DENVER – Metropolitan State University of Denver women's soccer coach Tracy Chao has announced the addition of three players who have joined the program at the semester break.
 
All three are Colorado high school products. Two have transferred in from other colleges.
 
A capsule look at the newcomers:
 
Dani Nelson | Defender | Boulder, Colo. | Fairview HS | Club: FC Boulder
 
Coach Tracy Chao: "Dani is joining us from FC Boulder and brings a great sense of composure on the ball and vision. She is versatile and will add strength to our backline and midfield. I am thrilled to welcome Dani as she is another fantastic addition to our program and Roadrunner Family."

High School: 
·      All-Front Range League second team, 2018 
·      Three goals, two assists as a senior
·      Three-year letterwinner
·      4.0 GPA
Club: 
·      Team captain 
·      State runnerup 
·      Played with 2016 U.S. Club Soccer national champions (FC Boulder '99)
 
Jackie Sandoval | Forward | Delta, Colo. | Fruita Monument HS (Fruita, Colo.) | Club: Fire FC | Previous college: Colorado Mesa
 
Coach Tracy Chao: "Jackie's energy and athleticism will be a tremendous addition to the program. She brings a relentless mentality that is paired with solid physical attributes to infuse a surge into our attack. Jackie's a great addition, on and off the field, to our program and Roadrunner Family."
 
High School: 
·      Team MVP
·      Played defender and scored three goals, with four assists at Delta HS, grades 9-11
·      Played senior year at Fruita Monument
·      Four-year starter
·      Honor Society
Club: 
·      Team captain 
·      Scored 30 goals and had 13 assists in final two seasons
 
Elli Zimmer | Midfielder | Castle Rock, Colo. | Douglas County HS | Club: Real Colorado Olympico '00 | Previous college: Adams State
 
Coach Tracy Chao: "Elli is a player that I had recruited during her high school years while she was playing with Real Colorado, so I know she has the abilities to fit in with the program. She adds great vision and a strong presence on both sides of the ball that is demanding on defense and will add to our ability to create on offense. She has already proven to be a top-notch student-athlete after competing and going through her first semester of college, and I am truly excited to welcome Elli to our Roadrunner Family."
 
Adams State:
·     Started 14 of the Grizzlies' 17 games as a freshman
·     Took 21 shots, with six shots on goal
·     Played 970 minutes
 
High School: 
·      All-Continental League first team (2016, 2018), second team (2015, 2017)
·      Career totals of 13 goals and eight assists
·      Four-year starter
·      National Honor Society
·      Scholar-athlete Award (2017, 2018)
Club: 
·      2017 state finalists