CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina women's soccer head coach Jo Chubb announced the signing of four freshman student-athletes in Cansu Kara, Matilda Larsson, Sophie Redner, and Linden Perry to the 2025 spring roster.

Cansu Kara
A Kocaeli, Turkey, native, Kara played for Fenerbahce S.K., in the Turkish Women's Football Super League from 2021-2024, helping the team secure a second-place finish during the 2022-23 season. She also brings international experience, having represented Turkey's U17 and U19 national teams and was called up to the senior women's national team in July 2023.

Chubb on Kara: "Cansu is a player we have been incredibly excited about and have been pursuing for a while. She is incredibly gifted, with national team experience, bringing immediate leadership to our young team. She can play an array of positions and will push to compete immediately. We cannot wait to welcome Cansu to the beach."

Matilda Larsson 
A native of Kullavik, Sweden, Larsson began her junior career with Jitex BK in Sweden's second division from 2021 to 2023. She moved to BK Häcken in 2023, where she competed in Sweden's top division. During her time with BK Häcken, she helped the team secure the league title in 2024. In addition to her club achievements, Larsson has represented Sweden at the U16 and U18 national team levels.

Chubb on Larsson: "Matilda is a very exciting addition to the group. Given the style that we have implemented, she is the perfect addition to an area where competition is necessary. She gives us an element of composure and intelligence in a position that is incredibly important to the cohesion and success of the team. We can't wait to help integrate Matilda into this incredible group of players."

Sophie Redner 
A three-year letterman, Redner played a key role in leading her high school to two CSML conference championship titles in 2022 and 2024. The Colorado Springs, Colo., native was a two-time all-league selection (2021 and 2022) and a two-time all-state selection (2022 and 2023). She was also named the Gazette Telegraph Peak Performer of the Year in 2023. During her sophomore season, Redner garnered Pine Creek Offensive Player of the Year honors and was recognized as the CSML Player of the Year during her senior season.

Chubb on Redner: "Sophie is a player that brings a tremendous level of competitiveness to the group. She is a natural leader and a player that we have no doubt will work incredibly hard to impact us straight away. She is incredibly versatile in that she can be used and impactful in a number of attacking positions, giving us additional creativity in the final third. We cannot wait to welcome Sophie to the beach."

Linden Perry 
A multi-sport athlete, lettering in soccer and track & field, Perry is a three-time all-region and all-district selection (2021, 2022, and 2023), and was named to the all-state team in 2023. The Gallatin, Tenn., native played a pivotal role in leading her high school to three consecutive regional and district championship titles (2021, 2022, and 2023), two sectional titles (2022 and 2023), and a state championship victory in 2023. Additionally, Perry garnered district and region goalkeeper of the year honors in 2022.

Chubb on Perry: "Linden is a goalkeeper we have had our eye on for a while as a player who can come in and compete straight away. The goalkeeping position has been a real strength for us this past year, and with Linden coming in, we are confident that, that can be the case again. She is incredibly intelligent and extremely brave, two attributes that are non-negotiable for us in the position. We look forward to getting started with Linden this spring."

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