TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati women’s soccer program officially announces six new additions for the 2026–27 season.
The six signees include Brealyn Even, Molly Kubistek, Rhegan Coombs, Brooklynn Schomaker, Allysia Iaquinto and Joelle Bader.
The Bearcats’ 2026–27 class features a diverse group of newcomers from Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and two provinces in Canada including Prince Edward Island and Ontario.
For more information on each athlete, see the individual capsules below.
Allysia Iaquinto | Defender | Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Demers: “Excited to bring Canadian Allysia Iaquinto into our Bearcat program. Allysia’s dedication to grow has been shown in her discipline to not only play with one team but two high level teams! A member of Hamilton United and Western New York Flash, Allysia is a determined, hardworking center back that we are eager to get started with this coming Fall. An aerial presence and dominating defender, we are looking forward to Allysia growing our defensive unit. Welcome to your 2nd home Allysia!”
Braelyn Even | Defender/Midfielder | Cincinnati, Ohio
Demers: “Our FIRST Bearcat to follow in the footsteps of former Bearcat and standout goalkeeper Christy Hoffman (Even), we could not be more excited to announce Brae Even to our 2026 class. Brae is a standout dual student athlete at local Badin High School, representing her team not only in soccer but excelling as a basketball player. Her young career and talents have allowed her to represent the red, white and blue, being called into numerous USA youth national camps, most recently in Portugal, with another one set at the end of the month. Brae is the complete package of versatility on the field! We are so proud of Brae’s accomplishments so far and the excitement of her career in black and red! Welcome officially to CINCY Brae!”
Joelle Bader | Midfielder | Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada
Demers: “Another talented Canadian, Joelle Bader, will add to our Bearcat squad this coming Fall 2026. A gifted midfielder who has taken her talents to the U17 Canadian National team, Joelle currently resides in British Columbia as an academy player for the Vancouver Rise FC. A gritty off the ball, but composed player in possession, we are excited for Joelle to expand and enhance our midfield group as we move into year 4 in the BIG12. Big things are ahead for Joelle, and we are very excited her next home is in Cincinnati! Welcome Joelle!”
Molly Kubistek | Goalkeeper | McMurray, Pennsylvania
Demers: “Hailing from McMurry, PA, we are excited to announce Molly Kubistek to our goalkeeper union! Molly was a standout goalkeeper for Pittsburgh Riverhounds playing in the ECNL. She is a goalkeeper with endless potential due to her sheer athleticism. Her shot stopping ability as well as her commanding presence ranks with some of the best in the country. Molly will enter UC early to help prepare herself for Fall 2026. Welcome Molly – we are excited to get started with you!”
Rhegan Coombs | Forward | Katy, Texas
Demers: “A massive welcome to our next freshmen, Rhegan Coombs, coming to UC from Katy, Texas. Rhegan players with HTX soccer club competing in the ECNL. A dynamic, goal scoring threat, Rhegan can create havoc from multiple different positions in the final third. Her skillset on the ball and pace alone, will help replenish our final third efficieny. We are excited for Rhegan to get started with us this Fall and put her talents forward in the BIG12. Welcome to UC Rhegan!”
Brooklyn Schomaker | Defender | Novi, Michigan
Demers: “We are excited to announce and add another Michigan Hawks club player to our program in Brooklyn Schomaker. A native of Novi, Michigan, Brooklyn is a versatile player that we are excited to work with this coming Spring. Coming from a club where excellence is a non-negotiable, her team won the 2022-2023 ECNL Championships, Brooklyn will bring a level of competitiveness and expertise to our backline. Welcome officially to Cincinnati Brooklyn!”