Utah State and Boise State Lead Pac-12 Women's Soccer Honors

Boise State secured three first-team All-Conference selections as the Pac-12 announced its postseason women’s soccer awards on Thursday.

The honors, which were determined by a vote of the league’s nine head coaches, set the stage for a high-stakes championship match. Boise State and Utah State will compete for the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament this Saturday, Nov. 14.

While Boise State dominated the individual award categories, Utah State had many players perform well across the roster. According to a release from pac-12.com, Utah State earned a total of nine all-conference honors, consisting of two first-team and seven second-team selections.

Boise State dominates individual awards

Boise State players swept the major individual categories recognized by the conference. Campbell Wilson earned both Midfielder of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors, marking a standout season for the program.

The Broncos also claimed the top spots for defensive and goalkeeping excellence. Ava de Leest was named Goalkeeper of the Year, while Kaitlyn Slocum received the Defender of the Year award.

The distribution of talent across the league highlights the competitive parity currently defining the conference. While Boise State took the lion’s share of individual trophies, six different teams saw players represented on the All-Conference rosters.

Pac-12 Women’s Soccer Individual Award Winners

Award	Recipient	Team
Coach of the Year	Manny Martins	Utah State
Goalkeeper of the Year	Ava de Leest	Boise State
Defender of the Year	Kaitlyn Slocum	Boise State
Midfielder of the Year	Campbell Wilson	Boise State
Forward of the Year	Victoria Meza	Texas State
Newcomer of the Year	Campbell Wilson	Boise State

Depth vs. individual excellence

The statistical contrast between the two finalists is stark. Boise State relies on elite, award-winning individual performances to drive their success, whereas Utah State’s strength lies in a broad, consistent roster. This distinction often dictates how championship matches unfold, pitting specialized brilliance against collective stability.

Utah State’s Manny Martins was named Coach of the Year, a recognition that mirrors the team’s ability to place a high volume of players on the second team. The Aggies’ roster includes several key defensive and midfield contributors who helped secure their path to the final.

The first-team selections also featured talent from Gonzaga, San Diego State, and Texas State. Victoria Meza of Texas State was recognized as the Forward of the Year, highlighting the offensive threats present throughout the league.

All-Conference First Team Selections

Ava de Leest, GK, Boise State
Kaitlyn Slocum, D, Boise State
Summer Sofonia, D, Utah State
Capriel Winder, D, Utah State
Campbell Wilson, MF, Boise State
Amelia Severn, MF, Gonzaga
KK Chowana-Bandhu, MF, San Diego State
Katie Senn, MF, San Diego State
Victoria Meza, F, Texas State
Samantha Snorsky, F, Gonzaga
Victoria Miller, F, San Diego State

The championship matchup

The tension of the postseason culminates at the Chuck and Gloria Bell Soccer Field. The championship match is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. MT.

Fans can watch the title game live via the Pac-12’s YouTube channel as the two programs fight for the league’s crown. The winner will secure the automatic berth required to advance to the NCAA Tournament.

The championship game begins on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. MT.

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