GARY, Ind. — Indiana University Northwest Athletics and Head Coach Jamie McNicholas announced the addition of 10 newcomers to the RedHawk women's soccer program for the upcoming 2026 season.

The incoming class features a combination of experienced transfers and talented freshmen who will add depth, competition and versatility to the RedHawks' roster.

"We're equally excited about the addition of our recruiting class. This group brings quality, depth, and competition to several key positions while fitting the culture and expectations we've established within the program. Their talent, work ethic, and character will help us continue moving forward as we build a program that can compete at a high level within the conference and beyond," said McNicholas.

The 2026 recruiting class includes six transfers and four freshmen from across Indiana and Illinois.

Transfer Additions

Kaleigh Blatti
Transfer from Calumet College of St. Joseph | Joliet, Ill.

Teyha Guiden
Transfer from Chicago State University | Elk Grove, Calif.

ZaMaria "Mari" Williams
Transfer from Chicago State University | Gurnee, Ill.

Isabella Soria
Transfer from Chicago State University | Schererville, Ind.

Ariana Valdovinos
Transfer from Morton College | Cicero, Ill.

Araceli Mendez
Transfer from Rock Valley Community College | Carpentersville, Ill.

Freshman Additions

Maya Maldonado
Freshman from Munster High School | Hammond, Ind.

Hannah Pesich
Freshman from Crown Point High School | Crown Point, Ind.

Madison Salisbury
Freshman from Crown Point High School | Crown Point, Ind.

Eva Montes
Freshman from Chesterton High School | Chesterton, Ind.

The RedHawks will begin preparations for the 2026 season as they continue building toward another competitive campaign within the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Follow the women's soccer program more closely through their social media @iun_womensoc