GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern University Women's Soccer garnered two Southern Athletic Association All-Conference Honoree in the freshman duo of Montse Hernandez-Soto and Iris McCain. Hernadez-Soto was named Honorable Mention, while McCain was added to the All-Sportsmanship Team following incredible freshman season. 

Hernadez-Soto was an absolute brick wall, playing fearless in her first season of collegiate soccer. She anchored the center back position alongside Matti Penders, while also using her speed and dribbling skills to get forward on attack when needed. In 2026, she started all 17 games, playing all 90 minutes in 13 of those games. She helped the Pirates collect five shutouts with timely tackles and an aggressive air defending ability on set pieces. The freshman's highlight moment came against University of St. Thomas (TX) where she scored on a set piece, placing a perfect shot past the keeper in the top corner. 

McCain collects the All-Sportsmanship honor after filling into the defensive midfield role after losing a key senior from last year. McCain never blinked, keeping the defensive structure while also starting the attack for the Pirate forwards. She played all 17 games, starting in 15 with 1,258 total minutes. The freshman's highlight moment came in a 30-yard rocket goal in a win against University of Dallas. 

The Pirates are lucky to have these two standouts for three more seasons as they will only continue to improve and cause problems for the new era SCAC conference. Congrats to both on incredible starts to their careers!