Koch, Muhr Named Summit League Players to Watch
8/12/2025 11:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Kansas City selected for a ninth-place finish in the preseason poll
In her first year as a Roo, Koch showed that she was a force to be reckoned with before dealing with injuries in the back half of the season. She was named the Summit League's Offensive Peak Performer of the Week on Aug. 19, scoring a goal in the Roos' 1-1 draw with Marquette. She appeared in five games on the year and the Roos were 3-0-2 in those contests. The former Kansas 6A Forward of the Year will look to continue elevating in her junior season.
Entering her fourth season in a Kansas City uniform, Muhr has made 24 starts in 44 appearances across her career, including 16 starts last year. She ranked fourth on the team in total minutes last season, tallying 1,377 while playing full-time in six games. She also scored her first-career goal last year, netting the game-winner against Southern Illinois on Aug. 29.
Kansas City opens the season at home against Saint Louis this Thursday. Tickets are available now and the game will be streamed live on the Summit League Network.
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| 2025 Summit League Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll | |||
| Rank | School | Points (1st) | 2024 Record (SL) |
| 1. | North Dakota State | 60 (6) | 10-5-4 (6-1-1, 19 pts.) |
| 2. | South Dakota State | 59 (3) | 15-2-2 (5-2-1, 16 pts.) |
| 3. | Denver | 50 Â | 11-6-2 (5-1-2, 17 pts.) |
| 4. | Oral Roberts | 43 | 9-8-5 (3-2-3, 12 pts.) |
| 5. | Omaha | 38 | 10-3-5 (4-1-3, 15 pts.) |
| 6. | South Dakota | 26 | 3-9-6 (1-3-4, 7 pts.) |
| 7. | St. Thomas | 22 | 5-9-3 (1-5-2, 5 pts.) |
| 8. | North Dakota | 16 | 4-8-6 (0-4-4, 4 pts.) |
| 9. | Kansas City | 10 | 7-8-3 (1-7, 3 pts.) |
2025 Summit League Women's Soccer Players To Watch
Denver: Brooke Ahern (Offensive) and Hannah Tate (Defensive) Â
Kansas City: Ashley Koch (Offensive) and Madelyn Muhr (Defensive)
North Dakota: Charlie Basinet (Offensive) and Grace Miller (Defensive)
North Dakota State: Morgan Russman (Offensive) and Amaya Garrett (Defensive)
Omaha: Alyssa Kellar (Offensive) and Maggie Gundersen (Defensive)
Oral Roberts: Carson Arne (Offensive) and Alani Chaple (Defensive)
St. Thomas: Tatum Trettel (Offensive) and Olivia Rowe (Defensive)
South Dakota: Ashby Johnston (Offensive) and Mali Van Meeteren (Defensive)
South Dakota State: Hailee Christensen (Offensive) and Lauren Eckerle (Defensive)
