{"id":364150,"date":"2026-08-06T09:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T09:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/364150\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T09:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T09:20:09","slug":"florida-state-soccer-sees-new-leaders-emerge-ahead-of-title-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/364150\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida State soccer sees new leaders emerge ahead of title defense"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Another fall means another season of high expectations for Florida State soccer. The reigning national champions will once again be one of the favorites to take home the Women\u2019s College Cup, however there will definitely be some different faces leading the way for Brian Pensky\u2019s Seminoles in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">Pensky says the good news for his young players is that they\u2019ve now been there and done that, winning a title as freshman and sophomores and knowing just what it takes to be the best of the best. In a media availability on Wednesday morning, the coach shouted out a handful of names taking charge of the team, but in particular singling out Wrianna Hudson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">\u201cWith the departure of Jordynn Dudley, I think [Wrianna\u2019s] personality is coming out a little bit more,\u201d said Pensky of his junior forward. \u201cShe\u2019s leading more and she\u2019s just more comfortable in her own skin, and that\u2019s what we need. Good teams start with leadership and being owned and run by the players.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">Florida State will scrimmage Sporting Jax on August 7th at 7 PM at the Seminole Soccer Complex. Admission is free to the public. 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