TEANECK, N.J. – FDU women's soccer officially welcomed nine additions to its 2026 roster. Head coach Eric Teepe's newest signing class features a versatile mix of attacking and defensive talent, including one transfer and eight incoming freshmen. The class continues the program's emphasis on recruiting international talent while strengthening its footprint throughout the NEC.

The incoming group is highlighted by three players from Spain and several highly decorated recruits from New Jersey, New York, Florida and Connecticut.

These players will join a team that is coming off an unbeaten NEC Regular Season Championship campaign and consists of five returning All-NEC players.

2026 FDU Women's Soccer Signing Class

Shelby Parks – FWD, Transfer (Island Heights, N.J./Central Regional/Dominican University of New York)

• First Team All-Shore selection and Second Team All-State honoree
• Shore Conference MVP Forward nominee and State Tournament MVP nominee
• Finished second in the Shore Conference in assists
• Played club soccer for Real Jersey FC

Andrea Gómez Araújo – Winger/Striker, Freshman (Madrid, Spain/Colegio El Valle II)

• Served as captain of her youth team
• Played club soccer for Madrid CFF
• Dynamic attacking player capable of playing both on the wing and centrally

Moira Vining – FWD, Freshman (Tabernacle, N.J./Seneca)

• Two-time sectional champion
• Multi-sport standout who also set a school record in the 4x100 relay
• Competed at the state level and Penn Relays in track and field
• Played club soccer for South Jersey Elite Barons FC (SJEB FC)

Candela Arana – MID, Freshman (Madrid, Spain/IES Cardenal Cisneros)

• Three-time Spanish national champion with Madrid CFF
• Earned two training call-ups to the Spanish U-17 National Team
• Brings elite-level experience from one of Spain's top developmental environments

Izarbe Grao – Defensive Midfielder/Center Back, Freshman (Reus, Spain/INS Baix Camp)

• Played club soccer for CF Damm, one of Spain's premier developmental academies
• Versatile player capable of contributing in the midfield or along the back line

Amina Brown – Defense, Freshman (Glassboro, N.J./Glassboro)

• Four-time Tri-County First Team All-Conference selection
• Earned All-State recognition
• Three-time Offensive Player of the Year
• Four-year varsity letterwinner
• Played club soccer for SJEB FC

Emma Karafantis – Defense, Freshman (Bayport, N.Y./Bayport-Blue Point)

• Named All-County in 2024
• Earned All-Division honors in 2023 and 2025
• Three-time Academic All-League selection
• Recognized as a Long Island Top 100 player in both 2024 and 2025
• Played for SUSA ECNL at the club level

Sophia Leach – Defense, Freshman (Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park)

• Versatile defender capable of playing both outside back and center back
• Competed for Orlando City at the club level
• Adds athleticism and depth to the Knights' defensive unit

Cali-Dean Craft – Attacking Midfielder, Freshman (Vernon, Conn./Cheshire Academy)

• Three-time U.S. Futsal National Team player
• Two-time Cheshire Academy MVP
• Two-time All-State selection
• Earned All-NEPSAC honors
• Played club soccer for Connecticut FC

The Knights will begin preparations for the 2026 season later this summer as they look to build upon the program's recent success and continue competing near the top of the NEC.