BILLINGS, Mont. – The Montana State University Billings women's soccer program and head coach Abiye Jack announced the signing of four new recruits set to join MSUB for the 2025 season, set to join the Yellowjackets as part of the team's 2025 recruiting class.
 
Making her return to MSUB is Hailee Gertsch, who previously played for the Yellowjackets from 2020-2021. She'll be joined by Alexa Voss, Natalie Weinmaster, and Emma Powell a trio of high school signees. The four are set to join MSUB's other 11 signees, bringing MSUB's incoming recruiting class for 2025 up to 15 recruits.
 
"We are excited to have Alexa, Hailee, Natalie, and Emma joining the program," said MSUB head coach Abiye Jack. "Each of them will be a positive addition to what we strive to do both on and off the field."
 
Hailee Gertsch
Defender/Midfielder
Billings, Montana
Bluefield State University
Intended Major: Psychology (Master's)
 
Gertsch is set to make her return to MSUB after competing in two seasons of action for the Yellowjackets. Appearing in 28 career games across the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Gertsch played in nearly 2000 minutes for MSUB, primarily as a defender. She was named an Honorable Mention All-GNAC in her sophomore season with the 'Jackets, starting 18 of 19 MSUB matches that season and helping MSUB keep three shutouts in defense. Gertsch would then move to Bluefield State University in West Virginia, where she competed in the past two seasons. This past year, Gertsch was named a team captain at Bluefield, and would play in and start 11 matches. She would accumulate 916 total minutes for the Big Blue, playing a full 90 minutes nine times. Hailee is also the twin sister of Taylor Gertsch, with the two having shared the pitch for their two seasons at MSUB together. Hailee was a graduate of Skyview High School, where she was a team captain and all-state selection, while helping the Falcons to a state title in her junior season.
 
Coach Jack on Gertsch: "We are happy to have Hailee returning to MSUB. Her dynamic skillset, experience, and passion for the sport will be a major boost for the team."
 
Gertsch on choosing MSUB: "I chose MSUB because I felt it was the right fit for me. I have spent the last couple of years on the Eastern side of the country and am excited for the opportunity to return to my hometown community to play at MSUB and continue my education."
 
Emma Powell
Goalkeeper
Beaverton, Oregon
Westview High School
Intended Major: Undecided
 
Powell makes her way to the Yellowjackets after competing in four seasons of soccer at Westview High School, lettering in two seasons. In both of those seasons, Powell has been the starting goalkeeper for the Wildcats, while earning back-to-back All-League Academic honors in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Powell also plays at the club level for Oregon Surf. In addition to soccer, she has also earned a varsity letter in two seasons of track and field.
 
Coach Jack on Powell: "Emma has already demonstrated her resilience and has a strong competitive mindset. She is a good shot stoper and distributes the ball well across the field."
 
Powell on choosing MSUB: "I chose MSUB for not only the team culture, but the focus on being a student. I am excited for this amazing opportunity to take my skulls to the next level as a Yellowjacket!"
 
Alexa Voss
Defender
Cochrane, Canada
Cochrane High School
Intended Major: Athletic Training
 
Voss makes her way to MSUB from Canada, where she has played in four seasons of high school soccer as a defender. Voss earned team MVP and was on the honor roll in her junior season, while being named a team captain for her senior season. Voss is a multi-sport athlete at Cochrane High School, where she has also competed in basketball, track and field, and badminton.
 
Coach Jack on Voss: "Alexa is an incredibly sharp player. I believe she could find success at any position on the field. She is an explosive athlete, very clean technically, and has that competitive drive."
 
Voss on choosing MSUB: "I chose MSUB for multiple reasons, such as the academics, athletics, and the location. Academically, the program available to me here will lead me to success in my chosen career. Athletically, I was very impressed by the atmosphere created by the players and the coaching staff. Everyone was so welcoming and had such great attitudes. Finally, I've been in live with Montana ever since I was a little girl, and going to school here has always been a dream."
 
Natalie Weinmaster
Goalkeeper
Vancouver, Washington
Fort Vancouver High School
Intended Major: Athletic Training
 
Weinmaster joins the 'Jackets after lettering in four seasons of high school soccer at Fort Vancouver High School, where she averaged 13 saves a game. Weinmaster was named team MVP for the Trappers in the 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 seasons, before being named Goalkeeper of the Year for the 1a Trico level for the 2024-25 season. She has also been a multi-year team captain for her team, while participating in the Clark County All-Star game in 2024. Weinmaster was also played for Columbia Premier at the club level, helping her squad earn a OYSU U19 Girls Championship. She also participated in four years of tennis, where she was a team MVP in 2023-24, while playing two seasons of basketball, where she was named Most Improved in 2022-23.
 
Coach Jack on Weinmaster: "Natalie manages the 18-yard box very well. On top of that she is athletic and has a good presence in goal. She will be a great addition to our goalkeeper group."
 
Weinmaster on choosing MSUB: "I chose MSUB because of its features as a school, and it's amazing opportunities that will help me grow as a person."