Right Back / Center Back

Hometown: Lincoln, CA

A disciplined, faith-driven defender who brings elite preparation and mental toughness to every match. Brooklyn earned a spot on the 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-American Team, a testament to the relentless standard she holds herself to. She reads the game with sharp instincts and brings a competitive edge that elevates those around her. Off the pitch, she channels that same intentionality into causes close to her heart, sponsoring a child through Compassion International and advocating for athlete mental health.

Midfielder / Forward

Hometown: Roseville, CA

A hometown product with flair to match, Ava brings the kind of exciting, dynamic runs that get fans on their feet. After being named MVP of the CVC Conference, she's proven she can take over a game with her ability to combine with teammates and drive at defenders. Playing in front of her home crowd at Iron Rose only adds fuel to the fire — Ava plays with a contagious energy and the locked-in intensity of someone who knows exactly what she's capable of.

Outside Back / Winger

Hometown: Elk Grove, CA

Relentless is the word that defines Hayley Watson. The Cal State East Bay and UC Merced standout announced herself on the college scene as a freshman, helping the Pioneers reach the CCAA Finals in 2024. Comfortable flying up the flank or sitting in defensively, Hayley's two-way game makes her a nightmare for opponents. She plays with a calm exterior that masks a fierce competitive drive — a winger who never stops working and never stops running. When she's not on the pitch, you'll find her thrifting or out on the water wakeboarding.

Midfielder

Sixteen years of soccer have shaped Lizzie into the kind of composed, intelligent midfielder who controls the tempo without needing the spotlight. Inspired by the methodical brilliance of Sergio Busquets, she excels at creating opportunities for teammates while never shying away from a physical 1v1 challenge. After earning a CCAA Honorable Mention in her first season at UC Merced, Lizzie brings proven production and a quiet confidence that this squad will rely on. Her calm presence in the middle of the park is exactly what a championship team needs.

Center Midfielder

Hometown: Folsom, CA

Passionate, hyped, and locked in — Kaylee arrives at Iron Rose with a fire that's impossible to miss. A League Freshman of the Year at Jessup, she's carried that momentum through every club stop on her journey, from Folsom Surf to Storm and now back to the Rose. Kaylee plays with a relentless desire to impact the game on every touch — her enthusiasm is contagious in the locker room and dangerous on the wing. This is a player who plays the game the way it's meant to be played: with everything she's got.

Forward

Hometown: Rocklin, CA

There's something special about playing for the city you grew up in, and Lakelee Perkins carries that pride every time she puts on the Iron Rose kit. After eight years at Rocklin FC and two at Placer ECNL, she took that foundation to UC Davis — and in her first collegiate season, found the back of the net for the first time. A forward who leads by example, Lakelee brings a high work rate and a commitment to her teammates that defines her game. She's also a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society advocate and Alani ambassador, proving her impact extends well beyond the final whistle.

Midfielder

Hometown: Tracy, CA

Few players bring the combination of mental depth and technical quality that Ashleigh Garcia brings to the midfield. A three-time starter and team captain at UC Davis, her defining moment came when she buried a game-winning upper-90 strike against Long Beach State — predicted Big West favorites — in front of a record crowd. For Ashleigh, soccer is compassion and dedication made visible. Off the field, she co-founded Mind on the Line, a student-athlete mental health advocacy initiative, and serves as a campus captain for The Hidden Opponent. She's not just building a career in soccer — she's building something much bigger.

Goalkeeper

Hometown: Rocklin, CA

Shannon Porubski doesn't just occupy the goal — she commands it. In her redshirt freshman year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she helped lead her team to the Big West Championship and a first-round NCAA berth, earning four Big West Freshman of the Week honors along the way. Her competitive fire and technical ability between the posts make her one of the most exciting young keepers in the region. Shannon is deeply passionate about growing women's soccer and inspiring the next generation of girls to believe the game belongs to them. Between the sticks, Iron Rose has a keeper who will do whatever it takes to win.

Forward

Hometown: Rocklin, CA

Power. Composure. Goals. Karlee Larson came into her freshman season at Nevada already carrying high school offensive player of the year honors — and she backed it up, making her mark in 15 collegiate appearances. Her game is built around finding the back of the net, and it shows in the way she positions herself and strikes the ball. Off the pitch, she's equally focused — an early riser, a coffee shop explorer, and a Yerba Madre ambassador who takes care of her body as seriously as she takes care of her craft. Karlee is here to score, and Iron Rose is the perfect stage to do it.

Midfielder / Defender

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Jennifer Merri is a soccer-smart player who brings calm intensity and elegant simplicity to everything she does on the field. Named all-league player of the year at Rio Americano High School, she took her game to the next level at Seattle Pacific, where she appeared in every match during her healthy seasons. Jennifer keeps things uncomplicated — simple passes, smart decisions, quiet leadership — and it's exactly that understated quality that makes her such a valuable presence. An education major passionate about her community, Jen is as invested in the people around her as she is in the game.

Midfielder / Winger

Hometown: Roseville, CA

Tierra Pickell's story is one of resilience and reward. After suffering a torn ACL her junior year of high school, she came back stronger — and hasn't stopped since. At Sacramento State, she's helped win a Big Sky Tournament championship, made an NCAA Tournament appearance against USC, contributed a key assist in the second round, and scored her first collegiate goal as a sophomore. The Roseville native brings high energy and relentless work rate to every match, and playing for her hometown club gives her story another compelling chapter. Tierra gives everything she has, every single time.

Center Back / Outside Back

Hometown: Patterson, CA

Sonya Gregoris hates losing — and that's exactly the mentality you want patrolling the back line. As a freshman at UC Merced, she became the first first-year player since 2022 to start all 18 games, a feat that speaks directly to her quality and maturity. With a background spanning San Jose Earthquakes DA and Bay Area Surf ECNL, Sonya brings a wealth of experience and a combative edge to the Iron Rose defense. She doesn't give up, doesn't back down, and doesn't make the same mistake twice. On match day, her composure is her superpower.

Attacking Midfielder

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Kaia Mills has lived the full spectrum of the beautiful game. From dominating in the National Futsal Premier League to playing against professional clubs in Mexico, to earning a call-up to the USWNT Futsal Team Camp in 2023, her resume is as unique as her style of play. Kaia loves the 1v1 — thriving on moments where she can take her opponent on and create something from nothing. With house music in her headphones and a passion for bringing more women's soccer visibility to Sacramento, she's one of the most dynamic and vibrant personalities on this roster. When Kaia has the ball, something is about to happen.

Forward

Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA

Ashlee Cortez already has her name in the Iron Rose record books — she scored the club's very first WPSL goal, a moment that will always belong to her. A four-year starter and team captain at CSUMB, she led her team in goals during her final two seasons and received professional playing offers before choosing her own path forward. Ashlee brings a golden-goal mentality and veteran composure to every match, knowing how to get herself into scoring positions and deliver when it matters most. A passionate advocate for ocean conservation through the Surfrider Foundation, she plays with the same intensity she brings to everything she cares about.

Outside Back

Hometown: Rocklin, CA

Courtney Wagner is the kind of outside back who makes the game look deceptively simple — and that's what makes her so effective. At UC Davis, she earned a starting role and logged some of the highest minutes on the team before injury interrupted her season. She loves to dribble, and her technical ability in tight spaces makes her a genuine weapon going forward. Calm and quiet off the ball, Courtney lets her feet do the talking when she steps into games. With her ability to carry the ball and create from the back, she adds a different dimension to the Iron Rose defensive unit.

Defender

Hometown: Lincoln, CA

Yulisa brings creativity to a position that often rewards the straightforward. A CIF Championship winner at Twelve Bridges, she has a gift for getting out of tight situations that would trouble most defenders — reading danger early and finding solutions with composure under pressure. Now finishing her freshman season at CSU Chico, Yuli has been developing her game in a competitive environment while staying grounded in what drives her: helping others. Whether it's her community, her teammates, or young people with special needs — she shows up for people the same way she shows up on the field. Locked in, resilient, and quietly special.