STANFORD, Calif. - Junior defender Elise Evans has been tabbed a United Soccer Coaches Defender to Watch, as announced on Tuesday. Evans was also listed in the preseason prior to a 2023 campaign that saw her help lead the Cardinal to the national championship match.
The lists are compiled and released by the Division I All-America Committees to promote college soccer leading up to the official start date for the regular season later this month. The lists include United Soccer Coaches All-Americans and first or second-team All-Region players from 2023, who are scheduled to return for the 2024 season.
A staple of the Cardinal backline a season ago, Evans helped guide Stanford to 14 shutouts while limiting opponents to just .60 goals per game on 9.60 shots per game. On the attack, she scored two goals, including the game-winner vs. No. 18 Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament third round. The native of Redwood City played 70+ minutes in 23 of her 25 matches played, including full time in 21 of the 25.