Mia Binkowski commits to Tennessee soccer
Mia Binkowski, a rising junior and defender for Battlefield High School in Haymarket, Virginia, announced her commitment to the Lady Vols.
"Committed," Binkowski said. "Thank you Bobby Puppione and coach Alex for everything. Thank you to the entire Tennessee staff!"
Binkowski's commitment was on the same day the Lady Vols opened their 2025 season with an exhibition match at Chattanooga. She plays club soccer for Virginia Development Academy in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Tennessee will play its final exhibition match Saturday. The Lady Vols will host Clemson at Regal Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is slated for noon EDT.
The Lady Vols will open their 2025 regular season on Aug. 14 versus North Carolina at Regal Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT. Tennessee will host Eastern Kentucky Aug. 17 in a match that will be contested at 1 p.m. EDT.
More: Former Lady Vol Bunny Shaw wins Golden Boot for second consecutive year
Kirt enters his fourth season as Tennessee's head coach in 2025. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Lady Vols from 2007-21. Tennessee finished its 2024 season with a 9-7-4 (3-3-3 SEC) record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Vols were eliminated by Virginia Tech with a, 2-1, loss in a first-round game in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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