RKC THIRD COAST F.C.

Meg Decker

• Position: Defender
• Hometown: Racine, WI
• College/Class: Marquette (Sophomore)
• Bio: A local product of The Prairie School, Decker was a cornerstone of their 16-5-2 state runner-up season. She finished her high school career with a staggering 78 goals and 58 assists, earning Racine County Player of the Year honors twice. In her freshman season at Marquette (2025), she proved her reliability by appearing in all 18 matches and tallying two assists against Loyola Chicago and Creighton.

Emily Giese

• Position: Defender/Midfield
• Hometown: Kenosha, WI
• College/Class: UW-Parkside (Senior)
• Bio: Giese is a highly decorated veteran for the Rangers and joins RKC in the backline for her first season. She was name First Team All-GLIAC three times and United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team. Originally from Kenosha, Emily started playing soccer at three years old for KASL, then RUSH WI through high school, also playing for her high school Tremper. Emily chose RKC to help intensify her training and skills, and she’s excited about meeting girls from different schools and combining all of their different skills. "I love playing soccer because I love being on a team that’s dependent on each player having a specific role to win." Her favorite soccer player is Naomi Girma.
  

Ella McAleenan

• Position: Midfielder
• Hometown: St. Louis, MO
• College/Class: Marquette (Junior)
• Bio: Transferring from Lindenwood to Marquette, McAleenan immediately became a physical anchor in the midfield. Standing 5'10", she provides a dominant aerial presence and defensive coverage. She was a standout at Nerinx Hall High School in St. Louis and has transitioned into a full-time starter for the Golden Eagles, appearing in every match of the 2025 season.

Emily Slye

• Position: Midfielder/Defender
• Hometown: Kenosha, WI
• College/Class: UW-Parkside (Freshman/Sophomore)
• Bio: A Kenosha Tremper alumna, Slye brings a gritty defensive mindset to the RKC backline. At Parkside, she has quickly earned a reputation for her work rate and tactical flexibility. She was a high school standout, earning All-Conference honors and serving as a key playmaker for the Trojans before joining the Rangers' defensive rotation.

Amanda Pankiewicz

• Position: Outside Midfielder/Forward
• Hometown: Muskego, WI
• College/Class: Eastern Illinois (Junior)
• Bio: Pankiewicz is an explosive winger who helped Muskego High School reach elite levels in Wisconsin's Division 1. At EIU, she has developed into a technical threat on the flanks. She is particularly dangerous in transition, using her pace to create 1v1 opportunities and service into the box.

Haley Christianson

• Position: Forward
• Hometown: Kenosha, WI
• College/Class: Marquette (Junior)
• Bio: Christianson was a goal-scoring machine at Kenosha Bradford, netting 26 goals in a single season to earn First Team All-SEC and All-State honors. A multi-sport athlete who also excelled in basketball, she played her club soccer for FC Wisconsin in the ECNL. Her ability to finish with both feet makes her one of the most clinical strikers on the RKC roster.

Olivia Hernandez

• Position: Midfielder
• Hometown: Naperville, IL
• College/Class: Marquette (Freshman)
• Bio: A highly touted recruit out of FC United (IL), Hernandez brings "big game" experience from the ECNL Midwest circuit. Rated as a top regional prospect by Top Drawer Soccer, she is a creative technician who excels at breaking lines with her passing. Her vision and ability to control the tempo of the game will be vital for RKC’s possession-based style.  She has been playing soccer since Kindergarten for various clubs, including Team Chicago, Galaxy, Eclipse, and FC United. Olivia loves soccer because it brought her best friends and favorite memories. The first year attacking midfielder chose RKC to play for Chelsea and her Marquette teammates.

Irene Ruiz

• Position: Defender
• Hometown: Madrid, Spain
• College/Class: Central Methodist (Junior)
• Bio: Ruiz brings international flair and tactical intelligence to the defense. After a successful stint at Lewis & Clark Community College, she transferred to Central Methodist, where she is a defensive mainstay. Hailing from Madrid, her composure on the ball and ability to build play from the back reflect her European training.

Pascalle Rodriguez

• Position: Midfielder/Forward
• Hometown: St. Charles, MO
• College/Class: Central Methodist (Freshman)
• Bio: Rodriguez is a dynamic attacking talent who recently joined the CMU Eagles program. A graduate of the St. Charles soccer scene in Missouri, she is known for her technical skill in tight spaces and her ability to play multiple roles across the front line.

Allessandra Russo

• Position: Forward/Midfielder
• Hometown: Naperville, IL
• College/Class: Marquette (2026 Commit)
• Bio: One of the crown jewels of Marquette’s 2026 recruiting class, Russo is a standout for Neuqua Valley High School and Galaxy SC (GA). She has been recognized as a "Must Watch" player in the Girls Academy playoffs and has a knack for scoring high-leverage goals, including multiple multi-goal games against top-tier Illinois competition.

Eleanor Kane

• Position: Defender
• Hometown: Naperville, IL
• College/Class: Marquette (2026 Commit)
• Bio: Kane is an elite defender from Naperville Central and the Galaxy SC 08 GA team. A Girls Academy National Talent ID participant, she is widely considered one of the top 2027 prospects in the Midwest before reclassifying/committing to Marquette. Her athleticism and 1v1 defending make her a "lockdown" presence on the outside.

Callie Hefner

• Position: Midfielder
• Hometown: Minooka, IL
• College/Class: Marquette (2026 Commit)
• Bio: Hefner is a box-to-box midfielder known for her exceptional field vision and work rate. A product of Minooka Community High School and the Midwest ODP team, she has participated in the Youth National Team Regional ID center. Her ability to dictate the tempo and move without the ball is second to none.

Maggie Preuss

• Position: Forward
• Hometown: Hot Springs, SD
• College/Class: Coe College (Sophomore)
• Bio: Preuss is a physical forward standing 5'10" who provides a different dimension to the RKC attack. In the 2024 season, she recorded three assists and was noted for her ability to pressure opposition backlines with her pace and technical ball control. She is a relentless worker who thrives in a high-press system.

Donna Van Der Zalm

• Position: Defender
• Hometown: Oosterhout, Netherlands
• College/Class: Lincoln Memorial University (Sophomore)
• Bio: An international defender with a high soccer IQ, Van Der Zalm is a regular starter for the LMU Railsplitters. She recorded over 20 shots from the backline last season and successfully converted high-pressure penalty kicks. Her tactical positioning and ability to win 50/50 balls are hallmarks of her game.

Ava Rizzitano

• Position: Forward
• Hometown: Kenosha, WI
• College/Class: UW-Parkside (Sophomore)
• Bio: Rizzitano is a Kenosha St. Joseph grad and one of the GLIAC's most dangerous offensive threats. In 2025, she tied for the team lead with 5 goals, including a legendary game-winner with just one second remaining to upset #2 Grand Valley State. She finished the season 7th in the GLIAC in total points (13).

Mia Silber

• Position: Midfielder/Defender
• Hometown: Lake Villa, IL
• College/Class: Winthrop University (Sophomore)
• Bio: Silber brings versatility and a high work rate from the Big South Conference. A product of Lakes Community High School and Eclipse Select ECNL, she is comfortable both as a holding midfielder and a wing-back. Her tactical flexibility allows RKC to shift formations seamlessly mid-game.

Kiera Kimbrough

• Position: Forward
• Hometown: Racine, WI
• College/Class: The Prairie School (Junior)
• Bio: Kimbrough is one of the most exciting young prospects in the Milwaukee/Racine area. An All-County and Metro Classic First Team selection, she has a natural instinct for the goal. She was a key contributor to Prairie’s State Runner-Up finish in 2024 and is expected to be one of the top high school scorers in the state this coming season.

Karla (Kara) Machala

• Position: Forward
• Hometown: St. Charles, IL
• College/Class: Southeast Missouri State (Sophomore)
• Bio: A technical attacker who transferred from Northern Illinois to SEMO. At St. Charles East, she was a three-year varsity standout, recording 10 goals and 14 assists as a senior while leading her team to the Sectional Finals. She is known for her creative vision and ability to link the midfield to the attack.

Elle Jaramillo

• Position: Forward
  Hometown: Racine, WI
  College / Previous Club: The Prairie School (varsity soccer)
• Bio: Elle finished her high-school season as a consistent attacking threat, scoring multiple goals including a two-goal performance in a key conference match, and earned Metro Classic Conference honorable mention for her impact on both ends of the field. Her game blends direct runs at goal with good spatial awareness to find service and finishes in tight areas. She’s pumped to bring her competitive edge and Racine roots to the USLW stage this summer.

Amber Bennett

•  Position: Goalkeeper
  College / Previous Club: Central Methodist (MO) University
• Bio: Amber has been a mainstay in goal for Central Methodist, logging over 1,400 minutes with a goals-against average under 1.00 and registering 40+ saves this past season — a workhorse keeper who handles heavy workloads and tough shots.  Her composure under pressure and ability to organize from the back are hallmarks of her play.

Yazmeen Jamieson

Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario / Jamaica
College / Previous Club: FC Berlin, formerly Guelph United FC

Bio: Yazmeen is an experienced goalkeeper who has played professionally and internationally, including time with Jamaica’s national team program. She’s an athletic shot-stopper with strong command of the box and the confidence to organize defenders in front of her. Her career has taken her through multiple leagues in North America and Europe, bringing a veteran presence between the posts.

Isabelle Anphlett

Position: Forward
College / Previous Club: Midwestern State

Bio: Isabelle is an attacking player who plays with a direct mindset around goal. During her recent college season she appeared in 15 matches and scored three goals, including a two-goal performance in a single game while putting the majority of her shots on target. She’s comfortable making aggressive runs behind the back line and looking for chances in the box.