Rally Madison FC Sign Defender, Summer Steel, For 2026
UW-Parkside Defender To Play For RMFC Inaugural Year
MADISON, WI: Rally Madison FC have announced the addition of defender, Summer Steel, ahead of the club’s first season.
Steel began her collegiate career after playing high school soccer at Oregon High School, where she became the program’s all-time winningest player. During her time at Oregon, Steel helped the Panthers secure two State Championships in both 2022 and 2024. She picked up First Team All Conference, Second Team All Conference, First Team All Region and Honorable Mention All State selections along the way.
Steel joined the UW-Parkside Rangers in 2025, appearing in 12 matches and starting in two. She would go on to log 428 total minutes in the season, with one shot on frame.
“I am really excited to join Rally Madison FC and to have the opportunity to play close to home,” Steel said. “Being able to represent a club in front of a community that has supported me throughout my soccer journey means a lot to me.”
Steel will take the pitch with Rally Madison FC in this week’s pre-season friendly against Chicago House AC on May 15th at Breese Stevens Field. The team will then take on Minnesota Aurora in the Club’s USL W League Home Opener match on May 23rd. Fans can now support Rally Madison by becoming season ticket members, purchasing single-game match tickets, or shopping RMFC merch.
About Rally Madison FC: Rally Madison 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.
