Van Dyke Adds Seven to 2023 Signing Class
November 10, 2022 | Women's Soccer
SEATTLE โ Washington head coach Nicole Van Dyke announced the first phase of signings for the class of 2023 as UW welcomed seven new members to the Husky family on Signing Day.
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The UW coaching staff tapped into the home-grown talent of Washington, California, Oregon and Texas. Included in the Husky class are a pair of four-star prospects and three players ranked in TopDrawerSoccer's top-150.
"First, I want to thank our entire coaching staff, and all the amazing staff members in our athletic department for their hard work in helping bring the best and brightest to UW," Van Dyke said. "We are very excited about this talented class! They are driven women of high character that have top aspirations for their college soccer experience as Huskies! During the recruiting process, we were impressed by their continued desire to develop, impact and compete at the highest level for championships."
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A detailed recap of Washington's 2023 signing class can be found below.
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Daniella Alali
F โข Bellflower, Calif. (iLEAD Schools)
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NATIONAL TEAM
โข Called into the Nigeria U17 Women's National Team Camp in preparation for the 2022 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in India
โข Did not attend the camp due to injury
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HIGH SCHOOL
โข A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข Attended iLEAD Schools but did not compete in any sports
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CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for LA Breakers FC
โข Surf Cup Best of the Best Champion in 2018-2019 with the LA Galaxy Development Academy
โข Competed in track for AAU, winning regional and national championships in the 800, 1500, 3000 and cross country events
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Why UW?
"I was amazed by the beauty of the campus when I first visited. UW has outstanding academics and an elite soccer program. I am very excited that I will have the opportunity to be trained by outstanding coaches."
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Radisson Banks
F โข Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield HS)
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HIGH SCHOOL
โข Played point guard for 4 years on Bakersfield HS basketball team
โข Earned second team all-area honors and ranked nationally in assists per game in 2021-22
โข Helped lead team to a section championship in 2019-20
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CLUB/ODP
โข 2021 National Training Center invitee
โข 2020 US Youth ODP National Team
โข Played at club level for Legends FC ECNL and South Valley Surf
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Why UW?
"I chose to go to UW because I wanted to be a part of a team where winning was doable but wouldn't be easy. I also choose UW because of my relationship with Coach Nicole. Go Dawgs!"
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Jadyn Holdenried
MF โข Windsor, Calif. (Windsor HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
โข A four star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข TDS No. 80 overall prospect, No. 25 forward and No. 5 in region
โข Earned first team all-league honors four times
โข Two-time league offensive MVP in 2021 and 2022
โข Led team to NCS Championship in 2022 and back-to-back league championships
โข Scored 34 goals as a junior in 2022
CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Santa Rosa United 05 ECNL
โข Named second team all-league
โข National Training Center invitee 2017-20
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Why UW?
"I chose UW because I have always dreamed of playing collegiate soccer in the Pac-12. As soon as I stepped on to campus, met the girls and the coaches, I knew it was the place for me."
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Maya Loudd
D โข Tigard, Ore. (Tualatin HS)
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HIGH SCHOOL
โข Selected to the West team for the 2022 High School All-American Game
โข A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข Ranked No. 14 in the Pacific Northwest Region
โข Named second team all-state in 2020 and 2021
โข A three-time all-league selection
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CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Northwest Elite ECNL
โข Helped lead team to the 2018 ECNL Pacific Division Championship
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Why UW?
"UW has all the qualities I was looking for in a school soccer wise and academically. Playing in the Pac-12 has always been a goal of mine since I can remember and the coaches and staff at UW have always made me feel so welcome. The team environment looks amazing and something I can't wait to be a part of."
Anna Menti
MF/D โข Seattle, Wash. (Roosevelt HS)
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HIGH SCHOOL
โข 2021 All-Metro MVP
โข A two-time All-Metro First Team honoree
โข Scored 13 goals with six assists as a junior
โข Scored 20 goals with 10 assists as a freshman
โข Did not compete in high school as a sophomore due to club commitments
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CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Crossfire 04/05 ECNL
โข ECNL Northwest Conference First Team
โข Club captain since 2012
โข National Training Center invitee 2014-16
โข Led team to 2018 Surf Cup Championship and 2018-21 Crossfire Challenge Championships
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Why UW?
"I chose UW because it provided the perfect academic and athlete of opportunity for me. I've grown up attending football, basketball and soccer games and have always dreamed of going here ever since I was a little girl."
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Samiah Shell
F โข Auburn, Wash. (Auburn Riverside HS)
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HIGH SCHOOL
โข Selected to the West team for the 2022 High School All-American Game
โข A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข TDS No. 150 overall prospect, No. 48 forward and No. 5 in region
โข Set Auburn Riverside's all-time career goals record
โข Led ARHS to state runner up finish in 2019
โข Three-time Washington State Soccer Coaches Association First Team All-State
โข Three-time Tacoma News Tribune All-Area First Team
โข 2019 Seattle Times "Star Times" Team
โข First team all-league every year of high school career
โข 2021 league offensive MVP
โข Three-time all-league academic honoree
โข Scored 18 goals with 14 assists as a senior
โข Set ARHS single season goals record with 28 as a junior, adding 15 assists
โข Scored 12 goals with three assists during shortened sophomore season
โข Scored 18 goals as a freshman and broke single season and career assists records with 27
โข Also competed in track, finishing seventh in state in 4x200 relay
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CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Pacific Northwest Soccer Club G05 ECNL
โข Competed in National Selection Game ECNL FL 2022
โข ECNL 2021 Second Team All-League
โข ODP National Team and Region IV Team in 2019
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Why UW?
"I chose the University of Washington because the community of the school, especially the soccer program, felt like home. I knew it was where I wanted to be to pursue my academic career and the sport I love."
Madison Stormberg
F โข Frisco, Texas (FC Dallas Development Academy)
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HIGH SCHOOL
โข A four star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข TDS No. 62 overall prospect, No. 17 forward and No. 13 in region
โข Did not compete in high school
โข Trained under FC Dallas Development Academy
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CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Sting Black ECNL
โข National Training Center invitee in 2018 and 2021
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Why UW?
"Not only does UW provide great education and athletics, it is a family. I knew right when I stepped on campus that UW was my home."
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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The UW coaching staff tapped into the home-grown talent of Washington, California, Oregon and Texas. Included in the Husky class are a pair of four-star prospects and three players ranked in TopDrawerSoccer's top-150.
"First, I want to thank our entire coaching staff, and all the amazing staff members in our athletic department for their hard work in helping bring the best and brightest to UW," Van Dyke said. "We are very excited about this talented class! They are driven women of high character that have top aspirations for their college soccer experience as Huskies! During the recruiting process, we were impressed by their continued desire to develop, impact and compete at the highest level for championships."
ย
A detailed recap of Washington's 2023 signing class can be found below.
ย
Daniella Alali
F โข Bellflower, Calif. (iLEAD Schools)
ย
NATIONAL TEAM
โข Called into the Nigeria U17 Women's National Team Camp in preparation for the 2022 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in India
โข Did not attend the camp due to injury
ย
HIGH SCHOOL
โข A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข Attended iLEAD Schools but did not compete in any sports
ย
CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for LA Breakers FC
โข Surf Cup Best of the Best Champion in 2018-2019 with the LA Galaxy Development Academy
โข Competed in track for AAU, winning regional and national championships in the 800, 1500, 3000 and cross country events
ย
Why UW?
"I was amazed by the beauty of the campus when I first visited. UW has outstanding academics and an elite soccer program. I am very excited that I will have the opportunity to be trained by outstanding coaches."
ย
Radisson Banks
F โข Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield HS)
ย
HIGH SCHOOL
โข Played point guard for 4 years on Bakersfield HS basketball team
โข Earned second team all-area honors and ranked nationally in assists per game in 2021-22
โข Helped lead team to a section championship in 2019-20
ย
CLUB/ODP
โข 2021 National Training Center invitee
โข 2020 US Youth ODP National Team
โข Played at club level for Legends FC ECNL and South Valley Surf
ย
Why UW?
"I chose to go to UW because I wanted to be a part of a team where winning was doable but wouldn't be easy. I also choose UW because of my relationship with Coach Nicole. Go Dawgs!"
ย
Jadyn Holdenried
MF โข Windsor, Calif. (Windsor HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
โข A four star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข TDS No. 80 overall prospect, No. 25 forward and No. 5 in region
โข Earned first team all-league honors four times
โข Two-time league offensive MVP in 2021 and 2022
โข Led team to NCS Championship in 2022 and back-to-back league championships
โข Scored 34 goals as a junior in 2022
CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Santa Rosa United 05 ECNL
โข Named second team all-league
โข National Training Center invitee 2017-20
ย
Why UW?
"I chose UW because I have always dreamed of playing collegiate soccer in the Pac-12. As soon as I stepped on to campus, met the girls and the coaches, I knew it was the place for me."
ย
Maya Loudd
D โข Tigard, Ore. (Tualatin HS)
ย
HIGH SCHOOL
โข Selected to the West team for the 2022 High School All-American Game
โข A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข Ranked No. 14 in the Pacific Northwest Region
โข Named second team all-state in 2020 and 2021
โข A three-time all-league selection
ย
CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Northwest Elite ECNL
โข Helped lead team to the 2018 ECNL Pacific Division Championship
ย
Why UW?
"UW has all the qualities I was looking for in a school soccer wise and academically. Playing in the Pac-12 has always been a goal of mine since I can remember and the coaches and staff at UW have always made me feel so welcome. The team environment looks amazing and something I can't wait to be a part of."
Anna Menti
MF/D โข Seattle, Wash. (Roosevelt HS)
ย
HIGH SCHOOL
โข 2021 All-Metro MVP
โข A two-time All-Metro First Team honoree
โข Scored 13 goals with six assists as a junior
โข Scored 20 goals with 10 assists as a freshman
โข Did not compete in high school as a sophomore due to club commitments
ย
CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Crossfire 04/05 ECNL
โข ECNL Northwest Conference First Team
โข Club captain since 2012
โข National Training Center invitee 2014-16
โข Led team to 2018 Surf Cup Championship and 2018-21 Crossfire Challenge Championships
ย
Why UW?
"I chose UW because it provided the perfect academic and athlete of opportunity for me. I've grown up attending football, basketball and soccer games and have always dreamed of going here ever since I was a little girl."
ย
Samiah Shell
F โข Auburn, Wash. (Auburn Riverside HS)
ย
HIGH SCHOOL
โข Selected to the West team for the 2022 High School All-American Game
โข A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข TDS No. 150 overall prospect, No. 48 forward and No. 5 in region
โข Set Auburn Riverside's all-time career goals record
โข Led ARHS to state runner up finish in 2019
โข Three-time Washington State Soccer Coaches Association First Team All-State
โข Three-time Tacoma News Tribune All-Area First Team
โข 2019 Seattle Times "Star Times" Team
โข First team all-league every year of high school career
โข 2021 league offensive MVP
โข Three-time all-league academic honoree
โข Scored 18 goals with 14 assists as a senior
โข Set ARHS single season goals record with 28 as a junior, adding 15 assists
โข Scored 12 goals with three assists during shortened sophomore season
โข Scored 18 goals as a freshman and broke single season and career assists records with 27
โข Also competed in track, finishing seventh in state in 4x200 relay
ย
CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Pacific Northwest Soccer Club G05 ECNL
โข Competed in National Selection Game ECNL FL 2022
โข ECNL 2021 Second Team All-League
โข ODP National Team and Region IV Team in 2019
ย
Why UW?
"I chose the University of Washington because the community of the school, especially the soccer program, felt like home. I knew it was where I wanted to be to pursue my academic career and the sport I love."
Madison Stormberg
F โข Frisco, Texas (FC Dallas Development Academy)
ย
HIGH SCHOOL
โข A four star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
โข TDS No. 62 overall prospect, No. 17 forward and No. 13 in region
โข Did not compete in high school
โข Trained under FC Dallas Development Academy
ย
CLUB/ODP
โข Competed for Sting Black ECNL
โข National Training Center invitee in 2018 and 2021
ย
Why UW?
"Not only does UW provide great education and athletics, it is a family. I knew right when I stepped on campus that UW was my home."
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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