MARQUETTE, Mich. -- The NMU women's soccer program has announced its incoming recruiting class for the 2026 campaign.

Head coach Erin Egolf and assistant coach Nathan Phillips welcome 15 freshmen from seven different states, including five from Michigan, four from Illinois, two from Wisconsin, and one from Florida, Iowa, Nevada, and Washington, respectively. Egolf and Phillips will embark on their second season behind the Wildcat bench after a record of 7-8-5 overall record and 6-6-2 conference mark in 2025.

"We are so thrilled to welcome this group to our program!" adds head coach Egolf. "Bringing in 15 players from seven different states adds an awesome mix of backgrounds and elite club experience to our team. Our goal is to consistently compete for conference championships-we have to bring in talented, hard-working players who are going to elevate the competitive environment immediately. Our expectations of this incoming group are high, and we are eager to get them out on the field.

"We were intentional with this class, making sure we covered every outfield position to enhance our level and depth. But we spent just as much time making sure we got the 'people' part right. Beyond what they can do from a soccer perspective, these girls have the character, work ethic, and personality that fit perfectly into our established culture.

"I'm so happy with this 2026 class. Combining their energy and ability with our strong group of
returners is going to be incredibly exciting. We can't wait to get them on campus and watch them make their mark!"

The 'Cats begin the exhibition pre-season with a trip to Wisconsin, playing Concordia University-Wisconsin and Milwaukee School of Engineering on August 20 and 22 before heading back home and hosting UW-Stevens Point on Monday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m., closing pre-season at home. The full schedule release can be found below.

(List of names below are in alphabetical order by last name)

Forwards:

• Izzy Armstrong (Brighton, MI) // Legends FC // Hartland HS
• Brynn Bobby (Milford, MI) // Legends FC // Brighton HS
• Beckett Ferry (Bellingham, WA) // Seattle United ECNL // Bellingham HS
• Malaina Huemann (Ringwood, IL) // Rockford Raptors ECNL // Johnsburg HS
• Paige Sundman (Hartland, MI) // Legends FC // Hartland HS
• Brenna Wilson (Appleton, WI) // SC Wave GA // Kimberly HS

Midfielders:

• Sole Corely (Decatur, IL) // Saint Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL // St. Teresa HS
• Addison Ollendike (Polk City, IA) // Sporting Iowa ECNL // North Polk HS
• Cecilia Wille (Normal, IL) // Central Illinois United GA // University HS

Defenders:

• Addison Fratello (Ocala, FL) // Florida Premier ECNL // Vanguard HS
• Ellie Goodavish (Verona, WI) // Madison 56ers GA // Verona Area HS
• Eva Larson (Brighton, MI) // Legends FC // Hartland HS
• Macey Laskowski (Darien, IL) // Chicago Inter ECNL // Hinsdale South HS
• Caroline Reynolds (Bloomfield Hills, MI) // Nationals ECNL // Bloomfield Hills HS
• Rebecca Schuler (Henderson, NV) // LV Heat Surf SC ECNL // Coronado HS

 

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2026 Schedule Release

Head coach Erin Egolf and the NMU women's soccer team have announced the 2026 regular season schedule. 

The campaign consists of 10 home matches on the NMU Soccer Field, four non-conference tilts, and a compact pre-season to begin the season. The full 21-game schedule can be found at the nmu women's soccer schedule page. 

The 'Cats begin the exhibition pre-season with a trip to Wisconsin, playing Concordia University-Wisconsin and Milwaukee School of Engineering on August 20 and 22 before heading back home and hosting UW-Stevens Point on Monday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m., closing pre-season at home. 

The regular season officially kicks off at home, as the 'Cats host NSIC foes St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth on Friday, August 28, and Sunday, August 30, at 3 p.m. and 12 p.m., respectively. The 'Cats then travel to Ohio to round out the non-conference slate, playing GMAC foes Northwood and Cedarville. 

The GLIAC Conference schedule opens at home for the 'Cats, hosting the Grand Valley State Lakers and Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Friday, September 11, and Sunday, September 13, with kickoffs at 3 p.m. and 12 p.m. from Marquette. 

The 'Cats then rattle off a string of five road games from September 18 to October 4, before returning to Marquette to play its final five home games in a row: Purdue Northwest at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 9, Roosevelt on Sunday, October 11, at 12 p.m., Michigan Tech on Sunday, October 18, at 12 p.m., Parkside on Friday, October 23, at 3 p.m., and Ferris State on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m.

The GLIAC regular season comes to a close the same as it opened, but in the Grand Rapids area instead of Marquette, as the 'Cats play Davenport and Grand Valley State on October 29 and 31. 

The GLIAC Tournament begins just three days later, with the Quarterfinals on Tuesday, November 3, followed by the final four being hosted by the highest remaining seed with the semifinals on Friday, November 6, and the championship on Sunday, November 8. The NCAA Tournament begins on Friday, November 13.