GREEN BAY, Wis. - Head Coach Matt Kagan and the Green Bay women's soccer team have announced the addition of five recruits to the 2025 class on National Signing Day. Joining the Phoenix next season are Allie Billingsley, Ella Coates, Ava Nielsen, Claire Paschke, and Audrey Stredde.
 
"We are so excited to welcome these 5 amazing people into our growing program here at UWGB," said Kagan. "All 5 of these athletes are great people first and foremost, and they are also awesome soccer players. They all wanted to be part of the resurgence of our program, and they are committed to upholding the standards and values of our team.  Welcome to Titletown!"
 
 
Allie Billingsley | DEFENDER | LAKE GENEVA, WIS. | BADGER HIGH SCHOOL
 
Billingsley on choosing Green Bay: "I love the culture and it's close to home."
 
Career Accolades:

• Three-time All-Conference (2x First team, 1x Second team)
• Honor roll

Kagan on Billingsley: "Allie is a very athletic defender from FC Wisconsin who we identified quickly as someone who would fit right in here at Green Bay.  Allie is a high-character person and a tenacious player who can help us anywhere across our back line."
 
 
Ella Coates | 5-4 | FORWARD | GIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON | PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL
 
Coates on choosing Green Bay: "I chose Green Bay because I was drawn to the incredible coaching staff and the positive, supportive atmosphere within the team. From my first interactions, it was clear that the program values not only athletic success but also personal growth and teamwork. In addition to the great soccer environment, Green Bay offers strong academics that allow me to pursue my passion for nursing while competing at the collegiate level. It's the perfect place for me to challenge myself both on the field and in the classroom."
 
Career Accolades:

• Two-time First Team All-State
• 2024 offensive team MVP
• Three-time All-Conference (2x First team, 1x Second team)
• Two-time conference champions
• Fourth place at state in 2022 

Kagan on Coates: "Ella is coming to us from Washington State, where she plays for Washington Premier ECNL…Ella is quick, fast, and very dynamic on the dribble.  She is going to cause defenders all sorts of problems, and we can't wait for her to arrive in Green Bay."
 
 
Ava Nielsen | 5-3 | FORWARD/MIDFIELD | WAUNAKEE, WIS. | WAUNAKEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
 
Nielsen on choosing Green Bay: "I chose Green Bay due to the location, the ability to play college soccer, the offered majors the school has to offer, and the coaches of the program."
 
Career Accolades:

• Two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention

Kagan on Nielsen: "Ava is a very feisty player who can play literally almost anywhere…she can play as a wide back, in the midfield, and as an attacking player…we love her versatility as well as her willingness to tackle and be gritty on the field.  We are so excited for Ava to arrive in the Fall!"
 
 
Claire Paschke | 5-5 | FORWARD/MIDFIELDER | VERNON, WIS. | WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
 
Paschke on choosing Green Bay: "I chose Green Bay because of the environment and culture I was welcomed to. The coaches are amazing, and their confidence in their players and commitment to the team is something that really stood out to me. I also love that it is close to home, so my family can come watch me play."
 
Career Accolades:

• Four-year honor roll
• NHS Academic All-Conference

Kagan on Paschke: "Another FC Wisconsin player, along with Allie and Ava, Claire is an attacking player that Phoenix fans are going to love watching.  She is direct, aggressive, and can score and provide goals for others.  Claire has a ton of pace and has a very high work rate. She will add to our team environment right away!"
 
 
Audrey Stredde | 5-8 | MIDFIELD | GENEVA, ILL. | GENEVA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
 
Stredde on choosing Green Bay:
"Green Bay has exactly what I wanted, a medium-sized campus, close to home, good facilities, and great academic support! I also chose Green Bay because of its great atmosphere, excellent coaches, and strong potential for growth and success."
 
Career Accolades:

• Three-time All-Conference (2x First team 1x Second team)
• Two-time Regional Champions
• Two-time All-Section Honorable Mention
• Three-time All-Conference Academic

Kagan on Stredde: "Audrey comes from a great club in the Rockford Raptors, where she is an All-Conference ECNL player.  Audrey is very technical, great in the air, and plays both in the midfield and as a Center Back.  She has been committed for a long time, and we are excited to welcome Audrey to the Phoenix family."
 
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