AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn soccer and head coach Karen Hoppa have announced the program's 2023 signing class, which consists of five student-athletes who are set to lace up for the Orange & Blue next fall.
"We are really excited to announce our 2023 signees," Tigers head coach Karen Hoppa said. "This class gives us depth and quality in all three lines. They are already Auburn women, and we cannot wait to see what they will accomplish on and off the field during their four years."
The class includes a trio of forwards, one midfielder and one defender. Each signee hails 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 newest Tigers are listed below.
| Player | Position | Hometown | Club Team | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquena O'Callaghan | MF | Escondido, Calif. | SoCal Blues SC | San Pasqual |
| Jessica Osborne | D | Summerville, S.C. | Florida Elite Soccer Academy | Pinewood Preparatory |
| Sydney Ritter | F | Berlin, N.J. | SJEB FC | Eastern Regional |
| Mya Williams | F | Carrollton, Texas | FC Dallas | Hebron |
| Olivia Woodson | F | Richmond, Va. | Richmond United | Monacan |
Maq attack loading 😏⚔️#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/zYzfR3Wrc6
— Auburn Soccer (@AuburnSoccer) November 30, 2022
Maquena O'Callaghan
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Escondido, Calif.
Club Team: SoCal Blues SC
High School: San Pasqual
Instagram: @maquenaocallaghan
Intended Field of Study: Construction Management
Favorite Quote: "Your mind is stronger than your body."
Accolades: Multi-sport athlete in soccer, field hockey, cross country and track… SPHS varsity team captain… 2021 SPHS girls varsity soccer MVP… 2021 SPHS Second Team All-League honoree… received call up for U17 Mexican National Team… SPHS Honor Roll member… National Honors Society member… Interact Club member… Two-time SPHS Scholar-Athlete Award winner…
This elite defense just got stronger 💪🔒
— Auburn Soccer (@AuburnSoccer) November 29, 2022
Welcome home, @osbornejessica_!#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/8GhkZEwWPn
Jessica Osborne
Position: Defender
Hometown: Summerville, S.C.
Club Team: Florida Elite Soccer Academy
High School: Pinewood Preparatory
Instagram: @jessicaosbornee
Intended Field of Study: Journalism
Favorite Professional Athlete: Leah Williamson
Accolades: Multi-sport athlete in soccer and tennis… 2022 ECNL National Training Camp Invitee… Member of U17 and U18 England Women's National Team… 2022 ECNL Southeast Conference Player to Watch… 2022 ECNL Conference Selection Program… iD2 and ODP National Training Camp Invitee… Captain of back-to-back South Carolina State Championship teams (2021/2022)… 2022 Regional Player of the Year… Four-time SC All-State and All-Region honoree… 2022 Post and Courier Soccer Player of the Year… 2022 Best of Prep Sports Female Soccer Player of the Year… NHSCA First-Team Academic All-American… Spring 2022 United Soccer Coaches HS All-Atlantic Region… 2022 Pinewood Prep Female Athlete of the Year.
Fast ✅
— Auburn Soccer (@AuburnSoccer) November 28, 2022
High Work Rate ✅
Dangerous Goal-Scorer ✅
Sydney Ritter does it ALL!#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/FzDiK4ral4
Sydney Ritter
Position: Forward
Hometown: Berlin, New Jersey
Club Team: SJEB FC
High School: Eastern Regional
Instagram: @sydritter_
Intended Field of Study: Economics
Favorite Movie: "The Hunger Games"
Accolades: NJSIAA All-State selection… Invitee of three youth national team regional ID camps… Led Eastern Regional to a No. 1 ranking in the state and an undefeated 2020-21 season, scoring 12 goals and assisting on 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 Soccer (@AuburnSoccer) December 2, 2022
Mya Williams
Position: Forward
Hometown: Carrolton, Texas
Club Team: FC Dallas
High School: Hebron
Instagram: @myaswilliams
Favorite Quote: "Worry about nothing, pray about everything."
Accolades: Two-time THSADA 6A All-District Team… 2022 HHS Co-Utility Player of the Year… 2022 HHS Academic Honors Award… 2021 Prestonwood Christian Academy Team MVP.
She's official ✍️
— Auburn Soccer (@AuburnSoccer) December 1, 2022
PUMPED to add @oliviawoodson_ to the offensive mix 🔥#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/dNJv87Xvda
Olivia Woodson
Position: Forward
Hometown: Richmond, Va.
Club Team: Richmond United
High School: Monacan
Instagram: @oliviaclair_
Intended Field of Study: Psychology
Favorite Meal: Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo
Accolades: Two-time First Team All-Metro… 2022 First Team All-State selection… 2021 Richmond Regional team champion… 2022 Richmond United leading goal-scorer and team captain.