Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit25%
2–6
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
Includes 3 roster-size
DIDivision INot a participant · no roster cap · 14 scholarships
Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer
Recruiting outlook: 4–8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Runnin' Bulldogs · Boilings Springs, North Carolina · Big South
Head coach
Samantha ThomsitStaff directory ↗
1st season since 2026
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
38
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 41Roster-size gap 3
Coach's usual roster
One seasonBased on 1 season under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 38 players
Domestic 33 · 87% · International 5 · 13%
United States
- North Carolina9 · 24%
- Florida4 · 11%
- Georgia4 · 11%
- Colorado3 · 8%
- Texas3 · 8%
- Maryland2 · 5%
- South Carolina2 · 5%
- California1 · 3%
International
- Australia
1 · 3% - Canada
1 · 3% - France
1 · 3% - Germany
1 · 3% - Mexico
1 · 3%
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
4–5
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
9–10
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
14
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Forwards 11
- Midfield 13
- Defense 10
- Goalkeepers 4
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | MIN | G | A | PTS | SH | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aine McCauleyPrevious school: Team Boca | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Loxahatchee, Fla.Somerset Academy | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 11 | 906 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Andrei Kaithlyn ChavezPrevious school: University of Mobile | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | MMF | Saipan, Northern Mariana IslandsSaipan International School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 4 | 630 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 9 |
| Anya Tribune | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | D | Charlotte, N.C.Homeschool | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Caroline ColesPrevious school: Charlotte Independence | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Mint Hill, N.C.Charlotte Christian | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Chloe CoughlanPrevious school: Baltimore Armour | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Columbia, Md.Atholton HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eleni Lagusis | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMF | Frisco, TexasCentennial HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 233 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Elie Yates | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Parker, Colo.Chapparal HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ella Meccia | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | FF/D | Dunkirk, Md.Northern HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ellie Breitenstein | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMF | Batavia, OhioClermont Northeastern HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 1109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emery Bliven | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Parker, Colo.Legend HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gabrielle GullettPrevious school: FC Alliance | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMF | Johnson City, Tenn.Science Hill HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Lara | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Assumed clockListed as R-Sr. | D | Holly Springs, N.C.Holly Springs HS | Class of 2021 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gigi Sweet | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMF | Roswell, Ga.Blessed Trinity Catholic HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 12 | 573 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Ila Allred | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | San Juan Capistrano, Calif.Capistrano Valley Christian HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 3 | 369 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Julia McBride | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Edmond, Okla.Edmond North HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 12 | 562 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 15 |
| Kaelin AntrimPrevious school: Charlotte Independence | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Clover, S.C.Clover HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Katherine LehmanPrevious school: Greenville Liberty CESA | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMF | Asheville, N.C.TC Roberson HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Katie Naylor | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Fuquay-Varina, N.C.Willow Spring HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kylie WilliamsPrevious school: Atlanta Fire United | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Buford, Ga.Mill Creek HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 3 | 293 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Landry FranklinPrevious school: Greenville Liberty CESA | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMF | Greenville, S.C.Riverside HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 1 | 298 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Leanna SalehPrevious school: Arkansas Pine Bluff | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMF | Arlington, TXArlington Martin HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 8 | 624 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mackenzie Farr | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMF | Wilmington, N.C.Eugene Ashley H.S. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 7 | 317 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Madison Reynolds | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMF | Cape Coral, Fla.Ida S. Baker HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 2 | 319 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Marley Accashian | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | FF/D | Cramerton, N.C.Stuart W. Cramer HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mattie Gilliam | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Jacksonville, Fla.Duncan U. Fletcher HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 1 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morgan DewittPrevious school: Chattanooga Red Wolves | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Kennesaw, Ga.Etowah HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 3 | 329 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 |
| Noor Reslan | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Parker, Colo.Legend HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 975 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Paige Frasz | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Apex, N.C.Apex Friendship HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 93 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Peyton O'LinnPrevious school: Seminole United | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMF | St Augustine, Fla.Lake Mary HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 686 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 5 |
| Regina CampaPrevious school: Chattanooga FC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Calhoun, Ga.Calhoun HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarah Birchall | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Brisbane, AustraliaBrisbane State HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 1105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tavyn BaffaPrevious school: Ohio | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | D | Keller, TexasKeller HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 1 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuana GedikliPrevious school: FC Schalke | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMF | Gladbeck, Germany | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zoe MarquePrevious school: Niagra University | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMF | Plelan le Petit, FranceGuingamp | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 911 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6 |