MENOMONIE – The University of Wisconsin-Stout women's soccer team is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, kicking off with a pair of home matches this weekend at Nelson Field. Under the guidance of new head coach
Marcos Rodriguez, the Blue Devils are poised to build on last season's challenges and aim for a spot in the WIAC Tournament.
Team Overview
Marcos Rodriguez, who successfully led the inaugural UW-Stout men's soccer team in 2024, steps into his first season as head coach of the women's program. After a tough 2024 season where the Blue Devils finished 0-14-2 and eighth in the WIAC, Rodriguez is optimistic about the team's potential. "Our goal is to make the WIAC Tournament," Rodriguez said. "We have the talent, experience, and determination to compete at a high level in the league."
The 2025 roster blends seasoned veterans with fresh talent, featuring 23 returning letterwinners, nine starters from last season, and nine newcomers. This combination of experience and energy sets the stage for a competitive season.
Roster Breakdown
Goalkeeping
The Blue Devils return their reliable goalkeeping duo, juniors
Kristen Silenzi and
Claire Olson, who have anchored the net for the past two seasons. Silenzi, who started 12 of 13 games in 2024, made 76 saves with a .760 save percentage and recorded two shutouts, ranking second in the WIAC with 5.9 saves per game. Olson also maintained a .760 save percentage, providing depth and consistency. Freshman
Kaitlyn Krengel, an all-conference goalkeeper from Champlin Park High School, joins the squad, adding further strength to the position.
Defense
The defensive line is led by team captains and All-WIAC honorable mention selections
Ella Kemp and
Hannah Hagman. Senior
Mia Brunelli, who logged the second-most minutes on the team in 2024, anchors the backline. Transfer
Hailey Wagner, freshman
Julia Fitt and
Sami Moseng returns after a year away to bolster the unit, bringing fresh energy to the Blue Devil defense. Last season, Stout's defense limited opponents to a 46.6% shots-on-target rate and an average of just over two goals per game—a figure the team aims to reduce in 2025.
Offense
The Blue Devil attack will be spearheaded by senior
Anna Odisho, alongside
Ava Tomas,
Tessa Pagel, and
Chloe Butalla. Freshmen
Lizzy Dallas,
Berklee Reelfs, and
Alli LaVick are expected to make an immediate impact, adding dynamism to the offensive lineup.
Midfield
The midfield features a balanced mix of experience and youth, with first-team All-WIAC selection
Kayla White and upperclassmen
Mckenna Long. Mellanie Wallisch,
Calli Heinzerling,
Lindsey Redepenning leading the charge. They are joined by
Baily Earnest-Miller,
Bella Mickey, and freshmen
Kasey Stauner and
Katie Peterson, creating a versatile and competitive group.
2025 Schedule Highlights
The Blue Devils open their 2025 campaign with a pair of home matches at Nelson Field, hosting Hamline University on Friday, August 29, and Gustavus Adolphus College on Sunday, August 31. The team will play a robust 20-game schedule, up from 16 games in 2024, with 10 home games, most of which are concentrated in the first month. WIAC conference play begins on Saturday, October 4, against UW-Platteville at home. The regular season wraps up on November 1 with a road match against UW-Stevens Point, followed by the WIAC Tournament from November 5-9.
With a talented roster, new leadership, and a challenging schedule, the UW-Stout women's soccer team is ready to make waves in the WIAC.
