TEMPE – Sun Devil soccer has finalized the additions to the program’s roster ahead of the 2024 season. ASU head coach Graham Winkworth has added Grace Gillard, Oona Hartman, Maddie Shafer, Cameron Valladares, and Megan Wilson.
The five will join the trio of Kierra Blundell, Addison Haws, and Ella Kettles, who were announced in the fall.
Grace Gillard /// Defender /// Bedford, England /// Harlington Upper School /// Syracuse
- Started all 36 games for Syracuse the past two seasons, playing 86 minutes per game
- Had two assists in 2023 and scored one goal (PK) in 2022
- Named CSC Academic All-District following the 2023 season
- Named to the 2022-23 ACC Academic Honor Roll
- Played for Arsenal Women’s Football Club and England’s Youth National Team
- Has collected six caps with the England Youth National Team
New devil alert!
We are excited to announce Grace Gillard has joined the squad!#ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/GeLs8H0pva
— Sun Devil Soccer (@SunDevilSoccer) February 14, 2024
QUOTING WINKWORTH
“Grace is a ball-playing center-back who fits perfectly into our style of play. Losing our captain from last season was tough, but Grace brings both quality and experience to this roster, where we hope she will impact immediately. Her time as captain of England U19, Arsenal U21 and Syracuse will hopefully be on show from day one.”
Oona Hartman /// Midfielder/Forward /// Los Angeles, Calif. /// Marlborough School /// LA Breakers
- Incoming freshman from Marlborough School in Los Angeles
- Named Angelus League Most Valuable Offensive Player in 2023
- Also selected First Team All-Angelus League
- Plays club with LA Breakers ECNL G2006
NEW DEVIL ALERT ??
We’re excited to have Oona Hartman join the squad in the fall!#ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/rosGiRJIC1
— Sun Devil Soccer (@SunDevilSoccer) March 29, 2024
QUOTING WINKWORTH
“Oona is really technically good on the ball. She glides on the dribble and is capable of opening up the opposition with creative passes. She has also shown a lot of versatility through the recruitment process by playing multiple roles.”
Maddie Shafer /// Midfielder/Forward /// Flagstaff, Ariz. /// Flagstaff High School /// Northern Arizona
- Appeared in 64 games…
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