Another player from the rich talent pool of Southern California has decided to come to Salt Lake City. Stacey Fujikuni is a defender/midfielder who joins us from the Real So. Cal soccer club. Stacey can play on either side of the field as an outside back or midfielder.
She will be in good company coming from Southern California. Several great current and former Utah Alums (Chelsea Card, Kiley Jones, Morgan Skeen, Hannah Turpen) have come from her area. Stacey attends Moorpark High School and is a friend of quarterback Brian Blechen who also signed with the University of Utah today!
Here's another bit of trivia: Utah Coach Rich Manning is a childhood friend of both Alberto Bru and Scott Murray, the directors of the Real So Cal soccer club!
Here is what Coach Manning says about Stacey:
"Stacey is a skillful, versatile player. We love her composure on the ball. She holds it well under pressure and keeps things simple when she has it. Stacey can play any position on the left or right side of the field. She comes from one of the top club teams (Real So Cal) in the nation for her age group. She'll be used to the type of competitive environment we have here. She has played in many big games and will bring tremendous experience with her to the U."
Click here to check out a highlight video of Stacey!
Welcome to the U!
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