FSU Soccer's 2026 Roster: National Champions, Transfers and Fresh Talent
Florida State's women's soccer team is chasing another national title in 2026 with a roster that blends returning champions, high-profile transfers, and promising freshmen. The Seminoles, who won the NCAA championship last season, are off to a 3-1 start through four nonconference games.
The roster has already earned significant preseason recognition. Wrianna Hudson, Janet Okeke, and Nyanya Touray were named Preseason All-ACC, while Hudson, Touray, Ashley Henderson, and Sam Erbach were named Hermann Trophy Players to Watch.
Who are the key returning players for Florida State?
Several national champions are back to defend their title. Goalkeeper Kate Ockene made 11 starts as a freshman, finishing with a 9-0-3 record and 30 saves. She recorded a career-high nine saves in the championship game against Stanford.
Forward Wrianna Hudson returns after scoring 15 goals with five game-winners last season. She has started three of four games this year, totaling 212 minutes with one goal and nine shots on goal.
Midfielder Peyton McGovern played in the national title game and has already scored this season. Janet Okeke, a transfer from NC State, won a championship in her first year with the program and has appeared in all four games this season.
Which transfers are making an impact in 2026?
The Seminoles added several experienced transfers who are already contributing. Ashley Henderson came from Memphis after scoring 10 goals and recording nine assists last season. She has two assists through four games.
Sam Erbach arrived from Xavier with impressive credentials. She started all 22 games last season, recording 18 goals and 16 assists. Erbach is ranked No. 3 overall in Top Drawer Soccer's Preseason Top 100, the highest ranking of any Seminole.
Tanner Strickland transferred from Kentucky and has scored two goals with one assist in her first season at FSU. Joelle Jung came from Stanford and has one goal through four games.
What freshmen are expected to contribute?
Ryana Dill, a U.S. U-18 Youth National Team player, has appeared in all four games. Bridget Mutipula, who played in the U-17 World Cup for Canada, has started every game this season.
Ryder Ajeto, a highly touted recruit from Las Vegas, has already scored two goals on five shots. She has played in all four games, including a start in the season opener.
Anniyah Gordon Rodney came from Arsenal's U-21 team, where she helped win the Professional Academy championship with nine goals and 21 assists.
How is the roster coming together early this season?
Head coach Brian Pensky has used different lineups through the first four games, giving both returning players and newcomers opportunities. The team is working to build chemistry as they move through nonconference play.
Florida State's depth is evident across the roster. The team features players from Brazil, Canada, England, Jamaica, and across the United States, bringing international and domestic experience to the pitch.
With much of the season ahead, the Seminoles will continue to refine their combinations as they pursue another national championship.