Bowling Green State University women's soccer player Emme Butera has been recognized on the IWSOC and United Soccer Coaches 2026 Preseason Midfielders to Watch list, spotlighting her as one of the top 45 Division-I midfielders. Butera is the only player from the Mid-American Conference to receive this honor. A standout from Willoughby Hills, Ohio, she was named to the All-MAC First Team last year and played every match last season, totaling 1,992 minutes on the field.

By the Numbers
  • Started all 22 matches in 2025, scoring 1 goal and providing 5 assists.
  • Played 1,992 minutes out of 2,016 total minutes in the last season.
State of Play
  • BGSU finished the 2025 season with a record of 10-3-9, finishing sixth in the MAC.
  • The team advanced to the championship match of the MAC Tournament after beating higher-seeded teams.
What's Next

The Falcons are set to conclude their exhibition matches against Notre Dame before kicking off the regular season against Robert Morris on August 16. Butera's performance will be crucial as the team aims to build on last season's playoff success.

Bottom Line

Emme Butera's selection as a midfielder to watch underscores her pivotal role in BGSU's soccer program, highlighting her contributions as they aim for a successful season ahead. Her continued development and performance will be key in bolstering the team's competitiveness in the upcoming matches.