WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW women's soccer head coach Chris Neal has added forward Laney Newnam, a transfer from Queens University of Charlotte, to the 2025 roster.

A native of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Newnam appeared in 17 matches and made four starts as a sophomore for the Royals in 2024, tallying one goal and one assist in 800 minutes as a winger.

"Laney has played over 1700 minutes at Queens University over the past two seasons," Neal said. "An NC Courage product, she has continued to successfully develop her game while in college. She is ready for the next challenge here at UNCW and in the CAA. We are excited to welcome her to the Hawk's Nest!"

As a freshman, Newnam played in 16 matches, making 11 starts as an outside back. She recorded one goal and one assist while logging 974 minutes for Queens. Newnam helped the Royals advance to the second round of the 2023 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, the first time a No. 8 seed advanced to the second round in ASUN women's soccer tournament history.

As a senior at Wake Forest High School, Newnam made 21 starts and led the team with 10 goals while registering five assists to earn Northern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors.

She spent her Elite Clubs National League career with NC Courage.