SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State women's soccer head coach Kirk Nelson signed two transfers ahead of the 2025 season.
 
Joining the Bears:

• Siera Herbert – For. – 5-7 – So. – Gilbert, Ariz. – Perry High, Kansas (Utah Royals FC AZ)
• Macee McKenna – Mid. – 5-6 – So. – Thornton, Colo. – Broomfield High, Memphis (Real Colorado ECNL)

Siera Herbert
Herbert played two seasons at Kansas where she made her collegiate debut against Wisconsin (8/17/2023). She was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team and recorded over 500 minutes across two seasons with the Jayhawks. Herbert was a four year starter at Perry High where she led the Pumas to back-to-back state championship game appearances. As a senior, she was named to the All-State first team, All-6A Conference first team, All-District first team, All-Premier Region first team. Herbert was also an All-American West Girls Honoree and a three-time team MVP. She also played for Utah Royals FC AZ.

Associate Head Coach Cory Herchenroeder on Herbert:
"Siera is an athletic forward that thrives in 1v1 situations. She is going to come in and compete right away with our incredible attackers that are returning from last season. As well as her ruthlessness in the attack, she is just as tenacious in her pressing which is a huge positive in our style of play. We are very excited to add Siera to our Bears family."
 
Macee McKenna
McKenna played two seasons at Memphis where she made her collegiate debut against UT Martin (9/17/2023) where she was named to the AAC All-Academic Team. She started all three season she played at Broomfield High where she led the Eagles to back-to-back appearances in the state championship match and a state title her sophomore year. As a senior, McKenna was named an All-State second team honoree and an all-conference first team member. She was a three-star prospect out of high school (TopDrawerSoccer). McKenna led Real Colorado ECNL to a national championship in 2022 and Colorado Rush to a title in 2019. She trained at the U.S. National Team Training Center from 2016-19.

Associate Head Coach Cory Herchenroeder on McKenna:
"Macee is a dynamic midfielder that is extremely good in possession. She gives us versatility in the midfield as she can play at any of the 3 midfield positions. Along with her possession, she is also a very good 1v1 defender and a great ball winner which is going to allow us to get into the transition moments quicker. We are extremely excited to add Macee to our Bears family."