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Women's Soccer Dennis Jezek, Jr.

Women's Soccer Adds Six Transfers For The Fall

Buccaneer Soccer Field

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Six players joined the women's soccer program as transfers 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.”

The six transfers join 19 returning letter winners and five January additions.

2026 FALL TRANSFERS

2026 WS Transfers

Midfield | 5-6
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Porto, Portugal
Previous School: St. Thomas Aquinas College
High School: Colegio Nossa Senhora Da Bonanca
Club: Valadares Gaia

  • Transfer from NCAA Division II St. Thomas Aquinas
  • Academy player in Portugal
  • Trained with a professional first division women’s team in Portugal
  • Competed in national and internation tournaments

I chose Barry because growth happens outside of your comfort zone, and I believe this is the best place to challenge myself every day, and I wanted an environment that would push me to become a better player, student, and person. – Marta Almeida

Midfield | 5-4
Class: Senior
Hometown: Asturias, Spain
Previous School: Daytona State College, Union University
High School: IES Doctor Fleming
Club: Oviedo

  • Total of 1198 minutes at Union
  • Started the season with three goals in two games and followed it up with one goal in conference play
  • 33 shots with 21 on frame.
  • 2024 GSC All-Tournament, second team All-Region at Union. 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District
  • GSC Honor RollAt Daytona, First-Team All-Region, Conference all-academic team, All-American Academic, and President's List as well as Dean's list.

Barry gives me the opportunity to pursue my athletic goals while receiving a strong education. – Garcia

Midfield | 5-6
Class: Senior
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Previous School: Daytona State College / Western Carolina University 
High School: Bishop Moore Catholic HS
Club: Florida Kraze Krush ECNL

  • Transfer from NJCAA Daytona State and NCAA Division I Western Carolina
  • 2024 NJCAA National Champion with Daytona State
  • Deans list at Daytona State and Western Carolina

I chose Barry because, when I visited campus, I immediately fell in love with everything about it. I was looking for a supportive environment where I could succeed both academically and athletically, and I truly felt that Barry offered the perfect balance of soccer, academics, and community. – Gellner

Midfield | 5-6
Class: Senior
Hometown: Sunrise, FL
Previous School: St. Peter's University 
High School: J.P. Taravella HS
Club: Prime FC

  • Transfer from NCAA Division I St. Peter’s University
  • Played in 49 games during her career
  • Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team for three years
  • Dean’s List at St. Peter’s
  • Played in the FHSAA All-Conference game in high school

I chose Barry because I felt it was the right fit for me. Both the academic and athletic opportunities aligned with what I was looking for, which made it feel like the perfect match.– Merisier

Foward | 5-5
Class: Senior
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Previous School: Troy University / Campbell University
High School: Plant High School
Club: Florida Premier

  • Transfer from NCAA Division I Troy and Campbell
  • Student Athlete of the Year Nominee at Troy
  • Top 10 percent in minutes played as a Freshman and Sophomore in NCAA women’s soccer

I chose Barry because of the location and environment looks like the perfect fit. Each person I talked to that was a part of Barry’s program was very welcoming. It sounds like a supportive environment and a place to grow. – Tishler

Defense | 5-4
Class: Junior
Hometown: Litchfield Park, AZ
Previous School: Wilmington University
High School: Millenium HS
Club: AZ Storm FC

  • Transfer from NCAA Division II Wilmington University
  • 2025 CACC Champion
  • Two-time DII NCAA Tournament participant

I chose Barry University because it offered the strong academic opportunities and supportive team environment I was looking for to grow both as a student and an athlete. – Vizzerra

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.