SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Sophomore Madison Rassas was named to the 2026 Preseason All-ACC Team, announced by the league office on Tuesday. This is the second preseason accolade for Rassas this year as the midfielder also received USA Lacrosse Preseason All-American honors in January.
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.
2026 Preseason All-ACC Team
Attack
Chloe Humphrey, North Carolina
Aliya Polisky, Stanford
Madison Alaimo, Virginia
Midfield*
Natalie Shurtleff, Clemson
Eliza Osburn, North Carolina
Emma Muchnick, Syracuse
Kate Galica, Virginia
Defense
Shea Baker, Boston College
Sam Forrest, North Carolina
Brooklyn Walker-Welch, North Carolina
Goalkeeper
Shea Dolce, Boston College
Draw Specialist
Kate Galica, Virginia
At-Large*
Molly Driscoll, Boston College
Kayla MacLeod, Clemson
Bella Goodwin, Duke
Madison Rassas, Notre Dame
Ava Arceri, Stanford
Coco Vandiver, Syracuse
*Extra player added because of ties in voting.