Rally Madison FC Sign Madison-Native, Elizabeth “Izzy” Arnold, For 2026
Celebrated Center-Back Locked In For Rally Inaugural Season
MADISON, WI: Rally Madison FC have announced the signing of College of Charleston Defender, Elizabeth “Izzy” Arnold, for the 2026 season. A four-year varsity player for Madison West High School, Arnold is set to return to Madison to fortify Rally’s defense in its inaugural year.
“Izzy Arnold is a phenomenal teammate who brings elite defensive instincts to our backline,” Rally Madison FC Head Coach, Giuliano Oliviero, said. “She’s excellent in 1-v-1 defending and plays with the grit, intelligence, and pride you expect from someone representing her hometown. We’re thrilled to welcome her to Rally Madison FC.”
Arnold had a glowing high school career with Madison West High School making the varsity squad all four years. She was named to the All-Conference team three times and received All-State honors during her Junior and Senior years. Arnold helped her team earn three regional titles and boast a 38-7-4 record across her high school career. Her Senior season saw her team win the Big 8 Conference title as well as herself earning a selection for the Wisconsin All-Star game.
“We’re excited to welcome Izzy to Rally Madison,” said Technical Director, Liz Lawrence. “With her Madison roots, this is a special homecoming, and her success as a defender at Madison West and the College of Charleston will be a great addition to our team. We’re thrilled to have her back home.”
Simultaneously during her impressive high school career, Arnold also competed for the Madison 56ers U19 team where she helped see them through to the Wisconsin Club State Semifinals in 2022 and 2023. Arnold also played for FC Wisconsin for six seasons and was a member of the Elite Club National League (ECNL) Player Development Program in 2019.
“As someone who was born and raised in Madison, it means so much to come back and play here with Rally,” Arnold said. “Bringing top-level women’s soccer to my hometown is special, and I hope it brings the community together and inspires the next generation of girls to dream big in this sport.”
Most recently, Arnold has been honing her defensive skills at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Through three seasons, Arnold has started in 22 of her 48 matches played for the Cougars, tallying 2,576 minutes total. Arnold was recognized for her academic and athletic excellence earning Academic All-District Team honors for the Coastal Athletic Association. Rally Madison FC will count on Arnold to bring a similar level of excellence to the squad in its first season beginning in May of this year as she makes her return to Madison. Fans can support Arnold and the rest of the Rally Madison FC team by becoming a season ticket member here.
About Rally Madison FC: Rally Madison FC will begin play in May of 2026, featuring the top pre-professional players in the country. More information on the Club and USL W League can be found at www.rallymadisonfc.com. Purchase your Season Tickets here.
