Fort Hays State Women's Soccer has announced the signing of nine new players for the 2024 season, including five transfers and four true freshmen. The transfers bring a wealth of experience from their previous teams, with accolades including all-conference and all-region honors. The freshmen also boast impressive high school careers, with recognitions such as all-state selections.

By the Numbers
  • Transfers include Chelsea Bowen, Jr., 5-4, Defender, Alta Loma, Calif., Sydney Cotter, Jr., 5-4, Forward/Midfielder, West Covina, Calif., Kenzee Godwin, Sr., 5-3, Forward, McPherson, Kan., Makenzie Hood, So., 5-7, Defender, Spring Hill, Kan., and Jamie Kerkvliet, Jr., 5-9, Goalkeeper, Otsego, Minn.
  • The four true freshmen are Ella Buff, Fr., 5-8, Forward, Kansas City, Kan., Taylor Hill, Fr., 5-7, Forward, Castle Rock, Colo., Jessica Russo, Fr., 5-3, Defender, Spring Hill, Kan., and Berkley Sparks, Fr., 5-4, Midfielder, Heath, Texas.
State of Play
  • All five transfers are enrolled at FHSU for the spring semester, while one freshman is already on campus.
  • Three of the four freshmen will join the team prior to the 2024 fall season.
Bottom Line

The influx of new talent through both transfers and freshmen bodes well for the Fort Hays State Women's Soccer team, adding depth and skill as they prepare for the 2024 season.