MANSFIELD, Pa. – The summer air at Mansfield’s soccer field carries something beyond warmth; it carries the weight of promise. Coach Spencer Reinford stands center circle, eyes steady, the lineup before him a tapestry of experience, hunger, and potential. Each player’s position is a thread in the larger story waiting to unfold on this field.

This is not just another season for the Mansfield Mountaineers women's soccer team, it's the start of something new.

The Arrival of a New Culture
At the heart of this season’s chapter is the arrival of first-year head coach Spencer Reinford, a name that might not yet be etched into the program’s history, but one that carries a fresh vision and a determined energy. Reinford takes the reins as head coach in 2025, inheriting a program ready to turn the page.

This year’s squad is a mix of hungry underclassmen and returners who stayed loyal through the transition. More than any single name, though, the identity of this group will be collective grit—a team trying to build something greater than the sum of its parts.

The Season Ahead
The schedule ahead offers no handouts. The Mounties open the year on Thursday (Sept. 4) against Caldwell University, their solo non-conference test that will give fans their first glimpse of Reinford's system in action. Just two days later, the team returns home to face Kutztown, kicking off an 17-game campaign that includes 16 intense Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) matchups.

Nine home contests and eight road games are on the 2025 schedule to see the new red and black squad, including their Pink Out matchup with Shepherd on October 25, with the PSAC postseason starting on November 8.

THE ROSTER

GOALKEEPERS

Serenity Esterline - Sophomore - 5-6

2024 - Appeared in eight games … played a total of 347 minutes for the Mountaineers … protected the goal against 30 shots

Angel Gulé - Sophomore - 5-7

Prior to Mansfield - Transferred from Temple University

High School - Four year letterwinner as a goalkeeper on the Bishop McDevitt women's soccer team ... Team Captain senior season ... 2x Mid-Penn Capital Division Champions (2023, 2022) ... 2022 District III 2A Girls Soccer Championship Runners-up ... Also participated in varsity softball and track and field ... Plans to study biomedical science ... daughter of Nomsa Gulé

DEFENSE

Teagan Herbers - Freshman - 5-5

High School - Four year letterwinner as a defender on the Golden women's soccer team ... 2x Colorado First Team Academic All-State (2025, 2024) ... Plans to study biology ... daughter of Chad and Lindsay Herbers

Gracie Bucknavage - Freshman - 5-7

High School - 2x 1st Team All Conference Soccer (2024, 2023) ... 2022 2nd Team All Conference Soccer ... Rodger Bearde Award ... Letterwinner as a defender on the Lake-Lehman women's soccer team ... daughter of Matt and Robin Bucknavage

Delaney Wrobbel - Freshman - 5-3

High School - Letterwinner as a defender/forward on the Millersburg women's soccer team ... Plans to study early childhood education ... daughter of Travis and April Wrobbel

Samantha Newman - Freshman - 5-5

High School - Letterwinner as a defender on the Shikellamy women's soccer team ... Plans to study nursing ... 

MIDFIELD

Courtney Wilson - Junior - 5-5

Prior to Mansfield - Transferred from Genesee Community College ... Two starts in eight appearances, landing one of her two shots on goal in her sophomore season ... Scored her first collegiate goal at Jamestown in just her second collegiate game, tallied 11 appearances and one start with nine shots in her freshman campaign

High School - Letterwinner as a midfielder on the Addison women's soccer team ... Plans to study early childhood education ... daughter of Robert and Tina Wilson

Ava Yob - Sophomore - 5-7

High School - Letterwinner as a midfielder on the Minersville women's soccer team ... Schuykill League 1st team and distinguished honors ... Plans to study nursing ... daughter of Tonya and Leo Yob

Mercedes Carbajal - Freshman - 5-8

High School - Four year letterwinner as a midfielder on the Dobson women's soccer team ... Plans to study health science ... daughter of Anthony & Genevieve Carbaja

Sarah Smith - Freshman - 5-7

High School - Letterwinner as a midfielder on the Port Colborne women's soccer team ... Plans to study biomedical science ... 

ATTACK

Brynn Knepp - Sophomore - 5-2

2024 - Appeared in 16 games … played 843 minutes for the Mounties … accumulated eight shots on goal with three of them on Lock Haven …. scored her first career goal on senior night against East Stroudsburg

Sybil Thompson - Freshman - 5-2

High School - 2024 Express Women’s Soccer Player of the Year, responsible for 27 goals and 11 assists on the season ... 2x Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference First Team Offense ... Team Captain ... Letterwinner as a goalkeeper on the Bald Eagle women's soccer team ... Plans to study nursing ... daughter of Shawn and Tracy Thompson

Hannah Winchester - Freshman - 5-5

High School - Team Captain ... Team MVP ... Letterwinner as an multi-level player on the Tulpehocken high school women's soccer team ... daughter of Madison and Rebecca Winchester

Aaliyah Stocks - Freshman - 5-8

High School - Letterwinner as a forward on the Hereford women's soccer team ... Plans to study biomedical science ... daughter of Damian Stocks & Nicole Laforce