BERKELEY  - Four future members of the California women's soccer team made it official on Wednesday afternoon, signing their National Letters of Intent. Head coach Neil McGuire and the Golden Bears are excited to welcome Abena Aidoo (Modesto, Calif.), Sydney Collins (Beaverton, Ore.), Paige Metayer (Irvine, Calif.), and Emma Treasure (Portland, Ore.) to Berkeley next season.

The quartet brings a wealth of experience and success at the high school, club, and international levels.

A midfielder from Modesto, California, Aidoo has spent time with both the Under-17 and Under-20 Ghanaian Women's National Teams. Aidoo helped lead Placer United to Surf Cup and National Premier League titles under coaches Ron Benjamin and Todd DeCarlo, and earned MVP honors in her lone season of high school soccer at James C. Enochs High School.

"Abena is a skillful and creative attacker who will be an asset in breaking down defenses," said McGuire. "She can both score and provide scoring in the attack."

Collins, a defender from Beaverton, Oregon, helped lead Jesuit High School to a pair of state titles, including an Oregon 6A state championship in her senior season. A three-time team captain, Collins was selected to the United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team and was named to the TopDrawerSoccer Best XI for the High School Girls All-American Game, held in December. Collins plays for coach Kyle Steinbaugh at the Portland Thorns Development Academy and has been called into camp by the Under-17 United States Women's National Team.

"Sydney is a strong and composed defender who can play either central or wide," said McGuire. "Her ability to cover ground quickly also makes her a valuable attacking option from deeper lying positions."

A midfielder from Irvine, California, Metayer helped SoCal Blues to three consecutive ECNL Playoff appearances under head coach Randy Dodge, also winning Surf Cup in 2017. Metayer is currently third in the Development Academy League in goals per game, with 11 goals in 20 appearances this regular season. A three-year magna cum laude student and two-time first-team all-league selection at University High School, Metayer also competed in track and field, holding the school record in the 400 meter dash.

"Paige is a gifted all-around player who has the ability to score goals from a variety of positions," said McGuire. "She has a nice blend of speed and power which makes her a very difficult matchup for opponents."

A teammate of Collins at Jesuit High School in Oregon, Treasure was named the United Soccer Coaches State Player of the Year after winning the Oregon State 6A Championship. A midfielder/forward, Treasure led Jesuit in scoring each of her last three seasons and earned United Soccer Coaches All-America honors following her senior year. She also plays for Portland Thorns FC Academy under coach Kyle Steinbaugh.

"Emma will give us a strong attacking presence on the left side of the field as well as a real threat on set pieces," said McGuire. She has a tireless work ethic which suits our pressing style."

The incoming class joins a Golden Bears side that went 13-6-1 in 2017 and reached the NCAA Tournament for the 14^th consecutive season. Cal returns both leading scorers in forwards Miranda Nild and Abi Kim, as well as Pac-12 All-Freshmen selections Emily Smith and Luca Deza.

Learn more about the incoming Bears below and follow the team on Twitter (@CalWSoc), Instagram (@CalWSoc), and Facebook (@CalWSoc) for updates and information throughout the year.

 

Abena Aidoo // Midfielder // Modesto, Calif. // James C. Enochs High School
International:	Spent time in camp with both the Under-17 and Under-20 Ghanaian Women's National Teams.. Longtime member of the NorCal and Region IV Olympic Development Programs
Club Ball:	Played for Placer United Development Academy under coaches Ron Benjamin and Todd DeCarlo…two-time Placer United Cup champions (2015 &2016) .. 2015 Surf Cup Thanksgiving Champions…helped Placer United to the 2015 National Premier League Championship
High School:	Played one year of high school soccer at James C. Enochs High School and was named team MVP after scoring 20 goals her freshman year … also competed in track & field
Personal:	Daughter of Paul and Gifty Aidoo…Hobbies include snowboarding, playing tennis, and spending time with family...Interested in studying biology and eventually pursuing a career in the medical field
What they're saying:	"Abena is an amazing young lady. Her drive, work rate, and athletic ability are top class. Not only is she a great soccer player, but she is also a fabulous person and student. She is the ultimate team player and is very coachable, always looking for ways to improve her game. She has been instrumental in her Placer United team's success." – Ron Benjamin, Coach, Placer United Development Academy

 

Sydney Collins // Defender // Beaverton, Ore. // Jesuit High School
International:	Called into camp with the Under-17 United States Women's National Team
Club Ball:	Played for Portland Thorns Development Academy under head coach Kyle Steinbaugh
High School:	Three-time team captain and two-time state champion (2015 & 2017) at Jesuit High School… Two-time first-team All-State selection and voted to the TopDrawerSoccer Best XI for the High School Girls All-American Game in December… 2017 United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team
Personal:	Daughter of Brett and Susan Collins…Father, Brett, played football at the University of Washington before playing three seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams…Mother, Susan, played beach volleyball professionally in Canada…. Enjoys volunteering, running, and spending time with friends and family… high school and club teammate of incoming Golden Bear Emma Treasure

 

Paige Metayer // Midfielder // Irvine, Calif. // University High School
Club Ball:	Played for So Cal Blues under head coach Randy Dodge…helped So Cal Blues to the 2017 Surf Cup title and three consecutive trips to the ECNL National Playoffs (2015-17) ..  Scored 11 goals in 20 games during the 2017-18 Development Academy regular season, third-highest goals per game average in the league
High School:	Two-time team MVP and First-Team All-League selection at University High School, leading team to CIF quarterfinals in 2017… Also a three-time league MVP in track and field and holds the school record in the 400 meters
Personal:	Daughter of Valerie and Steven Metayer…Interested in studying chemistry and eventually pursuing a career in research
What they're saying:	"Paige is one of the best student-athletes I have ever had the privilege of coaching in the last 25 years. She is a wonderful young lady who is going to do great things off the field as well as on. I am so proud that she is going to play for such a great coach and incredible university." – Randy Dodge, Coach, So Cal Blues Soccer Club

 

Emma Treasure // Forward/Midfielder // Portland, Ore. // Jesuit High School
Club Ball:	Played for Portland Thorns Development Academy under head coach Kyle Steinbaugh
High School:	Two-time state champion (2015 & 2017) at Jesuit High School… Named United Soccer Coaches State Player of the Year as a senior and earned a spot on the United Soccer Coaches All-America Team… Tallied 52 goals during her high school career, leading Jesuit in scoring each of her last three seasons
Personal:	Daughter of Chrissy and Darren Treasure…Father, Darren, played rugby at Brunel University…hobbies include art and photography…interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry… school and club teammate of incoming Golden Bear Sydney Collins