KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Head coach Lewis Robinson and the Western Michigan women's soccer program announced the addition of five student-athletes on National Signing Day. WMU is set to welcome defender Dominae Butler, center midfielder June Mullen, wing back Kailah Newcomb, center back Cameron Tack and attacking midfielder Meredith Vance. 

"We are extremely excited about the group of talented players we are adding to the Bronco Soccer Family for the Fall of 2024," Robinson said. "They each possess great experience and potential to continue to improve our program, and all come from the highest caliber of travel soccer. They all bring a level of leadership and a competitive desire that is necessary to be successful, and we can't wait to get them integrated into our team this fall."

Dominae Butler | Defender | Indianapolis, Ind. | Park Tudor School
Butler comes to Western Michigan after playing her high-school ball at Park Tudor School in Indianapolis. The defender has had an excellent high school career, as she was named to the All-State Third Team and was an All-Conference selection. Park Tudor has an excellent soccer program, with the Panthers winning back-to-back IHSAA 1A State Championships in 2022 and 2023. The 5-foot-5 defender intends to major in communications and has two siblings (Daion and Dejanae). 

"Dominae is an aggressive defender who dominates 1v1 battles and has the ability to play in different positions across the back line. We can't wait to see how she continues to develop as a Bronco," Robinson said.

June Mullen | Center Midfielder | Omaha, Neb. | Duchesne Academy
Mullen is a decorated athlete in multiple sports, as she's earned awards in soccer, basketball and golf. Soccer wise, she's claimed ECNL Midwest All-Conference First Team honors to go along with All-State, Academic All-State and All-Conference accolades. She is also a two-time state champion in golf and All-State Honorable Mention honoree in basketball. The 5-foot-5 center midfielder has two siblings and intends to major in business. 

"June is a box-to-box midfielder with a great engine and good quality on the ball. She has good vision and a great soccer IQ that will translate well to college soccer. We are really excited to see her in the Bronco midfield," Robinson said. 

Kailah Newcomb |  Wing Back | Kalamazoo, Mich. | Midwest United FC ECNL
Newcomb will stay in her hometown to the play for the Broncos, as she comes to WMU with a high amount of talent. Newcomb has been a high-level player from a young age, as she was named to the All-State, All-Region, All-Conference and All-District teams as a sophomore in high school. She then went on to play club for Midwest United FC ECNL and played in the summer with Kalamazoo FC USL-W Team. Newcomb has a younger sister (Hailey) and will major in business. 

"Kailah is a versatile player who can play in a number of different positions. Her pace and athleticism will help her impact our team immediately, and we are excited to see her play at the collegiate level," said Robinson. 

Cameron Tack | Center Back | Cascade, Mich. | Midwest United FC ECNL
Tack won't have to move far for her college playing days, as she comes from Midwest United FC in Grand Rapids. As a center back, Tack has been a strong player over the years, headlined by her helping Midwest United FC become one of the premier clubs in the region. She has two older sisters and will major in business. 

"Cam is a natural leader and a tenacious defender," Robinson said. "She is a great at winning balls, and she can play in a number of positions on the back line. We are excited to see her on the field as a Bronco."

Meredith Vance | Attacking Midfielder | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Midwest United FC ECNL
Vance is another decorated player being added to the WMU class, as comes from the talent rich area of Grand Rapids. Over the years, she's been named to the ECNL All-Midwest First Team and has twice played in ECNL National Selection Games. She played for Midwest United FC USL-W Team, which is in a highly prestigious league with all college-level players. She has a young brother (Charlie) and plans to major in architecture/interior design. 

"Meredith has a great competitive drive and motor," Robinson said.  "She is a player with a great level of versatility and creative ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. We are excited to see her in the Bronco midfield this fall."