A native of Brampton, Ontario, Buchanan, a five-time All-American, was the 2016 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy winner. She also was the 2016-17 Honda Cup Award sport winner for soccer, as well as the espnW and TopDrawerSoccer.com National Player of the Year. Additionally, just last week, Buchanan was nominated for a 2017 ESPY in the Best Female College Athlete category.
Established in 1991 and now in its 27th year, the NCAA Woman of the Year award honors graduating female college athletes who have exhausted their eligibility and distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their collegiate careers.