Glendale High Girls Soccer Faces Defensive Rebuild After Losing Key Starters

Team looks to rebuild backline after graduating three of four starting defenders and goalkeeper

Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:22am

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Glendale High School's girls soccer team is navigating a period of transition, following a 12-8 season marked by both impressive streaks and challenging losses. The team faces significant changes on the defensive end, having lost three of four starting defenders and their goalkeeper to graduation. Rebuilding the defense will be a primary focus for Coach Jeff Rogers as the team looks to maintain its recent success.

Why it matters

Glendale's defense was a key strength last season, allowing just 20 goals in 20 games and recording 10 shutouts. The departure of experienced players like four-year starter Trystan Mayer creates a void that needs to be filled. How the team addresses these defensive losses will be crucial to their ability to compete in the increasingly challenging COC conference.

The details

Junior Rebecca Dunlap is poised to take over in goal, having developed through both high school and club soccer. Coach Rogers expressed confidence in having players ready to step into key defensive roles, including seniors Mia Whitney and sophomore Reagan Taylor. The coaching staff is optimistic about finding the right combination of players to maintain a solid back line.

  • Glendale finished the 2025 season with a 12-8 record.
  • Glendale and Kickapoo recently joined the COC (Central Ozark Conference), effective the 2024-2025 school year.

The players

Jeff Rogers

Glendale High School's girls soccer coach.

Rebecca Dunlap

Junior expected to take over as Glendale's goalkeeper.

Mia Whitney

Senior expected to contribute to Glendale's defensive effort.

Reagan Taylor

Sophomore expected to contribute to Glendale's defensive effort.

Trystan Mayer

Four-year starting defender who graduated from Glendale.

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What they’re saying

“Rebuilding the defense will be a primary focus.”

— Jeff Rogers, Glendale High School Girls Soccer Coach

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