Ducks Welcome Recruiting Class of 10
11/16/18 | Women's Soccer
EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon women's soccer program has signed 10 players to National Letters of Intent, head coach Kat Mertz announced Friday.
Included among the 10 are four players who have played on junior national teams – Hailey Coll, a goalkeeper from Eugene (Sheldon High School), Maya Hahn, a midfielder from Eastbourne, New Zealand, Caitlin Shaw, a midfielder from North Vancouver, British Columbia, and Sakura Yoshida, a midfielder from Redmond, Wash.
Hahn and Shaw are currently in Uruguay participating in the U17 Women's World Cup.
The rest of the class includes forward Ally Cook (Coto de Caza, Calif.), midfielder Maggie Lacey (Central Point, Ore.), forward Lilli Rask (Tustin, Calif.), defender Jordan Snyder (Mercer Island, Wash.), defender Croix Soto (Pasadena, Calif.) and midfielder Sofia Viñas (Calabasas, Calif.).
"We're very excited to get started with this talented group of young women," said Mertz. "As a class they embody the qualities that make up the foundation of Duck Soccer.
"Their commitment in the classroom and on the playing field will help push our program to the top of the Pac-12. I am looking forward to the quality soccer our program will be playing next year with the help of these young women."
Hailey Coll
5-6, GK, Eugene, Ore., Henry D. Sheldon High School, Club Team: Portland Thorns Academy
HIGH SCHOOl
Member of the 2017 Region IV ODP team that won the ODP International Tournament Champions in Costa Rica ... Earned one cap with the U17 Women's National Team in January 2018.
"Growing up in Eugene I've always wanted to be a Duck," said Coll. "The facilities and reputation of Oregon athletics is world class!"
Ally Cook
5-9, F, Coto de Caza, Calif., Tesoro High School, Club Team: West Coast FC
HIGH SCHOOL
Selected to attend the Generation Adidas International Training Camp in Frankfurt, Germany ... Leading goal scorer for the 2015-16 season and second all-team leading goal scorer for Tesero High School ... Named Huntington Beach Classic Tournament MVP, Excalibur Tournament MVP, Sea View League All League First Team, CIF Division 1 All-CIF First Team, and NCAA All-Region.
"I chose the University of Oregon because of the coaches' commitment to excellence and their desire to bring a championship to Oregon," said Cook. "The campus and surrounding community have the outdoor feel that I was looking for in a school. My third key factor was strong academics and a nationally recognized university. The amazing facilities were just a bonus."
Maya Hahn
5-5, M, Eastbourne, New Zealand, Hutt Valley High School, Club Team: Ole Football Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Captain for two games at the 2017 Oceania U16 Championships (World Cup qualifiers) and received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament ... Named New Zealand's soccer player of the year in 2016 and 2017 and overall sportsperson of the year in 2017 ... Named team MVP at the National Tournament in 2015 and 2016 ... Participated on the Capital Football team in the National Women's league since 2016 and participated in the Capital Futsal National Women's league in 2018 ... Earned young player of the year after her club team, Wellington United, reached the final of the Kelly Cup in 2017.
"I liked the way the team played and I could see the program heading in a positive direction," said Hahn. "The high level of academic support for student athletes gave me the impression that I would be looked after in both aspects of my college life."
Maggie Lacey
5-7, M, Central Point, Ore., A Beka Academy Home School, Club Teams: Rogue Valley Timber 11, Portland Thorns Academy DA 3
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned the 2016 MWL Athletic Award ... In club action, was captain, team MVP, leading goal scorer four years in a row, and earned the Shelley Green Spirit of the Game award ... Also participated in cross country and received the 2015 Inspirational Runner award ... Took third place at the OSAA state cross country meet.
"I chose the University of Oregon due to the incredible campus, the talented coaches, and the hard working, successful team," said Lacey.
Lilli Rask
5-6, F, Tustin, Calif., Beckman High School, Club Teams: Current Legends FC DA, Slammers FC ECNL
HIGH SCHOOL
Offensive player of the year (2015, 2016) ... In club action, named to the DA West top 10 list for leading in overall goals scored as well as leading in goals scored per game ... Earned the Best 11 award at Nationals in Frisco, Texas (2017) ... ECNL national champion (2014, 2015) ... Participated in the 2015 US Soccer Training Invite ... ODP Costa Rica Tournament Champion (2017).
"I loved the soccer program," said Rask. "Ever since I was a little kid I always dreamed and envisioned myself playing soccer at the University of Oregon. My mom and grandparents went to school here. And my grandfather played basketball here!"
Caitlin Shaw
5-6, M, North Vancouver, B.C., Burnaby Central Secondary School, Club Team: Vancouver Whitecaps
HIGH SCHOOL
North Shore Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017 ... Finalist for the U17 Canadian player of the year ... Gained experience with the U15, U17, and U20 Canadian National Teams ... Went to the 2016 U15 CONCACAF Championships, U17 World Cup, 2017 U17 Four Nations Cup, and the 2018 U17 World Cup.
"I want to go to Oregon because I was so impressed with the positive environment the campus provided as well as the amount of resources available to all student athletes," said Shaw. I always wanted to play in the Pac-12 Conference and believe Oregon is a natural fit for me."
Jordan Snyder
5-6, D, Mercer Island, Wash., Mercer Island High School, Club Teams: Reign Academy, Eastside FC
HIGH SCHOOL
Leading freshman scorer in all of Kingco (2015) ... Leading scorer for Mercer Island (2016) ... In club action, named captain at the Florida DA Showcase ... Has two years of experience playing with the ODP Region IV team and one year with Reign ECNL.
"The campus was beautiful and the athletic facilities were totally mind-blowing," said Snyder. "The overall experience of touring the campus and meeting the people was very warm and welcoming. I could really picture myself at Oregon when I was walking through the campus and the school seems like a great fit for me."
Croix Soto
5-7, D, Pasadena, Calif., Fusion Academy High School, Club Team: SoCal Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Leading scorer in 2016 ... Named team MVP in 2018 ... Club team was two-time Surf Cup Champions and four-time Premier League Champions.
"It was always Oregon," said Soto. "It's my dream school. It's a great institution with a strong soccer program. I had an immediate connection with both the team and the coaching staff, which sealed the deal."
Sofia Viñas
5-4, M, Calabasas, Calif., Calabasas High School, Club Team: Real SoCal
HIGH SCHOOL
Leading goal scorer for the Real SoCal ECNL GU15 team ... Earned offensive MVP her freshman year and team MVP her sophomore year.
"The [Oregon] women's soccer program is like a family," said Viñas, "Everyone is close and the student-athletes are fully supported in their chosen endeavors."
Sakura (Sakky) Yoshida
5-1, M, Redmond, Wash., Lake Washington High School, Club Teams: Eastside FC, Crossfire ECNL, Seattle Reign Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Named MVP twice in Costa Rica while participating with the Region IV ODP team ... Selected to participate on the 2014 US Youth Soccer Region IV ODP Championships All-Tournament Team ... Called up to the U-18 Women's National Team as well as the U-19 Women's National Team.
"Sakky is relentless in her pursuit to get to a next level and challenge her game," said Reign Academy technical director Kim Calkins. "She arrives to Reign training before any other player and is always the last to leave, putting in as much work as she can because of her love for the game. She is no stranger to a top level national competitive environment and excited for the opportunities she is awarded."
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Included among the 10 are four players who have played on junior national teams – Hailey Coll, a goalkeeper from Eugene (Sheldon High School), Maya Hahn, a midfielder from Eastbourne, New Zealand, Caitlin Shaw, a midfielder from North Vancouver, British Columbia, and Sakura Yoshida, a midfielder from Redmond, Wash.
Hahn and Shaw are currently in Uruguay participating in the U17 Women's World Cup.
The rest of the class includes forward Ally Cook (Coto de Caza, Calif.), midfielder Maggie Lacey (Central Point, Ore.), forward Lilli Rask (Tustin, Calif.), defender Jordan Snyder (Mercer Island, Wash.), defender Croix Soto (Pasadena, Calif.) and midfielder Sofia Viñas (Calabasas, Calif.).
"We're very excited to get started with this talented group of young women," said Mertz. "As a class they embody the qualities that make up the foundation of Duck Soccer.
"Their commitment in the classroom and on the playing field will help push our program to the top of the Pac-12. I am looking forward to the quality soccer our program will be playing next year with the help of these young women."
Hailey Coll
5-6, GK, Eugene, Ore., Henry D. Sheldon High School, Club Team: Portland Thorns Academy
HIGH SCHOOl
Member of the 2017 Region IV ODP team that won the ODP International Tournament Champions in Costa Rica ... Earned one cap with the U17 Women's National Team in January 2018.
"Growing up in Eugene I've always wanted to be a Duck," said Coll. "The facilities and reputation of Oregon athletics is world class!"
Ally Cook
5-9, F, Coto de Caza, Calif., Tesoro High School, Club Team: West Coast FC
HIGH SCHOOL
Selected to attend the Generation Adidas International Training Camp in Frankfurt, Germany ... Leading goal scorer for the 2015-16 season and second all-team leading goal scorer for Tesero High School ... Named Huntington Beach Classic Tournament MVP, Excalibur Tournament MVP, Sea View League All League First Team, CIF Division 1 All-CIF First Team, and NCAA All-Region.
"I chose the University of Oregon because of the coaches' commitment to excellence and their desire to bring a championship to Oregon," said Cook. "The campus and surrounding community have the outdoor feel that I was looking for in a school. My third key factor was strong academics and a nationally recognized university. The amazing facilities were just a bonus."
Maya Hahn
5-5, M, Eastbourne, New Zealand, Hutt Valley High School, Club Team: Ole Football Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Captain for two games at the 2017 Oceania U16 Championships (World Cup qualifiers) and received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament ... Named New Zealand's soccer player of the year in 2016 and 2017 and overall sportsperson of the year in 2017 ... Named team MVP at the National Tournament in 2015 and 2016 ... Participated on the Capital Football team in the National Women's league since 2016 and participated in the Capital Futsal National Women's league in 2018 ... Earned young player of the year after her club team, Wellington United, reached the final of the Kelly Cup in 2017.
"I liked the way the team played and I could see the program heading in a positive direction," said Hahn. "The high level of academic support for student athletes gave me the impression that I would be looked after in both aspects of my college life."
Maggie Lacey
5-7, M, Central Point, Ore., A Beka Academy Home School, Club Teams: Rogue Valley Timber 11, Portland Thorns Academy DA 3
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned the 2016 MWL Athletic Award ... In club action, was captain, team MVP, leading goal scorer four years in a row, and earned the Shelley Green Spirit of the Game award ... Also participated in cross country and received the 2015 Inspirational Runner award ... Took third place at the OSAA state cross country meet.
"I chose the University of Oregon due to the incredible campus, the talented coaches, and the hard working, successful team," said Lacey.
Lilli Rask
5-6, F, Tustin, Calif., Beckman High School, Club Teams: Current Legends FC DA, Slammers FC ECNL
HIGH SCHOOL
Offensive player of the year (2015, 2016) ... In club action, named to the DA West top 10 list for leading in overall goals scored as well as leading in goals scored per game ... Earned the Best 11 award at Nationals in Frisco, Texas (2017) ... ECNL national champion (2014, 2015) ... Participated in the 2015 US Soccer Training Invite ... ODP Costa Rica Tournament Champion (2017).
"I loved the soccer program," said Rask. "Ever since I was a little kid I always dreamed and envisioned myself playing soccer at the University of Oregon. My mom and grandparents went to school here. And my grandfather played basketball here!"
Caitlin Shaw
5-6, M, North Vancouver, B.C., Burnaby Central Secondary School, Club Team: Vancouver Whitecaps
HIGH SCHOOL
North Shore Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017 ... Finalist for the U17 Canadian player of the year ... Gained experience with the U15, U17, and U20 Canadian National Teams ... Went to the 2016 U15 CONCACAF Championships, U17 World Cup, 2017 U17 Four Nations Cup, and the 2018 U17 World Cup.
"I want to go to Oregon because I was so impressed with the positive environment the campus provided as well as the amount of resources available to all student athletes," said Shaw. I always wanted to play in the Pac-12 Conference and believe Oregon is a natural fit for me."
Jordan Snyder
5-6, D, Mercer Island, Wash., Mercer Island High School, Club Teams: Reign Academy, Eastside FC
HIGH SCHOOL
Leading freshman scorer in all of Kingco (2015) ... Leading scorer for Mercer Island (2016) ... In club action, named captain at the Florida DA Showcase ... Has two years of experience playing with the ODP Region IV team and one year with Reign ECNL.
"The campus was beautiful and the athletic facilities were totally mind-blowing," said Snyder. "The overall experience of touring the campus and meeting the people was very warm and welcoming. I could really picture myself at Oregon when I was walking through the campus and the school seems like a great fit for me."
Croix Soto
5-7, D, Pasadena, Calif., Fusion Academy High School, Club Team: SoCal Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Leading scorer in 2016 ... Named team MVP in 2018 ... Club team was two-time Surf Cup Champions and four-time Premier League Champions.
"It was always Oregon," said Soto. "It's my dream school. It's a great institution with a strong soccer program. I had an immediate connection with both the team and the coaching staff, which sealed the deal."
Sofia Viñas
5-4, M, Calabasas, Calif., Calabasas High School, Club Team: Real SoCal
HIGH SCHOOL
Leading goal scorer for the Real SoCal ECNL GU15 team ... Earned offensive MVP her freshman year and team MVP her sophomore year.
"The [Oregon] women's soccer program is like a family," said Viñas, "Everyone is close and the student-athletes are fully supported in their chosen endeavors."
Sakura (Sakky) Yoshida
5-1, M, Redmond, Wash., Lake Washington High School, Club Teams: Eastside FC, Crossfire ECNL, Seattle Reign Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Named MVP twice in Costa Rica while participating with the Region IV ODP team ... Selected to participate on the 2014 US Youth Soccer Region IV ODP Championships All-Tournament Team ... Called up to the U-18 Women's National Team as well as the U-19 Women's National Team.
"Sakky is relentless in her pursuit to get to a next level and challenge her game," said Reign Academy technical director Kim Calkins. "She arrives to Reign training before any other player and is always the last to leave, putting in as much work as she can because of her love for the game. She is no stranger to a top level national competitive environment and excited for the opportunities she is awarded."
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