The Portland State soccer team has officially signed 10 players, adding to an already talented young group of players returning to the Park Blocks in 2019. Head coach Katie Burton and her staff have brought in players that match the playing style of the Vikings and provide competition at every position.

"We have a fantastic 2019 class coming in next fall. All around the group has an advanced soccer IQ and come from programs with styles similar to that of which we have been establishing over the past two years," Burton said. "The objective for this class was to create depth and competitiveness in each of our lines."

The Vikings lost two goalkeepers to graduation last season, leaving the roster with just one goalkeeper. They bring in Kaysha Bailey and Enya Hernandez to help build depth at the position. Bailey arrives from North Idaho College, where she was named the Northwest Athletic Conference East Region Goalkeeper of the Year. Hernandez arrives after being named All-League MVP Goalkeeper at Elsinore High School in 2019.

"Competing with current goalkeeper, Teri Walters, and helping fill the loss of two senior goalkeepers, will be Kaysha Bailey and Enya Hernandez.  Keysha brings athleticism and experience from her successful junior college career. While Enya's work ethic and desire to reach her potential rounds out a competitive goalkeeping environment."

Injuries played a major impact on the Viking defense last year, but with the hopes of better health as well as the addition of Liv Lagerquist and Sylvannah Winstone, the back line should be solid in helping the new goalkeepers.

"Liv and Sylvannah will add experience and grit to our defensive line," Burton said. "Liv gives us strength in aerial battles, vocal leadership and has the ability to adapt and play in any position in the back line. Our most recent addition, Winstone, brings European flare and true love for the game of soccer. She is well versed in the technical and tactical aspects of the game."

The midfield adds three players, two of them from high school's in the area - Sienna Higinbotham and Baylee Groom - and another transfer in Emilee Greves. Higinbotham comes from West Albany High School, where she scored 21 goals and added seven assists as a senior. Groom was named First-Team All-League three times at Sandy High School. Greve transfers to Portland State from Peninsula College where she was a North Region All Star in 2018.

"In the midfield, we add two local players, Sienna and Baylee, both stand outs on rival club teams," Burton said. "Sienna is an all around threat to the game. She's a box-to-box midfielder on both sides of the ball with great vision and awareness to score goals. Baylee brings finesse and is dangerous in the attacking third due to her natural knack for the goal.

Greves comes from a highly successful junior college and will be a staple in our midfield. She possesses strong fundamental principles, but also knows when to bring her flare."

On the attacking side, three new players all bring in unique strengths that will pair well to diversify the Viking attack. Chloe Huling was part of the KingCo Conference Championship team at Issaquah High School. Olivia Stone comes from Eureka High School, where she was named the Max Preps Player of the Year as a senior. Kailee-Rae Quartero played nine years of club soccer, leading her team in scoring twice.

"This forward class will bring new dimensions to the offense," Burton said. "Chloe brings pace and a dangerous attacking mindset. She's efficient at getting endline and creating dangerous scoring opportunities in the box. Olivia is a strong and tireless target that we will expect to hold the ball and be a vital connecting player as we try and advance our attack into the final 3rd. Kailee-Rae, who could also play in the midfield for us, adds technical flare and has the ability to play in tight spaces under pressure. She also has potential to be a dangerous 1v1 attacker for us."

This year doubles the size of the 2018 class that Burton brought in and should be a great addition to the long-term program goals that she, associate head coach Maureen Whitney and Jenny Lawrence have been building.

"We are extremely excited about this incoming class as each and every one of them was recruited because they compliment our current players strengths," Burton said. "This class will help solidify the changes we've been working towards within our team culture and enhance the progress we have made over the past two years."  

Kaysha Bailey, GK, 5-7, Lewiston, Idaho (North Idaho College)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE:
Attended Grand Canyon University in 2017-18 and North Idaho College 2018-19 … team MVP in 2018 … two-time Inland Northwest Soccer News Best XI … Northwest Athletic Conference East Region Goalkeeper of the Year … Northwest Athletic Conference All-Star Team … helped lead her team to the NWAC tournament … 11 Shoutouts in the 2018 season.

LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL:
She was a four-year letterwinner in soccer and also lettered in basketball twice … team MVP in 2016 … two-time (2015, 2016) Inland Northwest Goalkeeper of the Year … two-time first team All-Conference selection in 2015 and 2016 … All-State selection in 2015 … North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame Soccer Selection in 2015 … Prep Athlete of the Week … Academic All Star in 2016 … Girls State Selection 2016.

CLUB/ODP:
Coeur d'Alene Sting 2015 … Spokane Shadow 2017 …  FC Portland ECNL 2016 … Idaho ODP 2014-2016 … Region 4 ODP 2015 and 2016.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daugther of Kurt and Karen Bailey … has one brother, Kyden … has a black belt in karate … lists her hobbies as outside activities with her dog, fishing, hanging out with friends, watching movies, traveling to new places, shopping, eating exotic foods and watching sports … her career goal is to become an attorney with an emphasis Masters in Business … plans on majoring in Business Management with a minor in Human Resources.

Emilee Greve, M, 5-7, Auburn, Wash. (Peninsula College)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE:
Attended Peninsula College from 2017-18 … North Region All-Star 2018 … Peninsula College Honor Roll 2017-18 … Two-time NWAC Conference Champion … Three-time North Region League champion … NWAC All Academic team in 2017 and 2018 … ASC Scholarship 2018-19 … Part of Peninsula College Associated Student Council 2018-19.

AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL:
A four-year letterwinner in soccer … 2015 First Team All-League … 2015 Most Valuable Player … 2015 Most Inspirational Player.

CLUB/ODP:
Rainier Valley Slammers 2008-2016 … Washington ODP 2014-15 … State Champion 2015 … Regional Finalists 2015 … Voted Best XI in 2015 Presidents Cup.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Adam and Lyn Greve … Has one sister, Rachel Greve … Lists her hobbies as hiking or anything outdoors, Crossfit, traveling/exploring, hanging out with friends, swimming and volunteering … Major in criminology with a minor in Political Science.

Baylee Groom, M, 5-5, Boring, Ore. (Sandy HS)

SANDY HS:
Played varsity soccer four years in a row, earning a letter every year … Second team All-League in 2015 … First-team All-League from 2016 to 2018 … Second team All-State in 2017 … One of Oregon's top midfielders in 2018 … won the 5A League Championship in 2017 ...

CLUB/ODP:
While playing club she won the State Cup seven years in a row from 2011-2017 … Team won regionals in 2016 … One of the top 150 players in the region … Played for Eastside Timbers from 2009-2015 … Played for Salmon Creek Nemisis from 2015-2019 … also played ODP from 2012-2014

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daugther of Bobbie and Joseph Groom … Has two brothers, Jacob and Tyler, and one sister, Brooke … Lists her hobbies as working out and going on hikes ... She enjoys doing anything outdoors like snowboarding, swimming, riding bikes, etc. … She is interested in how the body works and why we do things that we do … Her career goal is to major in education and become a high school teacher.

Enya Hernandez, GK, 5-10, Menifee, Calif. (Elsinore HS)

ELSINORE HIGH SCHOOL:
Played soccer for four years … Two-time Athlete of the Week in 2016 and 2018 … Humble and Hungry Award in 2016 … All-League in 2018 … Best Defense Award in 2018 … All-League MVP Goalkeeper in 2019 … Two-time Scholar Athlete in 2017-19 … Exemplary Mathematics Achievement in 2016-17.

CLUB/ODP:
Milan Academy for three and a half years … League Cup Champions 2016 … Real Cup Colorado Champions 2016

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Blanca Higuera and Steve Hernandez … Has two brothers, Exiquio and Landon Hernandez, and two sisters, Zhenya and Cassie Hernandez … Lists her hobbies as playing video games, baking and hiking … Her career goals are to become a professional soccer player and a detective … Intends to major in Criminology with a minor in Business.

Sienna Higinbotham, M, 5-5, Albany, Ore. (West Albany HS)

WEST ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL:
Two-time Player of the Year in both 6A and 5A Conferences of the OSAA.  At WAHS she was a varsity 4-sport athlete, competing in soccer, cross country, basketball, and track & field during high school…Three-time First Team All-League and 3-time MVP at WAHS in soccer, scoring 21 goals with 7 assists her senior season…Earning First Team All-State her junior and senior years...in 2018 she was a state finalist for All-State Player of the Year.

CLUB/ODP:
Played for Portland Thorns Academy from 2015-17… Westside Timbers(WT) Elite FC, 2017-19, captain, helping team to win State Cup in 2018, and Davis Legacy Cup 2018...and Eugene Timbers (ETFC) 2014-15...also competes with Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) 2017-19, co-captain, helping WT-WPSL to earn top rank of Oregon WPSL in 2017 and 2018...ODP 2013-2017; Selected for USYS-ODP Region IV Training Camps in Oregon and Colorado, 2015-2017.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Annette and Alan Higinbotham…Has a sister, Katie Higinbotham…4.0 GPA, she is ranked 1/305 in her graduating class of 1275-student high school…Named as a Wendy's Heisman State Finalist of Oregon, Junior First Citizen nominee 2018 for leadership and community service, and President-National Honor Society... Lists reading, running, community service, and all things outdoors as hobbies/interests…Plans on majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish, and continue on to earn Master's to become a guidance counselor at the University level...Hopes to play soccer overseas after graduation.

Chloe Huling, F, 5-7, Issaquah, Wash. (Issaquah HS)

ISSAQUAH HIGH SCHOOL:
Played soccer for two year, earning one varsity letter … 2018 KingCo honorable mention … KingCo Conference Champions, District Champions and state semifinalists.

CLUB/ODP:
Received a USSF training invite in 2016 … Played one year for Crossfire, eight years for the ISC Gunners and three years for the PSPL Surf Academy … Club won the 2016 PSPL Championship.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Brent and Stephanie Huling … Has a brother, Tyler, and a sister, Maddi …  Member of the National Honors Society … History Award recipient … Lists her hobbies as running, soccer, sports medicine/nursing and music … Her career goal is to go to nursing school … Plans on majoring in nursing.

Liv Lagerquist, D, 5-7, Kent, Wash. (Kentlake HS)

KENTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL:
Four-year letterwinner on varsity soccer team … All-League Honorable Mention as a freshman … Three-time All-League defender … Team MVP … Led team in goals her junior and senior years while playing as a defender … Tied the school record for goals in a game with four.

CLUB/ODP:
Member of Pacific Northwest since the beginning of the club … Played ODP for four years, Regional IV camp.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Matt and Kim Lagerquist… Has two sisters, Stella and Laynie Lagerquist … Member of the Honor Roll … Lists her hobbies as hanging out with friends and playing sports … Plans on majoring in communications.

Kailee-Rae Quartero, F, 5-4, Ewa Beach, Hawaii (Kamehameha Schools)

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS - KAPALAMA CAMPUS:
Played high school soccer as a junior … Team was 2017-18 ILH Champions.

CLUB/ODP:
Played for Hawai'i Surf Soccer Club for nine years … Two-time leading scorer for her club … Two-time Women's League Champions … 2016 State Champions … 2018 Surf Cup Finalists ...Keynote speaker at 2018 signing day ceremony.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daugther of Marshall Quartero Jr. and Casey Quartero … Member of the Honor Roll every year of middle school and high school … Lists her hobbies as surfing and going to the beach, reading and writing, and helping teach at an elementary school … Her career goals are to become a journalist or English teacher … Plans on majoring in English.

Olivia Stone, F, 5-6, Eureka, Calif. (Eureka HS)

EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL:
Played soccer for four years in high school … She was a three-time HDN All-County … Named two-time HDN MVP … Won Max Preps Player of the Week four times in high school, three coming as a Senior … Named Max Preps Player of the Year as a senior … Her team won HDN as a junior and senior … Also won NCS as a senior ...Also played basketball for two years.

CLUB/ODP:
Played for Santa Rosa United for three years.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daugther of Jon Stone and Mary Stone … Has one brother, Zachary Stone, and one sister, Lauren Stone … Lists her hobbies as hiking, going to the beach and playing games … She is undecided on her major.

Van Winstone, D, 5-3, Wiltshire, England (Louisiana Tech)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE:
Played at Fairmont State in 2017-18 and Louisiana Tech in 2018-19 … Named to All-MEC Academic Team in 2017-18 … C-USA All-Academic Medal 2018-19 … Played in 12 games and started three of them for Louisiana Tech … Part of one shutout … Played in nearly 400 total minutes … Recorded one shot on goal.

JOHN MADEJSKI ACADEMY:
English College National Winners 2015 … English College National Finalists 2016.

CLUB/ODP:
Played for Swindon Town from 2015-17 … Women's Premier League Promotion.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daugther of Samantha and Simon Winstone … Has one brother, Brodie Winstone … Lists her hobbies as playing soccer … Her career goal is to play professional soccer … Major is business marketing.