Washington Women’s Soccer Announces Signing Of California Duo
December 04, 2024 | Women's Soccer
SEATTLE – Washington head women's soccer coach Nicole Van Dyke officially announced the first two signings of UW's 2025 recruiting class on Wednesday, inking California prospects Angelica Chou and Maylen Montoya to Big Ten Athletic Scholarship Agreements.
More information on Chou and Montoya can be found below.
Angelica Chou
F/MF • Los Altos, Calif. (Menlo School)
HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Selected as a team captain her senior season
• Helped lead Menlo to the West Bay Athletic League Championship in 2022 and 2023
• Named the all-league midfielder of the year as a sophomore and junior
• Also tabbed as the team co-MVP in 2022 and 2023
• Scored 21 goals as a sophomore
• A three-sport athlete also competing in track and basketball
• Named the varsity track team MVP
• Helped Menlo's girl's basketball team to a conference championship in 2021
CLUB/ODP
• Played for Bay Area Surf ECNL
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David and Yvonne Chou
VAN DYKE ON CHOU
"Angelica is an athletic and versatile player who covers a tremendous amount of ground, excels in possession and adapts to multiple roles on the field. She's a fierce competitor and will be an excellent fit for our team."
Maylen Montoya
MF • Pleasanton, Calif. (Amador Valley HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Named team captain as a senior
• Led AVHS to East Bay Athletic League Championship
• Also helped AVHS to Regional and State appearances
• Earned Unanimous League MVP honors in 2024
• Tabbed All-League Honorable Mention in 2023 and 2022
• Paced team in scoring as a sophomore and junior
CLUB/ODP
• Competed for Pleasanton RAGE 07 ECNL
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Mike and Susie Montoya
VAN DYKE ON MONTOYA
"Maylen is a technical and creative player with a strong physical presence and natural athleticism. She adds versatility to the team, excelling in both midfield and defensive roles, while also having the ability to create chances and score. She'll be a wonderful addition to our program."
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
More information on Chou and Montoya can be found below.
Angelica Chou
F/MF • Los Altos, Calif. (Menlo School)
HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Selected as a team captain her senior season
• Helped lead Menlo to the West Bay Athletic League Championship in 2022 and 2023
• Named the all-league midfielder of the year as a sophomore and junior
• Also tabbed as the team co-MVP in 2022 and 2023
• Scored 21 goals as a sophomore
• A three-sport athlete also competing in track and basketball
• Named the varsity track team MVP
• Helped Menlo's girl's basketball team to a conference championship in 2021
CLUB/ODP
• Played for Bay Area Surf ECNL
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David and Yvonne Chou
VAN DYKE ON CHOU
"Angelica is an athletic and versatile player who covers a tremendous amount of ground, excels in possession and adapts to multiple roles on the field. She's a fierce competitor and will be an excellent fit for our team."
Maylen Montoya
MF • Pleasanton, Calif. (Amador Valley HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Named team captain as a senior
• Led AVHS to East Bay Athletic League Championship
• Also helped AVHS to Regional and State appearances
• Earned Unanimous League MVP honors in 2024
• Tabbed All-League Honorable Mention in 2023 and 2022
• Paced team in scoring as a sophomore and junior
CLUB/ODP
• Competed for Pleasanton RAGE 07 ECNL
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Mike and Susie Montoya
VAN DYKE ON MONTOYA
"Maylen is a technical and creative player with a strong physical presence and natural athleticism. She adds versatility to the team, excelling in both midfield and defensive roles, while also having the ability to create chances and score. She'll be a wonderful addition to our program."
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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