Emily Martins
Next Level U Statement
Emily is a dedicated defender who has competed at the NCAA Division 1 level for four years with Western Illinois University Women’s Soccer Team.
Emily will graduate in the Spring of 2026 with a 4yr Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science. A red-shirt senior, Emily is looking to pursue a 1-2 year Masters Degree or Graduate Program while continuing to play a final year of high-level collegiate soccer.
Emily is an experienced D1 defender that contributes leadership, composure and a strong tactile understanding of the game. With defensive consistency, Emily is a player that has the ability to read play and commitment to maintaining possession under pressure. Emily takes immense pride in her work ethic, communication and competitiveness on the field, as well as her strong dedication to academic excellence and personal growth off the field.
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Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Western Illinois University – Ross Henderson
Academics
Masters/Graduate Programs within the Health and Sciences (1- 2 year program max)
- School Name
- Western Illinios University
- School City
- Macomb, Illinios
- Country
- United States (USA)
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
Centre back
Can also play outside back
Composed defender with strong tactile awareness and leadership presence. Reads the game well, wins crucial tackles and is strong in aerial duels. Stays calm under pressure to maintain possession and build from the back. Communicates effectively to organize the back line and leads by example through discipline, work ethic and consistency. Confident in distributing long balls and initiating attacks, making her a dependable and versatile asset to any team.
- Strong tactile awareness and positioning
- Confident in 1v1 defending and aerial challenges
- Excellent communication and leadership on the field
- Composed under pressure with the ability to maintain possession
- Skilled in distributing long balls and initiating attacks from the back
- Captain of High School Varsity Women’s Soccer team 2021-2022
Western Illinois University
- Rated 24th in Canada as a 2004 born player (FTF Canada)
- WIU Dean’s list 2022 and 2024 school year
- OVC commissioner Honour role 2023/2024 school year
- 14 appearances, 5 starting, played full 90 in each start. Key player in the Western Illinois back line
- Regular starter, helped guide Western to multiple clean sheets during the fall season