Upper Iowa University Women's Soccer Recruiting
Upper Iowa UniversityWomen's SoccerNCAA Division IIGreat Lakes Valley ConferenceFayette, IA2027 recruiting class
Upper Iowa University Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, based at a private school in Fayette, IA with about 1,994 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 224 by Massey Ratings (185 of 211 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's developing competitiveness tier. Patrick Ritter is the head coach, working with 1 other listed staff member, and verified email is available for 2 of 2 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division II |
| Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Location | Fayette, IA |
| Massey rank | 224 by Massey Ratings (185 of 211 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II women's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Developing Ranked in the bottom 30 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,994 |
| Official roster | Upper Iowa 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 |
|---|---|
| Patrick Ritter | Head Coach |
| Bradi Grabanski | Assistant Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Patrick Ritter, the head coach. The women's staff is small, with one assistant coach alongside the head coach, so the head coach almost certainly reads recruiting mail personally. Copy the assistant so the whole staff sees the same message.
As general context, NCAA Division II programs may offer athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards split across the roster, and many D2 staffs keep recruiting actively through a player's senior year. Upper Iowa University ranks in the lower part of its division by Massey rank, so a prepared recruit who follows up is more likely to get a direct look than at a top ranked program.
Upper Iowa University is a private small school on a rural campus with about 1,994 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 96 percent, and the middle ACT range is 17 to 23, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 2 of the 2 coaches listed for Upper Iowa 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 Upper Iowa University women's soccer at 224 by Massey Ratings (185 of 211 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division II women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 12 percent of ranked programs in the division, in the lower part of the table.
Inkbound labels the program Developing tier. Ranked in the bottom 30 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means more room on the roster for players who are prepared and persistent, and a staff that may be actively looking for players who make the first move.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 12 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division II women's programs.
Academics and cost at Upper Iowa University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96 percent |
| Graduation rate | 38 percent |
| Average net price | $20,942 per year |
| Tuition | $19,475 |
| ACT range | 17 to 23 |
| Top majors | Business, Psychology, Elementary Education, Nursing, Criminology, Human Services |
| Setting | Rural |
Roster
The official Upper Iowa 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.
30 players on the 2026 roster: 8 defenders, 10 midfielders, 8 forwards, 4 goalkeepers.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Avery Harding | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Council Bluffs, IA | 5'8" |
| 1 | Suzette Orta | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Dallas, TX | 5'5" |
| 2 | Mimi Moore | Midfielder | Freshman | Fort Worth, TX | 5'1" |
| 3 | Taylor Inocelda-Bihag | Defender | Junior | Honolulu, HI | 5'2" |
| 4 | Jessica Ancheta | Midfielder | Senior | Ewa Beach, HI | 5'1" |
| 5 | Meghan Zwicker | Forward | Senior | Port Washington, WI | 5'3" |
| 6 | Ava Buman | Defender | Freshman | Pleasant Hill, IA | 5'3" |
| 7 | Grace Kotewa | Forward | Freshman | Fairmont, MN | 5'9" |
| 8 | Rhea Buchanan | Midfielder | Sophomore | Waterloo, IA | 5'9" |
| 9 | Stephany Castillo | Defender | Senior | Bakersfield, CA | 5'6" |
| 10 | Melanie Mejia | Forward | Senior | Palmdale, CA | 5'3" |
| 11 | Natasha Toxqui | Midfielder | Sophomore | Newbury Park, CA | 5'5" |
| 12 | Abigayle Bates | Defender | Freshman | Conroe, TX | 5'5" |
| 13 | Ella Trotter | Defender | Freshman | Indianola, IA | 5'6" |
| 14 | Alyssa Torres | Midfielder | Sophomore | Newark, CA | 5'5" |
| 16 | Emily Contino | Midfielder | Freshman | Burleson, TX | 5'1" |
| 17 | Maryn Hudson | Forward | Freshman | Kansas City, MO | 5'6" |
| 18 | Suraya Alvarez-Holmes | Defender | Freshman | Fort Worth, TX | 5'4" |
| 19 | Catherine Wolf | Defender | Junior | Lake City, MN | 5'9" |
| 20 | Maddy Clark | Defender | Freshman | Ellsworth, WI | 5'4" |
| 21 | Layla Lindsey | Forward | Freshman | Las Vegas, NV | 5'4" |
| 22 | Giovanna Alexa Garcia | Midfielder | Senior | Hayward, CA | 5'0" |
| 23 | Haylie Hutchinson | Forward | Senior | La Quinta, CA | 5'6" |
| 24 | Kea Cabanilla-Ku | Midfielder | Freshman | Kapolei, HI | 5'6" |
| 25 | Ava Talmadge-Anderson | Forward | Freshman | Sacramento, CA | 5'3" |
| 28 | Riley Ressler | Midfielder | Freshman | Spring, TX | 5'6" |
| 29 | Aeryn Hatico | Midfielder | Senior | Pearl City, HI | 5'2" |
| 31 | Audey Bollin | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Forney, TX | 5'9" |
| 33 | Aubrey Carlson | Forward | Freshman | Puyallup, WA | 5'7" |
| 99 | Sienna Johnson | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Oceanside, CA | 6'0" |
View the official Upper Iowa University women's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2026 | Clarke | Away | Dubuque, Iowa - Burrows Field |
| August 23, 2026 | Wartburg | Home | Fayette, Iowa - Harms-Eischeid Stadium |
| August 27, 2026 | Roosevelt (Ill.) | Home | Fayette, Iowa - Harms-Eischeid Stadium |
| August 30, 2026 | Southwest Minnesota State | Home | Fayette, Iowa - Harms-Eischeid Stadium |
| September 4, 2026 | Missouri S&T | Away | Rolla, Mo. - S&T Soccer Field |
| September 9, 2026 | Missouri-St. Louis | Away | St. Louis, Mo. - Don Dallas Soccer Field |
| September 12, 2026 | McKendree (Ill.) | Home | Fayette, Iowa - Harms-Eischeid Stadium |
| September 16, 2026 | Lincoln (Mo.) | Home | Fayette, Iowa - Harms-Eischeid Stadium |
| September 19, 2026 | William Jewell College (Mo.) | Away | Liberty, Mo. - William Jewell Soccer/Lacrosse Field |
| September 23, 2026 | Maryville (Mo.) | Home | Fayette, Iowa - Harms-Eischeid Stadium |
Facility
Pattison Field
- Opened
- 1998
The competition home of the Peacocks men's and women's soccer teams. The land was donated to Upper Iowa nearly two decades ago by Bernard and Arnetta Pattison.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Upper Iowa University a Division I soccer school?
- No, Upper Iowa University women's soccer competes in NCAA Division II, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
- Does Upper Iowa University women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division II program, Upper Iowa University women's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program, and awards are usually partial scholarships split across the roster.
- Who is the head coach of Upper Iowa University women's soccer?
- Patrick Ritter is the head coach of Upper Iowa University women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 2.
- How competitive is Upper Iowa University women's soccer?
- Upper Iowa University women's soccer is ranked 224 by Massey Ratings (185 of 211 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's developing competitiveness tier.
- How much does Upper Iowa University cost?
- The average net price at Upper Iowa University after aid is $20,942 per year and tuition is $19,475.
- What is the acceptance rate at Upper Iowa University?
- Upper Iowa University accepts about 96 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Upper Iowa University women's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 2 coaches for Upper Iowa University women's soccer and provides verified email for 2 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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