By: Jeff Evans, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Western Washington University Women's Soccer team has announced nine signees to open the 2026 recruiting class that are set to join the program for the upcoming fall season.
Head coach Travis Connell announced the initial set of signees featuring all Northwest players with seven from Washington and two from Oregon. The class includes three forwards, four midfielders, one defender and one goalkeeper.
The new additions to the Vikings roster include Blake Francis (Lake Oswego, OR), Dara Lauzen (Seattle, WA), Madeline Mays (Oak Harbor, WA), Haleigh Miller (Vancouver, WA), Keira Reeves (Bellingham, WA), Ruby Senffner (Portland, OR), Chloe Van Wey (Spokane, WA), Sadie Wylie (Seattle, WA) and Kayla Yun (Lynden, WA).
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Player
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Pos.
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Ht.
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Hometown
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High School
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Club Program
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Blake Francis
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D
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5-9
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Lake Oswego, OR
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Lake Oswego HS
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Portland Thorns ECNL
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Dara Lauzen
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MF
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5-5
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Seattle, WA
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Roosevelt HS
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Seattle Celtic/Seattle United
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Madeline Mays
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F
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5-8
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Oak Harbor, WA
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Oak Harbor HS
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Northwest United
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Haleigh Miller
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F
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5-2
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Vancouver, WA
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Union HS
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Columbia Premier
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Keira Reeves
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MF
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5-6
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Bellingham, WA
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Sehome HS
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WFC Rangers/Seattle United ECNL
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Ruby Senffner
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F
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5-5
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Portland, OR
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Rex Putnam HS
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Oregon Surf
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Chloe Van Wey
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MF
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5-6
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Spokane, WA
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West Valley HS
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Spokane Shadow GA
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Sadie Wylie
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GK
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5-8
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Seattle, WA
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Lincoln HS
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Seattle United ECNL
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Kayla Yun
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MF
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5-4
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Lynden, WA
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Lynden Christian
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WFC Rangers
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BLAKE FRANCIS | Defender | Lake Oswego, OR | Lake Oswego HS | Portland Thorns ECNL
Francis is a 5-9 defensive player from Lake Oswego, OR, playing for Lake Oswego High School and the Portland Thorns ECNL… 2022, 2024 and 2025 1st Team All-League… 2025 1st Team All-State… Three Rivers League Player of the Year… LOHS captain… 2025 2nd in the ECNL NW League… Brother plays basketball for Western Kentucky University
Francis on joining the WWU program:
"I chose WWU because the players and coaches are all so nice and welcoming, and the campus is beautiful!"
DARA LAUZEN | Midfielder | Seattle, WA | Roosevelt HS | Seattle Celtic/Seattle United
Lauzen is a 5-5 midfielder from Roosevelt High School… Led her team to win the 2023 3A State championship and placed 2nd at state in 2022 and 2024… 2023, 2024 and 2025 1st team all conference... 2023 top goal scorer in the regular season… Served as Roosevelt captain her senior year and Seattle Celtics G07 for two years… Received "Most Inspirational Award" and "Sportsmanship Award" at RHS… Starter for Seattle United G08 ECNL… 2025 RHS captain… Also played basketball, "All-Club Point Guard", until sophomore year… Best Buddies Club President… Executive board for Women in STEM club… 3.97 GPA and an AP Scholar.
Lauzen on joining the WWU program:
"I chose WWU Women's Soccer to join a successful program, stay close to home, and the beautiful Bellingham campus!"
MADELINE MAYS | Forward | Oak Harbor, WA | Oak Harbor HS | Northwest United
Mays is a 5-8 forward from Oak Harbor, playing for Oak Harbor High School and Northwest United… 2024 and 2025 Washington State Champions with NW United… 2023, 2024 and 2025 1st Team Selection for Northwest Conference Soccer… School record for most assists in a season, career assists, second most career goals and goals in a season… Northwest United captain since 2020… also played varsity tennis.
Mays on joining the WWU program:
"I chose WWU because of the ideal distance from family, the majors that interest me, and the honor of having the opportunity to play for a successful DII soccer team."
HALEIGH MILLER | Forward | Vancouver, WA | Union HS | Columbia Premier
Miller is a 5-2 forward from Vancouver, WA, playing for Union High School and Columbia Premier… 2025 Greater ST Helens 4A Offensive Player of the Year… 2024 Greater St Helens 4A Second Team All-League… 2025-26 UHS varsity captain… also played basketball and was on the track and field team.
Miller on joining the WWU program:
"I chose WWU for the elite athletic competition within the program, the positive culture of the team, the welcoming coaching staff, and the academic opportunities offered there."
KEIRA REEVES | Midfield | Bellingham, WA | Sehome HS | WFC Rangers/Seattle United ECNL
Reeves is a 5-6 midfielder from Bellingham, WA, playing for Sehome High School and Whatcom FC Rangers… Also played for Seattle United ECNL… 24-25 and 25-26 First Team ALL-Conference… 2024 and 2025 SHS captain… 2023, 2024 and 2025 district champions… Also, three-year varsity award winner for basketball and four-year varsity award winner for track and field… 2025 NWC Leader in Sportsmanship Award.
Reeves on joining the WWU program:
"I'm grateful and excited for the opportunity to join such a strong collegiate program in my hometown. The players and coaches have been so welcoming, and helped me make the decision to be a Viking."
RUBY SENFFNER | Forward | Portland, OR | Rex Putnam HS | Oregon Surf
Senffner is a 5-5 forward from Portland, Oregon, playing for Rex Putnam High School and Oregon Surf… 2024 All-State First Team … 2024 First Team All-Conference ECNL… 2024 and 2022 All-league First Team… 2023 All League Second Team… RPHS captain for three years… Also on the track and field team and cross country.
Senffner on joining the WWU program:
"I chose WWU because their soccer and academic programs feel like a great fit for me and Bellingham is a beautiful city."
CHLOE VAN WEY | Midfield | Spokane, WA | West Valley HS | Spokane Shadow Academy
Van Wey is a 5-6 midfielder from Spokane, WA, playing for West Valley High School and Spokane Shadow Girls Academy… 2025 2A State Champion in soccer… 2024 and 2025 1st Team All League for Spokane Shadow GA… 2024 Intersquad Offensive MVP for WVHS… Also competed in track and field until sophomore year… National Honor Society vice president… Another and father both played soccer for Whitworth University.
Van Wey on joining the WWU program:
"I chose to attend Western because I was drawn to the beautiful campus and the strong sense of community here. I also love the town of Bellingham—the atmosphere, the people, and the overall culture surrounding Western make it feel like home. On top of that, I'm really excited about the soccer program and the energy it brings to campus life."
SADIE WYLIE | Goalkeeper | Seattle, WA | Lincoln HS | Seattle United
Wylie is a 5-8 goalkeeper from Seattle, WA, playing for Lincoln High School and Seattle United… Player Development Coach with Seattle United for three years… U-15 Girls' soccer coach… Also played volleyball… Fishing Club, chess club, and spirit committee.
Wylie on joining the WWU program:
"I chose WWU because it just felt right—from the first time I visited, I could picture myself there. The soccer program has a unique mix of intensity and genuine connection that drew me in right away. The coaches care about who you are as a person, not just as a player, and that mattered to me. I wanted to be part of a team that pushes each other to grow while still having fun and supporting one another. Beyond the field, I loved the sense of community and balance at WWU. It's a place where I can chase meaningful goals, stay grounded, and keep becoming the best version of myself—on and off the field."
KAYLA YUN | Midfield | Lynden, WA | Lynden Christian | WFC Rangers
Yun is a 5-4 midfielder from Lynden, WA, playing for Lynden Christian and Whatcom FC Rangers… Helped lead the team to three district championships and second place at 1A state, the best finish in Lynden Christian history… 2025 All-NWC 1st team… 2023 Offensive MVP of 1A Northwest Conference… 2024 2nd Team 1A/2A/3A of Northwest Conference… 2025 Northwest Conference Sportsmanship Ambassador award… Leading goal scorer at Lynden Christian for three years, overall 3rd in goals scored all time and assists with 55 career goals and 28 assists… Cascadia Daily News Prep Spotlight, Whatcom Preps Soccer Player of the Week and Lynden Tribune Player Spotlight… Also 2024 and 2025 basketball 3rd place in 1A state… 2024 track 2nd place at 1A state… Fellowship of Christian Athletes Student Leader for three years… ASB Activities Head.
Yun on joining the WWU program:
"I chose Western because it felt right. I had already met many of the players, and they were all super sweet. I also knew how great a coach Travis is because he has coached me before. There was just a lot about Western that seemed comfortable and familiar. I love soccer, and it's a privilege to be able to play at such a high, competitive level. I also really value my family, and being at Western keeps me close to the people I love."
