LSU Soccer's Shocking Breakthrough: Meet the Stars Who Just Made History and What It Means!

In a remarkable achievement for the LSU Tigers, offensive leaders Ava Galligan and Ida Hermannsdottir have been recognized by the United Soccer Coaches with selections to the 2025 All-Southeast Region Teams. This marks the first time both players have received All-Region honors during their careers, underscoring their impact on the field this season.

Galligan, a junior hailing from Ashburn, Virginia, earned a spot on the Second Team, while Hermannsdottir, a senior from Iceland, secured a position on the Fourth Team. The duo has been instrumental in propelling LSU to a stellar 15-6-4 record, a top-25 national ranking, and the program's inaugural appearance in the NCAA Sweet 16.

Galligan delivered her most productive season to date, racking up 11 goals and four assists. Impressively, six of her goals were game-winners, and she contributed by scoring or assisting in 10 different victories. Known for her sharp attacking instincts, she led LSU with a total of 59 shots, including 27 shots on goal, helping her team average over two goals per match. With her current tally of 20 career goals, Galligan has established herself as one of the SEC's most dangerous forwards, heralding a bright future for LSU soccer.

On the other hand, Hermannsdottir concluded her LSU career with a stellar performance, netting 10 goals and leading the team with seven assists. Her impressive 29 career goals rank fifth in program history, and she set a single-season record by converting five penalties. A reliable presence in the midfield, Hermannsdottir played 1,838 minutes throughout the season and was one of just four Tigers to start all 25 matches. Notably, she demonstrated her scoring prowess with three multi-goal games, including a standout performance against UC Davis, where she recorded five points and scored critical goals against Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Kentucky.

Hermannsdottir's efficiency is noteworthy as well, boasting a .625 shots-on-goal percentage, the highest among LSU players with over 20 attempts. This combination of skills and statistics not only highlights their individual talents but also illustrates their importance to the team's overall success.

Under the leadership and production of Galligan and Hermannsdottir, LSU's offense flourished, recording a total of 52 goals—the highest in over a decade—and 41 assists, the second-most in the SEC. Their contributions have cemented their status as one of the nation’s top attacking duos and have significantly elevated LSU soccer onto the national stage, making them a force to be reckoned with in collegiate soccer.

As LSU prepares for future seasons, the legacy of Galligan and Hermannsdottir will undoubtedly inspire both current and future players, solidifying their impact within the storied history of LSU athletics.