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Rachael Thain
Rachael Thain

Rachael Thain

Status: Uncommitted Class of 2027
NCAA ID: 2511768522
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Next Level U Statement

I am a versatile and skilled defender with experience playing centrally and wide, focused on strong 1v1 defending, ball retention, and supporting attacking transitions through effective vision and quality ball distribution. Interested in pre-med or psychology, I am a high academic performer with a 4.0 GPA seeking a university environment that values both academics and competition which will enable me to excel and reach my goals as a student athlete.

Citizenship:
Canadian
Height:
5' 4”
Weight:
128lbs
References:
  • Blake Shumaker (Head Coach – FC Wichita): Blake@FCWichita.com / ‪+1 (316) 992‑3619
  • David Chacko (Head Coach – FC Wichita): dchacko18@gmail.com / +1 (316) 461-3618
  • Jazz Sohal (Head Coach – Elite XI Canada):  adeveau@mckenzieunited.ca /+1 (250) 739-3500
  • Adrian Deveu (Head Coach – MUSC; previous club):  jazz.sohal@elitexi.com /+1 (902) 818-2822
  • Matt Monaghan (Private Training Coach – P90 Futbol Academy): mattmonaghan@p90futbol.com
  • Seamus McFadden & Tylor Landry (Strength & Conditioning Coaches – The Lab Rehab + Performance): seamus@thelabrehabandperformance.com / tylor.l@thelabrehabandperformance.com

Academics

Pre-Med or Psychology

School Name
Life Preparatory Academy
School City
Wichita (Park City), Kansas
Country
United States (USA)
Recruitment Year
2027
GPA 4
Positions:
  • Primary Position:  Fullback (RB/LB)
  • Secondary Position:  Center Back
  • Additional Experience:  Winger (LW/RW); wide attacking support
Player Style:
  • Strong defender able to mark wingers, win possession in 1 vs 1 battles and maintain ball possession.
  • Effective vision and ball distribution to support the offensive attack.
Player Strengths:
  • High soccer IQ
  • High level work rate and agility
  • 1 vs 1 defending
  • Winning and maintaining ball possession.
  • Effective vision and ball distribution
  • Crossing
  • Overlapping/underlapping runs
  • Leadership
Leadership:
  • Captain of the MUSC APDL 09 Teams.
Team History:

 

CLUB

  • FC Wichita ECNL RL 09 Girls. Wichita, Kansas (Aug 2025 – Present)
  • MUSC (McKenzie United Soccer Club) 09 Girls. APDL Outdoor League. Calgary, Alberta (2021/2022/2023/2024)
  • MUSC 09 Girls. APDL Indoor League. Calgary, Alberta (2021/2022/2023)
  • MUSC Stars 09 Girls Outdoor Tier 1. Calgary, Alberta (2018/2019/2020)
  • MUSC Stars 09 Girls Indoor Tier 1. Calgary, Alberta (2018/2019/2020)

SHOWCASE & ID CAMP EVENTS

  • FC Wichita College ID Camp. Wichita, Kansas (Jan 21, 2026)
  • Disney Girls Showcase; Elite XI Canada 09W Team. Orlando, Florida (Jan 16 – 19, 2026)
  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC ‘Caps To College Showcase. Vancouver, British Columbia (March 2025)
  • Umbro Top Rated ID Camp. Toronto, Ontario (May 2025)
  • Umbro Top Rated Showcase; MUSC. Toronto, Ontario (May 2025)

INTERNATIONAL PLAY

  • Gothia Cup; Canada Elite XI 09 Girls. Gothenburg, Sweden (July 2025)

PRO/AM

  • Wichita Lady Luck – MASL W League. Wichita, Kansas (Dec 2025 – Present)

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Bishop Carroll High School Senior Girls Team; First year Junior starter. Calgary, Alberta (Sept – Nov, 2024)
Individual Accomplishments:

 

SOCCER

  • Selected to Canada Elite XI 09 Girls in the 2026 Disney Girls Soccer Showcase located at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida (Jan 16 – 19th, 2026).
  • Selected to attend/train in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ‘Caps to College Academy Program in Calgary, Alberta. Trained once a week for 3 months with 21 other high level female players selected from the Calgary area (Jan – March, 2025).
  • Selected and played in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ‘Caps to College Academy Showcase (March 27 – 30, 2025).
  • FTF CMF Family Day Showdown Tournament – Player of the Match Award (March 2025).
  • FTF CMF Family Day Showdown Tournament – Tournament First Team Honorable Mention (March 2025).
  • Selected to play in the Elite All-Star Charity game (Dec 2024).

ACADEMICS

  • Overall Top Academic Student Award – Grade 8; McKenzie Highlands School.
  • Math, Science and Physical Education Top Student Award- Grade 9; McKenzie Highlands School.
Team Accomplishments:
  • Silver Medal – Desert Super Cup Tournament (top tier grouping); MUSC APDL 09 Girls. Phoenix, Arizona;  November 2024.
  • Silver Medal – APDL Indoor (winter) Provincials; MUSC APDL 09 Girls. March 2024.

Latest Posts

FC Wichita College ID Camp – Jan 21, 2026

What a great opportunity to attend the FC Wichita College ID Camp and have the chance to play in front of numerous college and university ...

2026 Feb 04

Canada Elite XI – Disney Girls Showcase; January 2026

The Disney Girls Showcase in Orlando was an unbelievable experience, filled with high level competition and a lot of fun and excitement! So grateful to ...

2026 Feb 03

Selected to Vancouver Whitecaps FC ‘Caps to College Academy Program – Jan 2025

I am grateful for my selection and acceptance into the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Caps to College Academy Program. What a great opportunity to learn and ...

2026 Jan 10

Umbro Top Rated ID Camp – May 2025

2026 Jan 10

Umbro Top Rated Showcase – May 2025

2026 Jan 10

Silver Metal – 2024 Desert Super Cup Arizona

The Desert Super Cup tournament was filled with tough competition and tons of excitement! What and event!! So proud of my teammates and what we ...

2026 Jan 10

Joins FC Wichita ECNL R G09 – August 2025

I have moved from home in Calgary, Canada to Wichita, Kansas to play for FC Wichita and pursue my soccer dreams and a university scholarship ...

2026 Jan 10

Wichita Lady Luck; MASL W League – Dec 2025

Eager and thrilled to be playing for the Wichita Lady Luck in the MASL W League! A great opportunity to play in a fast pace ...

2026 Jan 10

Canada Elite XI – Gothia Cup; July 2025 Gothenburg Sweden

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNcv_tZOVYe/?hl=en&img_index=1

2026 Jan 10

Selected to Vancouver Whitecaps FC ‘Caps to College Showcase – March 2025

I am super excited to have been selected to attend the Whitecaps 'Caps to College Showcase. The 3 month academy program has been an awesome ...

2026 Jan 10

Roster Selection to Canada Elite XI at Disney Girls Showcase; Jan 16 – 19, 2026 in Orlando Florida

Excited and appreciative for having been selected to play with the Canada Elite XI 09W team at the upcoming Disney Girls Showcase in Orlando. Looking ...

2026 Jan 10

Player of the Match – Vancouver FTF X CMF Family Day Showdown – Feb 2025

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18055571492042061/?hl=en

2026 Jan 10

First Team Honourable Mention – Vancouver FTF X CMF Family Day Showdown – Feb 2025

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18055571492042061/

2026 Jan 10

Selected to Elite All-Star Charity Game – January 1, 2025

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEGhyXgSJej/

2026 Jan 10