SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – No. 22 Santa Clara women's soccer has been picked to win the West Coast Conference in a poll of the league's 11 head coaches. In addition, three players were named Preseason All-WCC.
 
Colby Barnett, Sally Menti, and Marisa Vasquez were the three Broncos placed on the preseason team. In the poll, Santa Clara received nine first place votes with the other two going to newcomer Washington State.
 
Barnett was named First Team All-West Region and Second Teal All-WCC in 2023. The senior started 20 matches and scored three goals with six assists.
 
Menti was First Team All-West Region and First Team All-WCC a season ago while scoring four goals and leading the team with nine assists.
 
Vasquez was the WCC Midfielder of the year at San Francisco where she led the Dons with seven goals and added one assist in 17 matches.
 
The Broncos are looking for their 14th WCC title and their fourth in five years.