Soccer Program Signs Three
11/19/24 | Women's Soccer
EUGENE, Ore. – For the second year in a row, the Oregon soccer program has signed one of the top local talents to an athletics scholarship agreement to play for the Ducks.
Alexis Cockerill-Gonzales, an all-state player for Eugene's Sheldon High School, is one of three incoming student-athletes who will suit up for the Ducks next fall.
In addition to Cockerill-Gonzalez, the Ducks' 2024 class includes forward Camille Brophy from San Clemente, Calif., and defender Samantha Neumeier from La Crescenta, Calif.
Last fall, the Ducks inked Springfield, Ore., native Cloe Chase, one of the top prep goal scorers in state history for Marist High School, who went on to start 17 matches for the Ducks as a freshman in 2024.
Camille Brophy, Forward, San Clemente, Calif.
San Clemente High School | Club: SoCal Blues ECNL
Brophy led her team to the CIF Division 1 quarterfinals in 2023 after first winning the South Coast League championship at San Clemente High School … Qualified for the 2023 ECNL Playoffs with her club, SoCal Blues … Received the scholar-athlete award and was a member of the Principal's Honor Roll at San Clemente … Father Larry Brophy played football at UNLV … Brother Colin plays football at Chapman University.
Brophy on Oregon
"The University of Oregon was a clear choice for me because of its incredible athletic and academic programs. The support system at Oregon is unmatched, and they provide resources to help their athletes succeed on and off the field. As long as I have been dreaming about college soccer, I've always wanted to play for the Ducks. What impressed me the most about the University of Oregon and the soccer program was the combination of high-level competition and an athlete-focused environment."
Alexis Cockerill-Gonzalez, Forward/Defender, Eugene, Ore.
Sheldon High School | Club: Portland Thorns Academy
A three-year first team all-Southwestern Conference selection, Cockerill-Gonzalez led Sheldon High School to three straight league championships … Was a 2024 high school All-America nominee in addition to a 2024 Youth Girls All-American nominee … Selected as team captain her senior year and was named Scorebook Live Oregon player of the week twice … In her four years, Sheldon won their hometown rivalry game against South Eugene (the Emerald Derby) each year … The Irish made it to the quarterfinals of the playoffs twice in her career … Was the state's leading scorer as a sophomore in 2022 and was named to the 6A all-state first team … Named the Southwestern Conference's 2022 player of the year … The year prior, was the only freshman named to the all-Southwestern Conference first team … Cockerill-Gonzalez participated in the state ODP U11-16 and regional ODP U12-16 pools and was an ODP West Region pool member for four years … Received a US Soccer Youth National Team Regional Identification Center invite three times … With her club team, Portland Thorns Academy, went to the 2023 Sweet 16 and the 2024 ECNL final four … Was the leading goal scorer in the 2024 WSPL season with the Portland Thorns II … Tied for fourth in the WSPL Northwest Conference in goals and led her club team to the conference championship in 2023 … Both parents were varsity athletes at the College of Idaho – mother Samantha Cockerill played soccer, while father Patrick Gonzalez played baseball and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles.
Cockerill-Gonzalez on Oregon
"I have watched and been a ball girl for the UO soccer team since I was in kindergarten and started attending day camp in elementary school. All of this sparked my interest in Oregon. I was inspired by the female athletes, watching them play, and having them sign autographs after the game. I always had a childhood dream of playing for the Ducks. I was greatly influenced by the players' passion and talent. I also love the fans' enthusiasm and made it my goal to be a part of it. The energy from Ducks fans on game days makes playing here an unforgettable experience."
Samantha Neumeier, Defender, La Crescenta, Calif.
La Cañada High School | Club: LAFC SoCal Youth
Neumeier was named first team all-Rio Hondo League in her sophomore year at La Cañada High School … Also was the Rio Hondo offensive most valuable player and received all-CIF Division 4 first team honors her junior year … Was the leading goal scorer for La Cañada her junior year … On her club team, LAFC SoCal Youth Soccer, was named to the Southwest Conference All-League ECNL first team … Mother Angie Neumeier played basketball at Nevada … Father Kevin Neumeier was her high school coach.
Neumeier on Oregon
"I first became interested in Oregon when I saw how much the community supports the athletes and is always there to cheer them on. I loved the beautiful greenery in Eugene, as we don't have much in Southern California. The amazing facilities and support for athletes at the University of Oregon also played a big role in my decision."
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Alexis Cockerill-Gonzales, an all-state player for Eugene's Sheldon High School, is one of three incoming student-athletes who will suit up for the Ducks next fall.
In addition to Cockerill-Gonzalez, the Ducks' 2024 class includes forward Camille Brophy from San Clemente, Calif., and defender Samantha Neumeier from La Crescenta, Calif.
Last fall, the Ducks inked Springfield, Ore., native Cloe Chase, one of the top prep goal scorers in state history for Marist High School, who went on to start 17 matches for the Ducks as a freshman in 2024.
Camille Brophy, Forward, San Clemente, Calif.
San Clemente High School | Club: SoCal Blues ECNL
Brophy led her team to the CIF Division 1 quarterfinals in 2023 after first winning the South Coast League championship at San Clemente High School … Qualified for the 2023 ECNL Playoffs with her club, SoCal Blues … Received the scholar-athlete award and was a member of the Principal's Honor Roll at San Clemente … Father Larry Brophy played football at UNLV … Brother Colin plays football at Chapman University.
Brophy on Oregon
"The University of Oregon was a clear choice for me because of its incredible athletic and academic programs. The support system at Oregon is unmatched, and they provide resources to help their athletes succeed on and off the field. As long as I have been dreaming about college soccer, I've always wanted to play for the Ducks. What impressed me the most about the University of Oregon and the soccer program was the combination of high-level competition and an athlete-focused environment."
Alexis Cockerill-Gonzalez, Forward/Defender, Eugene, Ore.
Sheldon High School | Club: Portland Thorns Academy
A three-year first team all-Southwestern Conference selection, Cockerill-Gonzalez led Sheldon High School to three straight league championships … Was a 2024 high school All-America nominee in addition to a 2024 Youth Girls All-American nominee … Selected as team captain her senior year and was named Scorebook Live Oregon player of the week twice … In her four years, Sheldon won their hometown rivalry game against South Eugene (the Emerald Derby) each year … The Irish made it to the quarterfinals of the playoffs twice in her career … Was the state's leading scorer as a sophomore in 2022 and was named to the 6A all-state first team … Named the Southwestern Conference's 2022 player of the year … The year prior, was the only freshman named to the all-Southwestern Conference first team … Cockerill-Gonzalez participated in the state ODP U11-16 and regional ODP U12-16 pools and was an ODP West Region pool member for four years … Received a US Soccer Youth National Team Regional Identification Center invite three times … With her club team, Portland Thorns Academy, went to the 2023 Sweet 16 and the 2024 ECNL final four … Was the leading goal scorer in the 2024 WSPL season with the Portland Thorns II … Tied for fourth in the WSPL Northwest Conference in goals and led her club team to the conference championship in 2023 … Both parents were varsity athletes at the College of Idaho – mother Samantha Cockerill played soccer, while father Patrick Gonzalez played baseball and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles.
Cockerill-Gonzalez on Oregon
"I have watched and been a ball girl for the UO soccer team since I was in kindergarten and started attending day camp in elementary school. All of this sparked my interest in Oregon. I was inspired by the female athletes, watching them play, and having them sign autographs after the game. I always had a childhood dream of playing for the Ducks. I was greatly influenced by the players' passion and talent. I also love the fans' enthusiasm and made it my goal to be a part of it. The energy from Ducks fans on game days makes playing here an unforgettable experience."
Samantha Neumeier, Defender, La Crescenta, Calif.
La Cañada High School | Club: LAFC SoCal Youth
Neumeier was named first team all-Rio Hondo League in her sophomore year at La Cañada High School … Also was the Rio Hondo offensive most valuable player and received all-CIF Division 4 first team honors her junior year … Was the leading goal scorer for La Cañada her junior year … On her club team, LAFC SoCal Youth Soccer, was named to the Southwest Conference All-League ECNL first team … Mother Angie Neumeier played basketball at Nevada … Father Kevin Neumeier was her high school coach.
Neumeier on Oregon
"I first became interested in Oregon when I saw how much the community supports the athletes and is always there to cheer them on. I loved the beautiful greenery in Eugene, as we don't have much in Southern California. The amazing facilities and support for athletes at the University of Oregon also played a big role in my decision."
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