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Story Links 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 […]

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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
• A two-time all-state honoree
• Named a team captain for the 2025 season
• Helped lead The Lovett School to two of the last three state championships
• Also spearheaded the Lions’ run to back-to-back-to-back region championships
• Has racked up nearly 200 career points in her high school career
 
CLUB/ODP
• Competed for GSA ECNL
• Helped team to four-straight playoff appearances from 2021-24
• Participated in the 2022 UEFA Development Tournament
• Also participated in USA Youth National Team camps at the U16 and U17 levels
 
 
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.”
 
For more information on the UW women’s soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
 

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San Giljan Water Polo Club redevelopment gets ERA approval

The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has approved a revised land reclamation project tied to the redevelopment of the San Giljan Aquatic Sports Club in St Julian’s, MaltaToday reports. The development is set to feature a restaurant with outdoor seating, a lido for sunbeds, a swimming pool, and upgraded club facilities. An […]

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The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has approved a revised land reclamation project tied to the redevelopment of the San Giljan Aquatic Sports Club in St Julian’s, MaltaToday reports.

The development is set to feature a restaurant with outdoor seating, a lido for sunbeds, a swimming pool, and upgraded club facilities. An earlier application was withdrawn after the ERA objected to the destruction of protected seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and the project’s heavy visual impact on Balluta Bay.

In the revised plans, the land reclamation footprint was reduced, cutting projected seagrass loss by 80%, the newspaper reports. A redesigned bullnose breakwater will be built on piles instead of caissons, ensuring the seagrass beneath is not entirely buried. However, some shading and scouring impacts are still expected. An updated Environmental Impact Assessment downgraded the ecological impact from “major significant” to “minor-to-moderate significant.”

While the visual impact has been lessened in some viewpoints – particularly from Pjazza Balluta and Xatt is-Sajjieda – it remains moderate-to-major from other vantage points, including Triq George Borg Olivier and Spinola seafront. ERA noted that such visual effects are “unavoidable” in urbanised land reclamation projects.

During July’s board meeting, NGO representative Martin Galea DeGiovanni and member Charmaine Mangion voted against approval, warning that the project still represents substantial development with lasting pressure on fragile marine habitats, MaltaToday reports.

Despite these objections, ERA’s directorate recommended approval, noting improvements in design and mitigation measures. The permit will require independent monitoring of the marine environment, silt curtains to contain dredging, prevention of spillages, and limits on lighting during construction.

The ERA board approved the project, with only two dissenting votes. Chairman Perit Vincent Cassar underlined the importance of strict monitoring of Posidonia throughout the works, which will be funded by the developer.

ERA’s clearance paves the way for the Planning Authority’s final decision.

The San Giljan club, one of Malta’s leading water polo teams and current Premier Division Winter League champions, has long been seeking modernised facilities to match its sporting stature.





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The Piedmont High School boys water polo team is looking forward to another successful season despite a change at the top. Longtime coach John Savage is stepping back this year after his child was born in December. Rik Krumins, who has served as an assistant in several previous seasons will take the reins with Savage […]

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The Piedmont High School boys water polo team is looking forward to another successful season despite a change at the top. Longtime coach John Savage is stepping back this year after his child was born in December. Rik Krumins, who has served as an assistant in several previous seasons will take the reins with Savage only coming out once or twice per week.

Savage joked that he will be a “consultant” this year.

Krumins is more than familiar with the program. His son Peter was a standout on the North Coast Section Division 2 championship team in 2023. His daughter Esme is a junior on the Piedmont girls team.

“We’re actually really excited about this group,” Rik Krumins said. “We have a few seniors coming back.” Elles Krieckhaus is one of those.

“He has been on varsity for the past four years,” Krumins said. “He’s going to be our key goal scorer. He’ll be playing two-meters and doing a lot of post up on the side as well as leading our counter attack.”

Goalkeeper Luke McAuliffe is a senior entering his third year as a starter. “He has been playing club,” Krumins said. “He gets out of the water pretty high. He’s a very vocal goalie. Controlling the defense, directing where our players are at certain times.”

Luke McAuliffe

Zach Dupree, another senior, will be seeing an increase in playing time. “He’s an up and coming varsity player,” Krumins said. “He’ll be two-meter offense and prob two-meter defense.”

A couple of returning sophomores will also be key players. Krumins called Rylan Patty, “a very aggressive offensive player, he’ll be doing a lot of post up, driving, counter attacking.”

  • Zach Dupree (2) at the Napa Tournament
  • Rylan Patty rises out of the water

Krumins said of Henry Stein that he’s a left-hander and “played a lot of minutes last year as a freshman. He really holds down the 4-5 side and the wing.”

Freshman Ben Kappes should make an immediate impact. “He has been playing club for the last three-four years,” Krumins said. “He’ll be coming in with a skill set to contribute to the team on the defensive side and the offensive side.”

Henry Stein looks to pass

Krumins said the team will use a drop defense while splitting the top. The advantage the Highlanders have is rather than just one player to center the offense and counter around, they have several and can push the tempo. Krumins said maturity and growth will need to improve over the course of the season. “Slowing the tempo down and making the right decisions,” he said.

The goals are the same. “Competing for league championships, competing for an NCS title,” Krumins said. “We’re a pretty well-balanced team. We have four, five, six, seven players that can contribute at any one time.”

The team will again play without a home pool as construction continues. Krumins said he has been told completion is about 10 weeks out but isn’t counting on any home matches.

“My goal would be to have an alumni game as the first in the new pool,” he said, targeting November or December.



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Sports Fans Embracing AI Habits – SportsTravel

A new global research study commissioned by IBM shows that fans are changing the way they consume sports, turning to new, more dynamic experiences, including the use of AI, personalization and real-time features. The survey queried more than 20,000 global sports fans across 12 countries, asking them about their habits in consuming sports of all kinds. The […]

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A new global research study commissioned by IBM shows that fans are changing the way they consume sports, turning to new, more dynamic experiences, including the use of AI, personalization and real-time features.

The survey queried more than 20,000 global sports fans across 12 countries, asking them about their habits in consuming sports of all kinds. The results showed that those fans increasingly view technology — particularly AI — as a positive force and that they are using it more often. Total AI usage among fans has grown since 2024 across nearly all markets, with 85% of respondents noting that they saw value in integrating the emerging technology into their sports experience. In addition, 63 percent expressed some level of trust in AI-generated sports content, noting that real-time game/match updates (35%) and personalized content (30%) were their top priorities for AI-enhanced engagement.

The survey also asked fans how often they attend in-person events, with 73% around the world saying that they attend at least one event per year.

When it comes to the digital experience of consuming sports, over half (51%) of the fans surveyed turn to video highlights, with 37% enjoying post-event recaps and 32 percent staying connected to their sport by consuming player interviews. Dedicated mobile sports apps are also important to sports fans: Nearly 75% use them to stay updated.

Social media also remains the leading platform for accessing additional content, with influencers play a prominent role: 59% of fans surveyed engage with influencers for analysis and predictions.

Habits May Shift Again

The survey also shows that fans’ consumption of sports is not only changing now, but will likely continue to change in the future. Only 27% of surveyed fans expect those habits to stay the same over the next two years, with 80% saying technology – specifically AI— will have the greatest influence on how they follow sports by 2027.

More than half (56%) of surveyed fans want AI-powered insights and commentary for past, current and future sporting events. And advances in tech may open up new avenues for future fans in countries where they don’t speak the language. One-third of responders said real-time translation technology will have the most significant impact on their international sports experience in the next 2-3 years — particularly in markets where English is not the dominant language.

“The sports media landscape is more complex than ever, and fans are comfortable consuming digital content around the clock,” said Kameryn Stanhouse, IBM’s vice president, sports and entertainment partnerships. “With fans signaling their readiness to embrace AI, we will continue working with our tournament, league and media partners to meet fans where they are, whether they’re watching the action in person or enhancing their second-screen experience.”
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How Amarillo College reunited a group of Hereford volleyball alums

The Hereford athletic program has produced a handful of talented college volleyball players in recent years. Former Herd star and current West Texas A&M standout Taytum Stow has received numerous conference and national awards while competing for the Lady Buffs. Before Stow, Meagan Ellis starred for HHS, continuing her career at Southern Nazarene University in […]

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The Hereford athletic program has produced a handful of talented college volleyball players in recent years.

Former Herd star and current West Texas A&M standout Taytum Stow has received numerous conference and national awards while competing for the Lady Buffs.

Before Stow, Meagan Ellis starred for HHS, continuing her career at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma, where she also earned all-conference recognition.

Now, the next pair of Hereford products are looking to leave their mark at the collegiate level as they begin their freshman seasons at Amarillo College. London Baker and Jynae Fletcher, two first-year players for the Badgers, enter the program after strong careers in Deaf Smith County.

While the NJCAA may be a step up in competition for the Hereford products, their relationship with a member of AC’s coaching staff has helped ease the local talents into their next chapter.

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Baker and Fletcher’s familiarity with the coaching staff at Amarillo College is part of what brought the duo to head coach Scott Sandel.

The aforementioned Ellis, a Hereford graduate, is an assistant coach for the Badgers’ volleyball team, and has known Baker for years. As a middle school student, Baker served as Hereford’s ball girl while Ellis was starring on the team, initially building a relationship between the two.

“I have known London since I was a freshman in high school, so 2013,” Ellis said. “She was one of my ball girls because I played with her older sister, who’s a year older than me. So London has been in the gym, running around, constantly touching a ball. Her job was supposed to be shagging balls, but we could always just never get her off of the wall setting and passing and always just trying to pepper with one of the other volleyball girls.”

“I think that I have been able to see her come out of her shell a little bit more as she’s gotten older, and I think that she’ll only excel. I think she’s a great gal. She’s so much fun to be around, and so I think once we start getting her more comfortable, then she’ll do great things.”

Like Baker and Ellis, Ellis has known Sandel since she was around 11-years-old. Ellis’ mother was an assistant for the Amarillo College head coach when he was coaching club volleyball, and Sandel began giving Ellis lessons.

Ellis’ relationship with Sandel brought her to Amarillo College after finishing her career at SNU, and Baker’s connection with Ellis helped land the Texas Panhandle Super Team honoree on the Badgers’ roster.

The relationship between Ellis and Baker has also helped the 5-foot-9 setter work on one of her primary goals since arriving on campus.

Mastering a new skill

Like any freshman starting their first season of college athletics, Baker knows there are a few areas she needs to improve on the court.

With Amarillo College, though, Baker is more focused on growing as a vocal leader and communicator.

“My goals are to just grow as a person, not only as a player, but as a person,” Baker said. “
I feel like I’ve spoken more, been more of a leader. I love talking and getting to know all the girls individually. I used to be very soft spoken.”

Ellis has also noticed Baker’s efforts to be vocal on and off the court, saying that being around the team more often has been good for the HHS product.

Sandel also had high praise for Baker, highlighting her ability to connect with her teammates and her efforts to be a good teammate.

“I love London,” Sandel said. “She’s awesome. One of London’s biggest strengths is, everybody just loves her. She’s just a great person, so, for her, that’s always going be her thing. 
Her teammates are going to give her everything they have, because they just love her.”

“So for her, coming out (of her shell) a little more, being a little more directive, that’s a process that she needs to learn. That’s a process we need, because they’re going to play hard for her. So the more she learns and demands out of them, they’ll come with her, that’s a plus.”

After earning TGCA All-State and District 4-4A Co-Offensive MVP recognition as a senior, Baker appears poised for a strong collegiate career with the Badgers.



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Familiar face takes over Fenwick boys golf 

A longtime coach is making his return to competition this fall at Fenwick High School. Kyle Perry, who coached boys water polo from 2012 to 2023, has taken over the Friars’ boys golf team, replacing another longtime coach, Jerry Kribs.  “I am excited to be [varsity] head coach,” said Perry, who served as the head […]

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A longtime coach is making his return to competition this fall at Fenwick High School. Kyle Perry, who coached boys water polo from 2012 to 2023, has taken over the Friars’ boys golf team, replacing another longtime coach, Jerry Kribs. 

“I am excited to be [varsity] head coach,” said Perry, who served as the head coach of the junior varsity team and was Kribs’ varsity assistant the last three seasons. “Having worked with Coach Kribs over the past few seasons, he has left me with a great group of gentlemen. These guys love to play golf and love to grind out results.” 

Fenwick returns seven golfers from last season: seniors Ryan Brennan, Johnny Cox, Aidan Haefner, Conor Hanley, Michael McMahon, and Luke Sherlock; and junior Alex Kulisek. Newcomers are freshman Marco Cefalu; juniors Clayton Dine, Danny O’Donoghue, James Papp, and Jay Raber; and senior Lee Sheahan. 



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