WARRENSBURG, Mo. – University of Central Missouri Jennies Soccer head coach Lewis Theobald announced on Tuesday, July 28, the signing of six high school standouts and one talented transfer as part of the program's 2026 recruiting class.

Marley Ford, a defender from Shawnee, Kan., Habiba Lamrani, a forward from Olathe, Kan., Savanna Pittman, a defender from Kansas City, Mo., Kylie Richardson, a midfielder from Kansas City, Mo., Jamie Ricker, a goalkeeper from Shawnee, Kan., Allie Schroeder, a forward from Auburn, Kan., and Annabelle Slamin, a defender from Shawnee, Kan., will all continue their education and compete for the Jennies beginning in the fall of 2026.

Marley Ford, 5-7, D
Shawnee, Kan. (St. James Academy)
Club: KC Fusion Gold

High School: Three-year letterwinner at St. James Academy…Second Team All-State in Class 5A in 2026…EKL Honorable Mention 2025 and 2026…Helped her team to a state runner-up showing in 2025, Regional Championships in 2025 and 2026, and an EKL Championship in 2025…Club: Played for KC Fusion Gold…Was a three-time selection to the ECNL-RL Best XI (2023-2025)…Was a member of the 2022 USYS National Participant Team, 2023 Kansas State Cup Winner, 2023 USYS semifinal team, and 2024 USYS Midwest Regional Championship team…Personal: Daughter of Brandon and Stacy Ford…Plans to major in nursing at UCM.

Coach Theobald's Corner: "Marley is a versatile player, but our plan is to add her to the backline and train her as a wingback. Marley is calm and composed in possession and a good 1v1 defender out of possession. Marley has good vision and will play line-breaking passes and get involved in the attack going forward."










Habiba Lamrani, 5-8, F
Olathe, Kan. (Olathe South HS)
Club: Sporting Blue Valley ECNL

High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Olathe South High School…Named Offensive Player of the Year…All-Conference Honorable Mention selection…Club: Played for Sporting Blue Valley ECNL…Qualified for the national playoffs, ECNL Showcase, and won the Midwest Conference…Was selected to the Kansas Rush Select…GA Showcase participant…Personal: Plans to major in mechanical engineering.

Coach Theobald's Corner: "A forward who possesses size, speed, and technical flair. She is good with her back to goal as a target forward, but can also go wide and attack the flank areas of the field. A good finisher in and around the box. Has a good physical presence on the field."









Savanna Pittman, 5-8, D
Kansas City, Mo. (Park Hill South HS)
Club: KC ECNL 08

High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Park Hill South High School…Three-time All-Conference and All-District honoree, including a First Team selection in 2025…All-State and All-Region recognition in 2025…Club: Played for KC ECNL 08…Personal: Daughter of Philip and Sarah Pittman…Plans to major in kinesiology.

Coach Theobald's Corner: "A rare player because she is a center back who is a very good player in possession. Savanna is very composed on the ball and makes the right pass at the right time. Defensively, she brings a presence to the field and is tactically very astute.  Savanna is one of the top defenders coming out of the Kansas City area this year."


Kylie Richardson, 5-3, MF
Kansas City, Mo. (Emporia State)
Club: Kansas Rush GA

Before UCM: Played her freshman season at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas…Played in 14 matches with four starts in 2025, scoring the game-winning goal in ESU's 3-2 win over No. 16 Washburn in the MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament Quarterfinals on Nov. 9…Named to the 2025 MIAA Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team…High School: Played at Liberty North High School…Two-time First Team All-Conference and All-District honoree, and two-time Second Team All-State selection…Helped her team to an undefeated season and the 2023 State Championship…Also a member of the three-time District Championship Teams (2023, 2024, and 2025), and two-time conference championship squads (2023 and 2024)…Club: Played club soccer for Kansas Rush GA…Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Nicole Richardson…Plans to major in radiologic technology.

Coach Theobald's Corner: "We have known Kylie for a few years now, and we are happy she finally joined us.  She has a very good tactical understanding and technical base. She is so good at getting between the lines and picking up the ball to attack other teams. She is comfortable finishing, but is also good at providing the final pass to create for her teammates."










Jamie Ricker, GK
Shawnee, Kan. (Mill Valley HS)
Club: KC Fusion Soccer Club

High School: Played high school soccer at Mill Valley High School…Four-year letterwinner…2025 and 2026 First Team All-State selection…2026 KSHSSCA Class 6A Goalkeeper of the Year…Two-time Sunflower League Goalkeeper of the Year…Three-time First Team All-Sunflower League honors…Top-three player in the region…Named to the Best XI…Helped her team to two state titles, four regional championships, and two Sunflower League crowns…Club: Played for KC Fusion and Union WPSL…Member of the 2023 Kansas State Cup winner, 2024 Midwest Regional championship, 2023 USYS semifinalist, and 2022 USYS National Participant teams…Personal: Daughter of Jim Deborah Ricker…Has two sisters, Kate and Molly Ricker…Kate currently plays for the Jennies, while Molly played for UCM from 2021-2023…Plans to major in marketing.

Coach Theobald's Corner: "One of the top goalkeepers in the Midwest, and not only is she a fantastic shot stopper, but she is also very good with her feet. Jamie is a great communicator and is a vocal leader when she is in goal. Jamie has won at every level she has played and brings a winning pedigree with her."











Allie Schroeder, 5-5, F
Auburn, Kan. (Washburn Rural HS)
Club: Sporting Kaw Valley, Kansas City Surf ECNL-RL

High School: Played high school soccer at Washburn Rural High School…2024 All-State Honorable Mention and First Team All-City and All-Centennial Conference honoree…2025 Second Team All-Centennial Conference selection…Helped her team to the 2025 Class 6A Girls Soccer State Championship…Also played basketball and tennis…Club: Played for Sporting Kaw Valley for 10 years and Kansas City Surf ECNL-RL for three years…Personal: Daughter of Stan and Amy Schroeder…Plans to major in economics and marketing.

Coach Theobald's Corner: "Is a central midfielder player that will bring athleticism, technical ability, and work ethic to our midfield. Allie is comfortable in all phases of the game and has experience playing every position on the field. She brings a strong, positive mentality and energy to our program. Allie has won at both the high school and club levels."









Annabelle Slamin, 5-6, D
Shawnee, Kan. (St. James Academy)
Club: Fusion Academy 07/08 ECNL

High School: Three-year letterwinner at St. James Academy…Helped her team to a state runner-up finish in 2025, and three regional titles (2024, 2025, and 2026), as well as the STL Tournament Championship in 2026…Club: Played for Fusion Academy 07/08 ECNL…Personal: Daughter of Todd and Mimi Slamin…Plans to major in biology.

Coach Theobald's Corner: "Annie is an athletic and gritty player who works tirelessly during games. As a wingback, she will naturally join the attack to help create and provide for the players in front of her. Defensively, she has the athleticism to defend quick and athletic forwards. Annie will bring a tenacity to our team that we need to win at a high level."












The Jennies are scheduled to begin their 2026 season on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Missouri S&T in Rolla, Mo.