HIGH POINT, N.C. – The 2026 season is approaching fast, and the High Point University Women's Soccer Head Coach Aaron McGuiness has announced six freshman and four transfers to the Panthers' roster.

"We are excited by the freshman and transfers we have brought in," McGuiness said. "The freshman have all played a high level of club soccer and bring a lot of competition to our group, and the transfers coming in have all come from top programs and bring quality experience and a high level of maturity to our group."
 
#9 Jillian Major: Freshman, Midfielder
Hometown: Blue Bell, Pa.
Accolades: 2022 & 2024 Inter-Ac Champion, InterAc All-League, 2022 PAISSA Champion

McGuiness on Major: "Jillian is a composed and consistent midfielder. We are excited for the competition she brings to our midfield group."
 
#12 Abbie Zubrzycki: Freshman, Midfielder
Hometown: Marlton, N.J.
Accolades: 2025 Sectional Title Champion

McGuiness on Zubrzycki: "Abbie is a crafty player with an eye for goal. We are excited to see her transition to our style and the collegiate level."
 
#14 Brooke Potter: Fifth Year, Forward/Midfielder
Hometown: Williamsburg, Va.
Previous School: James Madison University
Accolades: 2022 State 3A Player of the Year, 2021/2022 3A Regional State Player of the Year

McGuiness on Potter: "Brooke is a crafty attacker that is bringing a high level of experience to our team. We are excited for the competition and maturity she brings to the attacking group."
 
#15 Sophia Redner: Sophomore, Forward/Midfielder
Hometown: Colorado Springs. Colo.
Previous School: Coastal Carolina University
Accolades: (High School only) 2022 Second Team All-League, 2023 First Team All-League, 2023 Second Team All-State, 2024 CSML Player of the Year, 2024 First Team All-State, 2024 All-Academic First Team, 2024 Gazette Telegraph Peak Performer of the Year

McGuiness on Redner: "Sophie is a technical attacking player that has experience at the collegiate level. We are excited for the competition and depth she brings to our midfield."
 
#16 Abby Hardy: Freshman, Defender
Hometown: Ashburn, Va.
Accolades: 2022 & 2024 First Team All-District, 2022 & 2024 First Team All-Region

McGuiness on Hardy: "Abby is composed defender and is confident with the ball. She brings a strong level of competition to our center back positions."
 
#23 Chloe Edwards: Freshman, Forward
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Accolades: All-State, All Mid-State

McGuiness on Edwards: "Chloe is a strong and powerful attacker. We are excited to see how her ability transitions to our style and the collegiate level."
 
#25 Ella Knudsen: Freshman, Forward
Hometown: Shelburne, Vt.
Accolades: All State First Team Honors, All League First Team Honors

McGuiness on Knudsen: "Ella is an athletic and gritty attacker. She brings a good level of competition to our forwards."
 
#26 Aleena Ulke: Graduate, Goalkeeper
Hometown: Moon Township, Pa.
Pervious School: Syracuse University
Accolades: (High School) 2018 Moon Area High School Newcomer of the Year, 2019 Moon Area High School Defender of the Year

McGuiness on Ulke: "Aleena is a tough defender and is also bringing a high level of experience and mutuality to our team. We are excited to integrate her leadership qualities."
 
#40 Nylah Mirshafiei: Graduate, Goalkeeper
Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.
Previous School: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Accolades: All-RMAC Second Team, RMAC All-tournament team

McGuiness on Mirshafiei: "Nylah is an athletic and composed keeper. She also brings a high level of experience and maturity to our team. We are excited for the competition and experience she brings to our GK group."
 
#41 Sydney Watkins: Freshman, Goalkeeper
Hometown: Lenoir, N.C.
Accolades: 3x All-State (2024, 2025, 2026)

McGuiness on Watkins: "Sydney is an athletic keeper that shows a lot of potential. We are excited for the competition she brings to our goalkeeper group."