The Misericordia University women's soccer team has earned the top spot in the MAC Freedom Coaches' Preseason Poll for the fourth consecutive season. The Cougars tied with Stevens for first place with each team collecting 46 points and four first place votes.

The four-time defending MAC Freedom Champions went undefeated in conference play last season, finishing with a 7-0 record. MU ended its 2024 campaign with a 19-2-2 overall record and a trip to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

Misericordia returns four All-MAC Freedom performers, including Co-Defensive Player of the Year Brenna Field, first-team selection Haleigh Wintersteen, second-team selection Olivia Maniskas and honorable mention Lauren Mondor.

The Cougars host Susquehanna to kick off the 2025 season, August 29 at Mangelsdorf Field.

2025 MAC Freedom Women's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Poll 
Rank                             Team Points (1st Place Votes)
T1. Misericordia                   46 (4)
T1. Stevens                           46 (4)
3. DeSales                             33
4. Arcadia                               32
T5. FDU-Florham                   23
T5. Lebanon Valley                23
7. King's                                 14
8. Delaware Valley                  7