SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - University of Sioux Falls Women's Soccer Head Coach Brittany Goosen announced Thursday afternoon the signing of seven student-athletes who will join the USF Soccer program this fall to continue their academic and athletic careers. Carley Campbell (Monument, Colo.), Danielle Cooper (Flower Mound, Texas), Lauren LaFavre (Burnsville, Minn.), Lily McKown (Independence, Minn.), Brayden Paul (Littleton, Colo.), McKayla Philippi (Las Vegas, Nev.) and Becca Schmitz (Rochester, Minn.) all signed to join the USF Soccer program this fall.

“We are so excited to finally get to announce our 2016 class,” Goosen said on Wednesday. “Our coaching staff has very high expectations for the seven incoming players and believes that they are all going to come in and make an immediate impact.”

The seven signees hail from four different states, including three from Minnesota, two from Colorado, and one each from Nevada and Texas. In line with her beliefs that this recruiting class will make an immediate impact, four of the seven signees played forward in high school and with their club teams, while the remainder of the class brings balance at the midfield, defender and goalkeeping positions. Goosen expressed her excitement of working to put together her first full recruiting class as she enters her second year as the head coach of the USF Soccer program

“This class is very exciting because it is our first class as a coaching staff that we were able to be a part of the entire recruiting process,” Goosen said. “This class is exactly what I was hoping to put together to help take the next steps in the right direction for this program. We can't wait to see the impact these players have on our team and season next year.”

Full biographies for the incoming student-athletes are listed below.

Located in Sioux Falls, S.D., the University of Sioux Falls is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Carley Campbell

Forward/Midfield | 5-4 | Monument, Colo. (Palmer Ridge High School)

Notes: Three-year starter and four-year letterwinner at Palmer Ridge High School … will play senior season this spring … helped her high school team to three consecutive Colorado State 4A Playoff appearances, including a trip to the semifinals in her freshman campaign … has recorded 25 points in 39 games in her high school career with nine goals and seven assists … competed in the Elite Club National League with the U14 Colorado Storm and the U17 Albion Hurricanes and finished in the top 16 in the nation … three-year letter winner in basketball at Palmer Ridge HS … daughter of Paul and Christine Campbell.

Coach Goosen on Carley Campbell: “Carley is a very dynamic player who will put pressure on opposing defenses. Technical and athletic; Carley is good in front of goal. She is coming to us from a very competitive playing environment, which will help her come and compete at this level right away. She is another player who will help us take the next step in this process.”

Danielle Cooper

Defender | 5-6 | Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound High School)

Notes: Played at Flower Mound High School for head coach Misail Tsapos … with senior season still in progress, has helped the Jaguars to a 3-1-2 record … scored a goal as a sophomore … played as part of the Elite Club National League … earned four Jammin' Jag awards and Fighting Heart award as a freshman … daughter of Mike and Karin Cooper.

Coach Goosen on Danielle Cooper: “Danielle is a solid athlete and has a high soccer IQ. She is good on the ball and can play her way out of difficult situations. Danielle is very good at sensing pressure and putting herself and her teammates into successful positions on the field.”

Lauren LaFavre

Forward/Outside Midfielder | 5-6 | Burnsville, Minn. (Burnsville HS)

Notes: Four-year starter and letterwinner at Burnsville High School, which was consistently ranked in top ten of Minnesota Class AA rankings … led team to double-digit wins in all four seasons with a 10-4-2 record as a senior … as a sophomore, led undefeated team to state semifinals before suffering first defeat of the season to finish third in 2013 … led C1 team to consecutive C1 state championships during freshman and sophomore seasons … member of the Minnesota Olympic Development Team in 2015 … daughter of Jeff and Maxine LaFavre.

Coach Goosen on Lauren LaFavre: “Lauren is a great one versus one player who will help to bring a new dynamic for us offensively. She is a very athletic and is going to be a great offensive threat next season. Not only do we expect her to score some goals but also generate scoring chances for other players on our team.”

Lily McKown

Forward | 5-6 | Independence, Minn. (Orono High School)

Notes: Three-year starter and letterwinner at Orono High School ... two-time all-conference honoree … led team to Minnesota Class A State Championship as a junior and state runner-up as a senior … combined record of 54-7-2 record in her three years on the Orono HS team … scored 18 goals and registered 12 assists as a senior … named All-Tournament team as a senior … led team to conference championship three consecutive seasons and section titles as a junior and senior … finished with 29 career goals and 20 assists … three-year letterwinner and all-conference honoree for track … member of school record-holding 4x800-meter relay team … two-time letterwinner in basketball, leading team to third-place finish in Minnesota Class A State Tournament in 2014-15 season … six-time Spotlight on Scholar recipient … Earned academic letter and academic honor roll … daughter of Scott McKown and Amy McKown.

Coach Goosen on Lily McKown: “Lily is another player we are expecting to come in and make an impact on the offensive side of the game. She is not only very athletic but has great skill on the ball and loves to run at the other teams defenders. She is a great one versus one player and is solid around the goal.”

Brayden Paul

Goalkeeper | 5-8 | Littleton, Colo. (ThunderRidge High School)

Notes: Three-year starter and letterwinner … will begin senior season this spring … led ThuderRidge team to second round of Colorado 5A State Playoffs in 2014 … captained club team, leading them to second in Colorado Division I league and Pacific Northwest Winter Tournament … finished season as eighth ranked team … two-year varsity letterwinner in track & field … school squat record holder at 280 pounds … daughter of Casey and Kiersta Paul.

Coach Goosen on Brayden Paul: “Brayden is a solid shot stopper and effective with the ball at her feet. Brayden is very good at organizing the entire team, not just the backline, and she is also a solid athlete.”

McKayla Philippi

Midfield | 5-6 | Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman High School)

Notes: Three-year starter and letterwinner at Bishop Gorman High School … will begin senior season this spring … named scholar athlete as a sophomore and junior and earned Nevada All-State Academic Award and National Honor Society as a junior … scored the game-winning goal as a sophomore to advance team to regional semifinals and helped team to regional final appearance in 2014 … ran 400-meter dash in track, advancing to D1 regional final with a 1:01.47 and finishing sixth in sunset regional final … daughter of Mark Philippi and Mary Philippi.

Coach Goosen on McKayla Philippi: “McKayla is a very versatile player that could play many roles for us next season. She does well on the flank both offensively and defensively in one versus one situations but can also play in the middle of the field.”

Becca Schmitz

Outside Midfielder/Forward | 5-3 | Rochester, Minn. (Mayo High School)

Notes: Four-year starter and letterwinner at Rochester Mayo High School … led team to consecutive Big 9 conference championships as junior and senior … named Big 9 All-Conference as a junior and senior and honorable mention all-conference as a freshman and sophomore … scored 10 goals and recorded 10 assists as a senior, leading team to 14-1-1 record … finished career with 31 goals and 42 assists and helped team to 30-2-2 record in junior and senior seasons … two-time all-conference recipient for both hockey and track … daughter of Craig and Anne Schmitz.

Coach Goosen on Becca Schmitz: “Becca is one of the hardest working players I have seen. She does not seem to stop the entire time she is on the field. She is another player that could play multiple positions for us and we are very excited to see where she is going to make the biggest impact. Her athleticism and physical play will be an asset for our team wherever she is on the field.”