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Women's Soccer Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Women's Soccer Announces First Group of Transfers

Carrico, Helfen and Kelly join the Warriors.

DETROIT -- Doug Steinard, the inaugural head coach for the Wayne State University women's soccer program, has announced his first group of transfers as he builds his roster for the first season this fall.

These transfers are enrolling at WSU next week and will be members of the squad for the inaugural season in program history.

Becoming Warriors are midfielder Kate Carrico (Brighton, Mich. [Western Michigan]), goalkeeper Kate Helfen (Troy, Mich. [Cincinnati]), and defender Taryn Kelly (Allendale, Mich. / Hudsonville [Concord]).

"We are very excited to add our first group of transfers," commented Steinard.  "Each player comes from a different college experience.  We are looking forward to getting started and building the foundation this spring to take into next fall."

Kate Carrico, 5-7, MF, R-Fr., Brighton, Mich. / Brighton [Western Michigan] (Michigan Jaguars)
2025:  Redshirted at Western Michigan.

High School:  A 2025 graduate of Brighton High School ... totaled 14 goals and seven assists in lone season with the Bulldogs ... selected to the 2023 Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Third Team as a sophomore ... garnered All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association All-Conference honors in 2023 ... tallied a hat trick in a 5-0 district victory over Holt ... named to the 2023 Elite 64 Best XI by the USYS National League for U16 ... was a four-year member of the Academic Honor Roll.

Club Team:  Michigan Jaguars and coach Has Daoud.

Personal:  Full name -- Kate E. Carrico ... born on April 8, 2007, in Ypsilanti, Mich. ... daughter of Jeremy and Sarah Carrico ... has two older sisters, Maddie and Lauren ... plans to major in Pre-Physician's Assistant ... last name is pronounced CARE-ih-co.

Kate Helfen, 5-8, GK, R-So., Troy, Mich. / Troy [Cincinnati] (Liverpool FC)
2025:  Did not see any game action for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

2024:  Redshirted as a true freshman for the University of Cincinnati ... enrolled at UC in January of 2024.

High School:  A January 2024 graduate of Troy High School ... was a two-year (2021 and 2022) letterwinner for coach Daniel Troccoli ... selected to the 2022 Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association Division 1 All-State Third Team as a sophomore ... served as a soccer team captain for the Colts ... also competed in volleyball and basketball for THS ... earned a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school ... was a three-time Academic Scholar Award winner.

Club Team:  Liverpool FC International Academy Michigan ENCL ... received ECNL Midwest All-Conference U17 First Team honors.

Personal:  Full name -- Kate M. Helfen ... born on June 2, 2006, in Troy, Mich. ... daughter of John and Heidi Helfen ... has an older brother, Breckin, and an older sister, Paige ... plans to major in Interdisciplinary Studies and German ... last name is pronounced hell-finn.

Taryn Kelly, 5-2, D, Jr., Allendale, Mich. / Hudsonville [Concord] (Michigan Jaguars)
2025:  Appeared in 13 games for Concord University and totaled five points on two goals and one assist ... scored in a 2-0 triumph over West Virginia State and CU's lone goal in a 2-1 setback at Point Park ... placed four of her seven shot attempts on goal ... CU went 11-6-3 overall, along with a 9-3-3 league mark in the Mountain East Conference.

2024:  Played in 14 matches for CU, making two starts ... helped the Mountain Lions to an 11-7-1 overall record, including a 10-4-1 conference mark ... scored goals at Glenville State and at Wheeling ... credited with assists at Wheeling and vs. Glenville State ... finished with nine shots attempted, including seven on goal.

High School:  A 2024 graduate of Hudsonville High School ... also attended Hudsonville Unity Christian High School for two years ... plays during the summer for Tulip City and coach Matthew Margaron ... totaled five goals and three assists as the squad won all four games in its inaugural season.

Club Team:  Michigan Jaguars.

Personal:  Full name -- Taryn M. Kelly ... born on April 7, 2006, in Allendale, Mich. ... daughter of TJ and Touka Kelly ... has an older brother, Markus, and an older sister, Taylor ... plans to major in Global Supply Chain Management.

 
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Players Mentioned

Kate Carrico

#5 Kate Carrico

MF
5' 7"
Redshirt Freshman
Michigan Jaguars
Taryn Kelly

#13 Taryn Kelly

D
5' 2"
Junior
Michigan Jaguars
Kate Helfen

#1 Kate Helfen

GK
5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
Liverpool FC

Players Mentioned

Kate Carrico

#5 Kate Carrico

5' 7"
Redshirt Freshman
Michigan Jaguars
MF
Taryn Kelly

#13 Taryn Kelly

5' 2"
Junior
Michigan Jaguars
D
Kate Helfen

#1 Kate Helfen

5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
Liverpool FC
GK