Samford University Women's Soccer Recruiting
Samford UniversityWomen's SoccerNCAA Division ISouthern ConferenceBirmingham, AL2027 recruiting class
Samford University Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Southern Conference, based in Birmingham, AL with about 4,206 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 100 by Massey Ratings (99 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier. Todd Yelton is the head coach, working with 2 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 3 of 3 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Southern Conference |
| Location | Birmingham, AL |
| Massey rank | 100 by Massey Ratings (99 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | High Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| Undergraduates | 4,206 |
| Official roster | Samford 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 |
|---|---|
| Todd Yelton | Head Coach |
| Carl Goody | Associate Head Coach |
| Alex Durbin | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Todd Yelton, the head coach. The women's staff is small, with one associate head coach and one assistant coach alongside the head coach, so the head coach almost certainly reads recruiting mail personally. Copy the assistants so the whole staff sees the same message.
As general context, NCAA Division I is the highest level of college soccer. D1 programs may offer athletic scholarships, and most D1 rosters are largely settled a year or more before a recruiting class enrolls. Samford 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.
Samford University is a mid sized school on a suburban campus with about 4,206 undergraduates. At a mid sized school the women's soccer staff typically works with admissions but does not control it, so have your transcript ready when a coach asks. The acceptance rate is 82 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1070 to 1250, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 3 of the 3 coaches listed for Samford 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 Samford University women's soccer at 100 by Massey Ratings (99 of 318 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 69 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 72 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I women's programs.
Academics and cost at Samford University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82 percent |
| Graduation rate | 78 percent |
| Average net price | $32,622 per year |
| Tuition | $40,150 |
| SAT range | 1070 to 1250 |
| ACT range | 22 to 28 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing, Finance, Business |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official Samford 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.
29 players on the 2026 roster: 11 defenders, 6 midfielders, 9 forwards, 3 goalkeepers.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Maddie Diestler | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Senoia, GA | 5'5" |
| 00 | Peyton Hull | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Junior | South Bend, IN | 5'10" |
| 1 | Brooklyn Vann | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Columbus, GA | 5'8" |
| 2 | Avery Stevens | Defender | Senior | Garden Grove, CA | 5'7" |
| 3 | Sam de Luca | Forward | Senior | Little Rock, AR | 5'5" |
| 4 | Mamie Carman | Forward | Sophomore | Nashville, TN | 5'7" |
| 6 | Abby Wooten | Midfielder | Sophomore | Ponte Vedra, FL | 5'7" |
| 7 | Rowan Unger | Defender | Freshman | Knoxville, TN | 5'9" |
| 8 | Ryann Weber | Midfielder | Sophomore | Houston, TX | 5'3" |
| 9 | Jessica Askey | Defender | Junior | Johns Creek, GA | 5'3" |
| 10 | Brinley Murphy | Midfielder | Redshirt Junior | Knoxville, TN | 5'10" |
| 11 | Annie McBride | Midfielder | Sophomore | Homewood, AL | 5'8" |
| 12 | Langston Lilly | Defender | Sophomore | Birmingham, AL | 5'6" |
| 13 | Becca Koenig | Forward | Junior | O'Fallon, IL | 5'7" |
| 14 | Addison Smith | Forward | Freshman | Forney, TX | 5'5" |
| 16 | Hayven Laurendine | Midfielder | Freshman | Oak Ridge, TN | 5'10" |
| 17 | Martha Bishop | Defender | Senior | Spartanburg, SC | 6'1" |
| 18 | Libby Armstrong | Defender | Sophomore | Trussville, AL | 5'10" |
| 19 | Bekah Allen | Midfielder | Redshirt Freshman | Clarksville, TN | 5'3" |
| 20 | Alyssa Tutas | Forward | Redshirt Freshman | Palm Harbor, FL | 5'9" |
| 21 | Lucy Sloan | Defender | Sophomore | Asheville, NC | 5'9" |
| 22 | Brooklyn Miller | Forward | Junior | Prosper, TX | 5'4" |
| 23 | Alex Parr | Defender | Junior | Johns Creek, GA | 5'8" |
| 24 | Mary-Ainsley Alack | Forward | Senior | Lafayette, LA | 5'4" |
| 26 | Caroline Smith | Defender | Senior | Woodstock, GA | 5'9" |
| 27 | Ella Raider | Forward | Freshman | Louisville, KY | 5'6" |
| 29 | Isa Moreno | Defender | Junior | Johns Creek, GA | 5'4" |
| 33 | Lucy Corley | Defender | Sophomore | Decatur, IL | 5'7" |
| 36 | Karin Heikkila | Forward | Freshman | Gig Harbor, WA | 5'8" |
Results and schedule
Recent results
| Result | Date | Opponent | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie | August 12, 2026 | #2 Notre Dame | Away | 0 to 0 |
| Tie | August 7, 2026 | Western Kentucky | Away | 1 to 1 |
| Win | August 5, 2026 | Ole Miss | Away | 2 to 1 |
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2026 | Belmont | Home | Birmingham, Ala. |
| August 20, 2026 | Georgia State | Home | Birmingham, Ala. |
| August 23, 2026 | South Alabama | Away | Mobile, Ala. |
| August 27, 2026 | Jacksonville State | Home | Birmingham, Ala. |
| September 3, 2026 | Alabama | Away | Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
| September 6, 2026 | Auburn | Home | Birmingham, Ala. |
| September 10, 2026 | UAB | Home | Birmingham, Ala. |
| September 20, 2026 | Western Carolina | Away | Cullowhee, NC |
| September 25, 2026 | Mercer | Home | Birmingham, Ala. |
| October 1, 2026 | Wofford | Home | Birmingham, Ala. |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Samford University a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Samford University women's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Southern Conference.
- Does Samford University women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Samford University women's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program, and most awards are partial scholarships combined with academic and need based aid.
- Who is the head coach of Samford University women's soccer?
- Todd Yelton is the head coach of Samford University women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 3.
- How competitive is Samford University women's soccer?
- Samford University women's soccer is ranked 100 by Massey Ratings (99 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier.
- How much does Samford University cost?
- The average net price at Samford University after aid is $32,622 per year and tuition is $40,150.
- What is the acceptance rate at Samford University?
- Samford University accepts about 82 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Samford University women's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 3 coaches for Samford University women's soccer and provides verified email for 3 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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