Press Release by US Soccer
Contact: Aaron Heifetz – aheifetz@ussoccer.org
 
Pair of Utah State Soccer Players Selected for USA Soccer College Talent ID Camp
 
Players Called Up Were Born in 2005, 2006 or 2007;
Players Selected Come from 28 Different College Programs
 
ATLANTA (June 17, 2025) – Forty-two players have been called up to a first-of-its-kind Women’s College Talent ID Camp. The camp will take place from June 18-22 in Atlanta, home of the new Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, which is slated to open in the spring of 2026.
 
The camp is part of the growing U.S. Youth National Teams’ scouting strategy with the objective of increasing programming opportunities for college-specific players with high potential and therefore expanding the U.S. Under-18, Under-19 and Under-20 Women’s National Team player pools.
 
All of the field players invited to this camp have limited prior programming with the U.S. Soccer’s Youth National Teams. The camp will be a collaboration between the Talent ID staff, the U.S. Youth National Teams’ head coaches and USWNT staff. 
 
“The project initially arose from the January WNT Way meetings, where we held interactive workshops and brainstorming with all departments, to look at everything we do through a female-specific lens. When looking at player scouting through a female-specific lens, our Women’s Talent ID team recognized an opportunity to adapt our strategy to continue to expand our player pools in the older age groups,” said Nicole Lukic, U.S. Soccer’s Director of Talent ID for women and girls. 
 
“With our programming increasing at U-18, U-19 and U-20 age groups, and our Talent ID department scaling, this was a good time to further develop our female-specific scouting strategy, dive deeper into our data and analysis of scouting pathways and create this unique camp opportunity,” said Lukic. “Even though an increasing number of players are going professional at younger ages, the college landscape is still an integral piece of the female-specific pathway in the United States.”
 
The camp will take place at McCurry Park in Atlanta with the 41 players selected from the 2005, 2006 and 2007birth years, and one, goalkeeper Evan O’Steen, having been born in 2008. The five-day camp will consist of three training sessions and two intrasquad matches. The overall pool of 42 players will be divided into two teams for camp. 
 
The camp will also incorporate a women’s goalkeeper-specific segment for an extended pool of goalkeepers from the same birth years with the aim of increasing the pool of goalkeepers who are exposed to a National Team experience. The focus will be on individual development in training sessions, led and supported by USWNT goalkeeper coach Stuart Searle and YNT GK coaches. The goalkeepers called up are a mix of players new to the YNT programs along with some who have extensive YNT experience, including the only non-college player in camp – O’Steen from Solar FC, who was the starter on the USA’s 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Team and who also trained with the Dallas Trinity this season in the USL Super League — and Caroline Birkel, who played for the USA in the recently completed 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship. 
 
“Our scouting team has been following an expanded pool of players in the college landscape and have identified numerous talented players who we are excited to introduce to our pathway,” added Lukic. “I know all the National Team coaches and scouts are looking forward to working alongside each other throughout the camp to create a supportive and challenging environment with this pool of players.”
 
There are 28 different colleges represented on the roster and 11 colleges have multiple players called up, led by BYU and Michigan State with three players each.
 
U.S. Soccer Women’s College TID Camp 
Training Camp Roster by Position (College; Hometown) – Atlanta, Ga.
Goalkeepers (10): Ariel Bernard (Western Illinois; Queen Creek, Ariz.), Caroline Birkel (Stanford; St. Louis, Mo.), Mateya Dessieux (Texas; Knoxville, Tenn.), Emily Edwards (Purdue; Holly Springs, N.C.), Sydney Fuller (Texas A&M; Keller, Texas), Olivia Geller (TCU; Southlake, Texas), Sarah Martin (Minnesota; Champlin, Minn.), Evan O’Steen (Solar SC; Grapevine, Texas), Keegan Smith (Arkansas; Bath, N.Y.), Adelyn Todd (Florida State; Denver, Colo.)
 
Defenders (12): Julia Belli (Michigan State; Dublin, Ohio), Maddie Costello (Clemson; Stony Brook, N.Y.), Zoe Cuneio (Purdue; Wildwood, Mo.), Amalia Dray (Boston College; Elmhurst, Ill.), Ellory Fife (Michigan; Ann Arbor, Mich.), Presley Freeman (BYU; Atlanta, Ga.), Raleigh Greason (Texas Tech; Arvada, Colo.), Millie Greer (Iowa; Scottsdale, Ariz.), Hannah Jordan (Penn State; Southlake, Texas), Faith Leyba (Colorado; Phoenix, Ariz.), Maleeya Martin (Michigan State; Leesburg, Va.), Abbi Sine (BYU; Coppell, Texas)
 
Midfielders (10): Shaela Bradley (UNC; La Center, Wash.), Morgan Brown (TCU; Wylie, Texas), Trinity Buchanan (Texas A&M; Henderson, Nev.), Anna Castenfelt (Clemson; Beaufort, S.C.), Lucy Kesler (BYU; Highland, Utah), Kiley Kukan (Alabama; Old Monroe, Mo.), Ava Priest (Colorado; Bowling Green, Ky.), Grace Shank (UCLA; McLean, Va.), Adia Symmonds (Mississippi State; Tampa, Fla.), Ava Verplancke (Baylor; Irvine, Calif.)
 
Forwards (10): Abby Ballek (Wisconsin; Timnath, Colo.), Jadin Bonham (Ohio State; Avon, Ohio), Jordan Geis (UCLA; San Jose, Calif.), Emily Graham (Michigan State; Fort Wayne, Ind.), Kunie Hirai (Utah State; Boise, Idaho), Wrianna Hudson (Florida State; Richardson, N.Y.), Zoe Main (Mississippi State; Missouri City, Texas), Austin Miller (Utah State; Logan, Utah), Kennedy Roesch (Northwestern; San Diego, Calif.), Anna Weir (Virginia Tech University; Acworth, Ga.)
 
–www.ussoccer.com–
 

ZANESVILLE, OH

The high school sports year has come to a close, and if you wish to follow along with the success of the class of 2025, here’s where our local athletes will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the next level:

FALL SPORTS:

Wyatt Conner, Buckeye Trail: Bethany College, Football
Blake Wayble, Buckeye Trail: University of Mount Union, Football
Kenidi Jackson, Coshocton: University of Pikeville, Women’s Volleyball
Addelyn Gross, Granville: Marian University, Field Hockey
Grady Kirian, Granville: Capital University, Men’s Soccer
Beckett Long, Granville: Middlebury College, Football
Sophia Poling, Granville: Flagler College, Cross Country/Track and Field
Lydia Sturgeon, Granville: University of Richmond, Women’s Swimming
Malana Sturgeon, Granville: Heidelberg University, Women’s Soccer
Theodore Talbott, Granville: Marietta College, Football
Alaina Berry, John Glenn: Muskingum University, Women’s Soccer
Noah Dever, John Glenn: University of Charleston, Men’s Golf
Dane McGee, John Glenn: Muskingum University, Men’s Soccer
Mathew Harper, Maysville: Walsh University, Football
Mitchell George, Meadowbrook: Ashland University, Football
Drayson Peterson, Newark: Wheeling University, Football
Kalen Winbush, Newark: Wheeling University, Football
Brody Stevens, River View: Cedarville University, Men’s Soccer
Cael Summers, River View: Malone College, Men’s Soccer
Laired Williamson, River View: Malone College, Men’s Soccer
Sydnee Maxwell, Rosecrans: DePaul University, Women’s Soccer
Kendall Harter, Sheridan: Indiana University East, Women’s Soccer
Emily Malone, Sheridan: University of Rio Grande, Women’s Soccer
Payton Powell, Sheridan: Otterbein University, Women’s Volleyball
Jack Robinette, Sheridan: Wilmington College, Football
Caleb Apple-Oler, Tri-Valley: Waynesburg University, Football
Chris Gargasz, Tri-Valley: Walsh University, Football
Keaton Hahn, Tri-Valley: Walsh University, Football
Max Lyall, Tri-Valley: Walsh University, Football
Nevaeh Peffers, Tri-Valley: University of Rio Grande, Women’s Soccer
Gavin Spiker, Tri-Valley: Walsh University, Football
Jacob Agin, West Muskingum: Westminster College, Men’s Soccer
Jake Anton, West Muskingum: Ashland University, Football
Conner Hill, West Muskingum: Marietta College, Football
Wes Houston, West Muskingum: West Liberty University, Football
Carter Winland, West Muskingum: Baldwin Wallace University, Football
Avery Crook, Zanesville: Point Park University, Cross Country/Track and Field
Cam Van Kirk, Zanesville: Ohio Dominican University, Men’s Soccer
Antonio Whiteside, Zanesville: Coppin State University, Football

WINTER SPORTS:

Preston Chandler, Caldwell: Point Park University, Men’s Wrestling
Mya Oliver, Cambridge: Ursuline College, Women’s Basketball
Colton Conkle, Coshocton: Marietta College, Men’s Basketball
Hunter Browning, Crooksville: Wheeling University, Men’s Wrestling
Konlan McIntyre, Crooksville: Muskingum University, Men’s Basketball
Bo White, Crooksville: Ohio Dominican University, Men’s Golf
Peyton Costa, Granville: Clarion University, Men’s Wrestling
Carson Murphy, Granville: Ohio Wesleyan University, Men’s Basketball
Andy Sanchez, Granville: Baldwin Wallace University, Men’s Wrestling
Peyton Del Cecato, Heath: University of Mount Union, Women’s Basketball
Ethan Heady, Meadowbrook: Campbellsville University, Men’s Wrestling
Bradley Spencer, Morgan: Wheeling University, Men’s Wrestling
Aleigha Busse, Philo: Marietta College, Women’s Basketball
Addy Crane, Sheridan: John Carroll University, Women’s Wrestling
Ava Heller, Sheridan: Marietta College, Women’s Basketball
Coltyn Reedy, Sheridan: Navy, Men’s Wrestling
Halle Warner, Sheridan: Ohio Dominican University, Women’s Basketball
Caiden Hogue, Tri-Valley: Muskingum University, Men’s Bowling
Nohah Nichols, Tri-Valley: Ashland University, Men’s Basketball
Connor Preston, Tri-Valley: Muskingum University, Men’s Bowling
Jacie Rollison, Tri-Valley: Indiana University-Kokomo, Women’s Basketball

SPRING SPORTS:

J.R. Curry, Caldwell: Muskingum University, Baseball
Gwyn Lori, Caldwell: University of Kentucky, Track and Field
Zoey Caldwell, Cambridge: Ohio University, Track and Field
Edith Fisher, Granville: College of Wooster, Women’s Lacrosse
Hannah Huggins, Granville: Ohio Northern University, Women’s Golf
Wyatt Lauvray, Granville: Heidelberg University, Men’s Lacrosse
Megan Lodge, Granville: Lehigh University, Softball
Matt Rosen, Granville: Merrimack College, Men’s Lacrosse
Ava Schlotterbeck, Granville: Earlham College, Women’s Tennis
Sydney Cottrell, Heath: Walsh University, Softball
Kyndall Spicer, Heath: Ashland University, Softball
Jessica Church, John Glenn: Hillsdale College, Track and Field
Jackson Crutchfield, John Glenn: Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Men’s Lacrosse
Aiden Gamble, John Glenn: University of Mount Union, Men’s Lacrosse
Clay Hanna, John Glenn: University of Mount Union, Men’s Lacrosse
Jillian Sowers, John Glenn: Muskingum University, Women’s Lacrosse
Haylee Young, John Glenn: Washington & Jefferson, Softball
Evan Lichtenauer, Licking Valley: Ohio University, Baseball
Gunner Davis, Meadowbrook: Muskingum University, Baseball
Austin Rose, Newark: The Ohio State University, Baseball
Makenna Staker, Philo: Muskingum University, Track and Field
Cora Hall, Sheridan: Ohio University, Softball
Brody White, Sheridan: Shawnee State University, Baseball
Kian Drummonds, Tri-Valley: Hiram College, Baseball
Addy Antonetz, West Muskingum: University of Mount Union, Softball

Explosive allegations against a prominent former college soccer coach are drawing serious attention, but they’re also prompting a large group of former athletes and colleagues to step forward with a different side of the story.

The controversy centers around Nancy Feldman, who led the Boston University soccer program for 27 years before retiring in 2022. Recent accusations against Feldman have surfaced in a bombshell documentary by Alex Cooper, host of the wildly popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast.

“I experienced something extremely painful,” Cooper said in the documentary. She elaborated in a podcast episode, sharing that she decided to speak up after hearing from a victim that sexual harassment was still occurring on BU’s campus a decade later.

“Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper accuses Nancy Feldman of sexually harassing her during her time at Boston University.

Cooper’s accusations detail instances where she claims her former coach wanted to be alone with her, asked questions about her dating life and made comments about her body.

However, these allegations are being met with a strong and unified response from many who played under Feldman.

Stephanie Dreyer, a former Boston University soccer player who played for Feldman 10 years before Cooper did, was surprised by the allegations.

“When the initial preview started coming out about the documentary, I received a flurry of text messages from my teammates,” Dreyer said. “The experience that our community had is categorically different than the experience that Alex Cooper has alleged to have experienced.”

Dreyer is among 99 former BU soccer players and coaches from Feldman’s 27-year tenure who have signed a letter in support of the coach. This letter states that their intent was “not to diminish or discredit anyone’s individual experience,” rather to “speak as a united group of alumni about how our time in the program was different.” The letter went on to describe Feldman as a “leader” who “approached every day with professionalism.”

“What’s being described by Alex sounds like consequences for behavior that is never allowed at the division one level,” Dreyer said.

Organizers of the letter of support indicate that 14 of the 99 names on the list overlapped with Cooper during her three seasons on the team. Dreyer, in her role as alumni counsel, said she has been in close communication with many of those former players.

“We do not want to diminish her individual experience, and we wish her no further trauma,” Dreyer said. “But we want to make sure the full story is told and the culture of the BU program is seen.”

Feldman did not respond to requests for comment. Boston University also did not provide a comment regarding the letter of support.

The school did issue a statement last week in response to the allegations, however.

“Boston University has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment,” the university shared in a statement to E! News June 13. “We have a robust system of resources, support and staff dedicated to student wellbeing and a thorough reporting process through our Equal Opportunity Office.”

The statement continued, “We encourage members of our community to report any concerns, and we remain committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for all.”

ATLANTA – Forty-two players have been called up to a first-of-its-kind Women’s College Talent ID Camp. The camp will take place from June 18-22 in Atlanta, home of the new Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, which is slated to open in the spring of 2026.

The camp is part of the growing U.S. Youth National Teams’ scouting strategy with the objective of increasing programming opportunities for college-specific players with high potential and therefore expanding the U.S. Under-18, Under-19 and Under-20 Women’s National Team player pools.

All of the field players invited to this camp have limited prior programming with the U.S. Soccer’s Youth National Teams. The camp will be a collaboration between the Talent ID staff, the U.S. Youth National Teams’ head coaches and USWNT staff.

“The project initially arose from the January WNT Way meetings, where we held interactive workshops and brainstorming with all departments, to look at everything we do through a female-specific lens. When looking at player scouting through a female-specific lens, our Women’s Talent ID team recognized an opportunity to adapt our strategy to continue to expand our player pools in the older age groups,” said Nicole Lukic, U.S. Soccer’s Director of Talent ID for women and girls.

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“With our programming increasing at U-18, U-19 and U-20 age groups, and our Talent ID department scaling, this was a good time to further develop our female-specific scouting strategy, dive deeper into our data and analysis of scouting pathways and create this unique camp opportunity,” said Lukic.“Even though an increasing number of players are going professional at younger ages, the college landscape is still an integral piece of the female-specific pathway in the United States.”

The camp will take place at McCurry Park in Atlantawith the 41 players selected from the 2005, 2006 and 2007 birth years, and one, goalkeeper Evan O’Steen, having been born in 2008. The five-day camp will consist of three training sessions and two intrasquad matches. The overall pool of 42 players will be divided into two teams for camp.

The camp will also incorporate a women’s goalkeeper-specific segment for an extended pool of goalkeepers from the same birth years with the aim of increasing the pool of goalkeepers who are exposed to a National Team experience. The focus will be on individual development in training sessions, led and supported by USWNT goalkeeper coach Stuart Searle and YNT GK coaches. The goalkeepers called up are a mix of players new to the YNT programs along with some who have extensive YNT experience, including the only non-college player in camp –O’Steen from Solar FC, who was the starter on the USA’s 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Team and who also trained with the Dallas Trinity this season in the USL Super League– and Caroline Birkel, who played for the USA in the recently completed 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship.

“Our scouting team has been following an expanded pool of players in the college landscape and have identified numerous talented players who we are excited to introduce to our pathway,” added Lukic.“I know all the National Team coaches and scouts are looking forward to working alongside each other throughout the camp to create a supportive and challenging environment with this pool of players.”

There are 28 different colleges represented on the roster and 11 colleges have multiple players called up, led by BYU and Michigan State with three players each.

U.S. Soccer Women’s College TID Camp

Training Camp Roster by Position (College; Hometown) – Atlanta, Ga.

Goalkeepers (10): Ariel Bernard (Western Illinois; Queen Creek, Ariz.), Caroline Birkel (Stanford; St. Louis, Mo.), Mateya Dessieux (Texas; Knoxville, Tenn.), Emily Edwards (Purdue; Holly Springs, N.C.), Sydney Fuller (Texas A&M; Keller, Texas), Olivia Geller (TCU; Southlake, Texas), Sarah Martin (Minnesota; Champlin, Minn.), Evan O’Steen (Solar SC; Grapevine, Texas), Keegan Smith (Arkansas; Bath, N.Y.), Adelyn Todd (Florida State; Denver, Colo.)

Defenders (12): Julia Belli (Michigan State; Dublin, Ohio), Maddie Costello (Clemson; Stony Brook, N.Y.), Zoe Cuneio (Purdue; Wildwood, Mo.), Amalia Dray (Boston College; Elmhurst, Ill.), Ellory Fife (Michigan; Ann Arbor, Mich.), Presley Freeman (BYU; Atlanta, Ga.), Raleigh Greason (Texas Tech; Arvada, Colo.), Millie Greer (Iowa; Scottsdale, Ariz.), Hannah Jordan (Penn State; Southlake, Texas), Faith Leyba (Colorado; Phoenix, Ariz.), Maleeya Martin (Michigan State; Leesburg, Va.), Abbi Sine (BYU; Coppell, Texas)

Midfielders (10): Shaela Bradley (UNC; La Center, Wash.), Morgan Brown (TCU; Wylie, Texas), Trinity Buchanan (Texas A&M; Henderson, Nev.), Anna Castenfelt (Clemson; Beaufort, S.C.), Lucy Kesler (BYU; Highland, Utah), Kiley Kukan (Alabama; Old Monroe, Mo.), Ava Priest (Colorado; Bowling Green, Ky.), Grace Shank (UCLA; McLean, Va.), Adia Symmonds (Mississippi State; Tampa, Fla.), Ava Verplancke (Baylor; Irvine, Calif.)

Forwards (10): Abby Ballek (Wisconsin; Timnath, Colo.), Jadin Bonham (Ohio State; Avon, Ohio), Jordan Geis (UCLA; San Jose, Calif.), Emily Graham (Michigan State; Fort Wayne, Ind.), Kunie Hirai (Utah State; Boise, Idaho), Wrianna Hudson (Florida State; Richardson, N.Y.), Zoe Main (Mississippi State; Missouri City, Texas), Austin Miller (Utah State; Logan, Utah), Kennedy Roesch (Northwestern; San Diego, Calif.), Anna Weir (Virginia Tech University; Acworth, Ga.)

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women’s soccer has released its recruiting class as it looks to defend its Sun Belt Conference title, as announced by Head Coach Joshua Walters, Sr. on Tuesday afternoon.
 
“This class is a true complete staff effort, and I can’t understate the contributions from David Oakes, Rob Donnenwirth and Nicole Whitley,” Walters said. “We are excited because it accomplishes three huge things for us: creates competition at all field players positions, fills the positional needs we have, and brings in a high level of quality. After a fantastic learning and growing experience this spring, we will add these newcomers and work hard to create a team that can compete nationally this fall.”
 
Chloe Nelson
Hometown: Woodbridge, Va.
Height: 5-4
Position: Defense
High School: Charles J. Colgan
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Chloe is an energizer bunny of outside backs. She can run all day and wants to contribute to the attack by joining forward. She had a very successful club career playing for Bobby Puppione at VDA & FC Virginia.
 
Kata Szombati
Hometown: Székesfehérvár, Hungary
Height: 5-5
Position: Midfield
High School: Ciszterci Szent Istvan
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Kata is a midfielder with great feet and plays with her head up. She is always looking to get the ball into open space whether that be off dribble or progressing the ball on the pass. She plays with such calmness and composure.
 
Bailey Coston
Hometown: Cinnaminson, N.J.
Height: 5-4
Position: Midfield
High School: Cinnaminson
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Bailey is an attack first kind of player who thrives on the dribble and attacking defenses. She can play in any of the attacking positions and wants to get to goal. A great mix of directness and sense of what is happening around her.
 
Roos Valk
Hometown: Beverwijk, Netherlands
Height: 5-8
Position: Defense
High School: De School van de Toekomst
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Roos is an accomplished Dutch youth national team player who also played in the famed Dutch Ajax system. She has great vision and passing range out of the back, and is never really phased by pressure or the moment.
 
Audrey Orrock
Hometown: Chesapeake, Va.
Height: 5-7
Position: Forward
High School: Great Bridge
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Audrey is an award-winning forward from the Virginia Beach area. She is comfortable back to goal or out on the wings driving at back lines. She has a variety of tools to score goals or serve up the assist. I am excited to see her in our environment.
 
Emily Graeca
Hometown: DuBois, Pa.
Height: 5-6
Position: Defense
High School/Former School: DuBois Area/Pitt
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Emily is a ball-playing center back who is comfortable building the game up and managing the space around her. She especially excels under pressure on the dribble breaking lines. Her versatility doesn’t stop at center back, she can at wing back or holding mid too.
 
Olivia del Toro
Hometown: Aurora, Illi.
Height: 5-3
Position: Forward
High School: West Aurora
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Liv loves the ball and wants to make the game with the ball at her feet. She is great in wide areas combining and manipulating defenders with her technical ability. She plays with very good tempo and cognition.
 
Selma Rajakangas
Hometown: Orebro, Sweden
Height: 5-6
Position: Defense
High School: Grillska Gymnasiet
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Selma is a wing back who will drive forward and deliver quality balls into the box. She plays at the second highest level in Sweden and is an impact player for her club. On the wings she can deliver a first time whipped in cross or get the ball at her feet to break down the defense.
 
Lena Dahms
Hometown: Ehrenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany
Height: 5-8
Position: Midfield
High School: Gymnasium Sulingen
Coach Walters’ thoughts: Lena has played at such a high level in the top league in Germany that I expect her to transition well into D1 college soccer. She is a holding midfielder that has played in the back too. Playing at the level she has, she has had to solve problems on the field tactically in tough environments against pros. Lena wants the ball and helps move the ball to manipulate defenses. She is a complete player.
 
The nine newcomers will begin their JMU careers when the Dukes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. 14 as they travel to NC State.