Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2026 Women's Soccer Roster

Jersey Number 19
Katelyn Tallbacka
- Position:
- Midfield/Forward
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Seminole HS
- Hometown:
- Seminole, Fla.
2025 SEASON (FRESHMAN)
Appeared in 10 games, starting two...totaled 274 minutes
PRIOR TO SIU
Three-time district champion in high school...scored 27 goals and 15 assists senior year...scored 22 goals and 17 assists junior year...scored 15 goals and 22 assists sophomore year...scored eight goals and 12 assists freshman year...four-time First-Team All-County...three-time team MVP...played club for Tampa Bay United
PERSONAL
Daughter of Aaron and Rachel Tallbacka...sister to Allison and Aaron...National Honor Society member...Principles List all four years
WHY I CHOSE SIU
"I loved the campus and coaching staff and it's a great opportunity to play the sport I love while also getting my degree."
Appeared in 10 games, starting two...totaled 274 minutes
PRIOR TO SIU
Three-time district champion in high school...scored 27 goals and 15 assists senior year...scored 22 goals and 17 assists junior year...scored 15 goals and 22 assists sophomore year...scored eight goals and 12 assists freshman year...four-time First-Team All-County...three-time team MVP...played club for Tampa Bay United
PERSONAL
Daughter of Aaron and Rachel Tallbacka...sister to Allison and Aaron...National Honor Society member...Principles List all four years
WHY I CHOSE SIU
"I loved the campus and coaching staff and it's a great opportunity to play the sport I love while also getting my degree."
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