11/12/2026 10:14:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sitch signs Kalani Brundage, Peyton Love and Jordyn Bauer as freshmen on next year’s roster
DENVER – The University of Denver women's soccer program has signed three recruits to its 2027 roster, head coach Julianne Sitch announced on Thursday.
Denver added Kalani Brundage, Peyton Love and Jordyn Bauer to its program in this week's signing period.
"We're really excited to have these three talented players join our roster," Sitch said. "With their experience, they will bring a highly competitive and winning mentality to our program that is going to continue to help us grow and be successful here at Denver. They are also great humans and teammates that are only going to elevate our team culture both on and off the field. We can't wait to add them to our locker room."
Full biographical information on Denver's three signings is below.
Kalani Brundage – 5-6 - Forney, Texas – Forney H.S. - Midfielder – Sting Black ECNL
BEFORE DENVER:
Two-time Team captain for Sting Black ECNL (2025-26, 2026-27)… Qualified for the 2025-26 ECNL Playoffs…2024-25 ECNL U-16 Second Team All-Texas Conference selection…2026 Second Team All-Texas…2026 UIL 6A-DII All-Tournament Team…2026 Dallas Morning News All-Area Honorable Mention…Record an assist in the state title game for the state runners-up…Scored 16 goals and had 16 assists in her junior high school season, 19 goals and 17 assists as a sophomore and 17 goals and 19 assists as a freshman…2025 UIL state semifinalist in 2025.
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of the beautiful campus, her good connection with the coaches during the recruiting process and the opportunity to be a part of a winning program…Wants to play professional soccer after graduation and aspires to be a soccer coach or sports broadcaster after her playing career.
Peyton Love – 5-11 – Highlands Ranch, Colorado – Mountain Vista H.S. - Defender – Real Colorado National
BEFORE DENVER:
Qualified for the ECNL National Playoffs in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons with Real Colorado National…Two-time All-Continental League First Team selection (2024-25 and 2025-26)…All-Colorado Second Team selection (2025-26).
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of her love for the campus and the opportunity to stay home…Also loves the school for its academics, and her opportunity to get a great education…Excited to grow as a player with the amazing coaching staff…Plans to major in biology and biochemistry, and intends to go to medical school to pursue either pediatrics or radiology.
Jordyn Bauer – 5-8 - Marlboro, New Jersey – Marlboro H.S. - Goalkeeper – Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
BEFORE DENVER:
Four-time ECNL National Playoffs qualifier, reaching the round of 16 in 2025…2024 gold medalist at the Maccabi Euro Games in London…Two-time team captain and four-year varsity starter for her high school team…Second Team All-Shore Conference in 2025.
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because she fell in love with the University, coaches, team and felt that it was the all-around perfect fit for her…Both of her parents were Division I gymnasts with her mom competing at Rutgers and father competing at James Madison…Following graduation wants to work in sports psychology.
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Denver added Kalani Brundage, Peyton Love and Jordyn Bauer to its program in this week's signing period.
"We're really excited to have these three talented players join our roster," Sitch said. "With their experience, they will bring a highly competitive and winning mentality to our program that is going to continue to help us grow and be successful here at Denver. They are also great humans and teammates that are only going to elevate our team culture both on and off the field. We can't wait to add them to our locker room."
Full biographical information on Denver's three signings is below.
Kalani Brundage – 5-6 - Forney, Texas – Forney H.S. - Midfielder – Sting Black ECNL
BEFORE DENVER:
Two-time Team captain for Sting Black ECNL (2025-26, 2026-27)… Qualified for the 2025-26 ECNL Playoffs…2024-25 ECNL U-16 Second Team All-Texas Conference selection…2026 Second Team All-Texas…2026 UIL 6A-DII All-Tournament Team…2026 Dallas Morning News All-Area Honorable Mention…Record an assist in the state title game for the state runners-up…Scored 16 goals and had 16 assists in her junior high school season, 19 goals and 17 assists as a sophomore and 17 goals and 19 assists as a freshman…2025 UIL state semifinalist in 2025.
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of the beautiful campus, her good connection with the coaches during the recruiting process and the opportunity to be a part of a winning program…Wants to play professional soccer after graduation and aspires to be a soccer coach or sports broadcaster after her playing career.
Peyton Love – 5-11 – Highlands Ranch, Colorado – Mountain Vista H.S. - Defender – Real Colorado National
BEFORE DENVER:
Qualified for the ECNL National Playoffs in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons with Real Colorado National…Two-time All-Continental League First Team selection (2024-25 and 2025-26)…All-Colorado Second Team selection (2025-26).
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of her love for the campus and the opportunity to stay home…Also loves the school for its academics, and her opportunity to get a great education…Excited to grow as a player with the amazing coaching staff…Plans to major in biology and biochemistry, and intends to go to medical school to pursue either pediatrics or radiology.
Jordyn Bauer – 5-8 - Marlboro, New Jersey – Marlboro H.S. - Goalkeeper – Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
BEFORE DENVER:
Four-time ECNL National Playoffs qualifier, reaching the round of 16 in 2025…2024 gold medalist at the Maccabi Euro Games in London…Two-time team captain and four-year varsity starter for her high school team…Second Team All-Shore Conference in 2025.
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because she fell in love with the University, coaches, team and felt that it was the all-around perfect fit for her…Both of her parents were Division I gymnasts with her mom competing at Rutgers and father competing at James Madison…Following graduation wants to work in sports psychology.
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Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_WSoccer on X (Twitter)
Follow @denverpioneers and @Denver_WSoccer on Instagram
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