Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

Hannah Behr
Forward/Defender
5-3 - Freshman
Cottage Grove, Minn. - Park
Club Team: St. Croix Academy
Behr was a two-year starter and three-year letter-winner for East Ridge and led the Raptors in assists her junior season...Started all four years for St. Croix Academy and was named captain twice while leading the team to two state championships...Led the team in assists two consecutive seasons and was named most athletic her sophomore season. Personal: Born February 28, 1997...Daughter of George and Molly Behr...Has two siblings George and Grace...Father George played baseball at the University of Minnesota and her brother George plays football for Rutgers University...Proposed major of Special Education.

Club Coach Joaquin Izquierdo on Behr: "Hannah Behr is a very dynamic attacking player who can cross and score goals. She is quick with the ball at her feet and can score in a variety of ways and also she is great at delivering different types of crosses. Hannah can play as a forward and also as a midfielder as she likes to go up and down the flank, take people on and it's a fearless defender who likes to close down opponents and is not afraid to tackle."

Club Coach Dickie Vilme on Behr: "Hannah is one of the most passionate and hardest working soccer players I have ever coached. Hard work and dedication to me is what describe a player like Hannah."

Morgan Cottew
Forward
5-9 - Freshman
Minneapolis, Minn. - Washburn
Club Team: Prior Lake SC
Cottew was a four year letterwinner and starter for Minneapolis Washburn High School and a four year starter for Prior Lake SC...She was a Minnesota Ms. Soccer finalist and led her team to conference and section championships as well as state finalist runner up her senior season... 2014 NSCAA High School All Mid-West Region Team selection...Team captain during senior campaign, recording 31 goals and 47 assists which both are single season school records...Also holds all-time school records in goals (85), assists (47) and points (132)...Three time All-State Team and All-Conference Team member...Two-time Star Tribune All-Metro Team selection...Led team to three conference championships...Her club team won the Minnesota State Cup Championship in 2013...Member of the Minnesota State Select Olympic Development Team in 2011 and 2012. Personal: Daughter of Roger and Keela Cottew...Has two sisters Sidney and Taylor...Born April, 1, 1997...Currently undecided for her major.

H.S. Coaches Reuben Ndely and Cheryl U. Peterson on Cottew: "The Washburn Soccer program is very proud of Morgan and her opportunity to play soccer at Minnesota State. As a senior captain Morgan led our team in goals and assists and to a second place state tournament finish (first time to the state tournament in 22 years). Morgan is a dynamic and fearless attacker with unmatched speed. She is one of the few players who moves as fast with a ball as she does without. She has an incredible ability for creating scoring opportunities for teammates with an outstanding eye for scoring goals. Morgan possesses many leadership skills including being a team player, having a strong work ethic and having a positive attitude. We are eager to continue to watch and support Morgan's soccer career."

Abby Hausken
Defender/Midfielder
5-4 - Freshman
Oakdale, Minn. - North St. Paul
Club Team: MTA ECNL
Hausken was a letterwinner and starter for North St. Paul...She was an all-conference selection her senior season as well all-state runner up...Club team was state cup champions her freshman season and ranked first in the nation her sophomore season taking second in the nation...Competed for a national championship her junior season. Personal: Daughter of Tim and Jane Hausken...Has two siblings Adam and Aiden...Grandfather played football at Gustavus and brother runs track at Concordia...Born April 28, 1997.

Abby's Former Club Coach Mark Abboud: "I've had the extreme pleasure of watching Abby develop as a player since the age of nine. The speed and quickness that were so recognizable in her at a young age are now coupled with technique on the ball, excellent vision and distribution skills, and a tenacious defensive presence on the field. She was one of the most effective players we played against this last high school season, and I expect that she'll have a very successful collegiate career!"

Maddie Raley
Forward
5-3 - Freshman
Hudson, Wis. - Hudson
Club Team: St. Croix Academy
Raley went to high school at Hudson High School and was a member of St. Croix Academy...Started all four years at forward...Team captain in 2012...Team won the league championship in 2012 and 2013... Scored 48 goals in 27 games for the U16 St. Croix Academy team that won the Minnesota State Championship. Personal: Daughter of Eric and Rhonda Raley...Has three siblings Robert, Sammuel and Jackson...Born April 17, 1995...She is a proposed Business major.

Club Coach Dickie Vilme on Raley: "Maddie Raley, absolutely a beast on the soccer field. She will do anything to put the ball in the back of the net. She is the hardest working forward I have ever coached."

Alexa Rabune
Goalkeeper
5-7 - Freshman
Cedar Falls, Iowa - Cedar Falls
Club Team: Cedar Valley Select
Rabune was a three year starter and letterwinner for Cedar Falls High School...Garnered Second Team Mississippi Valley All-Conference Team honors her sophomore season...Three-year starter for Iowa ODP and was selected to the Region II Tournament Team twice..Three-year starter for FC Midwest...Most recently played and started for Cedar Valley Select...Played Volleyball for the Tiger's for three seasons. Personal: Daughter of Ron and Jeane Rabune...Has two siblings Allya and Ryan...Father Ron played defensive back for the University of South Carolina...Born February 12, 1997...Intends to major in Excercise Science.

H.S. Coach Chris Kowalski on Rabune: "It has been exciting to watch Alexa's development through her high school career. She is a strong, athletic goalkeeper with a commanding presence who provides sound leadership for her team out of the back. Her sound technique and ability to read the game are due to her strong inner drive and high work rate, both of which lead to her success on the field. We are excited to support her as she takes the next step in her soccer career to the collegiate level."

Morgan Seemuth
Defender/Midfielder
5-4 - Freshman
Clive, Iowa - Waukee
Club Team: Iowa Rush
Seemuth was a four-year starter and letter-winner for the Warriors... Helped lead Iowa Rush to four straight Iowa State Cup Championships...The two-time team captain was named all-conference honorable mention twice...Also selected Second Team All-Conference her sophomore year and First Team All-Conference as well as Second Team All-District her junior season...Placed third in the USYSA Region II Championships. Personal: Born November 10, 1996...Daughter of Dan and Joleen Seemuth...Has one sister Allie...Proposed major of Business.

Club Coach Daryl Brazeau on Seemuth: "Morgan has been a rock for us in the back helping our team win three straight state championships and was instrumental in our team placing third at Regionals last summer. Morgan has all the tools to compete at a high level, she brings composure, teamwork and a fighting spirit. I am sad to see Morgan leave our club but I know she is going to a great program and a great coaching staff at the Minnesota State."

Julia Zach
Forward/Midfielder
5-7 - Freshman
Oconomowoc, Wis. - Kettle Moraine
Club Team: Strike FC
Zach was a four-year starter and letter-winner for the Lasers....Named captain her junior season and was a three-time team offensive MVP for Kettle Moraine...Named First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-Area her junior season tallying 13 goals and 10 assists...Garnerd Second Team All-Conference scoring nine goals and adding 10 assists her sophomore year...Selected All-Conference Honorable Mention her freshman season amassing seven goals and assists...Three-time state champions with Strike FC and two-time regional finalist. Personal: Born September 9, 1996...Daughter of Matt and Lynn Zach...Has two siblings Jake and Jessie...Proposed major of Dental Hygiene.

H.S. Coach Will Loepfe on Zach: "Julia is an impact player whenever she steps out on the field. She has great vision and understanding of the game and will never be outworked by any player. Julia puts the team first and is always looking to make the players around her better. She is a great role model and leader both on and off the field."

Club Coach Rob Lestina on Zach: "I have had the opportunity to coach Julia for the last 2.5 years with Strike FC. Over that time she has used her great athletic ability and intense competitiveness to become one of the most dangerous attacking players in the state. There is no doubt in my mind the Julia will continue to grow as a player and become a major impact at the college level."

Kelsea Berg
Midfielder
5-6 - Sophomore
Rockton, Ill. - Hononegah
Club Team: Academy United SC ECNL
Berg comes to the Mavericks after playing last season for Rock Valley College...Originally committed to play at Toledo...2014 NJCAA Region IV Division III Women's Soccer First Team honoree for Rock Valley...Team finished fourth in the NJCAA tournament in 2014...Four-year letterwinner in soccer at Hononegah High School...Registered team-high nine goals as a junior...First-team all-conference and first-team all-section...Team Offensive MVP...Helped team advance to 3A regional finals...First-team all-league and first-team all-sectional as sophomore ...Squad Offensive MVP...Guided squad to 3A regional finals...Played six years for Academy United Soccer Club (2009-14) on club level, aiding them to 2013 Spring Illinois State Cup, 2013 IYSA State Premiership Division, 2010 IWSL Champions Division and 2010 MRL Region II First Division Red titles...Also helped Academy United SC advanced to 2013 Region II finals, 2012 Illinois State Cup finals and 2010 and '11 Illinois State Cup semifinals...Participated in USYSA National and MRL Region II Premier Leagues in 2012-13 and 2011-13. Personal: Born Kelsea Amanda Berg on October 28, 1995 ... Parents are Jason and Jennifer Berg...Has two sisters, Courtney and Macie...Planning to major in criminology.