Husky Women’s Soccer Signs Nine On NSD

SEATTLE – The Washington women’s soccer team added nine young prospects to its stable of youthful talent on Wednesday, inking head coach Nicole Van Dyke‘s fifth signing class.
 
Ranked as the No. 16 recruiting class in the country per TopDrawerSoccer.com, Washington tapped into several bountiful areas of talent in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
 
A detailed recap of Washington’s 2024 signing class can be found below.
 
Sophie Blake
D • Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor HS)
 
HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Named First Team All-State as a junior
• A three-time all-conference selection
• Conference Co-Offensive MVP in 2022
• Selected as a team captain
 
CLUB/ODP
• Competed for Washington Premier 06 ECNL
• Earned ECNL Northwest All-Conference First Team laurels
• Helped lead team to ODP Western Regionals in 2022
 
Why UW?
“I chose Washington because of the amazing coaching staff, but the combination of a competitive program and prestigious academics sealed the deal for me. I also love that it is close to home, so my family is able to come watch the team play. I have grown up watching Husky athletics and am so excited to have the opportunity to attend my dream school!”
 
Alex Buck
F • Medina, Wash. (Bellevue HS)
 
HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Earned HS All-American laurels as a senior
• Selected as a team captain
• Named All-League in 2021
 
CLUB/ODP
• Competed for Eastside FC
• Invited to USYNT ID Center in 2022
• Selected to 2022 ECNL First Team All-Northwest Conference Team
 
Why UW?
“I chose Washington because of the competitive team culture, the amazing athletes and coaching staff, and of course the beautiful campus and top-tier education. It has always felt like where I’m meant to be and I can’t wait to be a Dawg.”
 
Kate Cheldelin
D/MF • West Linn, Ore. (West Linn HS)
 
HIGH SCHOOL
• A three star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer
• Helped lead team to the 2022-23 state championship, the school’s first-ever appearance
• Selected as a two-time team captain
 
CLUB/ODP
• Competed for Portland Thorns Academy ECNL
• Led the Thorns Academy to a conference championship in 2023
• Also led Northwest Elite FC to the 2022 conference title
 
Why UW?
“When I visited the University of Washington for the first time it felt like home. Not only do they have a great soccer team and great education, but the coaches and players have been so…