Defenders
2026 NCAA DIVISION
WOMEN’S SOCCER
NATIONAL POSITIONAL RANKINGS & PROJECTIONS
2026 NCAA DIVISION
DEFENDERS
Primary Role: Center Backs (CB)
Elite National Projection
· Faith Leyba — Colorado
· Finley Lavin — Memphis
High-End National Projection
· Bella Ayscue — Penn State
· Ava Bramblett — Ohio State
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.