Midfielder/Defender
5-9
Santa Rosa High School
Santa Rosa United Soccer Club
A First Team All North Bay League center defender at Santa Rosa HS, Karli is expected to rule the midfield as a Warrior. She is a four-time North Bay League selection and led her team to the NCS quarterfinals in 2007 and 2008 and the NCS semi-finals in 2009 and 2010. Karli was also named Scholar Athlete in 2007, 2008, and 2010. Her high school team is coached by Nikki Kumasaka. Karli plays her club soccer for the Santa Rosa United Aftershock and head coach Emiria Salzmann. The Aftershock are 2010 State Cup Semi-finalists. Karli will be majoring in Kinesiology with the hopes of a career in sports medicine, physical therapy or personal training. Her parents are Katherine and David.
Coach Bolton: Karli is a gifted two-way player and a fierce competitor. She is the perfect defensive midfielder in our system. She has wonderful skill but at the same time a mean streak that will make her a terrific enforcer on the field. She really combines the skill of a forward with the size and toughness of a center back. There is no doubt in my mind she will elevate the play of our midfield.
Fun Fact: Karli can beat box (something the entire coaching staff can't wait to hear)!
