Head Coach James Armstrong and Co. Ink Seven New Dawgs on National Signing Day
November 08, 2023 | Soccer
Kara HarrisÂ
Hometown: Austin, TX
Club: Lonestar SC
Accolades:
TASCO First Team All-State Forward 2023
TX 6A Offensive Player of the Year 25-6A 2023
1st Team All-District 25-6A 2021-2023
Please welcome @karaa_harris. Kara exudes confidence on the ball, always looking to create or score goals. She is tenacious in the tackle and a tireless runner. Kara is a competitor who has everything we look for in a midfield player. #hailstate https://t.co/yjId0vz79Y
— James Armstrong (@MSU_JArmstrong) November 8, 2023
Sierra BergenÂ
Hometown: Cultus Lake, BC, Canada
Club: Burnaby FC (U17 and Women's Premier) / BC Provincial Team (U18) / Unity FC (League One BC Adult)
Accolades:
2023 BC Provincial Team
2020-2023 Whitecaps Elite Rex NDC
Oct 2023: Gold Medalist for U17 Canada Nationals
Aug 2023: Women's Canadian Interprovincial Bronze Medalist (Adult open division) with Unity FC
Aug 2022 and 2023: Women's BC League 1 Finalist
July 2023: Selected as a midfielder for Team of the Week in League 1 BC
August/September: Trained and played for Manchester United U21s
Please welcome Sierra Bergen!! Sierra has played and been successful at the highest level in Canada. Her vision and technical ability make her an option in midfield or anywhere across the front line. She can create and score goals!! #hailstate https://t.co/o4DqIGmo7T
— James Armstrong (@MSU_JArmstrong) November 8, 2023
Ellie PittsÂ
Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas
Club: Albion Hurricanes FC
Accolades:
2-time ECNL TX All-Conference 2nd Team
United Soccer Coaches Texas All-State Honors
United Soccer Coaches Winter Region Honors and All-American Honors
3-time Youth National Team Identification Center
TopDrawer Soccer 2024 Top 150
ODP National Team Center
ODP South Region Team
Welcome @ElliePitts15. Ellie is a tough tackling no nonsense center back who is great in the air and in 1vs1 situations. She is comfortable in possession and capable of building possession for her team. Ellie is a great addition to our back line. #hailstate https://t.co/5nIugCghuF
— James Armstrong (@MSU_JArmstrong) November 8, 2023
Lauryn TaylorÂ
Hometown: Greenville, North Carolina
Club: Wilmington Hammerheads ECNL National Team
Accolades:
Set JH Rose HS record for "Most Total Career Goals Scored" (112 goals in 3 seasons)
Led Wilmington Hammerheads ECNL 05 National team with 14 goals (2022-23 season)
Selected All-State (Junior and Sophomore seasons)
Selected All-Region (Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman seasons)
Awarded Regional Player of the Year (Sophomore year)
Awarded Big East 3A/4A Conference Player of the Year (Junior and Sophomore seasons)
JH Rose HS MVP (Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman seasons)
Daily Reflector Female Athlete of the Season for Spring 2022
Please welcome Lauryn Taylor. Lauryn is capable of scoring all different types of goals. She is strong, powerful and very dangerous off the dribble. She will be a great addition to our forward line. #hailstate https://t.co/8ePvwm1HLn
— James Armstrong (@MSU_JArmstrong) November 8, 2023
Leah Varela
Hometown: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Club: IMG Academy
Accolades:
2022 IMG Academy Athletic & Personal Development Player of the Year Award Recipient
2023, 2022, 2021 Girls Academy League Southeast Conference Top 32 Selection
2021 Girls Academy League (GAL) National Championship (IMG Academy): Runner-Up
2020, 2019, 2018 ODP State Team Selection (NM)
2020, 2019 ODP West Regional Camp Selection
2019 ODP Interregional Selection (West)
2019 ODP Top 18 Selection to Play In Iceland Tournament (Cancelled Due To Covid)
2019 NM United High Performance Program selection (1 of only 3 female players selected)
Welcome @Leah_Varela2024!! Leah has endless energy levels which allows her to always influence the game. Her quality on the ball and reading of the game will allow her to be an option both in midfield and outside back. #hailstate https://t.co/dJ1AYo2rp0
— James Armstrong (@MSU_JArmstrong) November 8, 2023
Charlotte GrimÂ
Hometown: Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Club: IMG Academy
Accolades:
IMG Team Captain
National Honors Society Member
Girls Academy Talent ID Participant
Please welcome @chargrim24. A box to box midfield player who can do great things on both sides of the ball. Extremely competitive and hard working. #hailstate https://t.co/ZbbptFuSOn
— James Armstrong (@MSU_JArmstrong) November 8, 2023
Kennedy HusbandsÂ
Hometown: Midlothian, Texas
Club: FC Dallas ECNL
Accolades:
ECNL National Selection Game Houston 2023
Second Team All-Conference ECNL Texas 2023
2-time Midfielder of the Year 2022 & 2023 - High School
2-time Second Team All-Region 2022 & 2023 - High School
Second Team All-District 2021
Welcome @kennedyhusbands!!! Kennedy is an incredibly skillful player who loves to have the ball at her feet. Her tactical understanding of the game and her athleticism allows her the ability to play either wide or central. #hailstate https://t.co/0APHpFmt7k
— James Armstrong (@MSU_JArmstrong) November 8, 2023
Mississippi State Women's Soccer is excited to welcome these accomplished athletes to the Bulldog family and looks forward to a promising future with their exceptional talent. The dedication and hard work of these recruits have been recognized at various levels of competition, and they are expected to make significant contributions to the Dawg's success in the coming seasons.
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