Northwest Missouri State University head women's soccer coach
Marc Gordon has announced the addition of 10 Bearcats for the 2024 signing class.
Addy Armstrong MF 5'4" Kansas City, Mo./Liberty North HS
Armstrong is a 5'4", midfielder from Kansas City, Mo. She helped Liberty North High School capture the 2023 Class 4 state championship. In 2022, Liberty North placed third in the state. She earned second-team all-conference and all-district honors in 2024. She was a two-time conference champion and three-time district champion for head coach Katy Lindsey. She played club soccer for the Kansas City Athletics 06/07 ECRL and coach Matt Gordon. She is the daughter of Jack and Jennifer Armstrong.
Alyse Aschebrook MF 5'5" Omaha, Neb./Millard West HS
Aschebrook is a 5'5", midfielder from Omaha, Neb. She competed at Millard West High School. She earned Class A all-state honors in 2022 and 2023. She was a four-year varsity letterwinner. Aschebrook played club soccer for Sporting Nebraska FC GA 06/07 where she was a two-time player of the year award winner. She is the daughter of Angela and Jason Lindstrom and Larry Aschebrook.
Emma Jeffiers GK 5'7" Trophy Club, Texas/Byron Nelson HS
Jeffiers is a 5'7", goalkeeper from Trophy Club, Texas. She played varsity soccer at Byron Nelson High School for coaches Scott Burke and Stephanie Rivera. She was a four-year varsity starter and earned Class 6A all-district honors. She was a two-time Texas High School player of the week honoree. Jeffiers played club soccer for the Renegades and coaches Brian Flanagan and Jimmy Stanton. She gained recognition at the 2022 and 2023 Georgia winter and spring showcase events. She was awarded the top-drawer standout performance at the 2023 Texas Shootout. She was named the 2023 Georgia Spring Showcase prep soccer player of the week. Jeffiers is the daughter of Deidre and Jimmy Jeffiers.
Mackenzie Jordan F 5'6" Wichita, Kan./Eisenhower HS
Jordan is a 5'6", forward from Wichita, Kan. She started and lettered three years at Eisenhower High School for coaches Roger Downing and Jacob Loflin. She helped her prep squad finish third in the state tournament her freshman season, when she earned honorable mention all-conference honors. She gained second-team all-conference accolades as a sophomore. She played club soccer for FC Wichita ECNL RL 2007 and coach Blake Shumaker. She helped her club to the Vegas Cup championship in 2022 and runner-up status in 2024. She gained all-ECRL Heartland League "Best Starting 11" all-conference honors. She is the daughter of Michelle and Drew Jordan.
Sadie Lilienthal MF 5'4" Urbandale, Iowa/Urbandale HS
Lillenthal is a 5'4", midfielder from Urbandale, Iowa. She was a three-time all-conference player for head coach Jess Shwery at Urbandale High School. She notched second-team academic all-state honors. She served as a team captain her junior and senior seasons. She played club for VSA Rush and coach Ryan Sander. She is the daughter of Jeff and Jill Lilienthal.
Izzie Miller MF 5'4" Lee's Summit, Mo./St. Michael HS
Miller is a 5'4", midfielder from Lee's Summit, Mo. She was a four-year varsity starter at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School for coaches Rob Putthoff and Mike Mathis. She was a three-time first-team all-conference performer. She gained first-team all-district status in 2024 after nabbing second-team honors in 2023. Miller tallied All-State accolades as a senior in 2024. She helped her squad to a fourth-place team finish and a district title in 2024. She played club for Legends Reign and served as team captain for coaches Andrew Clifton and Matt Iverson. She gained first-team status at the Greensboro, N.C., All-Tournament showcase. She played for Kansas Rush GA in 2022, 2023 and 2024. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Jeremy Miller.
Norah Oyler F 5'8" Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs South HS
Oyler is a 5'8", forward from Blue Springs, Mo. She played all four seasons at Blue Springs South High School for head coach Todd Findley. She helped lead Blue Springs South to the program's first state semifinal berth in school history. She led her prep squad to the 2024 Greater KC Suburban Gold Conference championship. She helped guide her high school to the 2023 and 20l24 Class 4 District 6 championship and she scored two goals in this year's championship match. She gained first-team all-conference honors in 2024. She netted second-team all-district status in 2024. Oyler tallied second-team Eastern Jackson County status in 2023 and 2024. She has been named to the KC Top 25 Missouri Girls Soccer Players Class of 2025. She played club soccer for Union KC 06/07 GA for head coach Dan Naidu. She played for ECNL-RL from 2021-2024. She was a part of the 2024 ECNL-RL Winter Showcase championship squad. She helped her club to the 2023-24 ECNL-RL Heartland League titles. She was a part of the Union KC Girls Academy in 2024-25. She is the daughter of Josh and Jamie Oyler
Berkleigh Salmond F/MF 5'4" Kansas City, Mo./Liberty North HS
Salmond is a 5'4", forward/mid-fielder from Kansas City, Mo. She gained second-team all-district status in 2023 and 2024 at Liberty North High School for head coach Katy Lindsey. She played club soccer for Kansas Rush GA 06/07 and coaches Daouda Kante and Scott Siegel. She is the daughter of Vince and Sarah Salmond.
Rachel Smale F 5'11" McKinney, Texas/McKinney Boyd HS
Smale is a 5'11", forward from McKinney, Texas. She was chosen as the 2022 Freshman of the Year at McKinney Boyd High School for coach Elias Ramos. She earned Class 6A academic all-district honors in 2024. She was chosen as the Most Improved Player in 2024. She tallied Class 6A all-district honorable mention status in 2024. She was named The Hammer and Nail Legacy Will award recipient given for leadership, teambuilder and led by example. She finished her club career for the Dallas Texans 07 RL and coach Jimmy Fagen. Her club merits include being a multiple-time TOTW winner. Previously, she played club for the Dallas Sting as a mid-fielder. She is the daughter of Darren Smale and Cathy Smale.
Emily Woelk OB 5'6" Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS
Woelk is a 5'6", outside back from Kansas City, Mo. She played varsity all four seasons at Park Hill High School for head coach Jason Pendleton. She gained second-team all-conference and all-district honors. She tallied three goals last season. She has a 4.1 GPA. She was chosen has her squad's defensive MVP. She played club for KCA and head coach Matt Gordon. Her club team was a four-time state champion. She helped her club to the 2024 ECRL regional championship. She is the daughter of Amanda and Jon Woelk.
2024 Bearcat Women's Soccer Signing Class
Name Pos. Ht. Hometown/High School
Addy Armstrong MF 5'4" Kansas City, Mo./Liberty North HS
Alyse Aschebrook MF 5'5" Omaha, Neb./Millard West HS
Emma Jeffiers GK 5'7" Trophy Club, Texas/Byron Nelson HS
Mackenzie Jordan F 5'6" Wichita, Kan./Eisenhower HS
Sadie Lilienthal MF 5'4" Urbandale, Iowa/Urbandale HS
Izzie Miller MF 5'4" Lee's Summit, Mo./St. Michael HS
Norah Oyler F 5'8" Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs South HS
Berkleigh Salmond F/MF 5'4" Kansas City, Mo./Liberty North HS
Rachel Smale F 5'11" McKinney, Texas/McKinney Boyd HS
Emily Woelk OB 5'6" Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS
