Official NWC Release

HILLSBORO, Ore. — The nine-time Northwest Conference Champion Pacific Lutheran University women's soccer squad is well represented on the All-Conference teams released on Wednesday with a half dozen Lutes earning recognition from the league office.

Abby Winkler, Katelyn McDougal, Liv Olson, and Kiana Gutierrez snagged a spot on the 11-player First Team while Bella Hanna secured Second Team honors and Olivia Boehm was a Third Team selection.

Abby Winkler earns First Team All-NWC as a goalkeeper for the second consecutive year and is an All-Conference player for the third straight season. The Portland, Oregon native was a brick wall in goal for the Lutes, making 92 saves on the season with a .929 save percentage and a minuscule 0.36 goals against average. The senior allowed just seven goals all season while earning 11 shutouts over 20 starts.

Katelyn McDougal lands First Team All-League as a defender after being a Second Team selection last fall. The Wilsonville, Oregon native started all 20 games for the Lutes, anchoring a defensive unit that posted 13 shutouts over the 16-game NWC slate. McDougal also tallied on assist.

Liv Olson earns First Team honors as a midfielder. The Spokane, Washington native led the NWC in scoring with 10 goals on the season and had 21 total points over the 20-game campaign. That included five game-winning goals. 

Kiana Gutierrez is the fourth Lute to earn First Team honors, earning a spot as a forward. The Auburn, Washington native led the team in assists with seven and was second on the squad in both goals (three) and points (13).

Bella Hanna secures All-Conference accolades for the second consecutive year. A Second Team selection this fall, the Lakewood, Washington native was a First Team pick in 2024. Hanna played and started in 18 games this fall, helping anchor a stout defense that yielded just seven goals all season and had a 0.35 goals against average.

Olivia Boehm rounds out the Lute honorees, securing a spot on the Third Team as a forward. The Bellingham, Washington native was second on the team in assists (four) and third in points (eight). 

The Lutes earned a share of their ninth straight NWC title this fall, finishing the season on a 16-game unbeaten run. PLU closed the year with a 12-2-6 overall record and a 12-0-4 mark in conference play.