Lancaster Inferno Announces Professional Signing of Taylor Mentzer
Lancaster, PA – Lancaster Inferno is proud to announce that former standout Taylor Mentzer has signed her first professional contract, becoming the latest player to progress through the club’s pathway to the professional game.
Mentzer, who competed with Inferno from 2022–2024, has signed with Logan Lightning FC for the 2026 Football Queensland Premier League 1 season in Queensland, Australia.
Over three seasons with Lancaster Inferno, Mentzer made a lasting impact, tallying 13 goals and 1 assist while playing a key role in multiple playoff runs.
“Inferno has been a huge part of my growth, as a player and as a person,” said Mentzer. “The coaches consistently pushed me to raise my standards and compete at a high level. Through the environment they created, like challenging training sessions, strong team culture, and constant support, I learned what it takes to prepare and perform at the next level. I’m very grateful for my time with Inferno and the role the club played in preparing me for this next step in my career.”
“We’re incredibly proud of Taylor and this opportunity she’s earned,” said Inferno Head Coach Stephanie Cleaves. “She embodies everything our pathway is about – commitment, resilience, and a drive to keep improving. Her impact on the field and within our culture has been tremendous, and we’re excited to see her take this next step in her professional career.”
Impact at Inferno
Mentzer’s time with Inferno coincided with sustained team success:
2024: 10-2-1 record | USL W League East Conference Semifinalists | 2nd Mid-Atlantic Division
2023: 8-2-1 record | UWS National Semifinalists | East Conference Champions
2022: 8-1-1 record | 2nd Mid-Atlantic Division
2024 Season
- 9 Goals (2nd leading scorer)
- 11 Games Played
- Player of the Match – Game 6
2023 Season
- 11 Games Played
- 2 Goals, 1 Assist
- Assisted playoff comeback vs. NE Mutiny
- Goal in National Semifinal vs. SC Blue Heat (2-0 lead)
2022 Season
- 2 Goals
- 6 Games Played
Collegiate Career
Mentzer also excelled at the NCAA Division I level with UNC Greensboro, where she played 64 career matches, tallying 13 goals and 4 assists.
Some of her achievements include:
- 2025 All-SoCon Second Team
- 2025 CSC Academic All-District® Team
- 2024-25 UNCG Offensive MVP
- 2023 Southern Conference All-Tournament Team
- 3.95 GPA (Kinesiology)
- SoCon Commissioner’s Medal
- Academic Honor Roll & Academic All-Conference
- Chancellor’s List
From Local Pathway to Professional
A Reading, PA native, Mentzer developed locally at the youth level with FC Revolution and Exeter Township High School before advancing to Division I soccer, Lancaster Inferno, and now the professional ranks.
Her signing reflects Lancaster Inferno’s continued commitment to providing a platform for players to develop, compete, and advance to the highest levels of the game.
Lancaster Inferno congratulates Taylor on this milestone and looks forward to following her professional journey in Australia.
