Eight players set to join Wisconsin women’s soccer

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin women’s soccer team has announced eight incoming players to the program, all of whom will be freshmen during the 2024 season.

Jenna Baumann

Wausau, WI

FC Wisconsin

Baumann is a forward/midfielder who plans to major in Kinesiology. She attended DC Everest Senior High School and played for FC Wisconsin. Her high school accolades include being named Wisconsin Valley Conference 1st team and Player of the Year, First Team All-State, and United Soccer Coaches All Region Team. As a club player she was named ECNL Second Team Midwest Conference, ECNL First Team Midwest Conference, and played in the National Selection Game in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the 64th best player in her class according to Prep Soccer.

 

Why Wisconsin:

“I chose Wisconsin for a couple of reasons. First, I wanted a college environment that would challenge me both academically and athletically to reach my full potential as a person and as a player. I believe the culture along with my relationships with the coaches and staff at Madison will best help me achieve that goal. Secondly, Madison feels like home and someplace that I belong.”

 

Kiya Gilliand

Minneapolis, MN

MTA ECNL

 

Gilliand joins the Badgers from Minneapolis, Minnesota and is a forward. She plans to major in business marketing and played club soccer for MTA ECNL. While attending Benilde – St. Margaret’s she was the 2023 Ms. Soccer Finalist, two-time First Team All-State, two-time All-Conference team, All Metro Team and 2023 State Champion. She was also a multi-sport athlete, being a state finalist in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m in track.

Why Wisconsin:

“I fell in love with University of Wisconsin-Madison when I first stepped on campus at an ID camp when I was young. The team at Wisconsin is so welcoming and feels like a family. The academics are amazing and will allow me to reach my career goals. I can’t wait to start playing with the team, making lifelong friends with my teammates, and be a part of campus life!”

 

Abbey Stanton

Madison, WI

Madison 56ers

 

Stanton is a forward/midfielder who plans to major in Kinesiology. She is Madison born and raised, attending Madison West High School. Her high school career included being named United Soccer Coaches All-North Region Award- Forward, All-State Second Team, First Team All-Conference, and All-Area WIAA…