Kentucky Women’s Soccer Signs Six to Class of 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky women’s soccer added six members of the Class of 2026 to the program on National Signing Day, head coach Troy Fabiano announced on Thursday. All six new Wildcats are high schools seniors and will join the team for the 2026 season.
Among the additions are multiple All-Americans, ECNL All-Conference players, and national champions. The six signees include Sydney Arendarczyk, Dani Chaump, Kyla Dawn, Elise Ernest, McKenzie Godfrey, and Elle Price. Detailed information about each signee can be found below.
Sydney Arendarczyk – Midfielder
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Ill.
Club Team: Rockford Raptors FC
High School: Lake Zurich HS
Accolades: ECNL All-Conference, ODP Midwest Regional Team
Why Kentucky: “I chose Kentucky because of the coaching staff and team culture. I want to be a part of the competitive environment they’ve built and compete at the highest level.”
Dani Chaump – Forward
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Club Team: Sting Royal ECNL
High School: Lake Highlands HS
Accolades: 3x ECNL All-American, 3x ECNL First Team All-Conference, 2025 High School District MVP, 2025 High School Golden Boot Award, 2024-25 THSCA 6A Super Elite Team, 2025 ECNL Playoffs National Finalist
Why Kentucky: “I chose Kentucky for many reasons! The main ones being the coaches, the beautiful campus, and the competitive program that continues to grow and succeed. Also, the city of Lexington. Kentucky felt like the place where I want to be!”
Kyla Dawn – Forward
Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas
Club Team: Legends FC
High School: Duncanville HS
Accolades: ECNL 07G National Champion, All-ECNL Southwest, 2x High School All-American, 6A First Team All-State, 6A Second Team All-State, 2x District MVP, 2x All-Area, All-State Super Elite High School, IMG Top 150 Player
Why Kentucky: “I chose Kentucky because it felt like home.”
Elise Ernest – Forward
Hometown: Sterling, Va.
Club Team: NVA Soccer
High School: Potomac Falls HS
Accolades: 2x First Team All-Region, 2x ECNL All-Conference
Why Kentucky: “I chose Kentucky because I loved the environment and the coaching staff, plus the feeling when I was on campus was unmatched.”
McKenzie Godfrey – Forward
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Club Team: Tophat Soccer Club
High School: Midtown HS
Accolades: 2023 Girls Academy National Champion, 4x USYNT ID Selection
Why Kentucky: ‘I chose Kentucky because of the amazing environment, coaches, and competition.”
Elle Price – Midfielder
Hometown: Quakertown, Pa.
Club Team: Players Development Academy
High School: Moravian Academy
Accolades: USYNT ID Camp, ECNL All-Conference, 2x Pennsylvania State Semifinalist, 2x ECNL National Quarterfinalist
Why Kentucky: “I chose Kentucky for so many reasons. I really admire the team’s grit, determination, and style of play. I love how they possess with a purpose and look to go forward with any opportunity that they earn. Troy, Steve and the coaching staff are also a huge part of my decision to come to Kentucky. I really value their intensity and commitment to push their players to perform at the highest level, and their connection to each individual personally. I was also really drawn to how the coaches and team value and encourage academic effort and excellence. I love Lexington and the beauty of the city, and how the campus creates its own separate community.”
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