Missouri Western soccer coach Chad Edwards has announced the signings of seven student-athletes for the 2015 team.
Edwards became the program’s all-time wins leader in 2014 during a season that saw more than 20 team and individual records broken. The team finished 9-9-1, the most wins in school history, and qualified for the postseason for the first time.
Megan Maenner
5-5, Midfielder
Omaha, Nebraska/Millard North
“Highly touted goalkeeper that recently moved to the field,” Edwards said. “She’s an extremely hard worker that will look to contribute in the midfield right away. She comes from a great high school and was trained in a high-level club environment.”
State finalist in 2014 at Millard North.
Cassidy Chappell
5-5, Forward
Owasso, Oklahoma/Iowa State University
“She’ll have two years to play here at Missouri Western,” Edwards says. “She’s a very athletic, technically gifted player that will help us right away on the offensive end.”
Played 154 minutes over two years at Iowa State…three-time first team All-State player in high school…was the female athlete of the year at Owasso High School.
Madeline Cowell
5-7, Midfielder/Defender
Bridgeton, Missouri/Duchesne H.S.
“She’s another heady, technical player with great field vision.” Edwards said. “She was recently selected to the St. Louis Hall of Fame Future Stars program.”
Lettered three years in high school…first team All-State, All-Region and All-Conference as a junior…two-time state champion.
Lawlor Christiansen
5-3, Forward
York, Nebraska/York H.S.
“A very athletic, under the radar player that will thrive in a competitive environment,” Edwards said.
Broke high school record for most hat tricks in a season as a junior…won a Central Conference Athletic Award for outstanding performance…First team All-Conference as a junior and honorable mention All-State.
Sarah Dervin
5-7, Midfielder
Omaha, Nebraska/Millard North
“Younger sister of current Griff Bailey Dervin,” Edwards said. “Another Millard North kid that’s extremely technical and a great worker that is also an incredible ball striker.”
Two time state runner up…plays for very successful club program.
Kaitlyn Unland
5-7, Midfielder
St. Charles, Missouri/Francis Howell H.S.
“Kaitlyn is a versatile player from a great high school program and also plays on a great club team.” Edwards said. “She’s versatile enough to play at multiple positions.”
She was a second team All-Conference selection as a junior.
Bailey Ketcham
5-7, Defender
Omaha, Nebraska/Millard North
“A tough, physical player that is solid technically,” Edwards said. “Bailey will look to compete for a starting spot in the back. Comes in as a teammate as Sarah Dervin and Megan Maenner.
A 2014 Metro Champion and state runner-up with Millard North in 2013 and 2014.
— MWSU Sports Information —