The University of Texas women's soccer program is set to return its entire Starting XI from the 2023 season, in addition to a top 10-ranked recruiting class, as head coach Angela Kelly prepares for the 2024 season. Both Lexi Missimo and Trinity Byars have chosen to forgo the 2024 NWSL Draft and return for their senior seasons, along with other key team members.

By the Numbers
  • Missimo and Byars combined for 63% of the team's scoring offense last season, with 42 of UT's 70 goals and 34 of the program's 74 assists.
  • Nine upperclassmen, including Missimo, played 1,650-or-more minutes last season, showcasing their experience and impact within the team.
  • The incoming eight-member signing class is ranked No. 7 in the country by Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Texas's scoring offense averaged 2.92 goals per match last season, ranking fourth in the country.
State of Play
  • Key players, including Missimo and Byars, have chosen to return for the 2024 season, ensuring the team's continuity and experience.
  • The team's success in the 2023 season, capturing its fourth postseason conference tournament championship, sets high expectations for the upcoming SEC competition.
  • The program's top-five scoring offense will bring a formidable challenge to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) starting on July 1, 2024.
Bottom Line

The decision of key players to return, along with a highly ranked recruiting class, positions the University of Texas women's soccer program for a strong 2024 season, with high expectations for success in the SEC competition.