On Thursday, June 25, Iowa State soccer coach Matt Fannon officially finalized the 2026 roster with the addition of three transfer players.
“We are really happy to add the incoming group,” Fannon said in a press release. “They will add depth and quality to our squad and bring excellent competition to improve the team.”
The first addition is Morgan Duke, a redshirt sophomore defender transferring from Nevada. Although she missed the 2025 season due to an injury, she participated in eight matches during her freshman year. Her high school career at West Salem was particularly notable, as she was a three-time First Team All-League selection and scored more than 50 goals.
Joining the goalkeeping unit is Emeline McClenahan, a sophomore from Utah. In her collegiate experience so far, she successfully recorded a shutout and two saves during a match against Westminster. McClenahan was a highly touted recruit out of high school, earning United Soccer Coaches Illinois All-State honors and a ranking as the number two goalkeeper in the Midwest.
The final transfer is Izabella Tejeda, a redshirt freshman midfielder who spent the 2025 season with the Oregon Ducks. Tejeda was a decorated high school player, winning the 2025 Golden Boot Award and being named the PCAL Cypress Division Offensive Player of the Year. Her senior season was highlighted by an impressive scoring average of 1.7 goals per game, and she led her team to the playoffs in four consecutive seasons.