ROLLA, Mo. — The Miners Women's Soccer team added five new student-athletes in November, with Jewelle Anderson, Carlye Bennett, Jadyn Perales, Issabella Thomas, and Allie Workman all signing to play for Coach Matthew Perry.

Jewelle Anderson
Anderson is a midfielder/back who has played for both Union High School in Union, Missouri, as well as the St. Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL-RL developmental team. She has made the All-Conference and All-District teams in both 2023 and 2024, earning 1st Team All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors last season. She has also earned a varsity letter every year since 2021. "Jewelle is a fit, strong, and smart outside back with a great engine," Coach Perry said. "We are looking forward to her coming in and making an impact right away."

Carlye Bennett
Bennett is a midfielder/defender from St. Louis. She has played for Saint Joseph's Academy, as well as the St. Louis Development Academy. Bennett has received numerous accolades for her efforts on the pitch, earning 1st Team honors for All-Conference, All-District, and All-Region. Additionally, she was part of a team that made it to the DPL Championship. "Carlye is a versatile, ball-playing defender who can also slot into midfield," Perry said. "She can cover many positions and is not afraid to get stuck in. Looking forward to having her in next year."

Jadyn Perales
Perales is the first of two Kansas athletes, hailing from Maize, where she played for Maize High School. She also competed for the Kansas Rush Wichita club team. She has an impressive list of accolades that include All-League team, All-State team, All-Metro team, Most Valuable Player, Best Defensive Player, scoring leader, assists leader, Team Captain, and Scholar-Athlete. When asked about Perales, Coach Perry stated, "Jadyn is a strong, mature center midfielder who will have the ability to control the midfield even as a freshman coming in. We are excited to get her in!"

Issabella Thomas
Thomas is the lone forward in this class, having played for Truman High School as well as the ECNL club team. She has earned 1st Team honors for All-Conference and All-District, plus All-Region Heartland for her time with ECNL. "Izzy is a dynamic, nippy forward with an eye for goal," Perry said about the Independence, Missouri native. "She has the ability to get into goal-scoring positions and put it in the back of the net! Excited to see what she can do with us here!"

Allie Workman
Workman rounds out the 2025-26 class of signees as the fourth midfielder in the group. She is from Olathe, Kansas, where she played for Olathe North High School. She had a strong 2024 season and earned 1st Team All-Sunflower League, Offensive Player of the Year, as well as Team MVP for her efforts this past season. "We are very excited to have Allie on board," Perry said. "She came to our last ID camp and stood out right away. A calm, composed center-mid with an eye for goal. She has a big future here with us!"

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