Women's Soccer | 2/7/2018 2:30:00 PM

FARGO, N.D. – New North Dakota State University head women's soccer coach Michael Regan announced Wednesday, Feb. 7, six student-athletes will join the Bison soccer program starting in the fall of 2018.

Aly Cole, a goalkeeper from Andover, Minn.; Claire Grazzini, a goalkeeper from Chaska, Minn.; Sydney Johnson, a forward from St. Michael, Minn.; DeAnna LeMire, a midfielder from Ham Lake, Minn.; Lauryn Roszak, a midfielder from Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; and Dani Stuber, a defender from Woodbury, Minn., will all play soccer and continue their education at NDSU.

"Today is an exciting day as we welcome six new student-athletes to the NDSU women's soccer program," Regan said. "I'd like to thank the previous coaching staff for their efforts in recruiting a talented group of student-athletes. I'm thrilled to have these six individuals join Bison Nation, and I'm really looking forward to helping them with their academic and soccer journeys at NDSU."

Aly Cole
GK | Andover, Minn. (Andover HS)
High School: Played soccer at Andover High School … Was a three-year letterwinner for Andover … 2017 Team Captain … Competed in the state tournament in 2016 and 2017 … Posted a 30-4-2 career record in goal … Also was a three-year letterwinner in basketball and played in the 2017 state tournament … Club: Played for the North Metro Venom where she was a four-year team captain … Personal: Daughter of Greg and Lisa Cole … Intends to major in mechanical engineering.

Coach's Clipboard: "Aly is a brave and courageous goalkeeper who possesses a sound technical foundation. She has all of the characteristics to be a top goalkeeper in The Summit League. Her enthusiasm for competing will enhance our environment."

Claire Grazzini
GK | Chaska, Minn. (Benilde-St. Margarets HS)
High School: Played soccer at Benilde-St. Margarets High School … Was a four-year letterwinner … Her team won the Minnesota State Championship in 2015 and 2016 … Two-time all-conference honoree … 2016 all-tournament team selection … Also was a varsity lacrosse player … Club: Played for Minneapolis United U19 Premier, which won the Minnesota State Cup in 2016 and 2017 … Personal: Daughter of Greg and Maureen Grazzini … Intends to major in business administration.

Coach's Clipboard: "Claire is a technical goalkeeper with a knowledge of how to compete and win from her success in high school and at the club level. Her willingness to commit to the process and do the extra work will immediately help her thrive within our program."

Sydney Johnson
F | St. Michael, Minn. (Buffalo HS)
High School: Played soccer at Buffalo High School … Was a five-year letterwinner … 2017 Team Captain … Three-time all-conference honoree … Five-time team offensive MVP … Academic All-Conference selection … Also ran track and competed in the 100m and 200m dashes … Was an Academic All-Conference honoree in track and field … Club: Played for Minnesota Thunder Academy ECNL U18 and the Maplebrook Soccer Association … Personal: Daughter of Wade and Dawn Johnson … Intends to major in special education.

Coach's Clipboard: "Sydney is a dynamic front-runner who has a knack for scoring goals. Her pace will make her an immediate threat in The Summit League. She is someone we expect to compete for playing time and provide us depth up front."

DeAnna LeMire
MF | Ham Lake, Minn. (Blaine HS)
High School: Played soccer at Blaine High School … Was a four-year letterwinner … Played in 67 games in her high school career … Her team qualified for the section championship four times and was a state participant … Also was a four-year letterwinner in hockey … Her hockey team was a two-time state participant and the state runner-up in 2017 … Club: Played for North Metro U19 Premier – three-time state champions … Personal: Daughter of Tom and Sherry LeMire … Plans to major in either communications or surgical nursing.

Coach's Clipboard: "DeAnna is a multi-sport athlete who is as tough as they come. We are excited to get her into a soccer-specific environment. She is willing to work wherever she is put, and her versatility will be a strong asset to our program."

Lauryn Roszak
MF | Inver Grove Heights, Minn. (Eagan HS)
High School: Played soccer at Eagan High School … Was a two-year letterwinner … Named to the 2017 All-State Team … Her team won the 2017 Minnesota State Championship and was the section runner-up in 2016 … Also was a two-year letterwinner in hockey … Club: Played for the Minnesota Thunder Academy U19 Premier and was a member of the 2017 Minnesota State Cup semifinalist team … Personal: Daughter of Tim and Karyn Roszak … Plans to major in exercise science.

Coach's Clipboard: "Lauryn is an accomplished prep athlete whose championship experience will be a huge asset to our team and the program. Her physical tools will allow her to play anywhere within the midfield and provide us depth."

Dani Stuber
D | Woodbury, Minn. (Woodbury HS)
High School: Played soccer at Woodbury High School … Was a four-year letterwinner … Named all-conference in 2017 and all-conference honorable mention in 2016 … 2015 Rookie of the Year … Club: Played for the Minnesota Thunder Academy ECNL, which was a national playoff participant … Personal: Daughter of Steve and Patty Stuber.

Coach's Clipboard: "Dani is a fantastic defensive specialist who can play on both flanks for us. Her coach-ability is one of her top attributes, and we look forward to her contributing to our daily environment while giving us depth along the backline."

North Dakota State went 8-11-0 overall in 2017, including a 7-2-0 record at home at the newly resurfaced and renovated Dacotah Field, and finished tied for second in The Summit League at 5-2-0.