TEMPE – Fresh off a second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship, Sun Devil Soccer has signed Kierra Blundell, Addison Haws, and Ella Kettles for the 2024 season.
ASU head coach Graham Winkworth announced the additions on Tuesday, "This is a very exciting recruiting class so far. We really tried to focus on specific needs, and these three players are perfect for both our footballing needs and our team culture."
Kierra Blundell /// Forward /// Langley, B.C. /// Whitecaps FC Girls Elite
Quoting Winkworth
"KB scores goals. We really needed to add more goal threats to the team, and KB certainly fits that description. She can play as a true 9 or deeper in a false 9 or 10 role. She also has a wonderful ability to bring others into play. She's absolutely obsessed with soccer, and I love that – despite her lack of taste in her favorite team (Liverpool) – for which I will forgive her."
Addison Haws /// Midfielder /// San Carlos, Calif. /// Sequoia High School /// Mtn. View Los Altos SC
Quoting Winkworth
"Addi is another central midfielder who is very attacking-minded. It's important we score goals in different ways, and her ability to make well-timed runs into the box from deep is exceptional. She is also an option further up the pitch too. I'm very excited to have her here."
Ella Kettles /// Midfielder /// Ontario, B.C. /// NDC Ontario
Quoting Winkworth
"Kets is a versatile midfielder whose movement and ability to find the ball is excellent. She has great passing ability and will have the versatility to play a number of roles in midfield. She plays a very intelligent game."
ASU head coach Graham Winkworth announced the additions on Tuesday, "This is a very exciting recruiting class so far. We really tried to focus on specific needs, and these three players are perfect for both our footballing needs and our team culture."
Kierra Blundell /// Forward /// Langley, B.C. /// Whitecaps FC Girls Elite
- Led League1 BC with 10 goals during the regular season
- Had a hat trick and three multi-goal games during the year
- Helped the team win the regular season and playoff championships
It's signing day ??
— Sun Devil Soccer (@SunDevilSoccer) November 8, 2023
We are excited to announce Kierra Blundell is joining the SDA family!#ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/1IjgNYUGAx
Quoting Winkworth
"KB scores goals. We really needed to add more goal threats to the team, and KB certainly fits that description. She can play as a true 9 or deeper in a false 9 or 10 role. She also has a wonderful ability to bring others into play. She's absolutely obsessed with soccer, and I love that – despite her lack of taste in her favorite team (Liverpool) – for which I will forgive her."
Addison Haws /// Midfielder /// San Carlos, Calif. /// Sequoia High School /// Mtn. View Los Altos SC
- KC Current IMG Training Camp
- ECNL 2022 National Training Camp
- Two-time ECNL Girls 2021/2022 1st Team All-Conference
- US Youth Soccer 2020 ODP West Championships
- Two-time US Youth Soccer West Region ID Camp Selection
- CCS Division I Championship 2023 - Sequoia High School
- Two-time Peninsula Athletic League 1st Team All-League
- Started as a Freshman for Sequoia High School Varsity and helped the team to its first-ever CCS championship game in 2021
It's official!
— Sun Devil Soccer (@SunDevilSoccer) November 8, 2023
We are excited to announce Addison Haws is officially a Sun Devil!#ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/ie3HUEuWJj
Quoting Winkworth
"Addi is another central midfielder who is very attacking-minded. It's important we score goals in different ways, and her ability to make well-timed runs into the box from deep is exceptional. She is also an option further up the pitch too. I'm very excited to have her here."
Ella Kettles /// Midfielder /// Ontario, B.C. /// NDC Ontario
- Ranked No. 6 in First Touch Football Canada Girls 2024 Rankings
- Helped NDC Ontario win the 2023 League1 Ontario Women's Premier regular season title
- Appeared in 14 games (two in the playoffs) during the season
- Won both the FTF Spring Showdown U19 Division and Woodbridge SC Champions League Showcase with NDC Ontario
Done Deal ??
— Sun Devil Soccer (@SunDevilSoccer) November 8, 2023
We are excited to welcome Ella Kettles to the family!#ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/jQsgDlkLup
Quoting Winkworth
"Kets is a versatile midfielder whose movement and ability to find the ball is excellent. She has great passing ability and will have the versatility to play a number of roles in midfield. She plays a very intelligent game."