The Colorado College women's soccer team announced four of their newest signings on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
"We are excited to announce our 2024 recruiting class," head coach Keri Sanchez said. "They are a great group of people first, committed students, and high-level soccer players. We look forward to having them join us this fall."
Frisco, Texas native Dayleigh Bos most recently played for the FC Dallas ENCL U18/19 team. In high school, Bos is finishing her senior season for the Wakeland Wolverines in Frisco. As a sophomore, Bos helped the Wolverines finish with a 24-1-4 record as they won the 5A UIL State Championship.
"Dayleigh is a mobile and versatile attacking player. She is skillful on the ball, likes to take on 1v1, and will bring a lot of positive energy on and off the field," Sanchez said.
Charlotte Strabel, a Colorado native from Castle Rock, will graduate from Rocky Canyon High School in the spring and travel south on I-25 to play for the Tigers as a defender. Strabel will play her senior season for the Jaguars and, more recently, for Real Colorado ENCL. As a junior, Strabel played in 13 games for Rock Canyon and helped lead the Jaguars to an 11-6-2 record and an appearance in the CHSAA 5A State Championship game.
"Charlotte is a speedy and tough outside back. She is confident with the ball at her feet and looks to get forward into the attack both on the dribble and with combinational play."d
Forward Finley Schoenbeck comes from Spicewood, Texas, and most recently played for Lonestar SC U19 GA. Schoenbeck plays high school soccer at Lake Travis High School and will graduate this spring. In 2023, Schoenbeck helped guide the Cavaliers to a 15-5-3 record and an appearance in the 2023 Girls Soccer 6A State Tournament.
"Finley is an athletic, mobile, aggressive winger that will take on 1v1. She is good at getting to the end line and does well setting up teammates with quality crosses," Sanchez said.
Defender Meli Coats comes from Las Vegas, NV, and most recently played for the Las Vegas Sports Academy and Palo Verde High School. Coats served as team captain and led the Panthers to a playoff appearance in the NIAA 5A State Playoffs. She played in 20 matches for Palo Verde in 2023 and scored six goals while logging 1,465 minutes for the season.
"Meli is a tough defensive midfielder or defender. She is physical and strong in the tackle. She is confident defending 1v1 and will bring a competitive mentality to our team," Sanchez said.
