces Change in Leadership for Soccer Program​

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida announced today that Samantha Bohon will not return as head coach of the Gator soccer program. A national search for the next head coach will begin immediately.

"After reviewing the direction of our soccer program, we determined that a change in leadership is necessary," said Athletics Director Scott Stricklin. "We appreciate Sam's commitment and wish her and her family well. Our priority now is identifying the right person to guide Gator soccer back to championship form."

Bohon just completed her fourth season at Florida. She posted an 18-34-18 mark, including 5-23-12 mark in conference action. Bohon came to Florida after a 15 year stint at Embry Riddle and had spent four years as an assistant coach at Tennessee and two at Duke.

Florida will begin an immediate and comprehensive search for a new head coach to lead the program into the 2026 season.


The list of departing coaches
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These are the verbal commits expected to make it official.

Jayla Blue✅Tennessee
Claire DeCook✅Illinois
Olivia Feagin✅Texas
Mimi Flanagan✅Texas
Cora FryCalifornia
Ayva JordanNevada
Tesia Mikuta✅Pennsylvania
Ella Wiederaenders✅Texas

Welcome to Rocky To Olivia Feagin



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These are the verbal commits expected to make it official.

Jayla Blue✅Tennessee
Claire DeCook✅Illinois
Olivia Feagin✅Texas
Mimi Flanagan✅Texas
Cora Fry✅California
Ayva Jordan✅Nevada
Tesia Mikuta✅Pennsylvania
Ella Wiederaenders✅Texas


Cora Fry & Ayva Jordan both officially signed to join the Lady Vols.

A perfect 8 for 8.
 
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KIRT ANNOUNCES TENNESSEE SOCCER'S 2026 SIGNING CLASS, RANKED SIXTH NATIONALLY​

November 13, 2025 | Soccer

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee soccer head coach Joe Kirt has announced eight additions to the program's 2026 signing class, which is ranked No. 6 nationally and second in the Southeastern Conference by TopDrawerSoccer.com. The group features five prospects listed in the publication's IMG Academy 200 and includes a balanced mix of forwards, midfielders and one goalkeeper.

With this year's signees, Kirt and his staff have secured a top-25 class for the fourth consecutive season.

"We're thrilled about this signing class and what each of them bring to our program," Kirt said. "This is a top 10 class in the nation, ranked among the best signing classes in program history, adding key pieces and difference makers to our roster. Each of them bring a unique skillset in their position, while also the versatility to play in multiple spaces and positions. Overall an incredibly talented group of players who can't wait to represent Tennessee on and off the field.

"Their tenacity, competitiveness and desire to win every time they step on the field is a perfect fit in our locker room and on the field. We can't wait to get them to Knoxville and see the impact they'll make as Lady Vols."

Jayla Blue | F | Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville native, Jayla Blue, is the younger sister of sophomore defender Nyla Blue and daughter of former Lady Vol basketball player Kristen "Ace" Clement, who played under Pat Summitt and won a national championship in 1998. Blue played with her older sister, Nyla, and UT senior Alivia Stott at Bearden High School, where she holds the single-season and all-time scoring records while becoming a two-time state champion. A two-time US Soccer Youth National Team IDC invitee, Blue has also been named three times to the 5Star Preps first team, all-district, all-state and all-region teams, as well as District Rookie of the Year in 2022. As a junior, she was named 2024 Player of the Year by PrepXtra and 5Star Preps, as well as district and region MVP. Additionally, she was named ECNL Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year and an All-America honoree.

Blue is rated the No. 70 overall prospect in the country according to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

Claire DeCook | F | Naperville, Illinois
A standout at Naperville North, DeCook is a three-time All-State, All-Conference and All-Area selection. The 2024 Naperville Sun Player of the Year tallied 45 goals in 62 varsity matches, becoming the first female player in school history to earn All-State honors as a freshman. DeCook led her team to a 2025 State Runner-Up finish and multiple regional and sectional titles. With Galaxy SC, she captured 2025 GA National Championship and 2022–2023 USYS National Championships, earning Best XI honors in 2022.

Olivia Feagin | M | College Station, Texas
A dynamic and versatile midfielder and a former two-sport athlete, Feagin has been named three times to the ECNL All-Texas Conference First Team (2022–2024) and represented the U.S. at the 2022–2023 USYNT Talent ID Center. Feagin also participated in the ODP National Team (2023–2024) and the ECNL Conference Cup in 2024. At College Station High School, she earned District Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-District honors.

Feagin is rated the No. 106 overall prospect in the country according to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

Mimi Flanagan | M | Dallas, Texas
A prominent midfielder from one of Texas's top programs, Flanagan led Ursuline Academy to three consecutive TAPPS Division I State Championships (2023–2025). A 2025 All-State and All-District (2024–2025) selection, she also earned All-Tournament Team honors in 2025. With her club side team, Sting Royal ECNL, Flanagan helped lead them to five ECNL playoff appearances, two ECNL Finals, and a U17 national runner-up finish. Her résumé also includes two ECNL Texas Conference titles, two Texas Cup championships, and the 2025 Dallas International Cup crown. Flanagan enters UT rated 184th nationally by PrepSoccer and No. 28 in Texas by TopDrawer Soccer, bringing vision, grit, and leadership to the Lady Vols' midfield.

Cora Fry | F/M | Laguna Niguel, California
Fry arrives in Knoxville following a solid career in California's top prep and ECNL circuits. The 2025 CIF Southern Section Player of the Year, Orange County Player of the Year, and Trinity League MVP, Fry recorded 32 goals and 37 assists during her high school career. A member of the Capelli+ National ID Denmark Team (2025) and KC Current Academy Spain Team (2024), Fry is also a three-time U.S. Youth National Team ID Center invitee. With Slammers FC, she earned ECNL All-Conference First Team (2025) honors and helped her team reach multiple national stages, including the 2025 ECNL Semifinals.

Fry is rated the No. 66 overall prospect in the country according to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

Ayva Jordan | F | Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the nation's most decorated youth forwards, Ayva Jordan joins Tennessee after a stellar career with Delta Academy. A four-time All-American (2020–2024), Jordan was named ECNL Player of the Year (2021) and earned U15/U16 ECNL Player of the Year and U15 Conference Player of the Year honors. She has been selected to the ECNL First Team (2021–2025) and was the ECNL National Finals MVP (2025). Jordan has also represented the United States with multiple U15–U17 national team call-ups, adding scoring ability and experience to the Lady Vols.

Jordan is rated the No. 4 overall prospect in the country according to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

Tesia Mikuta | M | Hellertown, Pennsylvania
A skilled and creative midfielder from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Tesia Mikuta joins the Lady Vols as one of the top prospects from the Northeast. A member of the IMG Academy 200, Mikuta is rated the No. 169 overall player in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer.com, ranking No. 9 in Pennsylvania and No. 59 at her position. She starred at Saucon Valley High School, tallying 25 goals and 12 assists during her senior season, while also standing out at the club level with FC Delco. Mikuta earned three consecutive ECNL All-Conference honors from 2023–25, including first-team recognition in 2024, showcasing her consistency and leadership in the midfield.

Ella Wiederaenders | GK | Austin, Texas
A commanding 6-foot-2 goalkeeper from Austin, Texas, Ella Wiederaenders brings size, presence, and skill to Tennessee's defensive unit. Ranked as the No. 55 overall prospect from Texas by TopDrawerSoccer.com, Wiederaenders competed at Regents School while developing with Austin Sting ECNL, helping her club qualify for the 2024 North American Cup in Seattle. She was also selected to the US Club Soccer Girls' Best XI at the 2022 id2 Regional Training Camp, underscoring her early national-level potential. Wiederaenders' combination of athleticism, height, and shot-stopping ability makes her an exciting addition between the posts for the Lady Vols.
 
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