WVU women's soccer players pose for headshots on July 23, 2026 at Hope Coliseum in Morgantown, WV.

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Alina Gnädig

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-5
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Potsdam, Germany
High School:
Sportschule Potsdam Friedrich Ludwig Jahn

High School

Graduated from Sportschule Potsdam Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
Played club soccer for coach Steen Gravgaard at 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, one of the most successful women’s soccer teams in Germany
Made her international debut with Germany’s U-16 national team in a match against Ireland in 2023
Earned her debut in the Women’s Bundesliga, the highest level of the German soccer league system, at age 17
Also earned significant playing time in the Women’s 2nd Bundesliga during the 2025-26 season

Personal

Daughter of Daniel and Susanne
Has two brothers
Birthday is July 6
Majoring in psychology

Saturday, November 15

Monday, November 10

Friday, October 31

Thursday, October 30

Bailey Herfurth, Anna Hauer and Nyema Ingleton of the West Virginia University women's soccer team were named to the 2026 Preseason Big 12 Team.

Trio Recognized on Big 12 Preseason Team, WVU Picked Third in Preseason Poll

Monday, August 03

The 2026 women's soccer promotional schedule was released on July 30.

Women’s Soccer Announces 2026 Promotional Slate

Thursday, July 30

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Vilain Signs Professional Contract with Le Mans FC

Tuesday, July 28

Women's soccer is set to celebrate the program's 30--year anniversary in 2026.

West Virginia to Celebrate 30 Years of Women’s Soccer in 2026

Monday, July 06