DENVER – MSU Denver women's soccer coach Kat Mertz has announced the addition of four players to her soccer program for the upcoming season.
 
That comes on the heels of a seven-player recruiting class that was announced earlier this year. Three players are transfers, including two (Emily Sirois and Cam Castellan) from Division I Wisconsin-Green Bay.
 
"We are thrilled to be adding four more talented players to our roster for this fall season," Mertz said. "Both Emily and Cam have Division I experience, and both played youth soccer for the powerhouse club out of Southern California, Slammers FC.  Emily and Cam will add experience and a level of competitiveness to our back line." 
 
A capsule look at the incoming players:
 
Tessa Bretschneider | M | 5-6 | Eugene, Ore. | South Eugene HS | Eugene Timbers FC | Pacific (Ore.)
Coach Kat Mertz: "Tessa had a tremendous first year in her college season and we are eager to see what she can add to our attacking front. Tessa has a good understanding of the game and works extremely hard. 
 
Before MSU Denver

• Played the 2021 season at Division III Pacific (Ore.), scoring a team-high four goals while appearing in all 19 games, including 18 starts.
• All-Northwest Conference second team selection.
• Played 1,542 minutes and had 11 shots on goal.
• Scored two goals for the Boxers in her collegiate debut against Warner Pacific (Ore.).

High School

• Helped Eugene Timbers FC to the 2021 State Cup.
• Led South Eugene to three straight appearances in the OSAA playoffs, including a trip to the quarterfinals in 2017 and the semifinals in 2019 during an 18-1-1 season.

 
Cam Castellan | M | 5-9 | Tustin, Calif. | Foothill HS | Slammers FC ECNL | Wisconsin-Green Bay
 
Before MSU Denver

• Played two seasons at Division I Wisconsin-Green Bay and appeared in 21 games, with seven starts.
• Scored one goal and added three assists while playing a total of 888 minutes.
• In 2021, appeared in 15 games, starting once, while playing 358 minutes for Phoenix team that was 8-3-6 overall and 4-2-5 in Horizon League play.
• Second on the team with 530 minutes played during the abbreviated 2020-21 season.
• Scored the team's only goal in a 2-1 loss at Oakland on March 17, 2021.
• Recorded first career point with an assist in 4-1 win against Detroit Mercy on March 10, 2021.

High School

• All-Crestview Conference first team selection.

 
Kamryn Reid | D | 5-8 | Gilbert, Ariz. | Williams Field HS | Utah Royals ECNL
Coach Kat Mertz: "We are excited to see Kamryn on the field this fall.  She is an attacking-minded outside back and is dangerous in the attacking third.
 
High School

• All-region first team selection.
• All-conference second team choice.
• In high school and club combined in 2022, had four goals and six assists.
• Played for ECRL national championship team in 2021.
• Scored 12 goals and added six assists during club season in 2021.
• Had 22 goals and 10 assists combined between high school and club in 2020.
• In 2019, had 18 goals and 12 assists combined between high school and club play. 

Emily Sirois | D | 5-9 | Orange, Calif. | Orange Lutheran HS | Slammers ECNL | Wisconsin-Green Bay
 
Before MSU Denver

• Horizon League All-Freshman Team selection at Division I Wisconsin-Green Bay.
• Started 17 games in 2021 and was second on the team with 1,567 minutes played for a team that was 8-3-6 overall and 4-2-5 in Horizon League play.
• Helped lead a defensive group that posted six shutouts in league play and allowed only 14 goals during the regular season.

High School

• All-Trinity League first team selection as a senior after earning second-team honors as a sophomore and junior.
• Earned two letters in track & field.