The South Dakota women's soccer team announced seven signees to their 2023 class. The Coyotes added Megan Brady, Kyla Brown, Brooke Conway, Cambell Fischer, Sam Luft, Gillian Long, Mali Van Meeteren on National Signing Day.
 
"We are so excited to welcome this group of players to the University of South Dakota," said USD head coach Michael Thomas. "Maddie Gaffney and Maggie Sherman have done a great job of identifying individuals who are great students and people as well as soccer players.  We believe this group will make a lasting impact at the University of South Dakota."
 
Megan Brady | Vermillion, S.D. | Vermillion HS | Midfield
 
Brady will stay in her hometown next year playing for USD. While playing for the Tanagers across town, Brady was a two-time all-state honoree and two-time Offensive Player of the Year. She also earned Game-Changer of the Year award in her high school career and was the 2021 MVP. Brady led the Tanagers to a third-place finish at the Nationals and a regional championship while suited up for Vermillion. Off the field, she was a National Honors Society member. Brady is the daughter of BJ and Crystal Brady and plans to study dental hygiene while enrolled at South Dakota.
 
Quote from Thomas: "Megan is an athletic local product.  She is able to play any attacking position on the field and we are excited to see that translate on the field at USD."
 
Kyla Brown | Estavale, Calif. | John F. Kennedy Middle College HS | Forward
 
Brown comes to South Dakota from Estavale, California where she played for John F. Kennedy Middle College high School. In her senior year, she netted 23 goals for the Timberwolves. She was also selected to try out for the ODP club team in the 2019 season. Brown has been on the honor roll all four years of high school and has been on the Dean's List at Norco College where she has taken dual-credit classes. Brown is the daughter of Daneshia and Dreon Brown and plans to study nursing while at USD.
 
Quote from Thomas: "Kyla comes to us from California.  She is able to create chances for herself or for others with her skill and athleticism.  The sky is the limit for her."
 
Brooke Conway | Highlands Ranch, Colo. | Mountain Vista HS | Midfield
 
Conway player her high school soccer for Mountain Vista High School in the Continental League. She was a second team all-conference selection in her career for the Golden Eagles. For her club team, she was a two-time Elite Clubs National League all-league member with a first team selection coming in the 2021 season. Conway maintained a 4.0 GPA through all four years of her high school career as well as lettering in academics all four years. Conway is the daughter of Mike and Dawn Conway, and she plans to study social sciences at South Dakota.
 
Quote from Thomas: "Brooke is a tenacious and skilled midfielder.  She can play centrally or out wide and is always creating chances when we watch her play."
 
Cambell Fischer | Hartford, S.D. | West Central HS | Goalkeeper
 
Fischer will stay in her home state signing with South Dakota. She comes to South Dakota after a decorated career for the Trojans of West Central High School. Fischer led the team to three soccer state championships and a runner-up finish in her career. She was a two-time class A Soccer first-team selection and earned honorable mention honors as well. She was nominated for the Argus Leader's Soccer Player of the Year award in 2021 and won the West Central Trojan Award that year too. Off the field, Fischer was a member of the National Honors Society and earned Champion of Character award in 2022. The daughter of Jon and Anna Fischer, she plans to study elementary education while enrolled at USD.
 
Quote from Thomas: "Cambell is a strong and technical goalkeeper.  She has had an outstanding career at West Central High School in Hartford.  She also has an infectious personality that will serve our team well on and off the field."
 
Sam Luft | Castle Pines, Colo. | Rock Canyon HS | Defender
Luft is the second Colorado native to join the 2023 class. While in high school, Luft played for Real Colorado where she won a U17 ECNL National Championship with that team. She lettered in academics her sophomore year of high school. Luft is the daughter of Chris and Dana Luft, and she plans to study sociology while at South Dakota.
 
Quote from Thomas: "Sam is a big defensive presence who can play as a defender or as a holding midfielder.  She brings so many experiences that we are excited about having in our program."
 
Gillian Long | Chino Hills, Calif. | Chino Hills HS | Forward
 
Long is the second California native joining the roster from the 2023 class. She has been a varsity player since her freshman year of high school and was a Baseline League first-team selection her junior year. Long also played for Legends FC club team while in high school. She is the daughter of Rob and Julie Long. While enrolled at South Dakota, Long plans to study veterinary sciences.  
 
Quote from Thomas: "Gillian brings more athleticism to the attack.  She is a long rangy attacker who can run behind players or beat them off the dribble."
 
Mali Van Meeteren | Chancellor, S.D. | Lincoln HS | Midfield
 
Van Meeteren comes to South Dakota after playing for Lincoln High School in Chancellor, South Dakota – an hour north of Vermillion. Van Meeteren recently won all-metro and all-state first team honors this season. She played for the Patriots in the Metro League, and she was an all-league selection in the 2021 season. Off the field, Van Meeteren was a member of the National Honors Society and a Lincoln High School scholar athlete in 2021. She won the President's Cup in 2019 with her club team. Van Meeteren is the daughter of Scott and Lindsay Van Meeteren. She plans to get her degree in biology at South Dakota.
 
Quote from Thomas: "Mali has covered the most ground on the field every time we have watched her play.  She is a center midfielder who has a big engine and a high ceiling at the college level."