2021 Women's Soccer Roster

Matt Brown
John Fajardo

29 Emiley Benner

  • Position Midfielder
  • Height 5-4
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Laguna Niguel, Calif.
  • Highschool Monte Vista HS
  • Prev School Air Force Academy
  • Major Public Health Policy

Biography

Air Force Academy
  • Benner played her freshman season in 2019 at the Air Force Academy appearing in all 18 matches with five starts
  • Made 16 shots, six on frame, with one goal, the game-winner in a 1-0 victory over Utah State
  • Added four assists for six total points in 965 season minutes
  • Named to ADs list
  • Was member of cadet squadron 33 / King Ratz, and went through basic training
Prep
  • Attended Monte Vista High School and Aliso Niguel High School where she played soccer all four years
  • Two-time NorCal State champion
  • All-conference in one year at MVHS
  • Three-time CIF and three-time all-league at ANHS
  • Notable Athlete Award
  • National Honor Society member and four-time scholar athlete
  • Aliso Niguel School Orchestra Certificate of Achievement
  • Played club for SC Blues and Mustang ECNL
  • ECNL National champion with Mustangs
Personal
  • Parents are Tim and Angel
  • Both parents attended UC Irvine
  • Has three siblings - Landon, twin brother Zachery, and Lauren
  • Majoring in public health policy with a minor in economics, aspiring toward career in public health or nursing
  • Has worked with Cleats 4 A Cause charity
  • Public Programs intern at Ocean Institute
  • Plays cello and clarinet
  • Fan of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors as well as Wayne Rooney and Manchester United
  • Enjoys watching James Bond movies and can quote any Disney movie including her favorite, Hercules
  • Enjoys the musical stylings of Harry Styles, Christina Perri, Lady Gaga, and Boogie wit da Hoodie
  • Also enjoys enchiladas, popcorn, pears, giraffes, traveling, hiking, the beach, ANTM, and would like to meet Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Chose UCI not only to continue my parents legacy of becoming an Anteater, but also because of the chance to be part of a stellar educational and athletic environment. The opportunities, support systems, and the top-tier education were my main reasons for selecting UCI.

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