BERKELEY  -  Six future members of the California women's soccer team made it officialthis week signing their National Letters of Intent. Head coach Neil McGuire and the Golden Bears are excited to welcome Skylar Briggs (Torrance, Calif.), Hannah Cooper (Irvine, Calif.), Maya Evans (Millbrae, Calif.), Julia Gonsman (Pleasanton, Calif.), Rilee Harmon (Corona, Calif.), and Lily Shea (Newport Beach, Calif.) to Berkeley next season.

The class brings a pedigree of success at both the club and high school levels, and looks to provide valuable contributions for the 2020 season.

"We are excited to have this group join us as we continue to shape the future of our program," said Cal head coach Neil McGuire. "Each have unique soccer qualities that will help us on the field, but also collectively, they have the character, personality, and academic pedigree that make our program so special."

The 2019 Cal soccer team will be in action on Saturday, taking on Santa Clara in the First Round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Kickoff between the Bears and Broncos will be at 1 p.m. PT at Santa Clara's Stevens Stadium.

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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Skylar Briggs
Position: Midfielder/Defender
Hometown: Torrance, Calif.
High School: South High
Club Team: LAFC Slammers

Club Ball: Plays for LAFC Slammers under head coach Ziad Khoury
High School: Varsity MVP at South High School for head coach Michael Quigley… Helped lead South High to league, state, and CIF championships during the 2016-17 season… Captured First Team CIF honors in 2016-17 and earned Varsity MVP and All-CIF honors in 2018-19.. An honor roll student and also involved in Habitat for Humanity, FCA, Best Buddies, and the Environmental Science Club
Personal: Daughter of Maria and Barney Briggs…Interested in studying biology and pursuing a career in physical therapy… Enjoys reading and going to the beach

Hannah Cooper
Position: Forward
Hometown: Irvine, Calif.
High School: Woodbridge High School
Club Team: Strikers FC

Club Ball: Plays for Strikers ECNL under head coach Terri Patraw… Served as a team captain since 2017
High School:  Plays at Woodbridge High School under coach Jackie Farber… Served as a team captain since 2018… Earned Offensive Player of the Year honors as a freshman and as named Second Team Pacific Coast League in 2016-17… Scholar Athlete and Sentinel Award recipient for Math… Vice-president of the TEDx Club and OneLegacy Club
Personal: Daughter of Marlo and Scott Cooper… Father, Scott, graduated from Cal in 1991….Grandparents and aunt and uncle are also Cal graduates…Enjoys reading, playing the piano, and spending time with friends and family

Maya Evans
Position: Defender
Hometown: Millbrae, Calif.
High School: Mills High School
Club Team: MVLA Soccer Club

International: Called into camp for the Under-16 United States Girls National Team in 2017 
Club Ball: Plays for MVLA Soccer Club under coach Margueritte Aozasa… Helped the San Jose Earthquakes U17 team to a 3^rd-place finish in the Development Academy playoffs in 2018
Personal: Daughter of Rebecca and Michael Evans… Father, Michael, played football at Delaware State University… Enjoys cooking, dancing, and making clothing…Chose Cal for the school spirit, location, and diversity on campus…Also competed in track and field, water polo, and basketball in high school

Julia Gonsman
Position: Defender
Hometown: Pleasanton, Calif.
High School: Amador Valley High School
Club Team: Mustang

Club Ball: Plays for Mustang under coach Mike Kelley… ECNL Final Four in 2018 and Final 8 in 2019
High School: Plays for Amador Valley High School under coach David Shaw…EBAL First Team Selection as a junior, after earning Second Team honors as a sophomore and honorable mention as a freshman…Three-time EBAL Scholar Athlete honoree
Personal: Patricia and Jeff Gonsman… Chose Cal for the combination of athletics and academics… Interested in studying history

Rilee Harmon
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Corona, Calif.
High School: Santiago High School
Club Team: SoCal Blues

Club Ball: Plays for SoCal Blues under head coach Greg Baker…7-time reigning Blues Cup Champions… Helped SoCal Blues capture six Surf Cup titles and win ECNL National Championships in 2016, 2018, and 2019…. ECNL League Champions from 2016-19… Club teammate of fellow incoming Bear Lily Shea
High School: Plays at Santiago High School under coach Mike Flemming… All-CIF Selection in 2018 after leading Santiago High School to the CIF Division 1 quarterfinals…. All-State All-American Nominee in 2019. Two-time First Team All-League selection
Personal: Daughter of Joanne and Chad Harmon…Interested in studying nutritional science…Enjoys camping, running, going to the beach, and volunteering

Lily Shea
Position: Defender
Hometown: Newport Beach, Calif.
High School: Futures Academy
Club Team: SoCal Blues

Club Ball: Plays for SoCal Blues under head coach Greg Baker…7-time reigning Blues Cup Champions… Helped SoCal Blues capture six Surf Cup titles and win ECNL National Championships in 2016, 2018, and 2019…. U.S. National Training Center Attendee from 2015-17… Club teammate of fellow incoming Bear Rilee Harmon
High School: Plays at Futures Academy under head coach Matt West
Personal: Daughter of Peter and Debbie Shea… Father, Peter, graduated from Cal in 1989… Both grandparents and her aunt are also Cal graduates… Aunt, Kelly Cagle, played collegiate soccer at Duke and went on to play professionally for the Atlanta Beat (WUSA) and was capped by the United States Women's National Team…Enjoys spending time with friends and family … Interested in pursuing a career in business