Hagen Welcomes Eight New Rams

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Colorado State soccer welcomes eight new Rams to the program. The 2023 recruiting class features multiple signees from California and Texas along with Colorado, Iowa and Spain. They breakdown to three forwards, four midfielders and a goalkeeper.

"We are looking forward to having eight new student-athletes join our program," head coach Keeley Hagen said. "Each one of them has a unique skill set that will bring competitiveness and energy to our current roster and continue to build the type of brand we believe will help us win championships."

Bridget Arnold | Forward | 5-4 | Hemet, Calif. | Hemet High School
First team All-CIF forward Bridget Arnold looks to bring an instant impact to CSU. A three-year letter winner, she helped her high school to the California State finals while earning first team All-League honors. Arnold has been a three-year Scholar Athlete while playing soccer. She played for club Legends FC.

Arnold is the daughter of Cami and Michael Arnold, she has two siblings a twin sister Natalie and older brother Garrett. Her aunt, Coralie is the head women's water polo coach at Cal.

Why Arnold chose CSU
"I chose Colorado State because I liked the players I met, the coaches, and the environment of the school. I felt it was a great fit for me."

Avery Boulom | Midfielder | 5-2 | Mansfield, Texas | Mansfield HS
Avery Boulom makes her way from Mansfield, Texas to Fort Collins to play for Colorado State. A three-star prospect according to top draw soccer she played for Mansfield High School and for the Solar Soccer Club. At MHS she has been a first team All-District selection the past three years and team's Offensive MVP in 2020 and 2021.

Boulom intends to major in business marketing and has earned Academic All-District honors while being a member of the National Honor Society.

She is the daughter of Krissi and Singh Boulom and has an older sister Kaitlyn.

Why Boulom chose CSU
"I chose Colorado State because of the comradery the university and soccer program bring. The soccer program is progressing and compatible with my playing style; I hope to make a difference in the upcoming years. Along with the soccer program, the university itself is beautiful and the environment is welcoming."

Libby Brooker | Goalkeeper | 5-8 | Austin, Texas | Vandergrift HS
Libby Brooker brings a winning pedigree with her to Colorado State. The Austin, Texas native helped Vandergrift High School to a 6A UIL State runner-up finish in 2021 and was the regional and area champion. Her performance in goal led to first team All-District and All-Region honors. She played club for Classics Elite.

Excellence has not only come on the field but in the classroom for Brooker who was an academic All-District member in 2022 along with a 2022 Health Occupations Students of America Member and on the A-B Honor Roll. She intends to major in biomedical sciences.

Brooker will be coached by a familiar face in assistant coach Sharis Lachappelle. Lachappelle was her high school coach until joining the staff at CSU in 2021.

Brooker is the daughter of Liza and Todd. She has two siblings Jordan and Kylie.

Why Booker chose CSU
"Colorado State offered a complete package for me with an amazing program and excellent coaching staff, excellent location and great science program."

Mia Casey | Midfielder | 5-2 | Rialto, Calif. | Los Osos HS
Mia Casey has been a two-time Offensive Player of the Year for Los Osos High School. She earned Baseline League first team honors in 2022 and was an honorable mention in 2020. Casey also earned the Rookie of the Year honor in 2020. During her senior season, she was also named to the All-CIF southern section. Casey played club soccer for San Diego Surf.

The Rialto, California native is the daughter of Jennifer and Travis Casey and has two siblings Hailey and Dylan. She looks to major in physics while at CSU.

Why Casey chose CSU
"I love the work ethic the coaches expect from the team and want to help build the program. Plus the area is wonderful!"

Samantha Cortez | Midfielder/Forward | 5-5 | Prosper, Texas | Prosper HS
Samantha Cortez makes her way from Texas to Colorado to play for the CSU soccer program. She earned first team All-District honors while at Prosper High School and was also an Academic All-District selection. Cortez adds to the long list of soccer players to go on and play collegiately from PHS. Some others are currently playing at schools such as Oklahoma, Mississippi State and Iowa State. Cortez played her club ball for FC Dallas

The daughter of Liz and Fernando Cortez, she intends to major in criminology and criminal justice.

Why Cortez chose CSU
"I chose Colorado State University for its beautiful campus environment and culture. After my first visit, I knew in my heart this was my home for the next four years. I am extremely excited to be a part of the CSU soccer program! Go Rams!!"

Taite DeLange | Forward | 5-7 | Thornton, Colo. | Horizon HS
Taite DeLange chose to stay in state for her collegiate soccer career. The forward plays for Horizon High School and the Colorado Rush club team. She was the Offensive Player of the Year for her Club team in 2020-21 and invited to the GA ID camp in 2021 and 2022. A multi-sport athlete she also played basketball and ran track for Horizon. In the classroom, she has earned a spot on the high honor roll and is a part of the French National Honor Society.

The daughter of Heather and Daniel DeLange, she had two siblings Campbell and Harper.

Why DeLange chose CSU
"I chose Colorado State because I absolutely love the coaches and the team. On top of that, I love Colorado and the mountains and the campus. Also, I am not positive as to what major I want but CSU has an amazing vet program."

Natalie Gallagher | Midfielder/Forward | Des Moines, Iowa | Waukee Northwest High School
One of Iowa's best soccer players will be in the Green & Gold next season in Natalie Gallagher. She earned first team All-State honors in 2021 both for the regular season and tournament. Gallagher was also a first team All-Conference and All-District honoree in both 2021 and 2022.

Waukee Northwest High School's senior class president is also a National Honors Society member and four year academic letter recipient.

Gallagher intends to major in exercise science. She is the daughter of Laura and Brian Gallagher with two younger siblings Morgan and Ben.

Why Gallagher chose CSU
"I chose Colorado State for many reasons including the coaches, location, team, and academics. I have always loved visiting Colorado and CSU had many possible options as far as what I am interested in studying. As soon as I visited I knew it was a perfect fit and that I would be happy there."

Sofia Coulombe | Forward | 5-2 | Barcelona, Spain | La Miranda
Colorado State took the international route bringing Sofia Coulombe to Fort Collins from Barcelona. The forward joins the Rams after helping her high school La Miranda to the league title. She is a class delegate in the classroom and is a winner of her school's spelling bee.

Why Coulombe chose CSU
"The first time I went to visit the campus I felt comfortable like at home, I liked the environment. I saw and it has a really great soccer team with really cool installations."

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