RENO, Nev. – Nevada Soccer announces its newest members of the Wolf Pack. A talented group of student‑athletes have officially committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers in Reno. These signees represent the future of the program, bringing skill, passion, and dedication that will strengthen the Pack both on and off the field.
Coach Evans on the 2026 recruiting class: "I couldn't be more ecstatic about this incoming class, including our mid-year transfer in Avery who is with us now. Our coaching staff worked quickly and diligently in identifying our immediate and long-term needs, and these players fit perfectly into the culture we're creating and our vision for the program. These players have achieved tremendous success at the high school and club level, or at the junior college level, and their collective qualities and experience will bring immediate success to the University of Nevada. While coaching transitions can be challenging, bringing in high-quality players and people like we have made the transition much smoother. I can confidently say that every member of this class represents the player qualities our coaching staff covets. When we combine the hard work that our current players are exhibiting daily with the 2026 recruiting class, we are ready and excited to usher in this new era of Nevada soccer."
Avery Hayes / Center Back/Center Mid / Reno, Nev. / Lake Tahoe CC/McQueen High: Avery Hayes arrives in Reno after anchoring one of Northern California's top junior college programs. As a freshman, she helped Lake Tahoe CC extend its conference dominance with an eighth straight title and a No. 20 national ranking, earning All‑NorCal honors and conference Midfielder of the Year recognition. A Reno native, Hayes was a key piece of McQueen High School's 2023 Class 4A state championship run and two additional semifinal appearances, collecting league Midfielder of the Year honors along the way. She also competed for Reno Apex at the club level.
Daniela Mayorga / Forward/Attacking Mid / Las Vegas, Nev. / Canyon Springs High: One of the most prolific scorers in Nevada high school history, Daniela Mayorga joins the Pack after a record‑breaking senior season at Canyon Springs. She set the state's single‑season scoring mark for large‑school classifications with 66 goals, pairing it with 27 assists to finish No. 1 nationally in points according to MaxPreps. A first‑team All‑Southern Nevada selection, Mayorga closed her prep career with an astounding 135 goals and 67 assists. She developed through the Players SC system in Las Vegas.
Adalynn Alley / Forward/Winger / Elk Grove, Calif. / Pleasant Grove High School: Adalynn Alley comes to Nevada as Pleasant Grove High School's all‑time leading scorer with 55 career goals. The four‑year varsity standout capped her prep career as the 2026 Delta League Player of the Year and earned first‑team all‑league honors in all four seasons. A three‑year captain, Alley helped guide Pleasant Grove to back‑to‑back league titles, including the program's first championship in 2025. She competed for San Juan ECNL at the club level.
Iyan Hernandez / Goalkeeper / Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico / Arizona Western College: A two‑time NJCAA All‑American, Iyan Hernandez brings championship experience and elite shot‑stopping ability to the Wolf Pack. She backstopped Arizona Western to consecutive NJCAA National Championship game appearances and a remarkable 36‑3‑1 record over two seasons. Hernandez was the top goalkeeper in the Arizona Community College Athletic Association in both years, posting a .29 goals‑against average and 25 shutouts during her Matador career.
Valeria Ramon / Center Back/Center Mid / Tijuana, Mexico / Arizona Western College: A composed and experienced defender, Valeria Ramon joins Nevada after two standout seasons at Arizona Western. A former member of Mexico's U17 national team, she earned a silver medal at the 2022 CONCACAF Championship before becoming a two‑year starter and captain for the Matadors. Ramon helped lead AWC to back‑to‑back NJCAA National Championship appearances, a No. 2 final national ranking, and a combined 36‑3‑1 record.
Mariana Brito / Center Back / Ponte de Barca, Portugal / Iowa Western College: Mariana Brito arrives in Reno following an All‑American career at Iowa Western. She was a two‑year starter for the Reivers, guiding the program to consecutive NJCAA national tournament appearances and a combined 32‑2‑9 record. In 2024, she helped the preseason No. 1 team in the nation finish 16‑0‑4 and reach the national semifinals. Brito developed through SC Braga's youth academy and earned an invitation to Portugal's U18 national team training camp.
The six newest signees will join the program's earlier group of six commitments, bringing the incoming class to 12 student‑athletes. The earlier group of signees featured Chloe Ayonon, Ella York, Kaimi Wills, Landri Steenhard, Sam Wong, and Mia Schlachter.
