Washington signs 8 new Huskies to 2025 roster from across the U.S. and Europe

SEATTLE – Adding to a roster of returning players that played a key role in UW’s run to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal and NCAA Round of 32, the Washington women’s soccer team will welcome eight newcomers for the 2025 season.

Among the additions to the Husky squad are six incoming freshmen and two Division I transfers. UW scoured the globe to identify the next wave of Dawgs, spanning coast-to-coast from California to Georgia and around the world to Germany, Spain and Wales.

“The 2025 incoming class is an exciting group. From the very beginning, it was clear that each new member had a strong desire to excel both academically and athletically,” head coach Nicole Van Dyke said. “This is a talented, competitive and team-first group that is committed to working hard in pursuit of championships. Each one brings a unique skill set to Montlake and the potential to make an immediate impact.

Throughout the process, we focused on finding the right fit for Washington student-athletes who align with our values, standards and team goals. We believe this group of women will represent the university and our program with high character, a strong work ethic and a true passion for Washington.

I want to recognize the entire coaching staff – Cole Schmit, Raphael Cox, and Kary Whitney — for their dedication, effort and the relationships they built in bringing this special group to Washington. We would also like to extend our appreciation to all the support staff in the department, who play a crucial role in showcasing what makes this university and program so special.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Huskies to the family and get to work!”

More information on each member of Washington’s incoming newcomers can be found below.

Vanessa Aguilar
MF • Soledad, Calif. (Soledad HS)

HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Attended Soled High School and Presentation High School
• Received a 2024 Latino Spirit Award, nominated by California Senator Anna Caballero

INTERNATIONAL
• Called up to the Mexico U17 National Team
• Helped Mexico to a runner up finish at the 2024 CONCACAF Championships, scoring the winning goal in the semifinal to secure a spot in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
• Also competed for Mexico in the Montaigu Tournament in France

CLUB/ODP
• Played for Olympic Development Program club Alianza de futbol
• Named the club’s 2024 MVP
• Also played for FC Bay Area Surf in ECNL play
• Helped the club to conference championships in 2022 and 2023
• Competed for NorCal Premier Soccer at the Gothia Cup in Sweden

VAN DYKE ON AGUILAR: “Vanessa is an exceptional attacking threat, dangerous in the middle or up top. Her 1v1 ability, combined with her knack for scoring and creating chances, makes her a dynamic player. We believe she can make an immediate impact, and we’re excited to welcome her to our team!”

Laura Cetina
MF • A Coruña, Spain (Eastern Florida State/UMass Lowell)

2024 (Senior, UMass Lowell)
• Appeared in 19 matches, making 18 starts
• Scored twice, totaling four points
• Put 11-of-29 shots for the season on goal
• Scored the equalizer in UML’s 1-1 draw with Rhode Island (9/1)
• Found the back of the net to help the Riverhawks erase a 3-0 deficit in a draw with Binghamton (10/27)

2023 (Junior, UMass Lowell)
• Made 18 appearances for the Riverhawks with 17 starts
• Scored a pair of goals, totaling four points
• Took 42 shots, putting 17 on goal
• Scored her first UMass Lowell goal against Maine, the match-winner (10/12)
• Followed with a second goal in as many matches against UMBC (10/15)

JUNIOR COLLEGE
• Played two years at NJCAA powerhouse Eastern Florida State College
• Made 24 starts in 25 matches with 18 goals, five assists for 41 career points
• Tallied 61 shots and 31 shots on goal in two seasons
• Scored five game-winning goals during the 2022 campaign
• Guided EFSC to its first-ever NJCAA National Championship in 2021
• Named the 2021 national tournament’s Most Valuable Player

INTERNATIONAL
• Scored 38 goals in four years with Spanish club Victoria C.F.
• Helped the club win a league title and promotion to Spain’s second division as a high school senior
• Played with the Galicia National Team for three years

COACH VAN DYKE ON CETINA: “Laura is a great addition to our midfield. With a lot of career minutes under her belt, she brings a strong understanding of the game and a great passing ability. Her experience, high soccer IQ, and work ethic will be valuable assets to the squad as we continue to build off our recent successes. We’re looking forward to seeing her impact on the field in the upcoming season.”

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

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.”

Cadi Doran
GK • Rhyl, Wales (Liverpool Feds/Liverpool FC)

INTERNATIONAL
• Signed a dual registration, allowing her to play for both Liverpool Feds and Liverpool FC’s U21 team during the season
• Helped LFC capture the Pro Game Academy Championship during the 2024-25 season
• Made 12 appearances for Liverpool Feds during the 2024-25 campaign, helping the club to a sixth place finish in the FA National League North table
• Made the squad for LFC’s senior team three times, a pair of friendlies with Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint Germain and a Women’s Super League match with Tottenham Hotspur
• Has received nine caps in the Wales Youth National Team system, four with the U19 team, one with the U17 team and four with the U16 team

COACH VAN DYKE ON DORAN: “Cadi is a great addition to our goalkeeper group. She has trained and played at a really high level and brings a real sense of professionalism and work ethic to everything she does. Her athleticism and approach to the game will be a positive influence in our environment from day one.”

Julia Hüsch
D • Köln, Germany (UNC Ashville/Bayer 04 Leverkusen)

2024 (Sophomore – UNC Asheville)
• Started all 17 matches on the back line for UNCA
• Helped the Bulldogs reach the Big South Tournament
• Dished out three assists, totaling three points
• Played the full 90 minutes four times during the season, totaling 1,232 minutes
• Helped lead UNCA to a pair of shutouts
• Tallied her first career assist in the season opener at The Citadel (Aug. 15
• Setup a goal in UNCA’s 7-2 win over South Carolina State (Sept. 22)
• Assisted the match-winner in the regular season finale at Charleston Southern (Oct. 29)

2023 (Freshman – UNC Asheville)
• Started in all 17 matches on the back line for the bulldogs
•  Played the full 90 in all 17 matches, totaling 1,520 minutes
• Helped pace UNCA to four shutouts on the season
• Attempeted 11 shots during the season, putting five on frame

INTERNATIONAL
• Competed for Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s Under-23 team in Regionalliga West, Germany’s third tier
• Named the club’s captain for the 2022-23 season
• Trained with Leverkusen’s senior team on numerous occasions
• Competed at the U17 level with Bad Neuenahr, helping the club to promotion to the U17 Bundesliga

COACH VAN DYKE ON HÜSCH: “We’re excited to add Julia to our squad. She’s a strong, competitive defender with a disciplined mindset and a solid background at the college level. Her experience and attitude will bring depth and raise the level of competition in our backline.”

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

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.”

Mary Camp Newton
F • Atlanta, Georgia (The Lovett School)

HIGH SCHOOL
• Racked up more than 200 points during high school career
• Finalist for 2025 Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year
• Garnered 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region honors
• 2025 First Team United Soccer Coaches All-State honoree, three all-state nods overall
• Helped lead The Lovett School to back-to-back state championships and three of last four overall
• Named MVP of 2025 state championship game
• Also spearheaded the Lions’ run to four consecutive region championships
• Has racked up nearly 200 career points in her high school career

CLUB/ODP
• Competed for GSA ECNL
• Named team captain
• Helped team to four-straight playoff appearances from 2021-24

COACH VAN DYKE ON NEWTON: “We are excited to welcome Mary Camp to our program. Her exceptional work ethic, impressive 1v1 skills, and ability to score and provide service with both feet make her a valuable addition to our team. Mary Camp’s competitive spirit, hardworking nature and outstanding academic achievements align perfectly with our program’s values and goals.”

Anouk Westphal
D • Berlin, Germany (Hertha BSC)

NATIONAL TEAM
• Called up to German U16 National Team in 2021
• Competed in German U17 National Team training camp in 2022
• Also competed in the UEFA Development Tournament in 2022

CLUB
• Saw action in 14 matches for Hertha BSC during the 2024-25 Regionalliga Nordost first half
• Scored in Hertha’s 3-0 victory over FC Viktoria
• Also competed in Hertha’s DFB-Pokal cup matchup with Wolfsburg
• Began career at Union Berlin, competing for the club’s U17 squad

COACH VAN DYKE ON WESTPHAL: “We’re excited to welcome Anouk to our team as an incoming freshman. As a natural wingback, she brings a great mix of athleticism and a really high work rate. Anouk has an innate desire to both defend and contribute to the attack, making her a perfect fit for our style of play. We’re looking forward to watching her develop and make her mark as she settles in with the team.”