Ball Named United Soccer Coaches Midfielder to Watch

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas senior midfielder Kennedy Ball was selected to the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Midfielders to Watch List from United Soccer Coaches, the organization announced Friday.

Ball returns after a successful 2025 season when she earned First Team All-SEC honors and helped Arkansas to its fifth SEC regular season title since 2019. She led the league with five assists in SEC play and led the Hogs with seven assists and ranked second on the team with 11 points.

Ball and the Razorbacks will play their final preseason exhibition on Saturday, August 8 at Memphis. Arkansas will host Baylor for the season opener on Wednesday, August 12.

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