Soccer Adds Five on 2026 National Signing Day
11/12/2025 12:00:00 PM | Soccer
The Tigers welcome Lana Adams, Petra Bandula, Audrey Gilbert, Aisling Meehan and Rylie Morse to the program.
Mizzou soccer has announced the addition of five signees to its 2026 recruiting class, consisting of Lana Adams, Petra Bandula, Audrey Gilbert, Aisling Meehan and Rylie Morse.
The Tigers' 2026 class features national champions, youth national team selections and state title winners from across the United States and abroad.
"We are very excited to welcome Lana, Petra, Audrey, Aisling and Rylie to our Mizzou soccer family," head coach Stefanie Golan said. "This group brings a competitive edge and a high soccer IQ, and each player will strengthen our attack. We look forward to their transition into the SEC and to the impact they will have on our program."
Lana Adams | Perryville, Mo. | St. Vincent DePaul High School | Lou Fusz Girls Academy
A dynamic attacking midfielder and two-sport standout from Perryville, Missouri, Adams led St. Vincent DePaul to state runner-up finishes in both soccer and basketball. The 5-foot-6 playmaker earned All-State Offensive Player of the Year, All-Region Player of the Year, Semoball Player of the Year, and multiple All-District and All-Conference honors. With Lou Fusz Girls Academy, she helped capture the 2023 Girls Academy National Championship. She is the daughter of former Southeast Missouri State soccer player Becky Adams.
"The first time I stepped on campus, it just felt like home," Adams said. "The coaching staff made it feel like a family environment, which is what I've had the past several years in club and high school soccer."
"Lana is one of the most competitive individuals we encountered in the recruiting process," Golan said. "She does whatever it takes to influence winning. She finds pockets of space well, is strong on the ball, and consistently creates and finishes chances. We are thrilled to have her join us in Black & Gold."
Petra Bandula | Oakville, Ontario, Canada | Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School | Western New York Flash Academy 08 ECNL
Bandula, a 5-foot-7 midfielder from Oakville, Ontario, brings international experience and academic excellence to Columbia. A member of the U17 Croatian National Team with more than 15 appearances and four international goals, she has represented Croatia in UEFA Euro qualifiers and helped maintain the program's League A status. Bandula earned gold at the 2024 Canada Summer Games, silver at the 2025 national championships, and the OPDL Charity Shield with Hamilton United. At Holy Trinity, she was an OFSAA MVP and multi-year Honour Roll recipient. Bandula is ranked as the No. 7 player in Canada by FTF Canada and No. 3 midfielder in New York by Prep Soccer.
"I chose Mizzou for the family-like environment, the vision the coaches had for me within the program, and the opportunity to compete in a very competitive conference," Bandula said. "It just felt like home."
"Petra loves the game and studies it deeply," Golan said. "We have seen significant growth from her throughout the recruiting process. We envision her primarily as an attacking midfielder, though she has the versatility to play anywhere in the attack. She is composed in tight spaces, plays clever passes to break lines, and makes timely runs into the box to be a scoring threat. Petra has also represented Croatia at the U17 level, and we look forward to continuing to challenge and develop her here at Mizzou."
Audrey Gilbert | Frisco, Texas | Wakeland High School | DKSC ECNL
A 5-foot-7 forward from Frisco, Texas, Gilbert comes to Mizzou as one of the most decorated players in the state. She was named the 2024 Texas 5A State Champion and MVP, the TASCO 4A–6A Player of the Year, and a United Soccer Coaches All-American. A two-time ECNL First Team selection with DKSC, Gilbert is also a National Honor Society member and active in her community through the KLIFE youth group.
"I'm most excited to be challenged in a new environment and make new friendships that will last a lifetime," Gilbert said.
"Audrey brings tremendous pace both on and off the ball," Golan said. "She is a consistent threat to get behind opposing back lines and has a natural instinct for finishing chances. Her work rate on both sides of the ball is exceptional, and she is driven to grow and help us win. We believe she will only continue to elevate her game at this level, and we are thrilled she is a Tiger."
Aisling Meehan | Wicklow, Ireland | Holy Child Killiney | DLR Waves
Meehan, a 5-foot-8 forward from Wicklow, Ireland, brings international pedigree and scoring power to Mizzou's 2026 class. She has represented the Republic of Ireland at the U15, U16 and U17 levels, highlighted by a standout performance in which she scored a hat trick against Portugal in Lisbon with the Ireland U17s. Competing for DLR Waves in Dublin, Meehan has established herself as one of Ireland's top young attacking talents. Off the field, she has volunteered with SVP and the Peter McVerry Trust, and fundraised for Purple House Cancer Charity, Pieta House and Dog's Trust.
"I picked Mizzou as it is a renown school with a great history, great facilities and coaching staff, and I'm going to be playing at a very high competitive level in the SEC," Meehan said.
"Aisling brings valuable international experience, having represented Ireland at the U17 level and scored at that level," Golan said. "She is capable of playing in any of the attacking roles, though we envision her playing out wide, and has the ability to both create and finish opportunities. We are excited to see her transition into SEC play and contribute to our attack."
Rylie Morse | Lebanon, Ohio | Lebanon High School | Michigan Hawks/Cincinnati United Prem
Morse, a 5-foot-4 attacking midfielder from Lebanon, Ohio, joins the Tigers after representing the U.S. Youth National Team at both the U15 and U16 levels, including helping Team USA capture the UEFA Friendship Tournament title in Riva, Turkey (2024). A Girls Academy National Champion (2021) and three-time Champions League winner (2022–24), she ranks among the top 50 players nationally. A graduate with honors and an active community volunteer, Morse played 12 years with Cincinnati United Premier before joining the Michigan Hawks in 2024.
"I chose Mizzou because of the competitiveness of the coaching staff and their commitment to developing players to be the best version of themselves on and off the field," Morse said.
"Rylie is a true student of the game and brings the level of commitment required in the SEC," Golan said. "She is a central midfielder with excellent technical ability, exceptional awareness, and vision that allows her to dictate tempo. As we continue to emphasize being a team that controls the ball, Rylie will be a key piece in that effort. We cannot wait to welcome her to Mizzou."
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