Rachael Haaland

Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Valley Christian HS
Hometown:
San Jose, CA

Prep -- As a senior goalkeeper for Valley Christian High School in San Jose, led the Warriors to the quarterfinals of the Central Coast Section Division 1 playoffs, where she blocked three shots after a draw with St. Ignatius went to penalties ... anchored team to a 6-0-0 start in 2015-16, conceding only two goals outside of West Catholic Athletic League play, before earning All-WCAL honors ... in junior year, helped squad to another quarterfinals postseason run, earning All-CCS honorable mention and Team Defensive MVP accolades ... played her first two seasons at Presentation High School, posting eight shutouts and 81 saves for the Panthers in 2012-13 ... also assisted on goals in all four seasons during her varsity career ... also played for Almaden FC and De Anza Force SC, helping the latter’s 1996 side to a Magic Cup championship ... also coached at Valley Christian summer camps, was a member of the National Charity League and was a scholar-athlete honoree.

Personal -- Born on Sept. 24, 1997 in San Jose ... daughter of Mark and Valerie ... her favorite players are U.S. National Team goalkeepers Hope Solo and Tim Howard ... majors in business (with a concentration in marketing).