SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Sophomore Madison Rassas received USA Lacrosse Preseason All-American honors ahead of the 2026 season. On Tuesday, the USA Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason All-Americans were announced, honoring 74 players from 29 institutions.
Last season, Rassas earned All-ACC Second Team honors and IWLCA West/Midwest All-Region Second Team honors in her rookie season. She led the Irish with 29 goals, recording 4 assists as well for a combined 33 points on the season. Rassas has also tallied 33 draw controls, 5 ground balls, and 5 caused turnovers.
The midfielder also set a program record as she recorded 5 goals and 8 points in the home-opening win over CMU, scoring the most goals and points by a Notre Dame freshman in a home opener.
Preseason All-Americans are selected by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors with input from collegiate coaches. For the full list of honorees, click here.