All six of Georgia's NCAA Division I women's soccer programs open their 2026 seasons this week, led by 19th ranked Georgia's trip to Illinois.

Aaliyah Faddoul finished her junior season at Georgia State the way she has finished most of them: on a list. First Team All Sun Belt. Nineteen starts. A team high six goals and 17 points, on 85 shots with a shooting percentage north of 50 percent. She has been on the field for every minute of conference play in three straight seasons, and every fall she adds another line to a résumé that already includes Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and back to back All Conference selection