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Women’s Soccer Adds 11 Newcomers to 2026 Roster

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Head Coach Phil Casella of the Wagner women's soccer team has announced the addition of 11 newcomers to the team for the 2026 season.

"Today is a special day. We have 11 wonderful student-athletes who have committed to continuing our standards here for Wagner Soccer," Casella said. "They are unbelievable student-athletes but more importantly fantastic people who are going to add to our family in so many ways. We can't wait to have them join us in our pursuit of another championship."

Ruby Ambardar – OB – Vancouver, B.C.

Ambardar competed for Little Flower Academy, where she helped lead the team to the 2025 BC Provincial Championship and a fourth-place finish at the Canadian PDP National Championship. She also played club soccer for Fusion FC. Academically, Ambardar was a five-year honor roll student.
"Ruby is a versatile defender who will add to our backline," Casella said. "She is a solid 1v1 defender and reads the game very well. We are so happy to welcome Ruby as a member of our family."

Julianna Contreras – MF/OB – Raleigh, N.C.

Contreras was a four-year letter-winner and four-year captain at Thales Academy of Rolesville. She earned 2025 Conference Player of the Year honors and led her team to the 2025 conference championship. She was a two-time Scholar Athlete of the Year, High School Athlete of the Year, three-time MVP, and two-time All-Conference selection. She also competed at the elite club level for NCFC ECNL G08 and earned a call-up to the Mexico Women's National Team.

"Jules is an outstanding midfielder who can play centrally or out wide," Casella said. "She is very technical and smart on and off the ball. She is also a great free-kick specialist and will be a tremendous addition. We are so happy to welcome Jules as a member of our family."

Krista Deutsch – CB – East Islip, N.Y.

Deutsch was a five-year varsity starter and four-year varsity captain at East Islip High School. She earned All-Division honors five times, All-County recognition three times, and was named All-State. Deutsch was also selected to the Newsday Top 100 on three occasions. She helped lead her team to the 2021 Suffolk County Championship and the 2022 League Championship, finishing that season as a Suffolk County finalist.

"Krista is a talented center back with athleticism, strength, and speed that will be an asset to our program," Casella said. "She tackles well and is strong in the air. We are so happy to welcome Krista as a member of our family."

Kelly Donnelly – MF – Doylestown, Pa.

Donnelly was a three-year varsity letter-winner and three-year starter at Central Bucks South High School, where she earned the 2023 Most Improved Varsity Player award. At the club level, she competed for FC Delco's ECNL team, helping the squad contend in the top playoff bracket in 2024. Donnelly was also recognized as the 2025 Noel Soccer Foundation Scholarship winner.

"Kelly is a versatile player who can play outside back as well as up top," Casella said. "She is athletic, quick, and very comfortable on the ball under pressure. We are so happy to welcome Kelly as a member of our family."
Fjutorima "Tima" Dzemovski – F – Staten Island, N.Y.

Dzemovski was a four-year letter-winner at Notre Dame Academy and earned CHSAA All-League honors three times, NYSSWA All-State recognition twice, and SIHSSL All-Star status twice. She was also named Notre Dame Academy's MVP all four years. At the club level, Dzemovski competed for PDA Wildfire White 08.

"Tima is a talented player who really understands the game," Casella said. "She is a forward with great strength and awareness, has an excellent left foot, and can play outside or in the middle. We are so happy to welcome Tima as a member of our family."

Izzy Kilelee – MF – Livingston, N.J.

Kilelee was a four-year varsity letter-winner at Livingston High School and a two-year varsity captain. She earned Honorable Mention All-County/Conference as a freshman before elevating her performance to claim First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-State honors as a sophomore. As a junior, she repeated as a First Team All-Conference selection and added Third Team All-State recognition. At the club level, Kilelee is a two-time STA GA National Finalist and a three-time USYNT ID Clinic invitee. She was also ranked inside the IMG Top 150 in 2022.

"Izzy is a talented midfielder who has a great understanding of the game," Casella said. "She is left-footed and has the ability to be dangerous in the attack. We are so happy to welcome Izzy as a member of our family."

Riley Molbury – GK – Sparta, N.J.

Molbury, from Sparta High School, earned Tri-County Tournament MVP honors and three First Team All-Conference selections. She also played club for PDA SCP, where she excelled and secured a spot on the ECNL All-Star Team.

"Riley is a very athletic goalkeeper with excellent footwork and quickness off her line," Casella said. "She has great range and the ability to make big saves. We are so happy to welcome Riley as a member of our family."

Mikayla Noble – D – Staten Island, N.Y.

Noble competed internationally as a member of the Philippines U17 Women's National Team in 2023. At the club level, she was a key contributor to three NJ State Cup Championships (2023, 2024, 2025) and was recognized nationally as a USYS U19 Best XI "On the Pitch" Defender in 2024. Noble competed at Tottenville High School.

"Mikayla is another very athletic defender with the ability to play center back and outside back," Casella said. "She is a good passer of the ball with great range. We are so happy to welcome Mikayla as a member of our family."
Constantina Papadakis – D – Manalapan, N.J.

Papadakis was a three-year varsity player at Manalapan High School, earning 2024 Defensive Player of the Year honors while helping lead the team to A-North Division Championships in 2023 and 2025. At the club level, she competed for NJ Premier FC, where she was a State Cup Champion in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and served as team captain all three years. She also helped guide the team to the 2025 NAL Playoff Championship.

"Constantina has great ability as a defender," Casella said. "She is a center back who can generate the attack and get us going. She has a very good left foot and is a great reader of the game. We are so happy to welcome Dina as a member of our family."

Allie Pisch – OB – Doylestown, Pa.

Allie Pisch was a four-year varsity letter-winner at Central Bucks High School West. She also competed at the club level for FC Delco.

"Allie is a speedy player who can play outside back or up top," Casella said. "She is very versatile and has an aggressive attitude about herself. We are so happy to welcome Allie as a member of our family."

Addie Twomey – F – Davidsonville, Md.

Twomey competed as a forward at South River High School in Maryland. She also played club soccer for Maryland United FC.

"Addie is an outside forward who has great 1v1 ability," Casella said. "She has an attacking presence that will create lots of scoring chances and score goals herself. We are so happy to welcome Addie as a member of our family."
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