Cronin And Sluss Voted As NAIA Women's Soccer All-Americans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 2025 NAIA Women's Soccer All-American Teams were announced Tuesday by the NAIA with two Wildcats receiving honors. Avery Sluss and Savanna Cronin were both named to the Second Team. Cronin and Sluss led the Wildcat squad to a 15-4-1 overall record, 7-1-1 conference record, and an appearance in the NAIA National Championship Round of 16.

The NAIA All-America Committee consists of the NAIA-Women's Soccer Coaches Association officers and seven additional women's soccer coaches.

“Avery and Savanna were both anchors for our defense this season," said Head Coach Hannah Shay. “They are great soccer players, but even better examples of toughness and work ethic. The team is excited to see them recognized, and we are proud of their success this season.”

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SAVANNA CRONIN

DEFENDER | SECOND TEAM

Savanna Cronin was named to the NAIA All-American Second Team. This is her first All-American honor for her career. The sophomore was also named as the Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Year this season after playing a key role for the Wildcats backline. Cronin started all 20 matches, playing 1,763 minutes, and helping the team to 11 shutouts while not allowing any team score more than 1 goal against IWU this year.

AVERY SLUSS

GOALKEEPER | SECOND TEAM

Avery Sluss earned 2025 NAIA All-American Second Team after a stellar season in net. This is her first All-American honor for her career. Sluss was among the top goalkeepers in the nation as she finished 5th in the NAIA in save percentage (.870), T-4th in goals-against average (.46), and T-3rd in shutouts (11). The junior did not allow more than 1 goal in any match this year and only allowed 2 goals across 9 conference games. Sluss started all 20 matches, playing the most minutes on the team with 1,779, and ended the season with 60 saves.