NEW YORK – A pair of Bulldogs earned All-BIG EAST honors for the 2026 women's soccer season, as chosen by the BIG EAST coaches and announced by the conference office Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Chloe Brecht was selected for the All-BIG EAST first team, and Addison Ash earned third team recognition.
 
Brecht, a junior from Powell, Ohio, led Butler's offense this season, scoring seven goals, which tied for second in the BIG EAST. She totaled 17 points, which was seventh in the conference. The outside midfielder was sixth in the conference with 45 shots, averaging 2.65 per match. This is the second time Brecht has received postseason recognition from the BIG EAST, having earned third team honors in 2025.
 
Ash, a sophomore from Fishers, Ind., started every match in goal for the Bulldogs this season, logging 1593 minutes between the pipes. She led the BIG EAST with 78 saves, averaging 4.33 per match, and tied for third with seven shutouts. Her .804 save percentage was fifth and her 1.07 goals-against average was seventh.
 
Butler posted a 7-6-5 overall record this season with a 2-4-4 record in conference play.
 
 
2026 BIG EAST Women's Soccer Major Awards
 
Offensive Player of the Year: Dez Zapata, Villanova, Jr., F
Midfielder of the Year: Regan Dancer, Xavier, Gr., M
Defensive Player of the Year: Meredith Palmer, Villanova, Jr., D
Goalkeeper of the Year: Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Gr., GK
Freshman of the Year: Jocy Koffi, Providence, Fr., F
Coaching Staff of the Year: Villanova

All-BIG EAST First Team *
Abby Droner, Georgetown, So., F
Jocy Koffi, Providence, Fr., F
Morgan Kotch, Villanova, Jr., F
Dez Zapata, Villanova, Jr., F
Peyton Kohls, Xavier, Sr., F
Chloe Brecht, Butler, Jr., M 
Lizzie Heller, Georgetown, Jr., M
Regan Dancer, Xavier, Gr., M
Stephanie Schoeley, Providence, Jr., D
Meredith Palmer, Villanova, Jr., D
Nastassja Garrett, Xavier, So., D
Kate Kleinsmith, Seton Hall, So., GK
Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Gr., GK

All-BIG EAST Second Team
Olivia Duray, Creighton, Sr., F
Katelyn Haiser, DePaul, Fr., F
Caroline Spengler, Georgetown, Jr., F
Avrie Nelsen, Villanova, So., F
Frances Reuland, Xavier, Fr., F
Anaya Johnson, UConn, Sr., M
Emma Gregorski, Providence, So., M 
Gabby Koluch, Villanova, Sr., M
Cassidy Brown, Seton Hall, Sr., D
Brooklynn Miltenberger, Xavier, Sr., D
Mia Hurd, Marquette, Fr., GK

All-BIG EAST Third Team *
Se-Hanna Mars, UConn, Jr., F
Aliza Mannon, Georgetown, So., F
Megan Murray, Marquette, Jr., F
Amaya Coffie, Providence, R-So., F
Shayna da Silva, DePaul, Sr., M
Signe Tingager, Providence, Fr., M
Bri Azevedo, Seton Hall, Sr., M
McKinley Berry, Xavier, Jr., M
Breanna Dardano, Xavier, Jr., M
Shea Boyle, UConn, Jr., D
Olivia Sides, Creighton, So., D
Clare Shea, Marquette, So., D
Addison Ash, Butler, So., GK
 
* Due to a tie, there are 13 players on the first and third teams.