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2020 PLU Recruiting Class

Ella Merte

  • Position Defender
  • Height 5-5
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Auburn, Wash.
  • Highschool Auburn Mountain View

Biography

2023: Appeared and started in all 21 games for the Lutes. Had 1 assist and was a key part of a defensive unit that collected 12 shutouts on the season. Secured First Team All-NWC and received Defensive Player of the Year for the third year in a row. Served as a team captain.


2022: Appeared and started in all 22 games for the Lutes. Was a key part of a defensive unit that collected 10 shutouts on the season. Earned First Team All-NWC honors. Was also named NWC Defensive Player of the Year for second year in a row. Served as a team captain.

Fall 2021: Appeared and started all 21 games for the Lutes. Was a big part in a strong PLU defensive unit that collected 14 shutouts and allowed just seven goals all season. Was named First Team All-NWC, First Team All-Region X, and First Team All-American. Was also named NWC Defensive Player Of The Year.

Spring 2021: Appeared and started in all 10 games for the Lutes. Was part of a defensive unit that helped record seven shutouts on the season. Also led all Lutes in minutes played with 719.

High School: Was unable to play high school soccer for the Lions as she played on the Seattle Reign Academy team.

Personal: Is the daughter of Jennifer and Eric. Is a sister to Lyla and Hank. Hobbies include reading, hanging with friends, music, and shopping.

Major: Undeclared

Favorite Team: US Women's National Team

Favorite Athlete: Sydney Leroux Dwyer

Favorite Music: Everything