ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland women's soccer has had a busy start to the offseason, welcoming six new class of 2025 signees as the program continues to trend upwards under Head Coach Devin Zvosec.

The future is looking bright for the program, as all six of these recruits have national levels of success, all ranked as least three star recruits by Top Drawer Soccer.

Excited about the new faces of Oakland women's soccer, Zvosec said, "I'm excited to welcome this fantastic class of student-athletes to Oakland! I'd like to thank my assistant, Jessica Newton, for all her help in putting together this class of nationally and regionally ranked student-athletes. They're ready to help put Oakland Women's Soccer back on the map. These players have proven themselves as outstanding student-athletes in high school and are fully prepared for the challenges ahead. This class brings depth to every position, and includes many versatile players who can step up in multiple roles. In modern college soccer, it's essential to find athletes who possess strong technical ability, cognitive skills, and excellent character. We can't wait to start working with them this fall and watch them succeed both on and off the field!"

Sophia Benavides | DEF | Rochester Hills, Mich. | Rochester Adams H.S. | Nationals SC

Benavides, a Rochester native, stays home and joins the Golden Grizzlies. A speedy outside back, she was a part of several teams at Nationals SC that made it to the Girls Academy National and Cup Finals.

She holds a high defensive IQ, and elite ball tracking and pursuit skills, making a great addition to Oakland's back line.

"Sophia is another top youth player from the prestigious Nationals Girls Academy. A player with a big personality, she excels in the wide channels and is highly versatile, capable of playing anywhere on the flank," said Zvosec. "An intelligent and technically gifted soccer player, Sophia thrives in 1v1 situations on both sides of the ball. Sophia is a highly decorated youth player, with multiple national championship appearances with her club team."

Mary Taylor Campbell | MF | Lexington, S.C. | River Bluff H.S. | South Carolina United FC

Coming via the East Coast, Mary Taylor Campbell brings a bevy of accolades to Rochester. At River Bluff High School, she was named to  the 2022 South Carolina 5A Region 5 All-Region Team.

She also made waves at the club level, playing with a highly touted South Carolina United club.

A midfielder with top notch ball skills, Campbell is an all-around ball hawk, surely bringing the capability to create goals and shift the opponents' defense.

"MT (Campbell) is consistently the hardest-working player on the field. As a true box-to-box midfielder, she never stops moving, always contributing both defensively and offensively," said Zvosec when asked about the new addition. "She thrives when in possession, acting as a key link in midfield, and is particularly calm and creative on the ball, especially in the attacking third. MT is a highly decorated youth and high school student-athlete."

Nicole Grimaldo | MF | Dearborn, Mich. | Edsel Ford H.S. | Nationals SC

Nicole joins the Golden Grizzlies family as a great addition to  the team's midfield attack.

Ranked as the 42nd best recruit in the Great Lakes region, she is highly touted and full of talent.

She has played at a high level for several years, playing on club teams such as Nationals, Detroit City FC USL, and Michigan Futsal Factory, where she has put up big numbers all across. In 2022-23, she led the National Futsal Premier League with eight assists and six goals for her squad.

Grimaldo also brings national experience to Rochester, as she holds experience playing for the U17 Youth Mexican National Team.

"Nicole is one of the top youth players in the country and hails from the prestigious Nationals Girls Academy. An incredibly creative attacking midfielder, she thrives when taking on defenders and finding solutions on the ball," says Zvosec. "She consistently plays one step ahead of her opponents, allowing her to anticipate the game and make impactful decisions. She has international experience representing the Mexico youth national teams. Nicole is currently ranked as the number 42 prospect in the Great Lakes Region by Top Drawer Soccer."

Natalya Huffaker | DEF/MF | Puyallup, Was. | Emerald Ridge H.S. | Washington Premier FC

Hailing from the northwest, Huffaker brings top class skills to the Golden Grizzly family, ranked 193rd nationally and 13th in the Pacific Northwest region by Top Drawer Soccer.

One of the best players in the nation, Huffaker is one of a kind . She is a two-time ECNL All-Conference Team member, including an All-First Team spot in 2021-22, and attended the ECNL National Training Camp in 2022.

Zvosec added, "Natalya is a true ball-playing center-back. She is calm and composed under pressure, press-resistant, and thrives with the ball at her feet. A polished player with tremendous potential, she exudes confidence in her game. She is one of the top players in the Pacific Northwest, currently ranked 13th in the region and 193rd nationally by Top Drawer Soccer."

Corinne Jenkins | DEF/MF | Richmond, Va. | Cosby H.S. | Richmond United

Jenkins was a highly touted and highly decorated high school player, at the club and school level. At Crosby High School she was a two-time All-Region midfielder (2022, 2023), and in 2022 she was also named First Team All-Metro and Second Team All-State as she led her team to a Regional Championship victory.

She tallied 22 goals over her high school career. Her knack for finding the back of the net may be an integral answer to Oakland's offense.

"Corinne is one of the top youth players in the country, having developed her game at Richmond United in Virginia. A highly versatile player, she excels both in the backline and midfield. She thrives with the ball at her feet, consistently making smart decisions and finding creative solutions on the field," stated Zvosec. "With exceptional technical ability and a high soccer IQ, she is a dynamic playmaker. Corrine is a highly decorated youth soccer player."
 
Morgan Malek | DEF | Byron Center, Mich. | Byron Center H.S. | Midwest United FC

Malek adds another defender to the talented class.

Another local addition, Malek shined for Midwest United FC, while captaining Byron Center's team at the high school level.

"Morgan is a high-IQ flank player who thrives in attacking situations," added Zvosec on the talented acquisition. "A relentless worker, she is equally effective with and without the ball, always looking to create opportunities. Her tenacity extends to her defensive work rate, where she excels in 1v1 situations. A lockdown defender, she never shies away from a challenge. Morgan is a highly decorated high school and youth soccer player."