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Women's Soccer Additions For January

Women's Soccer Dennis Jezek, Jr.

Women's Soccer January Additions

Five players joined the team in January

Buccaneer Soccer Field

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Five players joined the women's soccer program in January ahead of the 2026 season. Last year, the Bucs posted an 5-5-9 overall record, including 1-2-7 in the Sunshine State Conference. 

“The SSC proved again just how tough of a conference it is and we certainly have our work cut out for us this year,” head coach Jay Harris said. “The new players on the team have improved our depth and athleticism, hopefully leading to a successful season.”

Three transfers, one freshman and one former player returning to the fold will bolster the roster heading into the fall.

JANUARY ADDITIONS

2026 Women's Soccer January Additions

Forward | 5-7
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Lititz, PA
Previous School: Lake Nona High School
High School: Warwick HS
Club: Penn Fusion Soccer Academy and Lancaster Inferno

  • Played in 11 games for the 10-8-3 Charleston Eagles
  • Had one assist
  • Led Warwick HS to a 38-24-4 record over four years
  • Score twice and added two assists as a senior

I chose Barry because of the high level of competition and to make a positive impact.  – Bowman

Midfield | 5-8
Class: Senior
Hometown: Miami Springs, FL
Previous School: Barry University
High School: American Heritage-Plantation
Club: FC Prime

  • Returns to the team after a year absence
  • Has played in 37 games, making 34 starts as a defender
  • Scored one goal
  • Making a transition to the midfield

God’s timing is always perfect, and I’m thankful He opened the door for me to return for one more season. I’m excited to compete with the girls and finish what I started. AGTG! - Garcia

Defense | 5-6
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Karlskoga, Sweden
High School: Grillska Gymnasiet Örebro
Club: Degerfors IF

  • Played seven years for Degerfors IF in the third-highest league in Sweden
  • Won Regional championship games in 2022 and 2023
  • Played all 90 minutes for the last two seasons as captain

I wanted to try something new and Barry was the school I got the best impression from.   – Mattsson

Forward | 5-2
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Hinesburg, VT
Previous School: UMass-Dartmouth
High School: Champlain Valley Union HS
Club: Queen City FC, Vermont Clover FC, Nordic Club

  • Started 16 of 17 games for the 7-8-3 Corsairs as a freshman
  • Second-Team All-Little East with three goals and two assists
  • All-State in Vermont at Champlain Valley Union High
  • Also ran track

I chose Barry University because it felt like the best place to challenge myself academically and athletically while being part of a team that shares my goals and values.  – Murray

Forward | 5-6
Class: Junior
Hometown: Ibague, Colombia
Previous Schools: Marshall, Iowa Western CC
High School: Colegio Pontificia Bolivariana
Club: Bucaramanga

  • Played in 10 matches for the 8-5-4 Herd
  • Scored one goal, the game-winner, in 2-1 win over Wright State
  • Helped the team to a 1.12 goals against average and seven shutouts
  • Led IWCC to a 16-0-4 record, earning All-Conference honors
  • Scored eight goals with seven assists

I chose Barry University because I want to make history with this team.  – Rodriguez

The Buccaneers will be road warriors this fall, as the soccer field project continues here in the Shores. The Bucs will be playing their home games off campus until it is completed, utilizing facilities at Pace High School and FIU. The season begins with a road game against Florida Memorial on Thursday, Aug. 27. The first home game pits the Bucs against South Carolina-Beaufort at Pace HS on Sunday, Aug. 30.