Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Middle Tennessee Soccer adds Pettersen, Yordanova, Carroll
12/21/2021 1:23:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Soccer head coach Aston Rhoden announced three more additions to the Blue Raiders' 2022 roster with the signings of Emma Pettersen, Yana Yordanova, and Megan Carroll. The new Blue Raiders hail from Norway, Bulgaria, and the Volunteer State.
Emma Pettersen
F | 5-7 | Kristiansand, Norway | Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle
Pettersen, a native of Kristiansand, Norway, joins the Blue Raiders from Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle.
She competed at the cub level with Amazon Grimstad FK for three and a half years. Pettersen also competed with Vaag FK.
"Emma is another great addition to our forward line," said coach Rhoden. "She is a very versatile forward and will be a threat to opponents due to her strength, speed, and attacking mentality. She is good in the air and a very composed finisher in and outside the box."
Yana Yordanova
M/D | 5-7 | Kyustendil, Bulgaria | 55 SOU Petko Karavelov
Yordanova, a native of Kyustendil, Bulgaria, joins the Blue Raiders from 55 SOU Petko Karavelov. In addition to soccer, she also competed in volleyball during her high school career.
Yordanova was named a best athlete from 2019-2021. She was also a four-time school champion in Bulgaria. In the classroom, Yordanova received a first-place honor in math during the spring and winter competitions in 2020-21. She also received a second-place honor in 2019 and a first-place accolade in 2021 for history.
In addition to her high school career, Yordanova competed with NSA from 2017-2021, after playing with FC Sportica during 2016-17 and FC Kyustendil from 2011-2016. She is an 18-time Bulgarian cup champion, has participated in the Bulgarian Championship 17 times, and qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League eight times. Yordanova received the Best Midfielder award two times on the U17 national team and was her U17 national team's top scorer and was named a team captain. Yordanova was a three-time top scorer during the Christmas tournament in 2017-19.
"Yana is another versatile player capable of playing anywhere on the left," expressed coach Rhoden. "She has incredible pace, vison, work rate, and is an attacking threat from deep positions. Her extensive experience at the youth national team level and in high level matches will be an asset for us."
Megan Carroll
M | 5-3 | Maryville, Tenn. | Maryville High School
Carroll, from Maryville, Tennessee, joins the Blue Raiders from Maryville High School.
During her time as a Red Rebel, Carroll was named All-State twice, earned All-Region three times, and was named to All-District all four years of her high school career. Carroll also graduated with distinction.
She also competed with the ECNL club FC Alliance for four years from 2019-2022.
"Megan is a fierce competitor and a box-to-box midfielder with the ability to score goals," said coach Rhoden. "Her awareness and vision allow her to bring others in the game while creating scoring opportunities for herself. Megan will allow us to play out of several different setup in the midfield."
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Emma Pettersen
F | 5-7 | Kristiansand, Norway | Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle
Pettersen, a native of Kristiansand, Norway, joins the Blue Raiders from Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle.
She competed at the cub level with Amazon Grimstad FK for three and a half years. Pettersen also competed with Vaag FK.
"Emma is another great addition to our forward line," said coach Rhoden. "She is a very versatile forward and will be a threat to opponents due to her strength, speed, and attacking mentality. She is good in the air and a very composed finisher in and outside the box."
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼, 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮! ⚡️
— MT Soccer (@MT_Soccer) December 6, 2021
✍️ » Emma Pettersen
⚽ » Forward
📍 » Kristiansand, Norway
📚 » Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle#BlueRaiders | #MT pic.twitter.com/vaa0IQ05pB
Yana Yordanova
M/D | 5-7 | Kyustendil, Bulgaria | 55 SOU Petko Karavelov
Yordanova, a native of Kyustendil, Bulgaria, joins the Blue Raiders from 55 SOU Petko Karavelov. In addition to soccer, she also competed in volleyball during her high school career.
Yordanova was named a best athlete from 2019-2021. She was also a four-time school champion in Bulgaria. In the classroom, Yordanova received a first-place honor in math during the spring and winter competitions in 2020-21. She also received a second-place honor in 2019 and a first-place accolade in 2021 for history.
In addition to her high school career, Yordanova competed with NSA from 2017-2021, after playing with FC Sportica during 2016-17 and FC Kyustendil from 2011-2016. She is an 18-time Bulgarian cup champion, has participated in the Bulgarian Championship 17 times, and qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League eight times. Yordanova received the Best Midfielder award two times on the U17 national team and was her U17 national team's top scorer and was named a team captain. Yordanova was a three-time top scorer during the Christmas tournament in 2017-19.
"Yana is another versatile player capable of playing anywhere on the left," expressed coach Rhoden. "She has incredible pace, vison, work rate, and is an attacking threat from deep positions. Her extensive experience at the youth national team level and in high level matches will be an asset for us."
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼, 𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗮! ⚡
— MT Soccer (@MT_Soccer) December 20, 2021
✍️ » Yana Yordanova
⚽ » Midfielder/Defender
📍 » Kyustendil, Bulgaria
📚 » 55 SOU Petko Karavelov#BlueRaiders | #MT pic.twitter.com/tY38duiYHN
Megan Carroll
M | 5-3 | Maryville, Tenn. | Maryville High School
Carroll, from Maryville, Tennessee, joins the Blue Raiders from Maryville High School.
During her time as a Red Rebel, Carroll was named All-State twice, earned All-Region three times, and was named to All-District all four years of her high school career. Carroll also graduated with distinction.
She also competed with the ECNL club FC Alliance for four years from 2019-2022.
"Megan is a fierce competitor and a box-to-box midfielder with the ability to score goals," said coach Rhoden. "Her awareness and vision allow her to bring others in the game while creating scoring opportunities for herself. Megan will allow us to play out of several different setup in the midfield."
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼, 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻! ⚡
— MT Soccer (@MT_Soccer) December 20, 2021
✍️ » @7megancarroll
⚽ » Midfielder
📍 » Maryville, Tenn.
📚 » Maryville High School#BlueRaiders | #MT pic.twitter.com/XZLsdm4bw1
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Soccer on social media on Facebook (/MTSoccer), Twitter (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (MT_WSoccer).
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