Soccer Adds Seven On National Signing Day

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas soccer team welcomed seven of its newest members Wednesday morning as part of National Signing Day. The new players come from six different states in the United States and include three forwards, two midfielders and two defenders.

“We are thrilled to welcome the 2019 recruiting class to our program,” Arkansas head coach Colby Hale said. “Many people have contributed to bringing this class to Fayetteville and we are appreciative for the work they have put in to continue to make this program better. The 2019 class will be stepping into an incredibly hungry and motivated team that is in the pursuit of SEC and national titles. This class has athleticism, competitiveness, and a drive to keep and raise the standard in every aspect of their lives. We are excited for the 2019 class to step on campus and help this soccer program continue to reach new heights.”

Joining Arkansas are: Raegan Cox (MF/Muskegon, Mich.), Kyler Goins (F/Broken Arrow, Okla.), Ashton Gordon (D/Tulsa, Okla.), Anna Podojil (F/Cincinnati, Ohio), Jordan Stack (F/Valrico, Fla.), Reagan Swindall (D/Rockwall, Texas) and Cara Young (MF/Memphis, Tenn.).

2019 Razorback Soccer Signing Class

BEFORE ARKANSASRaegan Cox | MF | Muskegon, Mich. | Mona Shores HS | Midwest United DA

• Played with Midwest United FC U-18/19 team in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy for the last two years, starting 20 matches.
• National champion with Midwest United in 2015 and runner-up in 2016.
• Three-time Midwest Regional League champion and two-time U.S. Soccer National League champion.
• Voted West Michigan Athlete of the Year and top-eight soccer player in the state in 2017.
• Led Mona Shores HS to its first Michigan district championship in 2017.
• Led high school team, as a sophomore, with a school-record 59 points, including 30 assists, which were also a school record, and 29 goals (third-highest in program history).
• Part of ODP State Team from 2012-15
• Mother, Vicki, played volleyball at Muskegon College from 1988-1989 and ran cross country at Central Michigan from 1990-91.

WHY SHE CHOSE ARKANSAS: “I loved the campus, the coaching staff and my future teammates. The team seemed committed both athletically and academically. Everyone I met seemed to genuinely care about me, so I truly felt I would have the best college experience as a Razorback.” – Raegan Cox

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Kyler Goins | F | Broken Arrow, Okla. | Union HS | TSC Hurricane ECNL

BEFORE ARKANSAS

• Graduating a year early (originally a 2020 graduate) and joining the Razorbacks for the 2019 season.
• Ranked as the No. 5 player in the South Region for the 2020 recruiting class, according to Top Drawer Soccer.
• Tallied 58 points (24 goals, 10 assists) as a sophomore with TSC.
• Named to 2017-18 ECNL All-Texas Conference team for the U17 age group.
• Part of OSSAA Class 6A state championship team at Union HS in 2017 as a freshman, alongside current Razorbacks Parker Goins, Taylor Malham, and Haley VanFossen.
• Scored eight goals and tallied five assists for Union HS in the spring of 2018.
• Is the younger sister of current Razorback sophomore Parker Goins.
• Father, Aaron, played football and baseball at Oklahoma from 1989 to 1990 and was a second round draft pick by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1989 MLB Draft

WHY SHE CHOSE ARKANSAS: “I love the school and the soccer program. They have great players, coaches and I love how Fayetteville has a small town atmosphere.” – Kyler Goins

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Ashton Gordon | D | Tulsa, Okla. | Booker T. Washington HS | TSC Hurricane ECNL

BEFORE ARKANSAS

• Graduating a year early (originally a 2020 graduate) and joining the Razorbacks for the 2019 season.
• Ranked in IMG Top 150 as the No. 55 player in the nation, the No. 9 player among defenders and the top-ranked player in the South region for the 2020 recruiting class, according to Top Drawer Soccer.
• Participated in 2018 ECNL/ID National Training Camp, ECNL Integrated National Training Camp and ECNL PDP Roster.
• Named to 2017-18 ECNL All-Texas Conference team for the U17 age group.
• Named the Oklahoma Jim Thorpe High School Player of the Year and Tulsa World High School Player of the Year nominee in 2018
• Named Booker T. Washington Team MVP in 2017 and Defensive MVP in 2017 and 2018.
• Earned all-district honors (2017, 2018) and was named Tulsa Area All-Vype (2017, 2018) and Tulsa All-World (2017, 2018).
• Won a state championship with Booker T. Washington in 2018.
• Has scored 18 goals and tallied 16 assists in her first two seasons of high school play.

WHY SHE CHOSE ARKANSAS: “I immediately connected with the coaching staff and wanted to play in a big conference where I could compete against some of the best players in the nation. I wanted to help Arkansas win its first SEC Championship and I loved the opportunity that the university provides me after my playing career is completed. I fell in love with the overall environment that the university provides.” – Ashton Gordon

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Anna Podojil | F | Cincinnati, Ohio | Indian Hill HS | Ohio Elite SA ECNL

BEFORE ARKANSAS

• Invited to three USWNT U18 training camps and part of USWNT player pool for the U18 age group.
• Ranked in IMG Top 150 as the No. 35 player in the nation, No. 8 player among forwards and the No. 3 player in the Great Lakes Region for the 2019 recruiting class, according to Top Drawer Soccer.
• 2017 Ohio Female Soccer Player of the Year
• Has played for Indian Hill High School under coach Amy Dunlap.
• Led Indian Hill to first Ohio Division II state title in 2017, going undefeated at 22-0-1.
• Finished her junior season with a team-leading 38 goals and 17 assists (93 points) in 21 games.
• Set a school record for goals (38) in a single season and already has the school’s career scoring record (112 goals).
• Named a 2017 United Soccer Coaches High School All-American.
• United Soccer Coaches High School All-Region in 2016 and 2017
• First team all-league and all-city in 2015, 2016 and 2017
• First team all-state in 2016 and 2017
• Both parents, Rebecca and Dan Podojil, ran track and field for Miami (OH) University from 1993-97.

WHY SHE CHOSE ARKANSAS: “I love the college town atmosphere and all of the academic and athletic opportunities it has to offer.” – Anna Podojil

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Jordan Stack | F | Valrico, Fla. | Bloomingdale HS | West Florida Flames ECNL

BEFORE ARKANSAS

• Ranked as No. 13 player in the Florida Region for the 2019 recruiting class, according to Top Drawer Soccer.
• Played for Bloomingdale High School as a freshman and sophomore before transitioning to the West Florida Flames club team.
• Won 2016-17 and 2017-18 district championships and reached regional semifinals.
• Was awarded the Golden Boot for her high school team in her freshman and sophomore seasons.
• Named to Western Conference Team and All-Hillsborough County First Team as a freshman and sophomore.
• Has scored 48 goals over the previous three seasons for the West Florida Flames.

WHY SHE CHOSE ARKANSAS: “I chose the University of Arkansas because of how beautiful the campus was and how the whole state is cheering for you. Also, the soccer program continues to rise into one of the best in the country.” – Jordan Stack

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Reagan Swindall | MF | Rockwall, Texas | Rockwall HS | Dallas Sting ECNL

BEFORE ARKANSAS

• Attended 2017 ECNL/ID2 National Training Camp in Portland, Oregon.
• In the midst of her final season with the Dallas Sting ECNL U18/U19 team and is at the top of the table with a perfect 9-0 record, helping her team to eight shutouts.
• Enters her senior year as a district champion (2018) and area champion (2017, 2018).
• Was named an all-area and all-district player as a junior and was also the team’s offensive player of the year.
• Earned district offensive MVP honors in 2016 and 2017.

WHY SHE CHOSE ARKANSAS: “The campus is so beautiful and it’s close to home for me. Arkansas has a wonderful nursing program and I love the soccer program and its school spirit. It’s a large program with a small-town feel.” – Reagan Swindall

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Cara Young | MF | Memphis, Tenn. | Houston HS | Lobos Rush

BEFORE ARKANSAS

• Ranked as the No. 12 player in the South Region for the 2019 recruiting class, according to Top Drawer Soccer.
• Won a state championship with Lobos Rush in 2015 and 2018.
• Part of the Rush Select National Team in 2017.
• Has played under head coach David Wolff of Houston High School.
• Won a national championship with Houston High School in 2017.
• Was a Tennessee D1-AAA State Champion in 2015, 2017 and 2018.
• Scored 15 goals as a senior with Houston HS and also tallied 15 assists.
• Was named to the Tennessee High School All-Star Team.
• As a junior, scored one goal with four assists and was given the team defensive MVP award.
• Was also named all-south region, all-state, first team all-metro and an All-Metro Player of the Year finalist in 2017.
• Scored five goals with seven assists as a sophomore and earned the offensive MVP award.
• Participated in Tennessee ODP State Team from 2013-18 and Region 3 ODP Team from 2016-18.

WHY SHE CHOSE ARKANSAS: “I chose the University of Arkansas because I love the campus and the surrounding area of Northwest Arkansas. I felt like I really fit in at the school. My major is going to be finance and Arkansas has the best business school in the country. I also wanted to play on a team that has a chance of winning a national championship and I believe it can be done at Arkansas.” – Cara Young

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