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Defensive Midfielders – True No. 6

2026 NCAA DIVISION
WOMEN’S SOCCER

NATIONAL POSITIONAL RANKINGS & PROJECTIONS

 

2026 NCAA DIVISION

DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDERS
TRUE NO. 6

Primary Role: Holding Midfielder, Transition Stopper, Tempo Control

Elite National Projection

· Mia Bhuta — Stanford

High-End National Projection

· Sam Courtwright — Duke

· Ivy Tolbert — Cornell

· Ava Priest — Colorado

· Sofia Bush — Iowa

Emerging National Projection

Methodology & Disclaimer

Rankings are based on national honors (United Soccer Coaches All-America recognition), major award visibility (MAC Hermann ecosystem), role-defined evaluation, minutes/usage, and professional projection indicators.

Disclaimer: These are 2026 projections and subject to change due to transfers, injuries, eligibility decisions, early professional signings, and performance trends. Global Soccer Analytics is not affiliated with the NCAA.