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

United States Air Force Academy Women's Soccer program snapshot
FactValue
DivisionNCAA Division I
ConferenceMountain West Conference
LocationUSAF Academy, CO
Massey rank134 by Massey Ratings (131 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer
Competitiveness tierMid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender.
School typePublic
Undergraduates4,114
Official rosterUnited States Air Force Academy women's soccer roster
  • The women's soccer team huddles at Cadet Soccer Stadium before a game.
  • The women's soccer team huddles at Cadet Soccer Stadium before a game.
  • Eisenhower Golf Course

Coaching staff

Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.

United States Air Force Academy Women's Soccer coaching staff
NameRole
Laura BusbyHead Coach
Alex SchultzAssistant Coach
Kaylyn FarrellAssistant 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

United States Air Force Academy academics and cost
MeasureValue
Acceptance rate14 percent
Graduation rate88 percent
SAT range1230 to 1440
ACT range26 to 33
Top majorsBusiness, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, International Studies, Systems Engineering, Biology
SettingRural

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.

United States Air Force Academy Women's Soccer roster
No.NamePositionClassHometownHeight
0Trishelle LopezGoalkeeperSophomoreCape Coral, FL5'3"
1Sydney NelmsGoalkeeperSophomoreFort Collins, CO5'7"
3Sammi KinoshitaMidfielderSophomoreWailuku, HI5'3"
4Ella JohnsonDefenderSophomorePearland, TX5'8"
5Gianna GigliottiDefenderJuniorYorba Linda, CA5'7"
6Sadie HartmanMidfielderFreshmanSteamboat Springs, CO5'7"
7Annika JostMidfielderJuniorTemecula, CA5'4"
8Jordan DillinghamDefenderJuniorSacramento, CA5'8"
9Melissa AraujoDefenderSophomoreRound Rock, TX5'5"
10Rian SandhuMidfielderFreshmanOakville, Ontario5'5"
11Mai MateakiMidfielderJuniorAnchorage, AK5'3"
12Chase BorntregerMidfielderSeniorFrederick, MD5'3"
13Addie DoyleMidfielderSeniorCentennial, CO5'5"
14Kambree DukerDefenderFreshmanLenexa, KS5'5"
15Isabella HazelDefenderFreshmanWoodland, CA5'8"
16Aj HeapForwardSophomoreNorth Ogden, UT5'4"
17Nalei ShannonMidfielderSophomoreKaneohe, HI5'5"
18Ashley YenawineMidfielderFreshmanWestfield, NJ5'3"
19Maddie LundGoalkeeperFreshmanSan Francisco, CA5'4"
20Clara TeiglandForwardSeniorTreynor, IA5'9"
21Ayla JanssenDefenderSophomoreColumbus, NE5'10"
22Olivia JacksonMidfielderFreshmanColorado Springs, CO5'6"
23Maddy WalshForwardJuniorRye, NY5'4"
25Ava CarpentierDefenderSeniorAlbuquerque, NM5'3"
27Nai'A GaranaMidfielderSophomoreWaikoloa, HI5'1"
31Ellie McCarronMidfielderSophomoreRiverton, NJ
32Sophia TaylorMidfielderJuniorDayton, OH5'3"
33Maeve GayerGoalkeeperFreshmanManorville, NY5'8"
34Lauren SteinlageMidfielderSeniorOlathe, KS5'7"
36Kendall RippleyMidfielderSeniorBroomfield, CO5'8"

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Results and schedule

Upcoming games

United States Air Force Academy Women's Soccer upcoming games
DateOpponentSiteLocation
August 13, 2026ArmyHomeUSAFA, CO
August 16, 2026Creighton UniversityHomeUSAFA, CO
August 20, 2026NavyAwayAnnapolis, Md.
August 27, 2026Texas A&M UniversityAwayEllis Field | College Station, TX
August 30, 2026University of North TexasAwayNorma Knobel Hunt Stadium | Denton, TX
September 3, 2026University of MontanaHomeUSAFA, CO
September 10, 2026University of Northern ColoradoAwayJackson Stadium | Greeley, CO
September 17, 2026University of DenverAwayUniversity of Denver Soccer Stadium | Denver, CO
September 20, 2026Eastern Washington UniversityHomeUSAFA, CO
September 24, 2026UC DavisHomeUSAFA, 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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