ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland Women's Soccer is fully reloaded for the 2025 season with a dynamic influx of talent, announcing a high-powered class of transfer student-athletes set to make an immediate impact as the Golden Grizzlies gear up for a return to the Horizon League Championship.
"I'm excited to welcome this talented group of transfer student-athletes to Oakland University," said an excited Oakland Head Coach Devin Zvosec. "A huge thank-you to my incredible staff for their hard work in helping assemble such a talented and diverse class from across the country. These players bring valuable experience from both Power Five and Group of Five programs, adding leadership, skill, and versatility to every position. Their ability to contribute in multiple ways, paired with an ultra-competitive mindset, aligns perfectly with the GRIT-driven culture we're building. We can't wait to see the impact they'll make this fall as we work to put Oakland University Women's Soccer back on the map."
See the full list of spring transfers below:
Mallory Anderson
Position: Forward
Previous Institution(s): Florida Atlantic University
Devin Zvosec Quote: "Mallory is a fun attacking player who joins us from Florida Atlantic University, in the highly competitive American Athletic Conference. She's an athletic and technical threat on the flank, thriving when she's running at defenders. Mallory plays with urgency, always looking to get to goal quickly and has a natural instinct for finding the back of the net. On the defensive side, she's relentless, pressing opponents and winning the ball high up the field. Mallory brings grit, bite, and a never-give-up mentality. We're beyond excited to welcome her skillset and energy into our program."
Rose Gevanthor
Previous Institution(s): University of Massachusetts Amherst
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Devin Zvosec Quote: "I'm extremely excited to add Rose to our team. She brings high-level experience from her time at UMass, where she competed in two Atlantic 10 Tournament finals. Her lead-by-example mentality truly stands out. Rose is a technical player who helps control possession and offers valuable versatility, with the ability to play both in the backline and midfield. Rose is a highly intelligent player on both sides of the ball, and we're thrilled to see how her mindset and skill set will elevate our play and team culture."
Grace Harvey
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Previous Institution(s): UMBC and University of Delaware
Devin Zvosec Quote: "Grace is another fantastic addition to our program. At UMBC, she earned All-America East Conference honors before serving as captain at the University of Delaware. Her relentless work ethic sets her apart; she stops at nothing to grow and improve. Grace is an ultra-technical player who thrives both centrally and on the flank. She loves having the ball at her feet and can contribute effectively across all three lines, with the ability to be a playmaker from anywhere on the field. We're excited to add her leadership and skill to our program this fall."
Dakota Jarrett
Position: Defender/Forward
Previous Institution(s): University of Mississippi and Colorado State University
Devin Zvosec Quote: "Dakota joins us from the University of Mississippi and Colorado State University. She earned valuable minutes competing in the SEC as a vital contributor to a powerhouse squad. A highly versatile player, Dakota can contribute as both a forward and a defender. She's confident on the dribble and consistently creates opportunities for her teammates in the final third. Defensively, she's a relentless presser who excels at winning the ball high up the field and transitioning quickly to goal. We're beyond excited to see how she impacts our culture and elevates our performance this fall."
Allison Leonard
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Previous Institution(s): Butler University
Devin Zvosec Quote: "I'm thrilled to welcome home Alli Leonard for her final season. She had a standout career at Butler University, recording 12 goals and 11 assists, earning All-Big East honors, and helping lead her team to both the Big East Tournament Final and the NCAA Tournament. A Michigan native and product of the prestigious Nationals Girls Academy, Alli is a dynamic attacker with the versatility to play as a forward or drop into the midfield, bringing the ability to both score goals and create opportunities for her teammates. She embodies a GRIT-filled mindset, and I'm excited to see the impact she'll make in elevating our program both on and off the field."
Ella Shapiro
Previous Institution(s): University of South Florida
Position: Midfielder
Devin Zvosec Quote: "I'm really excited about the addition of Ella to our team. She joins us from a top-45 program in the country in USF and brings with her a strong competitive background during her youth and collegiate career. Ella is a natural leader with a top-notch work ethic. As a central midfielder, she thrives under pressure, always wanting to be on the ball. She can control the rhythm of play in possession while also breaking up dangerous opportunities defensively. We're excited to add her to our talented midfield group and look forward to seeing the impact she'll make both on the field and within our team culture."
Tianna Sidtikun
Previous Institution(s): University of Arizona and Long Beach State University
Position: Midfielder
Devin Zvosec Quote: "We're excited to welcome Tianna to our program. She brings a wealth of experience, having accumulated over 1,300 minutes at the University of Arizona. Tianna is a very technical midfielder who thrives with the ball at her feet. She drives the midfield by controlling the rhythm of play. Defensively, she is very good at breaking up dangerous counterattacks and has a high soccer IQ. We're looking forward to seeing her experience in high-performance environments elevate our program both on and off the field."
Maryn Weiger
Position: Goalkeeper
Previous Institution(s): Mercer University
Devin Zvosec Quote: "Maryn rounds out our goalkeeper union, joining us from Mercer University. She brings with her a highly regarded youth background, having been ranked the No. 135 player in the country during her development years. Maryn is an incredibly technical goalkeeper with a solid foundation and the unique ability to make difficult saves look routine. She also has excellent technical ability, which will be a key asset when building out of the back. Most importantly, she brings an ultra-competitive mindset and a strong hunger for success. Her talent and drive make her a fantastic final addition to our goalkeeper group."