Benedictine University Mesa

Iva Ristic joins the Benedictine University Mesa women's soccer program in 2026 after competing at Salem University. Originally from Belgrade, Serbia, Ristic attended Tallulah Falls School, where she helped lead her team to a regional championship and earned selection to the East-West All-Star Game. She also won a state championship while competing for Layton Christian Academy, adding to an impressiveyouth soccer resume. During her time at Salem University, Ristic appeared in four matches across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, making three starts and gaining valuable collegiate experience. A versatile and accomplished player with an international background, Ristic brings championshipexperience and a strong competitive mentality to the Redhawks as she begins her first season at Benedictine Mesa in 2026.