Rally Madison FC Sign Temple University Defender, Delaney Hoelker, For First Season
Madison-native To Join RMFC For Inaugural Year
MADISON, Wis. — Rally Madison FC have announced the addition of Temple University defender, Delaney Hoelker, for the Club’s inaugural season.
During Temple University’s 2025 campaign, Hoelker appeared in 14 matches, starting 13 of them, and logged a total of 941 minutes. She also contributed one goal for the Owls in a shutout game against Lincoln University. In 2024, Hoelker took the pitch 14 times during her freshman season.
Before her collegiate career, Hoelker was a four-year varsity player at Oregon High School and helped lead the Panthers to two State Championships, including one during her sophomore year as part of the country’s No. 1-ranked team. She also earned First Team All-Conference honors as a sophomore and Second Team All-Conference honors as a junior.
“Being from Madison and having the chance to be part of Rally’s first season means a lot to me,” Hoelker said. “It’s special to represent my hometown and help build something new for the community and the next generation of players.”
Hoelker will take the pitch with Rally Madison FC in this weekend’s match. Fans can now support Rally Madison by becoming season-ticket members, purchasing single-game tickets, or shopping RMFC merch.
About Rally Madison FC: Rally Madison kicked off its first-ever season 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.
