Soccer Adds One to Initial Recruiting Class
3/9/2007 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
March 9, 2007
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The University of Missouri soccer team added one more recruit to the previously announced signing class, announced Tiger Head Coach Bryan Blitz on Friday. Jackie Woff, a forward from Topeka, Kan., joins Kari Adam, Alysha Bonnick, Katya Hessel Brittany Hopkins, Krista Kruse, Caitlin Linas and Kelsey Stokes as signees who will compete for the Tigers in the fall of 2007.
"We're extremely excited with the class we brought in this year," said Blitz. "This is probably the most athletic and well-balanced class we've ever had. They're all extremely versatile and will play a number of positions on the field for us. We're looking forward to the time they step on the field as Tigers."
| Player | Pos. | Hometown (High Schoo l/ Club Team) | ||||||
| Jackie Wolff | F | Topeka, Kan. (Topeka West / Futuras) | ||||||
| Brittany Hopkins | M | Oakland Twp, Mich. (Rochester / Hawk) | ||||||
| Kelsey Stokes | D | Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South / KCFC Futuras) | ||||||
| Alysha Bonnick | F/M | North Gower, Ontario (St. Michael's Catholic / Kanata Lighting) | ||||||
| Caitlin Linas | D | Trabuco Canyon, Calif. (Tesoro / So Cal Blues) | ||||||
| Krista Kruse | M/D | Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre / FC Arsenal) | ||||||
| Kari Adam | F | Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley NW / Blue Valley Stars) | ||||||
| Katya Hessel | F | Edwardsville, Ill. (Edwardsville / Metro United SC) | ||||||
Jackie Wolff
Position: Forward
Hometown:
High School:
Club Team: KCFC Futuras
Club Coach: Richard Davies
Two-time Topeka All-City ▪ all-state first team ▪ all-region first team ▪ all-league first team ▪ holds scoring record at
Why Mizzou?
"I chose Mizzou because of the education I will receive, the laid back community, and of course, I wanted to be a Tiger!"
From KCFC Futuras Club Coach Richard Davies:
"Wolffy brings an unbelievable work rate and drive to any team and situation. She is an outstanding player and athlete. She is a natural goal scorer on the ground and in the air. She's a defender's nightmare who won't give them a second's peace while on the field. She also practices as hard as she plays games and demands the same from her teammates."
Kari Adam 
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Hometown:
High School:
Club Team:
Club Coach: Blair Quinn and Tim Clark
Lead Blue Valley Northwest High School in goals and points in 2006 ▪ Eastern Kansas League first team honoree ▪ Blue Valley High School team captain in 2005 and 2006 ▪ forward for the Blue Valley Stars Club squad ▪ lettered in tennis at Blue Valley Northwest in 2004.
Why Mizzou?
"I chose Missouri over all of my other options because none of the schools could come close to comparing with Missouri and when I was given the opportunity to play soccer, there was no way I was going to go anywhere else."
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"Kari is a good soccer player who is dangerous around the goal and unbelievably fast. She is also unquestionably one of the most genuine and kindest people you could ever meet. Her speed and athleticism and ability to score goals by making something out of nothing will benefit the MU soccer program. Mizzou is very lucky to have her."
Alysha Bonnick 
Position: Forward
Hometown: North
High School: St. Michael Catholic
Club Team:
Club Coach: Winston Bonnick
Member of the U-17 Canadian National Team pool ▪ helped St. Michael Catholic High School to the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association and Ontario Federation of Secondary Athletics championships in 2006 ▪ standout in cross country holds the 200, 400, 800 and 1500 meter intermediate records.
Why Mizzou?
"Mizzou has a large selection of majors, a good soccer program and awesome facilities!"
Katya Hessel
Position: Forward
Hometown:
High School: Edwardsville
Club Team: Metro United
Club Coach: Dave Fernandez and Dale Schilly
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) / ADIDAS Youth Girls All-America team selection in 2004 ▪ attended training camp for the Women's National U-16 Pool Team in 2004 ▪ 2005 NSCAA / ADIDAS All-Midwest Team ▪ two-time Alton Telegraph Player of the Year ▪ Three-time all-region, all-conference and all-area first team honoree ▪ international experience with the United States Youth Soccer Association / ADIDAS All-Star Team that played in Germany, Holland and Scotland ▪ played with the Olympic Development Program Region II International Tour in March, 2006 ▪ won the 2004 Gateway Shootout and took second place in the 2004 Fall Metro Classic as a member of the U-17 Metro United club team,.
Krista Kruse 
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Hometown:
High School: Poudre
Club Team:
Club Coach: Dave Shaffer
Forward/midfielder for
Why Mizzou?
"When I went out and visited, I loved everything about it. The coaches and the girls were exactly what I was looking for. The facilities were great and I feel like there is going to be lots of opportunities for soccer and my education."
From Fort Collins Arsenal Club Coach Tony Minatta:
"Krista is that one of a kind player that only comes along once in awhile. I feel lucky that I was able to coach her the past two years. She embodies every quality a great player should possess: competitive, tireless work rate, committed and above all, humility. She would be the first person to defer any compliments towards her, right back at her teammates. Krista gave 100% effort in every game and practice, regardless of opponent or circumstance. It was truly an honor to coach her and I wish her the best of luck in your program, you are definitely getting a truly outstanding individual, as well as a soccer player."
Caitlin Linas 
Position: Defender
Hometown:
High School: Tesoro
Club Team: So Cal Blues
Club Coach: Martin Lippens
Pacific League honorable mention ▪ two-time defending California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section D2 Champions at
Why Mizzou?
"I chose the
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"Caitlin is a very hard worker and has a passion for the game. She works well with her fellow players. She plays the game to win. She will give whatever it takes to be the best on the field. If you ask her to do something and she will do it and more. She has a big heart and is a terrific person on and off the field.
Kelsey Stokes
Position: Defender
Hometown:
High School:
Club Team: KCFC Futuras
Club Coach: Richard Davies
2005 Missouri Western Region All-Conference first team ▪ 2005 Missouri Western Region All-Area ▪ 2004 and 2005 Defensive Player of the Year ▪ member of KCFC Futuras, which won the Kansas State Cup championships from 2002-05 and the Kansas Premier League championship in 2002 and 2003.
Why Mizzou?
"I chose Mizzou because I fell in love with the campus and school. I have always wanted to go there and I have always wanted to play soccer in the Big 12. It's just the perfect situation because my sister also goes there and it is close enough to home for my parents to come watch me play
From KCFC Futuras Club Coach Richard Davies:
"Stokesy is an ultimate all round defensive player, aggressive and tenacious when ball winning and then turns calm and creative in her distribution. Athletically she is superb and she can play as a man marker or spare defender and is equally comfortable in both roles. She is also a massive threat on restarts, as her delivery of a dead ball is excellent."
Brittany Hopkins 
Position: Midfielder
Hometown:
High School:
Club Team:
Club Coach: Jim Kimble
Earned Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association Division I second team accolades during her junior season ▪ Michigan Hawks club squad was named the fourth-best Girls Club in the nation in 2006 ▪ Michigan Hawks finished as the runners-up at the 2006 Michigan State Championships.
