MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State University Moorhead women's soccer coach Christie Chappell has announced the Dragons' 2017 recruiting class. Nine student-athletes have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at MSUM.
 
"This signing day is always exciting but this one is extra special because it is my first class as a Dragon," Chappell said. "This past fall we were able to start a strong foundation to build upon.  This spring my team is working incredibly hard, keeping their goals for 2017 at the forefront of their minds.  Each one of these young women will bring a different skill set that will help us be a more complete team next season.  Congrats and welcome to the Dragon family!"

There are several ways to get all the info you want:

• MSUMDragons.com/SignDaySOC for soccer specific bios, videos, and social media compiled in one easy spot.
• Twitter - We will Tweet the second an NLI becomes official using #MSUMSignDay.
• Instagram - We will post the second an NLI becomes official with platform specific video cards.
• Instagram Live & Snapchat - MSUMDragons will be posting all day long showing you what happens behind the scenes.
• DragonsLIVE Signing Day Special - At 6:30 p.m. on WDAY'Z XTRA, watch our hour-long TV show with Steve Laqua and Christie Chappell recapping last year, going through recruits at each position, and hearing what their teams will look like next year.  Visit MSUMDragons.com/DragonsLIVE for more info and channel listings.

2017 MSUM Women's Soccer Signings List
Cameryn Brill (MF, 5-8, Wildwood, Mo./Lafayette HS)
Samm Dalsin (MF, 5-3, Eden Prairie, Minn./Holy Family Catholic HS)
Carly Jo Gamrath (MF, 5-5, St. Michael, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville HS)
Jasmyn Nash (DF, 5-8, Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southeast HS)
Jensen Odegaard (F, 5-10, Kindred, N.D./Kindred HS)
Lauren Phillips (D, 5-9, Rockton, Ill./Hononegah Community HS)
Hannah Spielmann (MF, 5-6, Rapid City, S.D./Rapid City Stevens HS)
Jennifer Wickman (D, 5-4, Woodbury, Minn./East Ridge HS)
Avery Wood (MF, 5-4, Rapid City, S.D./Rapid City Stevens HS)

Player Bios/Videos
Samm Dalsin (MF, 5-3, Eden Prairie, Minn./Holy Family Catholic HS)
Team MVP in 2016…all-conference in both 2015 and 2016…honorable mention all-conference in 2013 and 2014…two-time team captain.
"Samm comes from a very high level training environment and has good technical ability," Chappell said. "She makes intelligent decisions on the ball and sees the field well."


Carly Jo Gamrath (MF, 5-5, St. Michael, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville HS)
Team Captain…won the team's Hardest Worker Award in 2013 and 2016…had five career goals and 13 career assists…part of three conference championship teams…three-year letterwinner.
"Carly Jo has a great engine, and as you can see by her accolades, works incredibly hard," Chappell said. "She is also very competitive and vocal on the field." 

Jasmyn Nash (DF, 5-8, Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southeast HS)
Played for Lincoln Southeast HS…Scholar Athlete (2012-15)…NAACP Honor Roll (2012-15)…also lettered in softball and basketball.
"Jasmyn is a multi-sport athlete which has helped her develop some very helpful soccer skills," Chappell said. "She is able to judge a ball in the air very well which is a crucial skill for a defender."


Jensen Odegaard (F, 5-10, Kindred, N.D./Kindred HS)
All-state selection in 2016…team captain…started every game as a junior and helped team to state tournament.
"Jenson loves the game of soccer.  She is always early to practice working on juggling, shooting, dribbling etc AND stays after to get extra work in," Chappell said. "Her desire to improve her skills on a daily basis shows her level of commitment is incredibly high.  She is also a true left-footed player and with her height she will be dominate in the air." 


Lauren Phillips (D, 5-9, Rockton, Ill./Hononegah Community HS)
All-conference in 2016…team MVP in 2016…two-time team captain…three-year letterwinner…played for Rockford Raptors Club team.
"I coached Lauren at Northern Illinois camp a few years ago and I saw then that she had a great deal of potential," Chappell said. "Over the years I have seen her develop and grow into a very solid confident player.  She is brave, composed and will bring a calm intensity to our defense."



Hannah Spielmann (MF, 5-6, Rapid City, S.D./Rapid City Stevens HS)
First-team all-state in 2016…team captain…part of team that finished third in the state in 2016… played for the Black Hills Rapids Club team since 2014.
"Hannah plays with fellow signee Avery Wood in High school and club so those two in the midfield will already have some cohesion on the field," Chappell said. "Hannah is a box to box midfielder who has great ideas and vision which will help us connect our defensive and offensive lines."   



Jennifer Wickman (D, 5-4, Woodbury, Minn./East Ridge HS)
State Cup Participant twice…helped team to 14-5-1 record and state quarterfinals…also lettered in nordic skiing.
"I have been watching Jennifer play now for a few years," Chappell said. "She is a feisty, smart and hardworking defender.  She plays for a high level club and has great technical ability."

Avery Wood (MF, 5-4, Rapid City, S.D./Stevens HS)
Part of team that finished third in the state in 2016…named MVP-Offensive Player as a sophomore…played for the Black Hills Rapids Club team since 2014.
"Avery plays for a club out of Rapid City that used to be called Rushmore," Chappell said. "I gained some valuable knowledge from working with that club for a summer as part of an internship.  She receives very quality training which will help her to transition to college.  I really like her vision, craftiness and ability to attack off the dribble."