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Meg Decker

Defender • Marquette • Racine, WI

A local product of The Prairie School, Decker finished her high school career with a staggering 78 goals and 58 assists. In her 2025 season at Marquette, she appeared in all 18 matches as a reliable defensive force.

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Emily Giese

Def/Mid • UW-Parkside • Kenosha, WI

A First Team All-GLIAC selection, Giese led Parkside’s attack with 6 goals and 7 assists in 2025. She is known for her immense endurance and leadership on the pitch.

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Ella McAleenan

Midfielder • Marquette • St. Louis, MO

Standing 5'10", McAleenan is a physical anchor in the midfield. Since transferring to Marquette, she has become a full-time starter, bringing dominant aerial presence.

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Emily Slye

Mid/Def • UW-Parkside • Kenosha, WI

A Kenosha Tremper alumna with a gritty defensive mindset. Slye is recognized for her relentless work rate and tactical flexibility across the backline.

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Amanda Pankiewicz

Winger • Eastern Illinois • Muskego, WI

An explosive winger from the Muskego program. She excels in transition, using her elite pace to create 1v1 opportunities on the flanks.

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Haley Christianson

Forward • Marquette • Kenosha, WI

A clinical finisher who netted 26 goals in a single high school season. She brings D1 experience and a multi-sport athleticism to the RKC front line.

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Olivia Hernandez

Midfielder • Marquette • Naperville, IL

A creative technician from FC United (IL). Known for her vision and ability to control the game's tempo from the center of the pitch.

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Irene Ruiz

Defender • Central Methodist • Madrid, Spain

Hailing from Madrid, Ruiz brings international composure and tactical intelligence. She is a defensive mainstay who excels at building play from the back.

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Pascalle Rodriguez

Forward • Central Methodist • St. Charles, MO

A dynamic attacking talent with a high technical ceiling. Rodriguez is known for her skill in tight spaces and versatility across the front three.

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Allessandra Russo

Mid/Fwd • Marquette 2026 • Naperville, IL

A "Must Watch" player in the Girls Academy playoffs. Russo is a clinical goal-scorer who has a knack for finding the net in high-leverage moments.

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Eleanor Kane

Defender • Marquette 2026 • Naperville, IL

An elite "lockdown" defender with National Talent ID experience. Her athleticism and 1v1 defending make her one of the top prospects in the Midwest.

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Callie Hefner

Midfielder • Marquette 2026 • Minooka, IL

A box-to-box midfielder with exceptional work rate. Hefner’s vision and movement off the ball allow her to dictate the flow of play effectively.

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Maggie Preuss

Forward • Coe College • Hot Springs, SD

A 5'10" target forward who thrives in a high-press system. Preuss is a relentless worker noted for her aerial game and technical ball control.

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Donna Van Der Zalm

Defender • Lincoln Memorial • Netherlands

An international defender with a high soccer IQ. Known for her tactical positioning and ability to win critical 50/50 challenges.

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Ava Rizzitano

Forward • UW-Parkside • Kenosha, WI

One of the GLIAC's most dangerous threats. Tied for the team lead in goals (5) in 2025, including a viral buzzer-beating winner against #2 Grand Valley.

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Mia Silber

Mid/Def • Winthrop • Lake Villa, IL

A versatile player capable of shifting between holding mid and wing-back. Silber brings a high work rate and ECNL-honed technical skill.

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Kiera Kimbrough

Forward • Prairie HS • Racine, WI

A rising local star with a natural scoring instinct. She was a key contributor to the 2024 State Runner-Up finish for The Prairie School.

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Karla Machala

Forward/Mid • SEMO • St. Charles, IL

A creative attacker with D1 experience from Northern Illinois and SEMO. Machala is known for her vision and ability to link the midfield to the attack.

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