LADY VOLS ARE NOW THE #2 TEAM IN THE COUNTRY-THE OFFICIAL TENNESSEE ⚽️ THREAD

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KATE RUNYON
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JUNIOR
WESTMINSTER, COLORADO
JEFFERSON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

CAREER HONORS​

2024 - SOPHOMORE​

  • Appeared in 14 contests, starting nine
  • Finished fourth on the team with six points
  • Added three points to her point total with the opening goal and the game winning assist in the 2-1 win against Ole Miss (9/19)
  • Got the flick assist to Mac Midgley to score the opener in the 2-0 win against FAU (9/8)
  • Blasted one past the goalkeeper in the 28th minute to put the lead to two in the 3-0 victory against Lipscomb (8/25); That goal marks the forward's fifth goal as a Lady Vol

2023 - FRESHMAN​

  • Appeared in 15 contests, starting nine before missing time due to injury.
  • Finished fourth on the team in goals (4) and points (9).
  • Earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after scoring in back-to-back games against Florida and at No. 7 South Carolina.
  • Scored Tennessee's first goal of the season in her collegiate debut during a 4-1 win over California.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB​

  • Attended Jefferson Academy High School in Broomfield, Colorado.
  • Was the 2023 Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year.
  • Racked up All-region and All-American honors while also being tabbed as CHSAA and Metro League Player of the Year.
  • Played a crucial role in the Class 3A State Championship, scoring two goals in the 3-0 win.
  • First team all-state, first team all-Colorado and first team all-conference in both soccer and track,
  • Won track and field league titles in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and 4x100 relay; Also finished runner-up in the 4x200 relay state championship,
  • Played club for Broomfield Blast SC Girls Academy,
  • Owns the school record at Jefferson Academy for points in a game with 15 and averaged 4.2 ppg.
  • During her senior season, she led the team in goals and assists.
  • Ran track in high school, winning the Metro League championship in the 200m and qualifying for state in four events.
  • Won two USYS National League Championships while playing for her club team, Broomfield Blast SC Girls Academy, and was also the State Cup MVP.
  • Four-time member of the Platinum Honor Roll, the highest honor roll at Jefferson Academy.

PERSONAL​

  • Full Name is Kate Elyse Runyon.
  • Born on January 29, 2005.
  • Daughter of Lauren and Dave Runyon.
  • Major is undecided while on pre-med track.
  • Chose to come to Tennessee because of the quality of support and people who would surround her.
 
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Lady Vols Bella Smith & Anaiyah Robinson



LOADING UP for another EPISODE of GAME NIGHT!Step inside the world of Tennessee Volunteers athletics in this exciting Mario Kart filled episode of Game Night. Go inside Tennessee's Toughest Workouts! Hear your favorite D1 Athletes uncover the secrets behind the grueling Tuesday training sessions that have earned the name "Terrible Tuesdays." From the infamous medball mile to the intense conditioning drills, the team shares firsthand experiences of the physical and mental demands of SEC-level competition.
 
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From the highlights it looks like the first goal was scored by senior Jenna Stayart, the second goal looks like it was a header assist from the Missouri transfer senior Kylee Simmons to Texas A&M transfer junior Shae O’Rourke.
 
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From senior Mac Midgley
My LAST Pre-Season with Tennessee Soccer🧡🥹!!!!! This video takes you through Gear Day, Workouts, Lifts, Recovery Sessions, and most importantly — all the Behind-the-Scenes Laughs you don’t want to miss!!
 
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ABBY BATTS
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Cummings, Georgia
Freshman
West Forsyth High School

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB​

  • Played four seasons at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga., netting 19 goals during her senior campaign. Led the team in scoring her junior season with 27 goals.
  • All-time scoring leader at West Forsyth
  • Helped lead West Forsyth to their third state championship her Junior year. Batts also was a member of the 2021 championship team.
  • Participated in club soccer for United Futbol Academy in Georgia.
  • Member of the Brazil U17 National team in 2024.
  • 2024 ECNL Southeast All-Conference U16 honoree
  • Named as the All Conference Player of the Year for the Southeast Conference in 2021 accompanied by First Team Southeast Conference honors.
 
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Let’s go support the Lady Vols at noon.

Admissions is free

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee soccer team is set to host Clemson in its final preseason tune-up on Saturday, kicking off at 12 p.m. ET in Regal Soccer Stadium.

Live stats and live video will not be available for this exhibition match.

Admission is free for all preseason and regular-season soccer matches. For fans planning to attend, note that Tennessee's clear bag policy will be in effect again this season.

NEW FACES: Tennessee added eight newcomers over the offseason with seven field players and one goalkeeper. Five are true freshman as the other trio arrive as transfers with SEC experience.

BACK AGAIN: UT returns 15 letterwinners and nine starters from the 2024 team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive season.

MATCHUP HISTORY: The two programs have previously met just four times for regular and postseason contests with a head-to-head record of 2-2. The last official meeting between the two squads was Nov. 18, 2007 at Regal Soccer Stadium, where UT came out 1-0 with the win in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the program's fifth Sweet 16.

UP NEXT: The Big Orange open regular season on Thursday, Aug. 14 and are set to host the defending national champions, No. 1 North Carolina, at Regal Soccer Stadium.
 
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Congrats to LVFL Carlyn Baldwin



Veteran Midfielder Carlyn Baldwin Joins Fort Lauderdale United FC Ahead of 2025/26 Season​


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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 8, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC is excited to announce the signing of veteran midfielder Carlyn Baldwin ahead of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, pending league and federation approval.

“Baldwin brings a wealth of experience to our group, having competed at both the Youth National Team level and across several top clubs throughout her professional career,” said Ali Rogers, Associate Head Coach of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Her time in competitive European environments has shaped her into an experienced, intelligent player. She adds valuable leadership, composure and a high level of professionalism that will elevate our team.”

A tenacious presence in the midfield, Baldwin brings intelligence, experience and toughness to the middle of the park for Fort Lauderdale. The veteran’s ability to ignite counterattacks with composed and incisive passing, combined with her strength in winning tackles and reading play defensively, makes her an ideal fit for Fort Lauderdale United’s retooled midfield.

“Carlyn is a true professional who brings toughness, composure, and a winning mentality to our midfield,” said Aly Hassan, General Manager of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Her presence on and off the field will be key as we continue to strengthen the spine of our squad.”

A native of Oakton, Virginia, Baldwin played collegiate soccer at the University of Tennessee, where she made an immediate impact by earning SEC All-Freshman honors in 2014. Over three seasons in Knoxville, she started 52 matches and tallied six goals and four assists. Following her college career, Baldwin made history as the first-ever foreign signing for Sporting CP in Portugal.

Baldwin spent eight seasons in Portugal, playing for Sporting CP (2017-2021), Torreense (2021-2022), Benfica (2022), Damaiense (2022-2023) and SC Braga (2023-24) before returning to Torreense in 2024-25 for her final season abroad. During her time overseas, Baldwin appeared in 148 matches, scoring 14 goals, and earned a spot on the Onze Do Ano – the Liga Portuguesa Feminina’s Best XI – for the 2018/19 season after a standout campaign. Over eight seasons, Baldwin collected multiple trophies, including two Portuguese Cups, two Portuguese Super Cups and a Portuguese League title.

At the international level, Baldwin represented the United States with the U-20 National Team at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, appearing in matches against Germany and China. The midfielder later joined the U-23 team for the 2019 Nordic Tournament, making another appearance for the States in a trio of matches against Norway, England and Sweden. In 2024, Baldwin was one of 18 players called up to take part in the U.S. Women’s National Futsal training camp ahead of the 2025 Concacaf Women’s Futsal Championship.

A veteran midfielder with years of overseas experience, Baldwin adds depth and leadership to a Fort Lauderdale midfield built with eyes on a return to the Final.
 
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JENNA STAYART
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Redshirt Senior
Cary, Illinois
Cary-Grove Community High School

CAREER HONORS​

2024 - REDSHIRT JUNIOR​

  • Appeared in all 20 matches, starting three
  • Registered 763 minutes of action and recorded 10 shots, three coming on goal
  • Grabbed her first goal of the season vs. #14 Auburn (10/13)

2023 - REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE​

  • Appeared in all 20 matches, starting two
  • Logged 678 minutes on the pitch and recorded 12 shots, half of which were on goal
  • Earned an assist on Jordan Fusco's third goal against Texas A&M

2022 - REDSHIRT FRESHMAN​

  • Appeared in 15 matches with two starts and ranked tied for seventh on the team with six points (two goals, two assists).
  • Entered as a sub vs. Xavier in the NCAA Championships (11/11/22) and logged 49 minutes.
  • Started and logged 47 minutes in Tennessee's 2-0 win over Vanderbilt (10/27/22), which clinched a share of the SEC Eastern Division title.
  • Made the most of her 34 minutes on the pitch at Auburn (10/20/22), assisting on Kameron Simmonds' game-winning goal in the 74th minute.
  • Entered as a sub and logged 27 minutes of action during Tennessee's 4-1 win at Kentucky (9/25/22).
  • Booted a right-footed shot through a crowded box and found the bottom-left corner of the goal in the 81st minute of the shutout win over Queens University of Charlotte (9/11/22); she also logged her first career assist in the win, helping to set up a Kameron Simmonds goal in the 42nd minute.
  • Recorded her first collegiate goal in the 75th minute of Tennessee's 4-0 triumph over Bowling Green (8/31/22), taking a touch past a defender and hammering a shot far-post.
  • Entered Tennessee's home opener vs. #23 SMU (8/21/22) as a sub and fired two shots—one on goal—during 39 minutes in her collegiate debut.

2021 - REDSHIRT​

  • Stayart redshirted the 2021 campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB​

  • Two-time All-State midfielder for Cary-Grove Community High School in Cary, Illinois
  • Rated as a three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.com, who recognized Stayart as an Indiana 'State Star' for the 2018-19 season
  • Led her club team, Eclipse Select, to a No. 1 national ranking during the 2019-20 campaign
  • Named to the U15 ECNL National Playoffs Best XI in the summer of 2018
  • Earned All-Area, All-Sectional and All-Conference honors as a high school freshman and sophomore in 2018 and 2019, totaling 42 goals and 11 assists over those two seasons

PERSONAL​

  • Jenna Faith Stayart was born on Feb. 15, 2003
  • Daughter of Mary Stayart
  • A four-year honor roll member in high school
 
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United Soccer Coaches Announce 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Players to Watch – Midfielders​

by Sarah | Aug 8, 2025 | Association News, College


KANSAS CITY, MO (Aug. 8, 2025) – United Soccer Coaches has announced the Midfielders on its NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Players to Watch lists for the 2025 intercollegiate season.

The lists are compiled and released by the Division I All-America Committees to promote college soccer leading up to the official start date for the regular season later this month. The lists include United Soccer Coaches All-Americans and All-Region players from 2024 who are scheduled to return for the 2025 season.

“Entering the 2025 season, these previous honorees represent some of the best at their positions,” said Ralph Polson, Senior College All-America Administrator. “As pre-season training opens, we are pleased to recognize these outstanding student-athletes from our member schools. I would like to thank Jennifer Rockwood, DI Women’s All-America Chair, Ryan Hopkins, DI Men’s All-America Chair, and their respective committees for their efforts in compiling these lists.”

Here is the schedule for all position announcements:

August 1 – Goalkeepers
August 5 – Defenders
August 8 – Midfielders
August 12 – Forwards

2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Players to Watch – Midfielders

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Macaira MidgleySr.University of TennesseeWolverine Lake, Mich.
 
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