News Summary
Detroit Mercy women’s soccer head coach Steve Shelton has announced the signing of six promising recruits for the 2025 season. The new players, including Gabby Garcia, Mary Garcia, Emma Henry, Brogan Hughes, Kiely Robinson, and Auden Stauffer, bring a wealth of talent and achievement to the program. Their backgrounds showcase significant accomplishments in high school and club soccer, setting a strong foundation for Detroit Mercy’s competitive future in women’s soccer.
Detroit – Detroit Mercy women’s soccer head coach Steve Shelton has officially announced the signing of six new recruits for the 2025 recruiting class. The new additions include Gabby Garcia, Mary Garcia, Emma Henry, Brogan Hughes, Kiely Robinson, and Auden Stauffer, all of whom bring significant talent and experience to the program.
New Recruits’ Profiles
Gabby Garcia
Gabby Garcia hails from Westlake, Ohio, where she attended Magnificat High School and played for the Cleveland Force club team. Garcia is a four-year letter winner under the guidance of head coach Johnny Kimani. In 2024, she was named the Player of the Year and earned recognition as an All-Ohio selection by the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association. Additionally, she was a first-team selection by the Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association and received second-team All-Ohio honors in 2023, marking a successful career that included a critical goal and assist leading her team to the Division I semifinal.
Mary Garcia
Also from Westlake, Ohio, Mary Garcia attended the same high school and played alongside her sister at Magnificat. She was recognized as a first-team selection by the Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association in 2024. Notable achievements include recording an assist during the ENCL quarter-final playoff game representing the Internationals Soccer Club, showcasing her playmaking capabilities.
Emma Henry
Emma Henry represents Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where she attended Bloomfield Hills High School and played for Liverpool FC. A four-year letter winner with coach Alan Zacharia, Henry has secured two second-team All-State selections in 2023 and 2024. Her accolades also include All-District honors and playing a key role in leading her high school team to a Michigan High School Athletic Association State championship. Additionally, she has reached notable success in field hockey, being a four-year letter winner and two-time All-State selection.
Brogan Hughes
Brogan Hughes comes from Barnsley, England, where he attended Barnsley Sports Academy and played for Sheffield United. In 2024, Hughes contributed to his team’s victory in the PGA Cup and participated in two England U-17 camps. He notably served as the captain of the England U-16 team and participated in an international friendly match against Jamaica’s women’s first team.
Kiely Robinson
Kiely Robinson is from Rochester Hills, Michigan, and completed her high school journey at Rochester. Robinson has lettered four times for coach Doug Steinard and was a standout player, earning All-District, All-League, and third-team All-State honors as a junior. She played a pivotal role in her team’s State semi-final appearance and has also excelled in basketball, earning four letters and three all-league selections.
Auden Stauffer
Auden Stauffer, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, attended Forest Hills Northern and played for the club team Midwest United FC. A two-year letter winner under coach Juan Torres, Stauffer has received recognition as a two-time All-Ottawa-Kent Conference selection, highlighting her contributions to her team.
Context on Recruiting Landscape
The signing of these recruits marks a significant moment for Detroit Mercy’s women’s soccer program as they prepare to enhance their roster for the upcoming 2025 season. In a competitive recruiting environment, other schools have also been active, with Lafayette College announcing five new recruits for the Class of 2029 and Seton Hall revealing a larger commitment of 12 players for their 2025 season. Institutions such as George Washington University and the Billikens have also recently made headlines with their recruiting classes.
The addition of these six players is expected to bolster Detroit Mercy’s competitiveness in the upcoming seasons, as they aim to establish a strong foundation for future success in women’s soccer.
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- Wikipedia: Lafayette College
- Top Drawer Soccer: 2025 Men’s Recruiting Class Announcements
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- SoccerWire: San Jose State Women’s Soccer Brings in Trio of Freshmen and One Transfer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Soccer
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