
Mississippi State’s Soccer Pipeline Fuels Global Careers
Former Bulldogs are securing spots on clubs across North America, Europe, and Latin America, highlighting the program’s expanding influence.
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Former Bulldogs are securing spots on clubs across North America, Europe, and Latin America, highlighting the program’s expanding influence.

Lauren Barnes, who spent 13 years and 252 appearances with Seattle Reign FC, is back at the club in a coaching capacity, joining head coach Laura Harvey’s staff through the end of the 2026 season.

After dominating collegiate soccer and earning the Golden Boot in the Gainbridge Super League, Cat Barry is charting a new professional path with Lexington (KY) Sporting Club, balancing fitness goals, family plans and continued growth on and off the field.
Lexington Sporting Club’s women’s soccer side completed a remarkable turnaround, winning both the Gainbridge Super League title and the regular‑season crown, a first for professional women’s sport in Lexington.

Sporting JAX, the league’s first expansion team to clinch a playoff spot in its inaugural season, will host Carolina Ascent on May 24, with sophomore forward Sophia Boman looking to add to her six goals and seven assists in a bid for postseason glory.