Spotlight on Strength: Stan State Women Dominate the Field in Soccer

Rebecca Sobrevilla and Ella Adams • April 8, 2025

Celebrating Women in Sports at Stan State: Soccer Edition. Video: Rebecca Sobrevilla & Ella Adams

The women’s soccer team at CSU Stanislaus consistently displays skill and determination both on and off the field. Their performance this semester demonstrates their commitment to excellence and dedication to their craft.

The Stan State women’s soccer team chants as a group. (Rebecca Sobrevilla and Ella Adams)

Members of the team shared their passion for the game and the grit that is required to be an athlete at the collegiate level.

Shauna Johnston (Senior, Psychology), Natalia Ochoa (Junior, Exercise Science) and Makelia Yancey (Junior, Biology) are proof that as a team, drive, hard work and talent knows no gender. These women are advocating for representation as well as sharing their experience and love for the sport.

Stan State women’s soccer player, Makeila Yancey (Junior, Biology), out on the soccer field. (Rebecca Sobrevilla and Ella Adams)

Keep an eye out for future soccer games this spring and remember to show support during the fall season. Stan State students get in for free just by showing their Warrior ID.

About the Contributors

Rebecca Sobrevilla, Reporter

Rebecca Sobrevilla is a senior at Stanislaus State, majoring in communication studies and minoring in journalism. This is her first year with the Signal, she has previous experience in music journalism and has had several published articles through platforms such as ThatFangirlLife and Jaded Productions. With these publications, she has been able to interview artists like Stephen Sanchez, The Warning and Giant Rooks. Aside from writing, her hobbies include concerts, traveling, photography, staying up to date with pop-culture and supporting her favorite artists and sports teams.

Ella Adams, Reporter

Ella Adams is a senior at Stanislaus State, majoring in psychology and minoring in journalism. She works as a reporter for the Signal where she dives into reporting and writing news. She loves storytelling and is excited to use it both now and in the future as a journalist. In her free time she enjoys tennis, reading and watching true crime.