MONTEVALLO, Ala – The reigning Gulf South Conference Champions and league Runner-Up bolsters its' roster with eight new players signing for the program.

"We are excited to welcome another top class to the program," said Head Coach Jake Wyman.  "Each of them are committed to becoming student-athletes of the highest caliber, and I am confident they will directly impact our immediate and long-term success."

Montevallo's 2020 class features players that will look to improve each and every unit within the team; including a couple veteran transfers, an early enrollee and some dynamic true freshman.   The 2020 class joins a squad that went 14-4-4 in 2019, the 4 losses being a program best and a team that returns 11 goal scorers including their top 4.



Avery Campbell – Defender

• Native of Richland, Washington where she played and Captained for Academy of Soccer Excellence
• 2017 U.S. Soccer National Champions, 3x League Champions, 3x WA Cup Champions, 3x Regional Champions
• Two-time all Mid-Columbia Conference with Hanford HS. HHS Honor Roll 2016-20 & 2016 Team MVP. 
• Plans to study Biology
• Daughter of Brett & Shauna Campbell and has a brother Jack
• Hobbies include hanging out with her 2 black labs, exercising, camping/fishing and traveling.
• Why you Chose Montevallo. "I chose Montevallo because it felt like a home away from home and everyone there was super welcoming.  I really wanted to experience a new place to live and challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone"

Emily Edelman – Defender / Midfielder

• Native of Athens, Alabama and competed for Huntsville FC
• Three-time All-Limestone County 2017-19 for East Limestone HS, All-County MVP 2019, County Defensive Player of the Year 2017, Limestone County Tournament MVP 2019, All-State Honorable Mention 2017 and 2020
• Alabama Girls State Representative 2019.  Woodmen of the World American History Award 2018.
• Pursuing Degree in Chemistry
• Daughter of Kerwin & Sara Edelman, sister to Jessica, Amber & Lauren. Brothers in Law Jason & Logan
• Hobbies include being outdoors, reading and playing anything competitive.
• Why you chose Montevallo. "The campus is beautiful, and all the staff is really welcoming.  They take pride in Montevallo and really want to see you succeed.  I come from a small town and Montevallo makes me feel right at home."

 


Miranda Fragoso – Attacking Midfielder

• Native of Victorville, California where she played and Captained for Rebels IE SC.
• Four-time All-CIF, All MRL, ALL Area and MRL Senior Athlete of the Year for Serrano HS.
• Four-year Honor Roll, and will graduate with honors with a 4.0+
• Plans to Major in Psychology
• Daughter of Jose Luis & Monica Fragoso.  Sister to April, Chennell, Luca and Leah Fragoso.
• Hobbies include playing futsal, lifting weights, board games, dancing & being with friends. 
• Why you chose Montevallo.  "When I went for my visit, the program seemed more than just a team playing soccer.  They looked like a family that was hungry for success & they all had the same goals.  I wanted to be a part of that.  Also the campus was beautiful."

Angel Hailey – Goalkeeper

• Native of Southaven, Mississippi and is transferring from University of Louisiana Monroe.
• Made 35 Saves in 2019 including a season high 11 vs Southern Miss in a 1-0 win.
• Spent first two college seasons at Northwest CC where she broke the school record with 255 career saves.  MACJC All-Star Team.  190 Saves in 2018 was #1 in the country.
• NJCAA and MACJC All-Academic Team
• Majoring in Graphic Design and hopes to start her own Logo and Graphics Business after college.
• Daughter of Marilyn Abram, Sister to DeAngelo Hilson and Willis Abram
• Hobbies include drawing, painting and anything crafty
• Why you chose Montevallo. "I chose Montevallo because I heard everything good about the school from my peers.  Talking to Coach Wyman made me feel more confident in my decision making to move to a different state and get introduced to a new team, leaving behind family & friends to once again start a new journey."

Kaitlyn Harvey – Center Forward

• Native of Spokane, Washington who enrolled with us in January after graduating HS early. 
• Played for Spokane Sounders
• 26 Goals & 18 Assists her junior year for East Valley HS. Team Captain.
• Pursuing Degree in Environmental Studies
• Daughter of Loni & Gordon Harvey.  Brother Brycen.
• Hobbies include the gym, hanging w/ my friends and the lake!
• Why you chose Montevallo.  "I fell in love with the campus.  It felt very homey and everyone is so kind!"

 

Arianna Rosa – Forward / Winger

• Hometown – Winchester, California
• Club Team – Arsenal ECNL
• Chaparral HS – 1^st Team all-League & MVP both Junior and Senior Year.  Honor Roll.
• Plans to study Sociology with a concentration in Criminology.
• Daughter of Blanca & Angel Rosa and has two brothers; Christopher & Anthony.
• Hobbies include eating, spending time w/ family, the gym, bowling, playing basketball and reading.
• Why you chose Montevallo. "The campus/views you get from there are unbelievable, the people are super friendly and they just make you feel like you belong there.  Plus the soccer program there is amazing so why not?!"

Chloe Spradlin – Defender

• Native of Atlanta, Georgia and competed with GSA ECNL 2019-20 and Captained for AFC Lightning 2012-2019
• WPSL MOBA 2019 All Southeast  Conference Team
• All Region Team for Starr's Mill HS, team captain
• Plans to Major in Communications
• Daughter of January Spradlin and sister to Harper Rae.
• Hobbies include Sleeping & Soccer
• Why you chose Montevallo: "Montevallo was the school that believed in me the most, and saw the most potential in my game and my development.  Academically, it had a great communications program and professors that I will succeed with."

Kayla Travis – Midfielder / Forward

• Native of Calvert City, Kentucky and transferred from Murray State University in January. 
• 2-time Ohio Valley Conference Champions.  2-time D1 NCAA Appearances
• 5^th All-time Leading goal Scorer, 2^nd All-time in Assists in Marshall County HS history with 70 goals and 38 assists.
• 2-time Regional Champions. 4-time All-District with the Marshals. 3-time First team All-Region, 2^nd team All-region freshman year. 
• 3-time All-State Selection.  2-time MVP
• Pursuing a degree in Speech-Language Pathology and plans to pursue a Master's degree after graduation.
• Daughter of Jenny & Marvin Travis.
• Hobbies include playing basketball, working out, going to the lake and fishing.
• Why you chose Montevallo: "I chose Montevallo because they have a good Speech-Language Pathology program and it felt like home"