When you look at Indiana women’s soccer, you don’t see a shortage of players who are capable of making an impact in the final third. The foundation of a team is often built further away from the goal.
For the Hoosiers, third-year Maggie Ledwith is one of those impact midfielders. Ledwith has become a consistent offensive player for the team. After leading the team in points last season, she has once again found herself near the top of the team’s point sheet. For a program like Indiana, having a player who can lead the offensive side of the ball for years to come is a valuable piece of the team’s success.
Last season saw Ledwith take a big jump in her production as she established herself as a spark plug the Hoosiers could rely on when they needed to shift momentum. She finished the 2025 campaign as Indiana’s top point-getter. As the young season continues, so does her progress. Ledwith continues to impress with her playmaking ability and has shown that the 2025 season was just the beginning of her success. Her production has not slowed down one bit to start this season, as she is averaging a point per game.
This season, Ledwith has done a great job with her shot creation. She leads the team with 15 shots. Ledwith also leads the team in shots on goal, so even when the ball doesn’t hit the back of the net, she is having a major impact on these early-season matches. The Long Island native has been a spark plug for the Hoosiers’ offense this season, not just by putting goals on the board but by using her playmaking ability to cause trouble for opposing teams’ backlines.
Ledwith’s impact goes beyond what shows up on the scoresheet. Her ability to find open space and create opportunities gives Indiana a player who can keep opposing defenses on their feet. When Ledwith gets involved, it opens up the rest of the field for the Hoosiers’ forwards. Her presence has helped Indiana create more pressure in the opposing team’s defensive third.
One of the biggest differences in Ledwith’s game has been her growing confidence. After having a breakout season last year, she has continued to play with the same attacking mentality she showed in 2025. Ledwith hasn’t hesitated to take on defenders. Instead, she has used her toughness on 50/50 balls in the midfield. She uses her playmaking ability to create her own shots and make the extra pass. The confidence she displays allows her to become one of the players Indiana head coach Josh Rife can turn to when the team is looking for a spark.
The Hoosiers have several players capable of making plays near the net, but Ledwith’s ability to contribute from the midfield allows her to have an effect on the game in multiple areas. She has been key so far this season in helping the Hoosiers transition from defense to attack. Ledwith’s versatility makes her an important piece for a Hoosier team that is trying to make its way back to the Big Ten Tournament.
As the season continues, Ledwith will remain one of the players to watch. Her early-season production has shown that last season was not a fluke. If she can continue creating shots and impacting games the way she has in the final third, Indiana will have a reliable offensive weapon as Big Ten play opens against Nebraska on Thursday. For the Hoosiers, Ledwith’s ability to create opportunities and consistently put pressure on opposing defenses could be one of the keys to their success down the stretch.
Indiana defeats Ohio 3-2
