BUIES CREEK – Campbell women's soccer and head coach Jeff Gross announced the signing of four student-athletes to athletics grant-in-aid following National Signing Day. 

Gretchen Baker, Laney Heafner, Linnea Hedlund, and Lydia Parker will join the Camels for the 2026 season. 

Read about our signees below and what Gross had to say: 

Gretchen Baker 
Midfielder | Boise, Idaho | Kuna HS | Boise Thorns ECNL

• 2025 Second Team All-Conference 
• Four-time Academic All-Conference 
• Two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention

"Gretchen is a driven and highly focused human. She is a footballer and loves the game, loves to train, and a competitor! We are looking forward to her time as a Camel!" 

Laney Heafner 
Forward | Kernersville, N.C. | Bishop McGuinness | NC Fusion ECNL 08 Girls 

• 2025 Conference Offensive Player of the Year
• Three-time conference champion
• Three-time All-Conference honoree (2023-25)
• Named Two-time All-State (2024-25)
• Earned Two-time All-Region (2024-25)
• Also played basketball and volleyball 

"We love it when someone targets Campbell for their own reason. When the place aligns with the person. When the person aligns with the direction of the program it's synergy. Laney will complement and push the forwards in our team! We are excited to get her amongst the Camels." 

Linnea Headlund
Midfielder | Vienna, Va. | George C. Marshall HS | Arlington ECNL 

• Three-time All-District honoree
• Named Three-time Scholar Athlete
• Member of the National Art Honors Society
• Named a Marshall Presidential Scholar
• Club team appeared a GA National Playoffs, ECNL National Playoffs, and ECNL Playoff Showcases 

"Linnea brings a lot of craft in her game, sneaky athlete who covers a lot of ground. She's levelheaded and knows her priorities in life. She will be a quality Camel!"

Lydia Parker 
Defender/Midfielder | Greenville, S.C. | Eastside HS | CESA 07G ECNL

• Two-time 4A State Champion
• 2025 5A D2 State Champion 
• Two-time All-Region Team
• 2025 All-State honoree 
• 2022-2025 Club Team Captain
• 2024 USL Academy Cup Champion
• 2023-2025 Greenville Liberty u20 USL Academy Roster
• 2025 Greenville Liberty Pre-Pro USL W League Roster
• Class Vice President at Eastside HS 

"Lydia is a top human. High spirit for life but don't underestimate the competitor within. She will be a quality Camel and we are excited to get her in our mix!"

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