AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn football and head coach Karen Hoppa announced the program’s 2023 signing class, comprised of five student-athletes expected to compete in the Orange & Blue next fall.
“We are really excited to announce our 2023 signings,” said the Tigers head coach. Karen Hoppa said. “This class gives us depth and quality on all three lines. They are already Auburn women, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish on and off the court over their four years. “
The class includes a trio of attackers, a midfielder and a defender. Each signee is from a different state as the Tigers will add players from California, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia to next season’s roster.
Auburn’s most recent Tigers are listed below.
Player | Position | Hometown | Club Team | High school |
---|---|---|---|---|
Maquena O’Callaghan | M.F. | Escondido, California. | SoCal BluesSC | Saint-Pasqual |
Jessica Osborne | D | Summerville, South Carolina | Florida Elite Soccer Academy | Preparing the pine |
Sydney Ritter | F | Berlin, New Jersey | SJEB FC | Eastern Regional |
Mya Williams | F | Carrollton, TX | FC Dallas | Hebron |
Olivia Woodson | F | Richmond, Virginia. | Richmond United | Monegasque |
Loading Maq Attack ????⚔️#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/zYzfR3Wrc6
– Auburn Football (@AuburnSoccer) November 30, 2022
Maquena O’Callaghan
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Escondido, California.
The club team: SoCal BluesSC
High school: Saint-Pasqual
Instagram: @maquenaocallaghan
Intended field of study: Construction management
Favorite quote: “Your mind is stronger than your body.”
Honors: Multi-sport athlete in football, field hockey, cross country and track and field… SPHS varsity team captain… 2021 SPHS girls varsity soccer MVP… 2021 SPHS league second team all-star honoree… received a call-up to Mexican U17 National Team… Member of the SPHS Honor Roll… Member of the National Honors Society… Member of the Interact Club… Two-time winner of the SPHS Scholar-Athlete Award…
This elite defense just got stronger ????????
Welcome to the house, @osbornejessica_!#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/8GhkZEwWPn
– Auburn Football (@AuburnSoccer) November 29, 2022
Jessica Osborne
Position: Defender
Hometown: Summerville, South Carolina
The club team: Florida Elite Soccer Academy
High school: Pine preparation
Instagram: @jessicaosbornee
Intended field of study: Journalism
Favorite professional athlete: Lea Williamson
Honors: Multi-sport athlete in football and tennis… Invited to the 2022 ECNL National Training Camp… Member of the England U17 and U18 Women’s National Team… 2022 ECNL South East Conference Player to Watch… Selection Program of the 2022 ECNL Conference… Invited to iD2 and ODP National Training Camp… Captain of back-to-back South Carolina State Championship teams (2021/2022)… 2022 Regional Player of the Year… Four-time SC honoree All-State and All-Region…2022 Post and Courier Soccer Player of the Year…Best in Prep 2022 Sports Women’s Soccer Player of the Year…First Team NHSCA Academic All-American…Spring 2022 United Soccer HS All-Atlantic Region Coaches…2022 Pinewood Prep Female Athlete of the Year.
Fast ✅
High work rate ✅
Dangerous scorer ✅Sydney Ritter does EVERYTHING!#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/FzDiK4ral4
– Auburn Football (@AuburnSoccer) November 28, 2022
Sydney Ritter
Position: Before
Hometown: Berlin, New Jersey
The club team: SJEB FC
High school: Eastern Regional
Instagram: @sydritter_
Intended field of study: Economy
Favorite movie: “The hunger Games”
Honors: NJSIAA all-state selection… Invited to three regional youth national team ID camps… Led Eastern Regional to a state No. 1 ranking and an undefeated 2020-21 season, scoring 12 goals and assisting seven more…Also led HS to claim 2018 New Jersey State Championship.
Keeping that Texas to Tiger pipeline alive ????#WarEagle | @MyasWilliams pic.twitter.com/aWlsaPn7Hp
– Auburn Football (@AuburnSoccer) December 2, 2022
Mya Williams
Position: Before
Hometown: Carrolton, Texas
The club team: FC Dallas
High school: Hebron
Instagram: @myaswilliams
Favorite quote: “Don’t worry about anything, pray about everything.”
Honors: Two-time THSADA 6A All-District Team…2022 HHS Co-Utility Player of the Year…2022 HHS Academic Honor Award…2021 Prestonwood Christian Academy Team MVP.
It’s official ✍️
PUMPED to add @oliviawoodson_ to the offensive mix ????#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/dNJv87Xvda
– Auburn Football (@AuburnSoccer) December 1, 2022
Olivia Woodson
Position: Before
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia.
The club team: Richmond United
High school: Monegasque
Instagram: @oliviaclair_
Intended field of study: Psychology
Favorite meal: Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo
Honors: Two-time First Team All-Metro…2022 First Team All-State selection…2021 Richmond Regional Team Champion…Richmond United 2022 leading scorer and team captain.