WASHINGTON – American University women's soccer head coach Marsha Harper announced on Thursday the addition of seven newcomers to the program for next season.
 
"We are very excited to welcome in our new 2023 recruiting class," Harper said. "This class is one that comes from the nation's top leagues and club environments. We are looking forward to the potential that they have to do great things here at American University – on and off the field. They all have both the talent and competitiveness to help raise the bar for us while complementing an already exceptional group of returners next fall. We all look forward to welcoming them as the newest Eagles in the AU Women's Soccer family and can't wait to see what they do in the red, white, and blue!"

Learn more about the program's incoming class below.  
 
Name: Bella Vozar
Position: Outside/Center Back
Club: Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Why AU: "I chose AU for the amazing coaching staff. I also love my future teammates and location."
Before AU: Was a three-time All-Selection in high school…a two-time All-WPAIL…Mon Valley Defender of the Year.
 

 
Name: Bella Miller
Position: Attacking Midfielder/Forward
Club: Real JFC
Why AU: "I chose American University for the opportunity to play soccer and to pursue my interest in business marketing."
Before AU: First Team All-Conference her junior season…went to the USYS U17 National Championships with Real JFC.
 

 
Name: Lily McBride
Position: Center Midfielder/Outside Back
Club: Real JFC U19 GA
Why AU: "I chose American University because of the environment and culture within the girl's soccer team and because of the perfect location, atmosphere, and appearance of the school itself. DC is an amazing city and American offers the perfect mix with it being a city school but having the campus feeling."
Before AU: Scored five goals and recorded 15 assists at Camden Catholic High School…three-time First Team All-Conference selection (Olympic Conference)…captain of Real JFC U19 GA.
 

 
Name: Lailah Stewart
Position: Striker
Club: Concorde Fire ECNL Platinum 04/05
Why AU: "Interested in the school's academic programs, the D1 soccer program, and I love the city of DC."
Before AU: 7A All-State selection each year…Most Valuable Offensive Player Award in 2022…made varsity as a freshman…received the ICC Futures All-Star Award…Georgia All-State 7A selection…2022 Region Player of the Year.
 

 
Name: Lauren Sanders
Position: Defender
Club: Virginia Development Academy
Why AU: "In addition to the very positive recruitment experience, I felt that AU fulfilled both my academic and athletic needs. The University's reputation is impeccable and the opportunity to attend such an institution as well as play high level D1 soccer made the decision to attend AU very easy."
Before AU: Lead the district in goals scored (31)…VHSL First Team All-Commonwealth District selection in 2021-2022…VHSL First Team All-Region selection in 2020…Brooke Point High School soccer MVP in 2021-2022…Olympic Development Program International team selection.
 

 
Name: Kendall Henderson
Position: Center Back/Defender
Club: West Florida Flames
Why AU: "I chose AU because I love D.C. and the location of AU. I also wanted to attend a school for sports that didn't lack in academics which AU certainly doesn't."
Before AU: Reached the Regional Semifinals with Wharton High School…South-East Talent ID Showcase 2022.
 

 
Name: Lauren Bullock
Position: Defender
Club: Maryland United FC 04/05 Girls ECNL
Why AU: "I chose AU because I loved the atmosphere. The team felt like family and the academics are what I am looking for. Offers great internships as well."
Before AU: 2018 Maryland Presidents Cup State Champion…2018 Eastern Presidents Cup Regional Champion…Attended 2018 National Presidents Cup…State Champion…2019/2020 Maryland State ODP Team…Varsity Captain 2022 High School Season.

 
 
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