Southern Utah University women’s soccer adds 14 to roster

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University women’s soccer team and head coach Kai Edwards have announced the signing of 14 new Thunderbirds ahead of the 2020 season.

Coach Edwards and recruiting coordinator Mario Felix have hit the ground running this spring, in order to find the right fit entering the first year under the new staff.

“We set out to add athleticism, soccer IQ and good people,” Edwards said. “This class encompasses the traits we need looking for in growing this program. We have multiple states represented but we also have a strong Utah and Vegas influence as those are two strong soccer markets that we recruit.”

Edwards was hired as the head coach at SUU in early December, and Felix officially joined the staff after the new year.

“Bringing in freshman and older transfers was a focus of ours to have class and positional balance in our fall roster,” Edwards added. “We look forward to watching these players gel and grow this program with returning players who have trained hard all spring.”

2020 Signing Class

Mekaylla White – Forward
Folsom, California
Santa Barbara City College

Rachael Hunt – Wing
Cedar City, Utah
Snow College

Sarah “Malu” Kaupiko – Outside Back
Kealakekua, Hawaii
Concordia University- Portland

Kim Martinez – Midfield
Lehi, Utah
Snow College

Amanda Haimes – Goalkeeper
Ladera Ranch, California
Southwest Minnesota State University

Kate Schrimer – Wing
Alpine, Utah
Snow College

Nikki Oliver – Centerback
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake CC

Jonnie Sanchez – Midfield
Eastvale, California
Legends FC

Kya Taylor – Defender
Las Vegas, Nevada
Heat FC ECNL

Taylor Lee – Outside Back
Las Vegas, Nevada
Albion SC LV DA

Alison Keller – Midfield
Chino Hills, California
Legends FC

Monica Brown – Wing
Enumclaw, Washington
Crossfire Premier ECNL

Morgan Mihelich – Goalkeeper
Belfair, Washington
Washington Premier FC

Remy Eichner – Goalkeeper
Park City, Utah
Park City Soccer Club