OMAHA, Neb. - The team name on their uniforms has changed over the years, but Kendall Dobberstein and Addie LaRock are used to being teammates.
Now, they're ready for another season together with the Omaha Mavericks.

"Addie and I work very well together. We usually play on the same side (of the field)," Dobberstein said. "Playing club and high school together for multiple years and knowing each other for years helps with that connection."

The duo also has helped their teams excel over the years.

In their first two years as high school teammates, Dobberstein and LaRock helped Gretna win back-to-back Nebraska Class A state soccer titles. Then, after Gretna East opened its doors, the duo helped the new school capture two Class B state titles.

Dobberstein and LaRock compiled an 83-1 record on the pitch during their high school careers. So when it came to the 2025 recruiting class, they were two players Omaha head coach Tim Walters zeroed in on.

"They were two kids when we went into that recruiting class that we thought were must-haves for us," Walters said. "Really happy to get both of them."

Both made an immediate impact as true freshmen last fall as the Mavericks transitioned following the graduation of a large senior class in 2024.
That gave Dobberstein and LaRock an opportunity to play significant minutes.

Dobberstein, a forward, finished with four goals and six assists while leading the team with 14 points. LaRock, a midfielder, played nearly 1,300 minutes and recorded two goals and an assist. The pair combined to make 27 starts.

Hometown stars Dobberstein and LaRock enter their sophomore seasons with added recognition after both were named Summit League Players to Watch on Aug. 11.

"When you're kind of rebuilding, you better bring in young players who are ready to be leaders. Kendall with how she plays and Addie with the way she carries herself were built-in leaders,"  Walters said.

Walters added that their adjustment from high school to college soccer was smoother than he anticipated. For Dobberstein and LaRock, playing for Omaha also felt like a natural fit.
Dobberstein and LaRock said they never discussed attending the same school to play soccer.

"But I'm glad the way it worked out," Dobberstein said.

LaRock's family ties to Omaha Athletics also played a role in her decision.

Her mother, Jessica, played on the Mavericks' inaugural women's soccer team in 1999 and scored the first goal in program history. Her father, Mack, was a four-time All-American wrestler at Omaha.

"I kind of knew right away. I had my visit here and I loved it," LaRock said. "Both my parents played college sports here, and I knew a lot of the players here."

LaRock, a captain for this year's squad, said the Mavericks have higher expectations after finishing 6-9-4 last season.

Omaha women's soccer opened the 2026 regular season with a strong defensive showing Wednesday night, but ultimately falling 1-0 to Iowa State at Caniglia Field.

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