Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus NC State on October 24, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs NC State
7/28/2016 7:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C.— As the Duke women's soccer program gets set to open practice Wednesday, Aug. 3, GoDuke.com would like to introduce the members of the fourth-ranked recruiting class in the nation that includes Emma Carlson of Lilburn, Ga., Olivia Erlbeck of San Diego, Calif., Mia Gyau of Colesville, Md., Brooke Heinsohn of Norfolk, Mass., Lexi Magliarditi of Newport Coast, Calif., Ella Stevens of Grayson, Ga., Emily Wilson of Potomac, Md., and Mackenzie Coles of Wexford, Pa.
The fourth rookie that will be spotlighted is Ella Stevens, who is a 5-6 midfielder/forward from Grayson, Ga. Stevens, who was named the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year, totaled 25 goals and 11 assists as a senior at Grayson H.S. She totaled 73 goals and 83 assists over four years in high school and closed her career by being named the Gwinnett Daily Post Co-Girls Player of the Year along with future teammate Emma Carlson.
Get to Know Stevens –
What do you enjoy most about playing soccer?
I love taking players on and being creative on the ball. I guess just making the game fun to watch is my favorite.
What age did you start playing soccer?
Four
When/why did you decide soccer was going to be your sport you concentrated on?
When I was six I had to choose between sports and I chose soccer because I loved it.
What are you most looking forward to when you arrive on campus at Duke?
I can't wait to get to know all the girls. We've met before, but I'm excited to really feel a part of the team finally.
Who has had the greatest influence on your game?
The 99'ers, especially Mia Hamm. Growing up I used to watch her highlights on YouTube over and over again. I look up to those women and everything they did to help grow women's soccer in the United States.
What are you doing this summer?
I went camping for the first time and had a fun family trip to the beach! I also visited California but otherwise training for the most part.
Quick Hitters:
Favorite Athlete: Tobin Heath
Biggest Thrill in Sports: When an underdog comes out on top.
Biggest Disappointment in Sports: Watching players not give 100%.
Goals Upon Graduation: My dream is to play and win a World Cup and to win the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year.
Hobbies: Juggling, reading and watching Netflix.
Other sports you played growing up: Basketball, tumbling and swimming.
Relatives involved in athletics: My mom and dad both played soccer.
Favorite soccer player to watch: Ronaldinho
Favorite club: Manchester United
The fourth rookie that will be spotlighted is Ella Stevens, who is a 5-6 midfielder/forward from Grayson, Ga. Stevens, who was named the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year, totaled 25 goals and 11 assists as a senior at Grayson H.S. She totaled 73 goals and 83 assists over four years in high school and closed her career by being named the Gwinnett Daily Post Co-Girls Player of the Year along with future teammate Emma Carlson.
Get to Know Stevens –
What do you enjoy most about playing soccer?
I love taking players on and being creative on the ball. I guess just making the game fun to watch is my favorite.
What age did you start playing soccer?
Four
When/why did you decide soccer was going to be your sport you concentrated on?
When I was six I had to choose between sports and I chose soccer because I loved it.
What are you most looking forward to when you arrive on campus at Duke?
I can't wait to get to know all the girls. We've met before, but I'm excited to really feel a part of the team finally.
Who has had the greatest influence on your game?
The 99'ers, especially Mia Hamm. Growing up I used to watch her highlights on YouTube over and over again. I look up to those women and everything they did to help grow women's soccer in the United States.
What are you doing this summer?
I went camping for the first time and had a fun family trip to the beach! I also visited California but otherwise training for the most part.
Quick Hitters:
Favorite Athlete: Tobin Heath
Biggest Thrill in Sports: When an underdog comes out on top.
Biggest Disappointment in Sports: Watching players not give 100%.
Goals Upon Graduation: My dream is to play and win a World Cup and to win the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year.
Hobbies: Juggling, reading and watching Netflix.
Other sports you played growing up: Basketball, tumbling and swimming.
Relatives involved in athletics: My mom and dad both played soccer.
Favorite soccer player to watch: Ronaldinho
Favorite club: Manchester United
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