McNeese State University’s women’s soccer program has unveiled a new class of eight student‑athletes who will join the Cowgirls roster for the 2026‑27 season. The signing group blends three junior college transfers with the Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year, signaling the program’s intent to bolster depth and competitiveness.
Coach Cable’s Vision
Head coach Alexis Cable said the incoming cohort reflects a deliberate strategy to mix proven collegiate experience with high‑school talent that has already proven itself on the national stage. “We are excited to bring in players who can contribute immediately and who embody the work ethic we demand,” Cable remarked.
Among the newcomers, Kayla Pelter arrives from Seminole State College, where she established herself as a reliable defender from Round Rock, Texas. Emma Korhonen and her twin sister Anna Beth Korhonen, both forwards from Foley, Alabama, come from Holmes Community College, bringing offensive versatility honed in a junior college environment.
Kenya Corriea, a midfielder from Vidor, Texas, earned recognition for her performances at Vidor High, while Faith Curtis, a forward from Dallas, Texas, sharpened her game at Oak Cliff Faith Academy. Sophia Hull, another midfielder from Round Rock, Texas, starred for Round Rock High before moving on to collegiate play.
Isabella Baltov of Shreveport, Louisiana, capped her high school career with the 2025‑2026 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year award, a testament to her dominant midfield presence at Caddo Magnet High. Completing the class, Ashley Guild, a forward from Hutto, Texas, rounds out the group with her own high‑school achievements at Hutto High.
Looking Forward
The coaching staff believes the mixture of junior college transfers and top‑ranked high school recruits will provide the depth needed to compete in the Southland Conference. With a schedule that tests both defensive organization and attacking flair, the Cowgirls aim to translate early‑season chemistry into a strong finish by the spring.