IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa graduate student Macy Enneking was named a United Soccer Coaches Player to Watch on Tuesday, the organization announced on Monday. Enneking is the first Hawkeye player to earn this preseason distinction.

“For a goalkeeper, there is no place to hide,” said Assistant Coach J.P Valadares. “Macy has proven to be a winner. With hard work, she has consistently developed every area of her game. The recognition of being included in this list is a great acknowledgement of all she has done, is doing and will do, both at Iowa and at the next level.”

The list is compiled by the Division I All-America Committee and released by position. The list includes returning All-Americans and first or second-team all-region players from the previous season. Enneking became one of four players in Iowa history to be recognized first-team All-North Region in 2023.

Enneking set a program individual record for goalkeeper shutouts last season (12.5) and helped lead the Hawkeyes to one of the top statistical defenses in program history. Iowa combined for 13 shutouts and a 0.76 goals-against average, which were both school records.

Last season, Enneking was named a Big Ten Player to Watch in the preseason before ending the season with all-region honors and an All-Big Ten Tournament Team nod. As a freshman in 2020, Enneking was Big Ten Tournament Defensive MVP and a unanimous All-Big Ten Freshman selection. The Hilliard, Ohio, native has started in goal for each of Iowa’s two Big Ten Tournament Championships in program history, as well as both of the program’s NCAA Tournament victories.

Enneking and the Hawkeyes open the regular season against Oregon State on Aug. 15 at the Rumble in the Rockies in Missoula, Montana. Iowa opens the home slate on Aug. 29 against Florida Gulf Coast at 7 p.m. (CT).