Women's Soccer Seniors

Alyssa Andrade

Defender

Nobleton, Ontario

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Andrade

"Thank you to everyone in athletics for their continued support in helping our program grow, my coaches for pushing me to be better, and my teammates for an unforgettable experience. 

After graduation, I plan on going to law school in Ireland, then moving back to Toronto to work. Gonzaga has impacted me in more ways than I could’ve ever imagined. These last 4 years have taught me many valuable life lessons that will carry over into my future. I am grateful for all the incredible people I have met along the way, and for the memories that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Forever a zag!"

Alyssa’s career was interrupted with a series of setbacks that ultimately ended her playing career. She was anxious to contribute in any way she could and she did. Never had to ask her twice and always anxious to help and support her teammates.
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Tia Beck

Midfielder

Woodinville, WA

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Beck, Tia

"It has been such a blessing and honor to have been a part of the Gonzaga community. I am forever grateful to my coaching staff, my teammates, and all of you who have impacted my life in such positive ways. 

I am excited to be sticking around in Spokane and attending Eastern Washington next year to become a certified Child Life Specialist and work at Sacred Heart Hospital. Words can’t describe how this school has changed my life and the relationships I’ve made through being a student athlete here. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey of mine. Go zags!"

Tia has WORLD CLASS ENERGY! She lights up our training sessions and locker room every day win or lose, rain or shine. Her injuries have been cruel, but her impact and legacy will remain.
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Maddie Cooley

Midfielder

Mill Creek, WA

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Cooley

"I graduated in December with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Public Relations. After I graduated, I moved home to Edmonds, Wash., and started an internship with a corporate events agency in Seattle, which has since ended due to the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19. Currently, I am looking into some graduate school options while still pursuing career opportunities in the marketing, sports, or event management industries. 

My time at Gonzaga has been an unforgettable experience, filled with laughs, tears, sweat, blood, hugs, and so many wonderful memories. The people are truly what make Gonzaga so special, and I would not be where I am today without the unwavering support of my team, coaches, academic and athletic staff — my family. I leave this school with a new perspective on life, the world, and myself, and will be forever grateful to call this place home."

Maddie was our swiss army knife. She played on three different lines both off the bench and as a starter. She understood the game and found a way to contribute every time she went in. She finished her career as a full-time starter as an outside back and was fantastic!
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Madeline Gotta

Forward

San Diego, CA

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Gotta

"After GU I plan to continue my professional soccer career.

GU has given me over 30 sisters, thousands of lifelong memories, and an overall experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world. I am so thankful to have been a student-athlete at GU and to have another place I can call home."

Maddy is the ultimate Zag. On the field, Winner, she was the catalyst for a dozen wins, tireless worker off the field and finished as the first Academic All American in Gonzaga Soccer history. She has set the bar!
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India Jencks

Midfielder

Seattle, WA

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Jencks

"I’m extremely grateful to have spent five years with Gonzaga Athletics. The experience has helped me grow into a better human being with more insight into how to make positive marks on the lives of others. Thank you to my coaches for giving me the confidence to optimize my athletic abilities while teaching me to be a better person. Thank you to my teammates for being a family away from home. I love you guys and can’t wait to see what you will do next year and the years to come. Go Zags!

I am currently looking for a job, so fingers crossed that I’ll find one that suits me. Until then, I’ll be at home in Seattle. 

GU has meant a lot to me and I can take the lessons I’ve learned here into my career and whichever other adventures I may face."

India is a WINNER! She did everything we asked her to do on the field, no hesitation and with complete selflessness. She made run after run, fought for ball after ball, often alone with two defenders, she never asked for help and was a nightmare for her opponents. Our opponents are anxious for her to graduate.
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Caroline Keever

Defender

Manhattan Beach, CA

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Keever

"I’d like to thank everyone in the athletic department along with my professors for helping me grow as an individual. I’d also like to thank my family for teaching me that you have to, “stand for something or you’re going to fall for anything.”

Gonzaga has taught me the importance of cultivating the individual as a whole. It means living a life of balance; working hard, being kind, and enjoying a good line dance every now and then! I will be attending Gonzaga law school in the fall, where I hope to focus on either environmental or tribal law."

Carol was maybe the most loved player on our team. She was humble in her approach to the game, anxious to improve and push herself and a great example to her teammates. If Carol was a stock, we would all be buying!
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Sam Heilman

Forward

Richland, WA

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Heilman

"Thank you to everyone at Gonzaga that became my family, especially the athletic department and my team for being my consistent support system and helping me become a stronger, more driven, more confident version of myself. I can’t wait to watch the future of Gonzaga athletics. GO ZAGS!!

My plan is to take a gap year and work in a vet clinic to gain hours and experience in order to apply to veterinary school after a year off.

GU is what I consider home. The friends I made have become family and the administration through academics and athletics have become a safe haven for me. I will forever be grateful for my experience here and the growth it allowed me to have."

Sam was relentless in her commitment to being her best. She spent so much time in the offseason working on herself and her game to help us improve. She set the standard for our off season workouts and finished on the leaderboard on both goals and assists.
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Taylor Kernion

Midfielder

Vancouver, WA

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Kernion

"I am getting my bachelor's in Special Education and certified in both SPED and Elementary Ed. I have another semester of student teaching in the fall, and then I am going to nursing school. 

I am very thankful that I got to be apart of the family at GU. I can't thank my teachers, trainers, and coaches enough for the time that they have put into me. Most importantly I would like to thank my teammates for making my experience unforgettable and continuing to inspire me."

Taylor didn’t have much luck since her arrival to Gonzaga. Injury after injury cut in to her playing time, but her teammates and coaches know of her quality. She never stopped working to get back on the field. Soccer wasn’t fair to her, but she made us better in every way possible.
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Sophia Viviano

Forward

Lake Forest, WA

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Viviano

"Gonzaga presented me with the wonderful opportunity to do what I love while getting a phenomenal education. I will always be grateful to the school, the athletic department, and everyone who helped me along the way. Go Zags!"

Soph scored some of the best goals our program has seen. Her speed, creativity and effort pushed our team to a record amount of wins. Her highlight reel is packed!
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Brooke Weedman

Defender

Sammamish, WA

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WeedmanBro

"I am planning on getting my masters in Communication and Leadership.

Gonzaga has honestly been my second home, I fell in love with it when I first stepped foot on campus. The resources that we have access to is unreal and the people are nothing short of amazing. I am so grateful to have attended such an amazing university."

Brooke is a technically gifted player who loves her team and team mates. She is loved by her teammates and will be really missed. She was an excellent contributor to our program on and off the field.
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Hope Tsuneyoshi

Defender

Honolulu, HI

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Tsuneyoshi, Hope

"I am chilling in Hawaii and working with the politicians in my family to help save my home till I figure out my next move. 

GU was like a second home to me. Everyone at GU expected me to be everything I could be they would never let me sell myself short. I think that is the amazing thing about GU. They care so much that they’ll care for you and hold you accountable until you’re ready to do it for yourself. I grew up during my time here at GU because the people here required me to give my best and wouldn’t settle for anything less. The people at GU never gave up on me and it changed my life. I really am forever grateful for that and now I try to help and take care of people the way I’ve been helped and cared for here."

Hope proved to be the ultimate warrior! Our team has made a reputation for playing and tackling hard, and Hope has led the way. She simply overpowered her opponent with her commitment to making sure her team won.
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