Providence, R.I.--Head Women's Soccer Coach
Phil Pincince announced his incoming recruiting class for the fall 2026 season.
"We are very excited about our incoming additions to the program this fall," Pincince said. "We have transformed the roster over the past two seasons and this year's class has filled some much-needed roles for our club. Along with our talented returnees, the program continues to move forward and I am looking forward to the challenges of the 2026 season."
Rhode Island College Women's Soccer 2026 Recruiting Class (listed alphabetically)
Kiara Cosme
High School: St. Raphael Academy
Club Team: NEFC GA Aspire 08/07
Why I chose RIC: "I chose Rhode Island College because I heard great things about the program of my choice, and I always knew I wanted to continue playing soccer at the collegiate level. So once given both of those opportunities with a campus not far from home, most of my boxes were checked off!"
Intended Major: Nursing
Favorite Food: Steak tacos
Katelyn Damiano
High School: Ponaganset
Club Team: Rush Soccer Club
Why I chose RIC: "I chose Rhode Island College because of the strong nursing program and being able to continue to play soccer."
Intended Major: Nursing
Favorite Food: Pasta
Isabella DiGioia
High School: South Kingstown
Club Team: Rhode Island Surf Soccer Club
Why I chose RIC: "RIC is a good school for education, close to home and has great athletic facilities."
Intended Major: Elementary Education
Favorite Food: Pasta
Alice DiSaia
High School: Coventry
Club Team: Higher Level SSA
Why I chose RIC: "RIC fits me best as a person with my major and team dynamics."
Intended Major: Nursing
Favorite Food: Fruit salad
Yassin Joof
Transfer From: Bluefield State College (Div. II)
Club Team: Higher Level Select Soccer Academy
Why I chose to transfer to RIC: "It's a great program that is growing. It will allow me to develop academically and athletically. I also wanted to stay close to home for my last year. I believe Rhode Island college is a great place for me to succeed on and off the field."
Intended Major: Health Science
Favorite Food: Penne Alla Vodka Pasta
Ally Luna
High School: North Providence
Club Team: Bruno/Scorpions
Why I chose RIC: "I chose RIC because it's close to home, has my major, and I enjoyed what the school was offering, whether it was academic, clubs, and activities."
Intended Major: Nursing.
Favorite Food: Steak tacos
Janessa McKay
High School: Burrillville
Club Team: Bayside FC
Why I chose RIC?
: "I chose RIC because I wanted to stay close to home and it offered the degree that I was interested in."
Intended Major: Medical Imaging
Favorite Food: Seafood
Addison Strom
High School: South Kingstown
Club Team: Rhode Island Surf Soccer Club
Why I chose RIC: "I was looking to stay local and loved Rhode Island College's sense of community."
Intended Major: Nursing
Favorite Food: Pasta