Colorado College women's soccer head coach
Keri Sanchez announced the signings of fixe more additions to the 2026 signing class, including three Colorado natives.
"We are excited to announce this hard-working group of student-athletes," Sanchez said. "They will add depth and talent to several of our lines and help our team continue its pursuit of winning championships. Each of these players stood out in the recruiting process with their grit and desire to compete. We look forward to having them join us next school year."
Natalie Mayo, from Peyton, CO, will join the roster in 2026 after leading the Rampart Rams to a 12-4-3 record in her junior season. Mayo, a midfielder, finished the year with three goals and eight assists and helped the Rams to the semifinals of the CHSAA 4A State Playoffs.
"We have been watching Natalie since she came to camp back in the spring of 2022," Sanchez said. "That day, as one of the youngest and smallest, she stood out with her gritty play, tough defending, and speed in the attack. She is comfortable on the ball and a strong playmaker."
Colorado Springs native Olivie Wilson plays at Liberty High School and scored eight goals and recorded four assists as a defender/midfielder during her junior season. She led the Lancers to an 8-6-2 record and made it to the CHSAA 5A State Playoffs.
"Olivia is another local player that we are thrilled to add to our team," Sanchez said. "We have been able to watch her grow and develop over the past four years. She is a good athlete with good instincts. She is tough in 1v1 battles and will be a great addition to our back line."
Ella Ashouri, a Parker, CO native, led the Valor Christian Eagles with 10 goals, eight assists and 28 shots. She was named a CHSAA All-State First Team selection after the Eagles made it to the semifinals of the 5A State Playoffs.
"Ella's skill and creativity with the ball stand out immediately when you watch her,
Sanchez said. "She positively impacts games with her skill, work rate and ability to score. She loves the game, and it shows her in play."
Phoenix White comes to Colorado Springs from Woodbridge, Va. White plays high school soccer for St. John's in Washington D.C. and club for VDA 2007/06.
"Phoenix is another player with a lot of versatility," Sanchez said. "Her club team has used her as an outside back, center mid, or forward. We like that she can play anywhere. She competes hard on both sides of the ball and is strong in 1v1s."
Chloe Bunton, a New Orleans, La. native, played club soccer for Louisiana TDP Elite and high school soccer for Benjamin Franklin High School. She helped lead Benjamin Franklin HS to a 2024 LA High School Div. II State Championship game and was named the Two-Time LA High School Girls Soccer 1st Team All-State selection.
"We first met Chloe at one of our ID camps," Sanchez said. "Her mobility, passing range, and defensive work rate in the midfield made us want to pursue her. She drives on the dribble with confidence and looks to play passes forward and will help us to win the ball back high up the field."