Indiana Women’s Soccer Welcomes National Player of the Year Sloane May

Bloomington, IN – Indiana women’s soccer has received a significant boost with the commitment of Sloane May, the 2025 United Soccer Coaches National High School Player of the Year. May, a forward from Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana, flipped her commitment from Michigan following a coaching change at the Big Ten rival according to the Indiana Daily Student.

May’s Impressive High School Career

May led Hamilton Southeastern to its first IHSAA State Championship in November 2025, capping off her senior season with an impressive 15 goals and 17 assists. Her performance earned her the prestigious national player of the year award as reported by the IndyStar.

Why Indiana?

The coaching change at Michigan prompted May to re-evaluate her options, ultimately leading her to Indiana. She expressed her appreciation for the relationships with her future teammates and coaches, citing the genuine nature of the program as a key factor in her decision as told to IndyStar. May’s family has strong ties to IU, with her father, Jason, having played football for the Hoosiers, and her mother, Brooke, also an alumna. Her great-uncle, Gordon May, was a member of the “IU 10” who protested racial injustice in 1969.

Impact on the Hoosiers

Indiana head coach Josh Rife highlighted May’s versatility as a key asset. She can play as an attacking midfielder, drive forward from deeper positions, operate as a traditional forward, or stretch defenses from wide areas. Rife believes this positional flexibility will provide valuable options for the Hoosiers’ lineups .

May’s arrival is particularly timely for Indiana, which struggled offensively last season, scoring only 21 goals in 17 matches – tied for the third fewest in the Big Ten. Rife acknowledged the challenge of improving the team’s scoring output, stating, “Scoring goals is the hardest thing to do in soccer. It’s always easier to destroy than create.”

Reuniting with Former Teammates

May will be joining former Hamilton Southeastern teammates Blair Satterfield and Riley Boyd at Indiana, which is expected to accelerate their chemistry and integration into the collegiate program . Rife noted the positive reaction from the current players, who were genuinely excited about May’s commitment, indicating a healthy and competitive team culture.