Developmental program continues club’s commitment to advancing women’s soccer talent across the Upstate
Greenville, SC May 21, 2026 – Greenville Pro Soccer today announced the official roster and 2026 home match schedule for the Greenville Liberty team. The roster features some of the top young female players from across the region and provides athletes with the opportunity to train and compete within the Greenville Pro Soccer system during the summer months.
The team plays an important role in the club’s developmental pathway, connecting emerging players with high level coaching, competitive match experience and the standards established throughout Greenville Pro Soccer.
“These are players who have earned their spots through dedication and talent, and we believe this environment gives them the best possible foundation to develop and grow their skills,” said Zach Prince, general manager and sporting director of Greenville Pro Soccer. “We’re excited to watch them compete and continue growing throughout the season.”
The announcement comes during a transformational period for Greenville Pro Soccer as the organization prepares to open GE Vernova Park on June 3, creating a new home for both the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty while providing the community with a premier destination for sports, entertainment and year-round events across the Upstate.
2026 Greenville Liberty Roster
- Rose Finnegan – Greenville – Greer Middle College, signed to Western Kentucky University
- Ava Gensemer – Greenville – Riverside High School, signed to Anderson University
- Henley Grunst – Anderson – Lee University
- Renee Guion – Greenville – Clemson University graduate, former Carolina Ascent FC player
- Valerie Hernandez – Greenville – North Greenville University
- Jayden Irby – Greenville – Eastside High School, signed to Furman University
- Courtney Jones – Carmel, IN – Clemson University graduate, former Lexington SC player
- Laney Keith – Greenville – University of South Carolina
- Kareligh Kress – Greenville – Ashland University
- Kinsie Kulig – Greenville – Hillcrest High School, signed to Winthrop University
- Kaitlin Lowry – Palo Alto, CA – Pepperdine University
- Julie Mackin – Castle Rock, CO – Clemson University graduate, former Lexington SC player
- Payton Nutzman – Greenville – Mercer University
- Lydia Parker – Greenville – Eastside High School, signed to Campbell University
- Saige Peterson – Greenville- Lander University
- Emmy Rikard – Greenville – Eastside High School, signed to Furman University
- Jaleah Simmons – Duncan – Furman University
- Langely Stewart – Greenville – Lander University
- Katie Villager – Greenville – J.L. Mann High School, signed to Furman University
- Emma Workman – Greenville – Riverside High School, signed to Miami University
2026 Greenville Liberty Home Schedule
- June 13 – 6:00 PM vs. NC Fusion at GE Vernova Park
- June 24 – 4:30 PM vs. Carolina Courage at GE Vernova Park
- July 15 – 7:00 PM vs. Carolina Ascent at GE Vernova Park
- July 25 – 6:00 PM vs. SC Bantams at GE Vernova Park
Abby Minihan, who joined the club earlier this year following more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience, will lead the Greenville Liberty team. “We’re excited about the group of players joining the Liberty team this summer and the culture they’ll help build within the club,” said Minihan. “Our goal is to create an environment where players can compete freely, grow in confidence and continue developing as leaders on and off the field.”
The team will compete against top regional opponents throughout the summer, with home matches taking place at GE Vernova Park following the venue’s official opening on June 3.
“The level of talent throughout tryouts made roster decisions extremely competitive and showed the continued growth of high-level soccer across the region,” said Minihan. “This team will have the opportunity to test itself in meaningful matches while continuing to learn what it takes to compete at a high level.”
For ticketing information and more, fans can follow the Greenville Liberty at www.greenvilleliberty.com and @gvl_liberty.
ABOUT THE GREENVILLE TRIUMPH AND GREENVILLE LIBERTY
The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club, based in Greenville, South Carolina, fields a men’s professional soccer club playing its eighth season in USL League One, the third division of American professional soccer. The Greenville Liberty, a women’s pre-professional team, played its inaugural season in the USL W League in 2022. Learn more at GreenvilleTriumph.com and GreenvilleLiberty.com.
