United States Air Force Academy Women's Soccer Recruiting
United States Air Force AcademyWomen's SoccerNCAA Division IMountain West ConferenceUSAF Academy, CO2027 recruiting class
United States Air Force Academy Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Mountain West Conference, based at a public school in USAF Academy, CO with about 4,114 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 134 by Massey Ratings (131 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Laura Busby 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 | Mountain West Conference |
| Location | USAF Academy, CO |
| Massey rank | 134 by Massey Ratings (131 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Mid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 4,114 |
| Official roster | United States Air Force Academy 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 |
|---|---|
| Laura Busby | Head Coach |
| Alex Schultz | Assistant Coach |
| Kaylyn Farrell | Assistant Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Laura Busby, the head coach. The women's staff is small, with 2 assistant coaches 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. United States Air Force Academy sits in the middle of its division by Massey rank, which is where well prepared club players who reach out early tend to find real conversations.
United States Air Force Academy is a public mid sized school on a rural campus with about 4,114 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 14 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1230 to 1440, 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 United States Air Force Academy 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 United States Air Force Academy women's soccer at 134 by Massey Ratings (131 of 318 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 59 percent of ranked programs in the division, in the middle of the table.
Inkbound labels the program Mid tier. Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means a realistic target for solid club level players who reach out early and follow up. Staffs in this band are often still building a class into the senior year.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 62 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I women's programs.
Academics and cost at United States Air Force Academy
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 14 percent |
| Graduation rate | 88 percent |
| SAT range | 1230 to 1440 |
| ACT range | 26 to 33 |
| Top majors | Business, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, International Studies, Systems Engineering, Biology |
| Setting | Rural |
Roster
The official United States Air Force Academy 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.
30 players on the 2026 roster: 8 defenders, 15 midfielders, 3 forwards, 4 goalkeepers. 1 international player.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Trishelle Lopez | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Cape Coral, FL | 5'3" |
| 1 | Sydney Nelms | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Fort Collins, CO | 5'7" |
| 3 | Sammi Kinoshita | Midfielder | Sophomore | Wailuku, HI | 5'3" |
| 4 | Ella Johnson | Defender | Sophomore | Pearland, TX | 5'8" |
| 5 | Gianna Gigliotti | Defender | Junior | Yorba Linda, CA | 5'7" |
| 6 | Sadie Hartman | Midfielder | Freshman | Steamboat Springs, CO | 5'7" |
| 7 | Annika Jost | Midfielder | Junior | Temecula, CA | 5'4" |
| 8 | Jordan Dillingham | Defender | Junior | Sacramento, CA | 5'8" |
| 9 | Melissa Araujo | Defender | Sophomore | Round Rock, TX | 5'5" |
| 10 | Rian Sandhu | Midfielder | Freshman | Oakville, Ontario | 5'5" |
| 11 | Mai Mateaki | Midfielder | Junior | Anchorage, AK | 5'3" |
| 12 | Chase Borntreger | Midfielder | Senior | Frederick, MD | 5'3" |
| 13 | Addie Doyle | Midfielder | Senior | Centennial, CO | 5'5" |
| 14 | Kambree Duker | Defender | Freshman | Lenexa, KS | 5'5" |
| 15 | Isabella Hazel | Defender | Freshman | Woodland, CA | 5'8" |
| 16 | Aj Heap | Forward | Sophomore | North Ogden, UT | 5'4" |
| 17 | Nalei Shannon | Midfielder | Sophomore | Kaneohe, HI | 5'5" |
| 18 | Ashley Yenawine | Midfielder | Freshman | Westfield, NJ | 5'3" |
| 19 | Maddie Lund | Goalkeeper | Freshman | San Francisco, CA | 5'4" |
| 20 | Clara Teigland | Forward | Senior | Treynor, IA | 5'9" |
| 21 | Ayla Janssen | Defender | Sophomore | Columbus, NE | 5'10" |
| 22 | Olivia Jackson | Midfielder | Freshman | Colorado Springs, CO | 5'6" |
| 23 | Maddy Walsh | Forward | Junior | Rye, NY | 5'4" |
| 25 | Ava Carpentier | Defender | Senior | Albuquerque, NM | 5'3" |
| 27 | Nai'A Garana | Midfielder | Sophomore | Waikoloa, HI | 5'1" |
| 31 | Ellie McCarron | Midfielder | Sophomore | Riverton, NJ | |
| 32 | Sophia Taylor | Midfielder | Junior | Dayton, OH | 5'3" |
| 33 | Maeve Gayer | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Manorville, NY | 5'8" |
| 34 | Lauren Steinlage | Midfielder | Senior | Olathe, KS | 5'7" |
| 36 | Kendall Rippley | Midfielder | Senior | Broomfield, CO | 5'8" |
View the official United States Air Force Academy women's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Army | Home | USAFA, CO |
| August 16, 2026 | Creighton University | Home | USAFA, CO |
| August 20, 2026 | Navy | Away | Annapolis, Md. |
| August 27, 2026 | Texas A&M University | Away | Ellis Field | College Station, TX |
| August 30, 2026 | University of North Texas | Away | Norma Knobel Hunt Stadium | Denton, TX |
| September 3, 2026 | University of Montana | Home | USAFA, CO |
| September 10, 2026 | University of Northern Colorado | Away | Jackson Stadium | Greeley, CO |
| September 17, 2026 | University of Denver | Away | University of Denver Soccer Stadium | Denver, CO |
| September 20, 2026 | Eastern Washington University | Home | USAFA, CO |
| September 24, 2026 | UC Davis | Home | USAFA, CO |
Facility
Cadet Soccer Stadium
- Capacity
- 3,000
- Surface
- Kentucky Blue Grass
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Opened
- 1995
Cadet Soccer Stadium is set at the base of Eagle's Peak on the western slope of the United States Air Force Academy. The playing pitch is a full size Kentucky Blue Grass field nestled in a stadium that seats 2,000 with standing room for an additional 1,000.
Frequently asked questions
- Is United States Air Force Academy a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, United States Air Force Academy women's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
- Does United States Air Force Academy women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, United States Air Force Academy 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 United States Air Force Academy women's soccer?
- Laura Busby is the head coach of United States Air Force Academy women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 3.
- How competitive is United States Air Force Academy women's soccer?
- United States Air Force Academy women's soccer is ranked 134 by Massey Ratings (131 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
- What conference does United States Air Force Academy play in?
- United States Air Force Academy women's soccer plays in the Mountain West Conference, an NCAA Division I conference.
- What is the acceptance rate at United States Air Force Academy?
- United States Air Force Academy accepts about 14 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the United States Air Force Academy women's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 3 coaches for United States Air Force Academy women's soccer and provides verified email for 3 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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