BERKELEY  -  For the second time in the last three seasons, head coach Neil McGuire and the Cal women's soccer team are bringing one of the nation's top recruiting classes to Berkeley. Angelina Anderson (Danville, Calif.), Lily Arbabaraghi (Danville, Calif.), Ally Brecher (Alamo, Calif.), Mia Fontana (Burlingame, Calif.), Natalie Hueston (Newport Beach, Calif.), Kelyn McGuire (Danville, Calif.), Kaylee Nguyen (Irvine, Calif.), and Jadyn Shinn (Manteca, Calif.) all signed their National Letters of Intent as the NCAA opened its early signing period on Wednesday.

Ranked No. 8 in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, Cal's incoming class is headlined by Anderson, considered by many to be the top goalkeeper in her age group in the world. Anderson is currently in Uruguay, captaining the Under-17 United States' Women's National Team at the Under-17 FIFA Women's World Cup, and recorded a clean sheet in Wednesday's group stage opener vs Cameroon, making four saves for the shutout victory. Anderson was also named to the U.S. roster for the Under-20 FIFA Women's World Cup earlier this summer in France, along with soon-to-be Cal teammate, Abi Kim. Anderson and the Under-17 U.S. Women's National Team continue group play on Saturday, November 17, taking on defending Under-17 WWC champions Korea DPR.

Anderson is just one member of Cal's incoming class that brings significant national team experience to Berkeley. San Jose Earthquakes Development Academy products Fontana and Shinn have also been regular call-ins for the U.S. Youth National Teams. Fontana, a forward from Burlingame, was recently called into camp with the Under-19 USWNT, having spent time earlier this year with the Under-17s. Shinn, a midfielder from Manteca, was called into camp with the U-18 USWNT in October 2018 for their final domestic training camp of the year.

Along with experience for the national teams, the Bears' incoming class also brings a pedigree of success at the club and high school levels, contending for and winning championships in both the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and Elite Clubs National League (ECNL).

"We are excited to welcome this great group of player to our program," said head coach McGuire. "It is a talented group who have competed at a very high level of both international and club soccer. They enter Cal with a high academic pedigree, outstanding character, and a drive to help our team excel."

Cal's incoming class marks the program's second Top-10 recruiting class in the last three seasons. Cal's current sophomore class was ranked No. 3 in the Nation by TopDrawerSoccer entering college, with then-freshmen Emily Smith and Luca Deza collecting All-Pac-12 honors at the conclusion of their rookie seasons.

For more up information and updates on the team throughout the season, follow the Bears on Twitter (@CalWSoc), Instagram (@CalWSoc), and Facebook (Facebook.com/CalWSoc).

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Angelina Anderson
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Danville, Calif.
High School: Carondelet High School
Club Team: Mustang SC
International: Starting goalkeeper and captain for the Under-17 United States Women's National Team and is currently competing at the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay… Was also on the U.S. roster for the Under-20 FIFA Women's World Cup in France during the summer of 2018
Club Ball: Plays for Mustang ECNL under head coach Mike Kelley…Helped Mustang to the ECNL National Playoffs Final Four in 2016 and 2018…Also helped Mustang to several ECNL Northwest Conference Championships…Named to the ECNL Top XI each of the last three seasons…Top-ranked goalkeeper in the 2019 Class, according to TopDrawerSoccer.com … Club teammate of fellow incoming Golden Bears Lily Arbabaraghi, Ally Brecher, and Kelyn McGuire..
High School: United Soccer Coaches' All-American at Carondelet High School, playing for coach Amy Apodaca... First Team All-EBAL Selection as a sophomore and junior.. helped Carondelet to back-to-back EBAL Championships
Personal: Daughter of Lisa Anderson and Sean Anderson… Mother, Lisa, ran track at San Francisco State University…Father, Sean, played football at Iowa…Enjoys writing, being in nature, and spending time with friends

Lily Arbabaraghi
Position: Forward
Hometown: Danville, Calif.
High School: Monte Vista High School
Club Team: Mustang SC
Club Ball: Plays for Mustang ECNL under head coach Mike Kelley…Participated in the Gothia Cup in Sweden in 2017…Club teammate of fellow incoming Golden Bears Angelina Anderson, Ally Brecher, and Kelyn McGuire
High School:  All-EBAL selection playing for Monte Vista High School under coaches Chris Lum and Karen Huether…Earned Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman, followed by All-League honors as both a sophomore (honorable mention) and junior…Three-time Distinguished Scholastic Team selection…High school teammate of Ally Brecher and Kelyn McGuire
Personal: Daughter of Sheila and Allen Arbabaraghi… Older sisters, Mina and Sammy, both attended Cal…Interested in pursuing a career in business… Also enjoys shopping, swimming, and playing tennis

Ally Brecher
Position: Defender
Hometown: Alamo, Calif.
High School: Monte Vista High School
Club Team: Mustang SC
Club Ball: Plays for Mustang ECNL under head coach Mike Kelley…Helped Mustang to the ECNL National Playoffs Final Four in 2016 and 2018…Also helped Mustang to several ECNL Northwest Conference Championships…Club teammate of fellow incoming Golden Bears Angelina Anderson, Lily Arbabaraghi, and Kelyn McGuire.. Member of the ODP Regional and State teams
High School:  Plays for Monte Vista High School under head coach Chris Lum… High school teammate of Kelyn McGuire and Lily Arbabaraghi…Honor Roll student and 2015-16 Scholar Athlete Award recipient…Named to the California Scholarship Federation for 2016-17 
Personal: Daughter of Susan and Randy Brecher…Interested in pursuing a career in business…Enjoys spending time with friends and family

Mia Fontana
Position: Forward
Hometown: Burlingame, Calif.
High School: Burlingame High School
Club Team: San Jose Earthquakes Girls Academy
International: Spent time in camp with both the Under-17 and Under-18 United States' Women's National Teams this past year… Most recently called into camp with the U-19 USWNT at the end of October
Club Ball: Plays for San Jose Earthquakes Girls Academy under head coach Andres Deza… Helped the Earthquakes to a third-place finish at the 2018 U-17 US Soccer Development Academy Championships… Top-5 goal scorer nationally and recipient of the Top 11 West Coast Award… Club teammate of fellow incoming Golden Bear Jadyn Shinn
High School: Plays for Burlingame High School under head coach Philip Derosa
Personal: Daughter of Jennifer Johnson and Charles Fontana…Interested in studying physics…Also enjoys drawing, playing the piano, hiking, skiing, and traveling

Natalie Hueston
Position: Forward
Hometown: Newport Beach, Calif.
High School: Corona Del Mar High School
Club Team: LAFC Slammers
Club Ball: Plays for LAFC Slammers under head coach George Larson… Three-time national champion, winning the ECNL National Championship in both 2015 and 2016, and the US Soccer Development Academy National Championship in 2018
Personal: Interested in pursuing a career in business…Her older brother, Brenden, attends Cal…Uncle, Charles Hueston '98, is also a Cal graduate…Uncle, Neil, played water polo at UCLA

Kelyn McGuire
Position: Defender
Hometown: Danville, Calif.
High School: Monte Vista High School
Club Team: Mustang SC
Club Ball: Plays for Mustang ECNL under head coach Mike Kelley…helped Mustang to the ECNL National Playoffs Final Four in 2016 and 2018…Club teammate of fellow incoming Golden Bears Angelina Anderson, Lily Arbabaraghi, and Ally Brecher
High School:  Plays for Monte Vista High School under head coach Chris Lum… Also helped Mustang to several ECNL Northwest Conference Championships…High school teammate of Ally Brecher and Lily Arbabaraghi…Honor Roll student and Student of Excellence
Personal: Daughter of Jesica and Neil McGuire…Father, Neil, is head coach of the Cal women's soccer team… Interested in studying cognitive science or psychology…Enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time outside

Kaylee Nguyen
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Irvine, Calif.
High School: Northwood High School
Club Team: LAFC Slammers
Club Ball: Plays for LAFC Slammers under head coach George Larson
High School: Plays for Northwood High School under head coach Cory Dilbeck…Named Pacific Coast League All-League Offensive MVP at the end of the 2016-17 season, also collecting Northwood Offensive Player of the Year honors…Named the CIF Second Team in 2015-16 after helping Northwood to a second place finish in CIF Southern Section Division 2..Also competed in track and field….Honor roll student and member of the Associated Student Body…Also active in Northwood Television, Student Mental Illness Learning Effort, and the National Organization of Women clubs
Personal: Daughter of Michelle and Tony Nguyen…Interested in pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy or Teaching…Passionate about the environment, conservation, and sustainability…Also enjoys volunteering, hiking, and spending time with friends and family

Jadyn Shinn
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Manteca, Calif.
High School: Sierra High School
Club Team: San Jose Earthquakes Girls Academy
International: Spent time in camp with both the Under-17 and Under-18 United States' Women's National Teams… Most recently called into camp with the U-18 USWNT in October 2018 for the final domestic training camp of the year
Club Ball: Plays for San Jose Earthquakes Girls Academy under head coach Andres Deza… Helped the Earthquakes to a third-place finish at the 2018 U-17 US Soccer Development Academy Championships… Previously played for De Anza Force.. Club teammate of fellow incoming Golden Bear Mia Fontana
High School: Tallied 107 goals and 50 assists in three seasons at Sierra High School, playing for head coach Manuel Pires…Scored 42 goals each of the last two seasons to match the school's career scoring record in just three year…Led Sierra High School to back-to-back Valley Oak League championships and was named League MVP at the end of her junior season… Also collected TopDrawerSoccer Winter All-Region and Second Team Winter All-American honors in 2017….Also competed in track and field and is a member of the National Honor Society
Personal: Daughter of Janae and Justin Shinn… Interested in studying biology and pursuing a career in medicine… Also enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding