CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois soccer announced today the additions of 10 players to the Fighting Illini roster for the 2025 season.
ASHLYN ADAMS | FORWARD | WHEATON, IL | WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH HS | WHEATON UNITED
ABOUT ADAMS
- Scored a Wheaton Warrenville South HS record 28 goals in 2024…added eight assists
- 2024 all-conference, all-state and all-Midwest honoree
- 2024 USYS Midwest Regional Champion with Wheaton United
- 2024 USYS National Best 11 Team U18
- 2024 USYS National Golden Boot Winner U18
- 2024 USYS U18 National Finalists
WHY ILLINOIS: “I chose Illinois because of its great academic and athletic programs. I felt so at home and welcomed when I was with the team. I loved how supportive it is while being in a very competitive environment, pushing everyone to get better and strive for one goal. It is an honor to play for my home state!”
KYRA BERMAN | FORWARD | OVERLAND PARK, KS | BLUE WEST VALLEY HS | SPORTING BLUE VALLEY
ABOUT BERMAN
- Tallied 17 goals and 11 assists to lead Blue Valley West HS to a 6A Kansas State Championship in 2024
- Scored 10 goals and added 11 assists during the 2022 season to help Blue Valley West HS to a state title
- Three-time all-conference and one-time first team all-state honoree
- Three-time Top Drawer Soccer Club Soccer Standouts selection
WHY ILLINOIS: “I chose Illinois because of its established soccer program and tradition and its premier academics.”
MILLIE BYERLY | DEFENDER | OWASSO, OK | OWASSO HS | TULSA SOCCER CLUB
ABOUT BYERLY
- 2023 OSSAA 6A All-District honoree
- Tallied 12 goals and six assists in her junior year at Owasso HS
- 2023 ECNL National Selection Game
WHY ILLINOIS: “Illinois felt so comforting the moment I arrived on campus and met some of the team. The coaches and players made the unknown fell less scary and more like a home. I knew it was the right fit for me and I am excited to see what new doors the University of Illinois will open for me.”
SOSI DADEKIAN | DEFENDER | BLOOMINGTON, IL | BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | CENTRAL ILLINOIS UNITED
ABOUT DADEKIAN
- 2022 Unanimous All Big-12 Conference First Team honoree
- 2022 IHSCCA All-Sectional First Team honoree
- Captained Central Illinois United to a seventh place finish at GA Nationals in 2023
- 2023 US Soccer Talent ID Center
- 2022 USYS Midwest Regionals U15…
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