Dallas Cowboys Announce 2025 Cheerleader Rookies Including First Australians, New Zealanders

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have announced their full squad for the 2025-26 season, featuring a mix of veterans, group leaders, and rookies from diverse backgrounds. Among the rookies are Parker Kilpatrick, a Texas native and University of Texas alum who previously performed with the Cowboys Rhythm & Blue; Jenna Waller, who returned after being the final cut in the previous season and is a graduate of Oklahoma University’s Pom Squad; Faith Ward, originally from New Zealand and raised in Australia, who is the first New Zealander and third Australian to make the squad and described the audition process as rigorous yet rewarding; and Morgan Perschy from Arizona State University, who has quickly gained attention on social media and is being hailed as a potential future superstar of the squad. The team continues to attract global talent and interest, fueled in part by the popularity of the Netflix docuseries "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders." The squad’s preparation for the upcoming NFL season highlights both the competitive nature of selection and the personal stories of perseverance and achievement among the cheerleaders.