Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Miami on March 27, 2026 at 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs. Miami
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Photo by: JC Ridley/Owlpix.com
Women’s Soccer Completes Current Class with Ireland
11/17/2020 11:50:00 AM | Women's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The current roster for Florida Atlantic University women's soccer will include a baker's dozen newcomers, with the 13th addition being local product Tatum Ireland, returning home to South Florida.
Ireland has joined the Owls for fall practice after a redshirt season at LSU due to injury. Though she did not play for the Tigers, she was highly successful off the pitch, as both a Fall and Spring member of the 3.0 Academic Honor Roll. She also was part of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Prior to her time in Baton Rouge, she starred at Saint Andrew's School here in Boca Raton, playing both forward and midfielder. She was the Scots' 2017 MVP and named the Most Athletic Girl in the class of 2019, and well as being chosen both Sun Sentinel First Team All-County and as a Palm Beach Post Player to Watch.
Top Drawer named Ireland as one of its national Top 150 Club Players (from U15 to U18), and she has vast top youth experience. She has been a state, regional and national part of the Olympic Development Program (ODP) and spent five years as a US Training Center player. Additionally, Ireland participated in the 2014 U14 USA National Camp in Portland, Oregon, and was a U15 Discovery player with Orlando City.
Why Ireland chose FAU:
"I feel an enormous sense of pride and appreciation for the opportunity to attend FAU and represent my hometown university near my family and friends in 'Paradise.' I have wonderful childhood memories of attending Coach Baker's first FAU residential soccer camp and playing for local clubs on FAU's fields," said Ireland. "When I first spoke with Coach Baker about the possibility of attending FAU, I felt instantly at ease and knew FAU was the perfect fit for my future. Coach Baker and his staff have created a positive, family-oriented, joyful and challenging team culture that provides student-athletes with the opportunity to thrive academically, athletically and personally. I look forward to fully committing myself to my coaches and teammates and striving together to propel the FAU soccer program to new heights on and off the field."
Baker on Ireland:
"Tatum returning to Florida and representing Florida Atlantic University is a big deal," said head coach Patrick Baker. "She was a highly-touted recruit and we feel fortunate to have her back in the area. Tatum possesses a wonderful skillset and is very clean technically. She will fit into our system very well and will add some offensive production from a number of positions. Tatum also possesses a high soccer IQ and makes the game easy for those around her. We are excited to have her join our women's soccer family."
With this announcement, the Owls' current class of newcomers is now made up of 13 student-athletes. In addition to Ireland, the previously announced Owls have been: forward Gabi Cimino, defender Madeline Crowe and midfielder Katie Houston (link), goalkeeper Amit Cohen (link), forward Natalie Mangayi (link), defender Teagan Duenkel (link), forward Pernille Eide (link), defender Amanda Martin (link), midfielder Lillian Mace (link), defender Hunter Koziara (link), forward/midfielder Brooke Jones (link) and forward/midfielder Fabiola Mendendez (link).
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
D/M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
F/M
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's SoccerInside the Owls Burrow 2025-26 Spring Show #4
Friday, February 27
Inside the Owls Burrow 2026 Spring Show #3
Tuesday, February 10
Inside the Owls Burrow 2026 Spring Show #2
Wednesday, January 28
Inside the Owls Burrow 2026 Spring Show #1
Wednesday, January 14