FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (November 15, 2020) – Northern Arizona University women's soccer will welcome eight incoming freshmen who will start their collegiate career in the fall of 2021, replenishing the seven seniors graduating in the spring.
| Name |
Position |
Hometown |
Club |
| Milani Alo |
M/F |
Chandler, Ariz. |
Arizona Arsenal |
| Gabrielle Ballard |
D |
Phoenix, Ariz. |
Utah Royals FC |
| Trinity Corcoran |
GK |
Corona, Calif. |
Legends FC |
| Hailey Fanner |
D |
Bay Point, Calif. |
Pleasanton Rage ECNL |
| Mackenzie Johnson |
D |
Sahuarita, Ariz. |
FC Tucson Youth |
| Natalie Manzo |
GK |
Scottsdale, Ariz. |
SC Del Sol |
| Mikella Reed |
W |
Chandler, Ariz. |
Utah Royals AZ |
| Aubrey Stacy |
F |
Fairbanks, Alaska |
Arizona Arsenal |
Milani Alo - M/F - Chandler, Ariz. - Arizona Arsenal
Born in Chandler, Ariz., Milani Alo joins the Lumberjacks as a midfielder and forward. She attended Seton Cathlioc Prepatory where she played for coach Whellyn. Outside of high school, she bled teal with Arizona Arsenal.
"We are excited to welcome Milani to the Lumberjack family," head coach Kylie Louw said. "Her ability on the ball will allow her to be a creative and attacking force for us. We are looking forward to Milani enhancing our culture and core values in our program. Welcome Milani, can't wait to have you here."
Gabrielle Ballard - D - Phoenix, Ariz. - Utah Royals
Defender Gabrielle Ballard from Phoenix, Ariz., attended Arcadia High, where she played under Adam Zweiback as a starting freshman and letterwinner on varsity for one year. During her sophomore year and in transition with the development academy, Ballard joined the Utah Royals.
"We can't wait to add Gabby to our team," Louw said. "Her versatility and defensive presence is something we are excited to add. Her abilities and mentality strengthen our values as a program. Welcome to our program Gabs, can't wait to have you here."
Trinity Corcoran - GK - Corona, Calif. - Legends FC
Incoming keeper, Trinity Corcoran, joins the Lumberjacks after playing soccer both for Santiago High and Legends FC. Under Mike Fleming, Corcoran was a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter. Along with winning the Division 1 CIF Southern Section Championships, she was named as Defensive MVP and part of the Silverlakes Tournament All-Team.
"We are thrilled to have Trin join our team," Louw said. "Her technical ability and shot-stopping will make it tough for people to beat her. Trin's commitment to our vision and her drive to attain our program goals will be greatly valued by us. Welcome to the Lumberjack family Trin, can't wait to have you here."
Hailey Fanner - D - Bay Point, Calif. - Pleasanton Rage ECNL
Hailey Fanner from Bay Point, Calif., was a three-year varsity and one-year junior varsity starter at Carondelet High School. Fanner was a one-year Distinguished Scholar-Athlete and Team Defensive MVP. Her varsity team recorded an overall record of 23-5-1 (12-1, East Bay Athletic League) winning both the 2019-20 Championships and CIF Northern California State Divison I Championships.
"We are excited to welcome Hailey to our team," Louw said. "Her defensive presence and ability will add great strength and reliability to our backline. Hailey's character will add immense value to our culture and the mission of the program. Welcome to our team Hailey, can't wait to have you here."
Mackenzie Johnson - D - Sahuarita, Ariz. - FC Tucson Youth
Mackenzie Johnson comes to Flagstaff from Sahuarita, Ariz. She primarily played as a central defender for both her club, FC Tucson Youth, and Cienega High School. She played all four seasons as a Bobcat, starting and captaining for three.
"We are excited to add Mack, who will be a force in the air for us and add reliability to our current defense," Louw said. "She emulates the character we are looking for in our values and will contribute greatly to our culture. Welcome Mack, can't wait to have you here."
Natalie Manzo - GK - Scottsdale, Ariz. - SC Del Sol
From Scottsdale, Ariz., goalkeeper Natalie Manzo joins the Lumberjacks with over nine years of experience and one AZ State Cup Championship from 2015-16. Manzo started for nine years with the Scottsdale Blackhawks and five years with SC Del Sol, her most recent club. Besides soccer, Manzo played basketball at Chaparral for two years, being a two-year letterwinner and one-year starter on varsity.
"We are thrilled to have Nat join our team," Louw said. "Her athleticism, presence and ability to keep the ball out of the net will allow her to make an impact for us. Nat's competitive nature will allow her to enhance our program and her commitment to our values will strengthen our team. Welcome to our team Manzo, can't wait to have you here."
Mikella Reed - W - Chandler, Ariz. - Utah Royals AZ
Mikella Reed from Chandler, Ariz., joins the 'Jacks after being named Defensive MVP in 2019-20 as well as making the All-Arizona Girls Soccer Team. In 2017-18, she was distinguished as the Midfield Impact Player of the Year. During her tenure as a Perry Puma, she appeared in 60 games, being a starter and letterwinner all four years. She scored 39 goals, recorded 34 assists, racking in 112 points. Over three seasons, her team went 60-7-5.
"We are thrilled to add Mikella to our team," Louw said. "Her speed and athleticism will give her the ability to be an attacking threat for us. She is committed to our vision for this program and we believe she adds immense value to what we strive to do. Welcome to our team. We can't wait to have you here Mik."
Aubrey Stacy - F - Fairbanks, Alaska - Arizona Arsenal
As a two-year starter and letterwinner at West Valley High, Aubrey Stacy was named to the Alaska High School All-State Team in 2019 and received Railbelt First-Team All-Conference honors in both 2018 and 2019. In 2017, Stacy represented Alaska at the Arctic Winter Games, where she played in Greenland.
"We are thrilled to have Aubrey join our team," Louw said. "Her gritty mentality and competitive nature will allow her to be dangerous for us and very tough to defend. She is invested in our values as a program and we believe she upholds the character required to execute those values. Welcome Aubs, we can't wait to have you here."
