EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Head Coach Chris Pfau and the University of Evansville women’s soccer program have announced the addition of six signees in last week’s early signing period.
“This is a tremendous class that brings experience from top clubs,” said Pfau. “They are all driven players that want to continue to push our program to new levels. They are athletic, talented and have succeed for their clubs and HS teams. With the success of the fall, the players that are returning, and this incoming class, I am so excited about next season and the future of our program!”
Alex Osieck
Defender | Bill Crothers Secondary School | Markham, Ontario, Canada
Alex Osieck joins the Evansville women’s soccer program from Markham, Ontario. As a member of North Toronto Soccer Club, Osieck was named to the 2023 Ontario U15 Provincial Team and the U17 Provincial Team in 2024 and 2025. In 2023, Osieck helped Markham FC win the Gary Miller Charity Shield championship.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Osieck – “Alex Osieck comes from Toronto where she not only played for a great club team in North Toronto SC but also has been training with Ontario Provincial Team since 2023. She is a great defender that is hard to beat but also is very talented on the ball. She can play nearly anywhere in the back and in the midfield.”
Charlotte Borland
Forward/Defender | Pinnacle High School | Phoenix, Ariz.
Charlotte Borland makes her way to Evansville via Phoenix, Ariz. A standout at Pinnacle High School, Borland helped her team to a state runner-up finish in 2025. As a freshman, Borland was named Offensive Player of the Year before earning First Team All-Region and Pinnacle High School Athlete of the Year honors as a junior. Playing her club soccer with Phoenix Rising, Borland helped the team to a number one ranking in the state of Arizona and was named to the USWNT Youth Soccer ID Camp and ODP Regional Camp.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Borland – “Charlotte Borland comes from a great club in Phoenix Rising ECNL and a great coach. She can score goals and drop in the back and defend. She is tough and a great 1 v 1 player. She has a great drive to be better all the time and has great experience coming out of high school.”
Reagan Vaughan
Forward | Fred J Page High School | Franklin, Tenn.
Reagan Vaughan signs with Evansville from Franklin, Tenn., located just south of Nashville. At Fred J Page High School, Vaughan has earned a slew of awards on the pitch, including District Freshman of the Year, three All-District Team nods, All-State, and Player of the Year accolades. Vaughan helped her team to the state championship in 2022 and a state semifinal appearance in 2024. Playing club soccer with Tennessee Soccer Club, Vaughan helped the squad win the Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2022.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Vaughan – “Reagan Vaughan is another player that has had a great high school career, winning state title in 2022 and winning multiple awards in her career. Additionally, she has excelled playing on a very talented Tennessee SC ENCL team. She is not only great getting in behind you but one of the better center forwards with her back to goal.”
Ava McConnell
Defender | Castle High School | Newburgh, Ind.
Local product Ava McConnell joins the Purple Aces from just down the road in Newburgh. At Castle High School, McConnell earned First Team All-Conference, Second Team All-District, and Academic All-State accolades. Named a team captain, McConnell was named the Knight’s Defensive Team MVP. On the club circuit, McConnell plays with Indy Eleven Spirit, and was a 2024 ECNL All-Regional Team pick.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on McConnell – “Ava McConnell is a local player that I got to see a lot of through high school and club soccer. Ava is a great defender – she is hard to beat and tough. She can play in multiple positions and can help build out of the back with her vision and technical ability. She also has great club experience with Indy Eleven Spirit.”
Mia Lancaster
Forward | Sacred Heart Academy | Louisville, Ky.
Mia Lancaster joins the Evansville women’s soccer program from Louisville and Sacred Hart Academy, where she helped her team win back-to-back state championships in 2024 and 2025. Lancaster was named the MVP of the state tournament this fall and was a First Team All-State selection, in addition to All-Region Team honors in 2023 and 2025 and an All-District Team selection in 2025. On the club scene, Lancaster competes for Racing Louisville Academy and has seen time with Racing Louisville’s W League team, the club’s pre-professional squad.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Lancaster – “Mia Lancaster has had a great high school career, winning back-to-back state championships. She is a skillful, quick forward that can run at you and score. She is always dangerous, as she can get in behind the back line but also break you down on the dribble. Her experience with Racing Louisville ECNL and Racing Louisville W League team will really help her coming into college.”
Amber Day
Defender/Midfielder | Ballard High School | Louisville, Ky.
Amber Day is another Louisville product joining the Evansville women’s soccer program. At Ballard High School, Day helped her team to a District championship in 2023 and District runner-up finishes in 2024 and 2025, earning Second Team All-Region honors. Playing club soccer with Javanon FC, Day was selected to the ODP Regional Camp in 2022.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Day – “Amber Day comes from Javanon FC out of Louisville. She is a very technical and smart player, and can play anywhere in the back or in the midfield. Amber is very talented on the ball and has great vision in the game.”
