The Missouri Valley Conference showcased its women's soccer talent on the national stage as seven players from the league were named to the 2025 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women's All-Region teams, announced this week.

All-Region Teams (PDF)

Murray State Leads With Three Selections
Murray State paced the MVC with three All-Region selections, led by Mary Hardy, the MVC Offensive Player of the Year who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA while majoring in Civil & Sustainability Engineering. Hardy earned Second Team recognition as a midfielder after tallying six goals and five assists for 17 points during her stellar senior campaign. The Racers' defense was recognized through senior Megan Wilson, who claimed Fourth Team honors. The MVC Defensive Player of the Year from Maidstone, England, anchored a Murray State defense that held opponents to just 11.5 shots per match. Wilson's leadership helped the Racers achieve eight shutouts and finish with their most successful MVC season to date.  Sophomore forward Breece Bass rounded out Murray State's trio with Fourth Team honors. Bass led the MVC in total shots and shots per game, recording the league's single-game high with eight shots while establishing herself as one of the conference's most aggressive offensive threats.

Drake Duo Recognized
Drake, which captured the MVC regular-season title, placed two players on the All-Region teams. Senior forward Eve Blakey, a native of Newcastle, England, led the Bulldogs with eight goals and three assists, ranking second in the MVC in both points and goals. Blakey received Fourth Team recognition after posting four game-winning goals. Midfielder Madelyn Smith earned Third Team honors. The St. Louis native garnered her second consecutive All-MVC First Team selection after starting every match while contributing two goals and four assists from her central midfield position.

Illinois State's Record-Breaking Goalkeeper
Illinois State's Madi Valenti's recognition comes after a record-breaking season in goal for Illinois State in which Valenti became the Redbirds' first Missouri Valley Conference Goalkeeper of the Year since 2013. The St. Charles, Mo. native, played a crucial role in one of the strongest defenses in the nation.  In 2025, Valenti posted 12 shutouts, which is the most from a goalkeeper in both MVC and Illinois State history. Valenti's shutout total ranks as the third most in the entire country.  Valenti helped the Redbirds secure 13 shutouts throughout the season, which is the most in school history and ranked tied for the fourth-most in the nation.  Valenti added a save percentage of .853, which ranks as the highest percentage amongst all MVC goalkeepers and the seventh highest in program history.

Indiana State's Defensive Stalwart
This season, Brooklyn Woods delivered another strong year of production, finishing with 4 goals and 3 assists while continuing to serve as Indiana State's primary corner kick specialist. Her service on set pieces remained a major weapon for the Sycamores, contributing to multiple scoring opportunities throughout the season. She registered 27 total shots, consistently pushing the attack forward and applying pressure in the field. Woods once again proved to be one of the team's most durable and dependable players, ranking among the team leaders in total minutes played and starting nearly every match for the Sycamores.