TC Gemini Kick Off Season 2 of Women’s Elite Rugby this May
Gemini Open Second Campaign on May 2; Home Opener on May 17
EAGAN, MN – The TC Gemini return for the 2026 Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) season, continuing their run in the first professional women’s rugby league in the United States. The Gemini will open their campaign on Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM CT on the road against the Chicago Tempest before hosting their home opener at TCO Stadium on Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM CT.
Led by Head Coach Sylvia Braaten, the Gemini enter their second WER season representing the Twin Cities. Built on a foundation of resilience and unity, the team looks to take a major step forward in 2026. Natayah Bauer and Ciara Clawson return as top scorers, combining for a quarter of the Gemini's tries scored last year.
Fans are invited to experience Gemini rugby all season long at TCO Stadium. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
The 2026 TC Gemini roster (featuring 21 returning players) is as follows:
Abbey Jacobs, Alexis Dallas, Bailey Johnson, Brogan Mior, Brooke Doerscher, Chloe Headland, Ciara Clawson, Corinne Gallagher, Emilee Jalosuo, Emily Juhl, Hannah Pfersch, Josie Rogers, Kathryn Johnson, Katrina Nunes, Keishanique Moton-Tyler, Lucy Leatherman, Maggie "Lynn" Kleyer, Marisa Hall, Megan Ahnen, Melisa Rios Mena, Natayah Bauer, Rebecca Dooley, Sam Brackett, Serena Liu, Sophie Pyrz, Stephanie Alliev, Tonia O’Neill, Whitney Smith
Upcoming TC Gemini Games:
Home Games (TCO Stadium – Eagan, MN)
May 17, 2026 – TC Gemini vs. Bay Breakers, 5:00 PM CDT
May 30, 2026 – TC Gemini vs. Boston Banshees, 5:00 PM CDT
June 7, 2026 – TC Gemini vs. New York Exiles, 3:00 PM CDT
June 21, 2026 – TC Gemini vs. Chicago Tempest, 1:00 PM CDT
July 19, 2026 – TC Gemini vs. Denver Onyx, 5:00 PM CDT
Away Games
May 2, 2026 – at Chicago Tempest, 7:00 PM CDT
May 10, 2026 – at Denver Onyx, 2:00 PM MDT
June 13, 2026 – at New York Exiles, 2:00 PM EDT
July 11, 2026 – at Boston Banshees, 3:00 PM EDT
July 26, 2026 – at Bay Breakers, 6:00 PM PDT
Media Access:
If you are looking to cover games and attend practices throughout the season, please fill out a media credential form HERE. For the latest news and update, follow WER on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About WERWomen’s Elite Rugby (WER) is redefining the future of the sport in the United States as the first professional women’s rugby league. Officially launched in 2024, WER’s inaugural season kicked off in March 2025 with six founding teams across Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York, Northern California, and the Twin Cities, featuring 180 of the world’s top athletes. Built on the competitive legacy of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), WER evolves the game from amateur roots into a professional stage built for longevity, unlocking new opportunities for athletes, partners, and fans. With a focus on elite competition, commercial growth, and cultural relevance, WER is ushering in the next stage of rugby in the United States. For further information visit: https://www.womenseliterugby.us/.