The 2025-2026 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad has officially been selected.
Just last month, a new season of “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” debuted on Netflix and highlighted the squad’s successful push for a higher wage.
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Now, the latest squad will reap the benefits as a new football season begins.
On July 17, the official DCC Instagram page announced that a new squad was officially in place.
“It’s official 💘 1,2,3 DCC!!!” the post read.
This time around, there are six rookie members on the squad and 30 returning veterans. Read on for the full list of returning members, and meet the rookies.
Who are the Rookies on the 2025-2026 Squad?
Jenna Waller
Fans of the Netflix docuseries may recognize Jenna Waller from tryouts for the 2024-2025 season.
After getting cut, she took to Instagram to describe her experience auditioning for the team, calling it “the greatest challenge of my life.”
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“While heartbreaking, being cut just hours before the final team was announced is only a minor setback in my journey and a testament to what the future may hold. I will come back from this stronger, a ‘heck yes’ if you will😊,” she captioned the post.
In a video posted by the official DCC Instagram page on July 17, DCC director Kelli Finglass congratulated Waller for making the squad this time around.
“I encouraged you to come back,” Finglass said, visibly emotional.
The DCC rookie celebrated making the squad by commenting on DCC’s official Instagram post, calling the experience “the best moment of my life!”
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Waller is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma, where she honed her cheerleading skills.
Madeline ‘Maddy’ Unger
Madeline “Maddy” Unger is one of six DCC rookies for the 2025-2026 season. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln alum was a former member of the school’s Husker Scarlets Dance Team.
While commenting on the DCC announcement post, Unger called the experience of being named to the squad “the most surreal moment of my life.”
The cheerleader also shared her own post on Instagram.
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude & SO excited to announce that I am officially a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader! ⭐️ The journey here was far from easy, but I wouldn’t change a single second. I’ve had the chance to stand amongst not only the most amazing dancers, but some of the most resilient, genuine, and kind-hearted women I’ve ever met. I’m feeling so blessed to be a part of this sisterhood,” she wrote.
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Brenley Herrera
Brenley Herrera is a Texas Tech University alum who served on the school’s dance team.
After learning that she’d made the latest DCC squad, Herrera shared her reaction on Instagram, saying she was “still at a complete loss for words.”
“This is truly such an amazing honor and I want to thank the Cowboys Organization for giving me this life changing opportunity. I now get to cheer for AMERICAS TEAM!!!!! This Texas girls heart just might explode. 🥺,” she wrote.
Parker Kilpatrick
Parker Kilpatrick is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and a former member of the Texas Pom group.
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Per her Instagram page, she used to dance at the Elevate Dance Center in Texas.
Kilpatrick has a history with DCC and was a former member of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue co-ed dance crew and drumline. In 2024, she posted a video of herself dancing for the group, captioning the post, “A little bit of life with @dcrhythmblue.”
Faith Ward
Faith Ward, another DCC rookie, is originally from New Zealand.
When she saw DCC’s announcement post, Ward commented, saying she was “STILL CRYING” after making the squad.
“So beyond grateful words can’t describe this feeling,” she wrote.
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In her own post, Ward said she’s “proud to be the first New Zealand DCC and the third Aussie to join the team.”
“This journey has been incredibly challenging, both physically and mentally, but I wouldn’t change a thing! I’ve been pushed in ways I never imagined, I’ve learned and grown so much already. I’m excited to see where this wild ride takes me!” she wrote.
Per Ward’s Instagram, she previously worked as a dancer for Royal Caribbean cruises.
Morgan Perschy
Morgan Perschy is an Arizona State University alum who served as a member of the school’s dance team. She graduated summa cum laude from the W.P. Carey School of Business with a B.S. in Management in May 2025.
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After making the 2025-2026 DCC squad, Perschy took to her Instagram story to celebrate, writing, “I am so honored to announce that I am officially a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.”
She called it “the opportunity of a lifetime” and shared a photo with DCC squad member Sophy Laufer, captioning it, “Forever grateful for you and our friendship.”
Veterans
2-Year Veterans
- Abby
- Allison
- Ariel
- Ava
- Charly
- Darah
- Julissa
- Kelly V
- Madie
- Michelle
- Sophia
- Trinity
3-Year Veterans
- Anna Kate
- Brooklyn
- Camille
- Kayla
- Kennedy
- McKenna
- Reece
- Taylor
4-Year Veterans
- Karley
- Kylie
- Marissa
- Sophy
5-Year Veterans
- Kelee
- Kleine
- Lea
- Madeline
- Megan
- Tori
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
