IRVINE, Calif. --- The well-decorated May Wilson joins the 'Eaters with ideas of bolstering the backline.

Wilson is a 5-8 defender, that also spends time as a midfielder, out of Temecula, Calif. She made some pretty quick strides at Chaparral High School becoming the first junior to be named team captain and was also a perennial MVP of the defense.

Head Coach Scott Juniper sees this in her play as well, "May is another defensive minded player who can also play as a holding midfield player. She is comfortable on the ball, can defend equally well on the ground and in the air, and should fit right into our program."

One thing Wilson will enjoy is some stability with four years as an Anteater. She has spent time with six different clubs plus the Olympic Developmental Pool squad during her last nine club seasons including. She has played under Khoi and Susan Le at Desert United Soccer Club, Larry Draluck at So Cal Blues Soccer Club, and Josh Hodges at Legends FC. Wilson also was an under-12 State Cup champ with Jenny Lawlor with SWSC and continues playing under Lawlor at So Cal Surge. With Arsenal Soccer Club and coaches Richard Boon and Jason Montgomery, she was a part of the U17 ECNL Championship squad.

The well-traveled and well-accomplished even excels in the classroom with honor roll and All-Scholastic Team Award honors. All those factors contribute to a bright future for Wilson and the Anteater program.

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