Capital University Women's Soccer Recruiting
Capital UniversityWomen's SoccerNCAA Division IIIOhio Athletic ConferenceColumbus, OH2027 recruiting class
Capital University Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division III program in the Ohio Athletic Conference, based at a private school in Columbus, OH with about 1,585 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 100 by Massey Ratings (88 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier. Matt Ogden is the head coach, working with 5 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 4 of 6 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division III |
| Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Massey rank | 100 by Massey Ratings (88 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | High Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,585 |
| Official roster | Capital University women's soccer roster |
Coaching staff
Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Matt Ogden | Head Coach |
| Avery Hart | Assistant Coach |
| Mario Suarez | Assistant Coach |
| Megan Wharton-Dombrowski | Assistant Coach |
| Nikki Cox | Assistant Coach |
| Geovanny Salinas | Goalkeeper Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Matt Ogden, the head coach. Capital University carries a larger women's soccer staff, with 4 assistant coaches and one goalkeeper coach listed beside the head coach. On staffs this size recruiting is usually split, so address the head coach and include the assistant most likely to run recruiting.
As general context, NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships. Aid at D3 schools comes through academic merit and need based packages, and D3 coaches often recruit later in the cycle than D1 programs. Capital University ranks in the upper part of its division, so the staff has options; explain in one line why this school and this roster fit you, not just that you want to play college soccer.
Capital University is a private small school on a suburban campus with about 1,585 undergraduates. On a campus this size the women's soccer staff usually knows the admissions office well, so academic fit comes up early in the conversation. The acceptance rate is 70 percent, and the middle SAT range is 910 to 1180, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 4 of the 6 coaches listed for Capital University women's soccer and drafts the introduction after signup, sent from your own Gmail so replies come back to you. Put your graduation year, club, and position in the subject line so the women's staff can sort your message quickly.
Recruiting difficulty
Massey Ratings place Capital University women's soccer at 100 by Massey Ratings (88 of 330 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division III women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 73 percent of ranked programs in the division, comfortably in the upper part of the table.
Inkbound labels the program High tier. Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means real competition for roster spots. The staff has options and reads for fit, so players with clear video and a specific reason for choosing this school tend to get answers.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 61 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division III women's programs.
Academics and cost at Capital University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70 percent |
| Graduation rate | 63 percent |
| Average net price | $22,576 per year |
| Tuition | $43,234 |
| SAT range | 910 to 1180 |
| ACT range | 18 to 25 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Business, Psychology, Biology, Criminology, Early Childhood Education |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official Capital University women's soccer roster is published by the athletics department and is the source for current players, positions, and hometowns.
Inkbound tracks the coaching staff, division, conference, and rating data for this program. Roster composition and class year needs come from the school, so ask the staff directly about openings in your position.
24 players on the 2025-26 roster: 7 defenders, 6 midfielders, 8 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 4 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Lauryn Pinkerton | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Lithopolis, OH | 5'2" |
| 00 | Sofia Walton | Goalkeeper | Senior | Pickerington, OH | 5'3" |
| 1 | Lauren Hinshaw | Goalkeeper | Senior | Brecksville, OH | 5'6" |
| 2 | Maggie Springer | Defender | Freshman | Dublin, OH | 5'3" |
| 3 | Caitie Byars | Midfielder | Senior | Cincinnati, OH | 5'3" |
| 4 | Kristiane Kleppe | Midfielder | Sophomore | Brattholmen, Norway | 5'1" |
| 5 | Kendall Miller | Defender | Sophomore | Beavercreek, OH | 5'4" |
| 7 | Kylie Lewis | Midfielder | Junior | Gahanna, OH | 5'4" |
| 8 | Brinley Barnett | Forward | Freshman | Bellville, OH | 5'6" |
| 9 | Silje Rehstrom | Forward | Freshman | Gran, Norway | 5'7" |
| 10 | Maggie McGlone | Forward | Senior | Youngstown, OH | 5'8" |
| 11 | Mayci Sayre | Forward | Junior | Newark, OH | 5'7" |
| 12 | Sarah Kelly | Midfielder | Sophomore | Dublin, OH | 5'2" |
| 15 | Marie Waerstad | Defender | Freshman | Skien, Norway | 5'6" |
| 16 | Juli Sprague | Forward | Sophomore | Tipp City, OH | 5'5" |
| 17 | Payton Childers | Forward | Junior | Huber Heights, OH | 5'7" |
| 18 | Kasey Duke | Midfielder | Junior | Marysville, OH | 5'4" |
| 20 | Brooklyn Herbert | Forward | Sophomore | Ashville, OH | 5'10" |
| 21 | Kendra Kovacs | Defender | Junior | Troy, OH | 5'7" |
| 22 | Elise Buckerfield | Defender | Sophomore | Delaware, OH | 5'11" |
| 23 | Megan Foulke | Defender | Freshman | Gahanna, OH | 5'7" |
| 24 | Bella Leonetti | Defender | Junior | Westerville, OH | 5'4" |
| 28 | Julie Huber | Forward | Sophomore | Ski, Norway | 5'6" |
| 31 | Ava Spirk | Midfielder | Junior | Bellbrook, OH | 5'3" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2026 | Allegheny | Home | Columbus, Ohio |
| September 1, 2026 | Denison | Home | Columbus, Ohio |
| September 6, 2026 | Case Western Reserve | Away | Cleveland, Ohio |
| September 9, 2026 | Trine | Away | Angola, Ind. |
| September 12, 2026 | DePauw | Away | Greencastle, Ind. |
| September 16, 2026 | Wittenberg | Away | Springfield, Ohio |
| September 19, 2026 | Hanover | Home | Columbus, Ohio |
| September 20, 2026 | Albion | Home | Columbus, Ohio |
| September 24, 2026 | Carnegie Mellon | Away | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| September 26, 2026 | Asbury | Home | Columbus, Ohio |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Capital University a Division I soccer school?
- No, Capital University women's soccer competes in NCAA Division III, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference.
- Does Capital University women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- No. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships, so Capital University women's soccer players are funded through academic merit and need based aid rather than athletic aid.
- Who is the head coach of Capital University women's soccer?
- Matt Ogden is the head coach of Capital University women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 6.
- How competitive is Capital University women's soccer?
- Capital University women's soccer is ranked 100 by Massey Ratings (88 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier.
- How much does Capital University cost?
- The average net price at Capital University after aid is $22,576 per year and tuition is $43,234.
- What is the acceptance rate at Capital University?
- Capital University accepts about 70 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Capital University women's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 6 coaches for Capital University women's soccer and provides verified email for 4 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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