NC State reveals 2024 women’s soccer recruiting class, adding 11 to the Wolfpack

Aoki transfers to NC State from Arizona Western JC. She was a member of the Japanese National Team program at the U13-U16 levels through 2021. Aoki started all 18 matches at Arizona Western in 2023, logging five goals, seven assists and 17 points.

Santoro on Aoki: “We can’t wait to finally get Yuna to Raleigh. She’ll add a lot of quality to our backline and her ability on the ball and in reading the game defensively are traits we need.”

Kennedy Dunnings | Defender | Virginia Beach, Va. | Radford

Dunnings transfers to NC State from Radford. Dunnings made 67 career appearances with 58 starts at Radford, starting all 30 games for the Highlanders between the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Santoro on Dunnings: “Kennedy is a tenacious and competitive defender who will lead by example. A player like this brings something to a team that can’t be measured, so I’m excited to add her.”

Abi Hugh | Midfielder | Huntington, W.Va. | Marshall

Hugh transfers to NC State from Marshall University. Hugh was the Conference USA Freshman of the Year in 2021. She appeared in 62 career games for the Thundering Herd with 60 career starts, registering 10 goals, nine assists and 29 points over her four seasons in Huntington.

Santoro on Hugh: “Abi is a very accomplished, versatile player who has played over 5,000 minutes of college soccer. Her experience and quality will add a great deal of depth and competition in the midfield.”

Savannah Hutchins | Forward | Moorpark, Calif. | Slammers HB Koge

Hutchins comes to Raleigh from one of the country’s top clubs, Slammers HB Koge.

Santoro on Hutchins: “Savannah is a very direct, hardworking forward that can be effective at the collegiate level. She’s the type of attacking player we haven’t had much of, and we’re excited to add her to the mix of forwards.”

Kelly transfers to NC State from New Hampshire. Kelly was the America East Defender of the Year in 2023. The New Hampshire transfer started all 60 games during her four-year career with the Wildcats, logging 5,451 career minutes with three goals, five assists and 11 points.

Santoro on Kelly: “Alivia had a great four-year career with a ton of honors. Adding an established collegiate defender is important because of her tenacity, size, athleticism and overall experience in the back.”

Antonella Mazziotto | Forward | Fray Bentos, Uruguay | Montverde Academy

Mazziotto comes to NC State from Montverde Academy. She has represented Uruguay at the U17 and U19 National Team levels and most recently at CONMEBOL U19 qualifying.

Santoro on Mazziotto: “Antonella’s soccer instincts and natural ability come from one of the world’s best soccer countries. Her ability to score goals in different ways is unique and is something we want to help translate at the college level.”

Madie Miller | Forward | Falls Church, Va. | Virginia DA

Miller arrives in Raleigh from Virginia Development Academy.

Santoro on Miller: “Madie is a player we noticed immediately because the rare skill you see in American youth soccer: dribbling. She has flare with the ball and to help her develop these qualities at the next level will be fun.”

Mana Nakata | Midfielder | Osaka, Japan | Cerezo Osaka

Nakata arrives in Raleigh from Cerezo Osaka in Japan.

Santoro on Nakata: “Mana is a highly skilled and versatile midfielder who brings the quality we need now in the midfield. We expect her to adapt quickly and add to our build-up play.”

Janet Okeke | Defender | Laval, Canada | Quebec REX