11/12/2026 1:55 PM | Women's Soccer
Golden Bears Welcome 3 On National Signing Day
The California women's soccer team signed three freshmen to its incoming class this week, as announced by head coach Neil McGuire.
Abby Nelson | Forward | Los Gatos, CA | Los Gatos HS | De Anza Force
Abby Nelson, a 5-foot-6 forward from Los Gatos joins the Golden Bears with an impressive club and high school resume. Competing for De Anza Force in the ECNL, Nelson has served as a team captain since 2022 and earned ECNL NorCal All-Conference First-Team honors for three consecutive seasons from 2023-26. She also helped lead De Anza Force to the ECNL Champions League semifinals in 2024. At Los Gatos High School, Nelson has served as a team captain for the past two seasons and earned Santa Clara Valley All-League First-Team honors for three consecutive seasons. Nelson helped lead Los Gatos to a Division I Central Coast Section league championship during the 2025-26 season and was named the 2026 Cal-Hi Sports Central Coast Section Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
Nelson is the daughter of Richard and Christine Nelson. Outside of soccer, she enjoys baking, hiking, traveling and snowboarding. She plans to study psychology.
Isabella Bertolucci | Forward |Pacific Grove, CA | Pacific Grove HS | MVLA
Isabella Bertolucci, a 5-foot-9 forward from Pacific Grove comes to Berkeley with a decorated soccer background, highlighted by multiple club championships and individual accolades. Competing for Mountain View Los Altos Soccer Club (MVLA) in the ECNL, Bertolucci helped lead her team to a U-16 ECNL national championship in 2025 and three consecutive ECNL NorCal Conference championships from 2022-24. She also earned ECNL NorCal All-Conference Second-Team honors in 2024 and 2025 and was a U-16 NorCal PDP Gothia champion in 2024. Beyond her club accomplishments, Bertolucci was a member of the Olympic Development Program's 2009 age group and competed for the Monterey Bay Sirens in the USL W League's NorCal Division during the team's inaugural 2026 season. A multi-sport athlete at Pacific Grove High School, Bertolucci also earned 2026 Pacific Coast Athletic League All-League honors in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump.
Bertolucci is the daughter of Michaila and Mario Bertolucci. Outside of soccer, she enjoys hiking, fishing, playing guitar, running and pottery. She plans to study political science and pursue a career in law.
Emma Henzi | Goalkeeper |Danville, CA | San Ramon Valley HS | Mustang Soccer Club
Emma Henzi, a 5-foot-7 goalkeeper from Danville brings extensive leadership experience to Berkeley, having served as a captain for both Mustang ECNL Soccer and San Ramon Valley High School. A member of Mustang ECNL since 2021, Henzi earned ECNL Northern California All-League First-Team honors in 2025 and 2026 and helped lead her team to a U-17 NorCal State Cup championship in 2025 as a team captain. At San Ramon Valley High School, Henzi served as a team captain from 2024-26 and earned East Bay Athletic League All-League honors in 2024 and 2025, along with Bay Area News Group All-Bay Area First-Team recognition in 2026. Beyond her club and high school accomplishments, Henzi participated in a U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Center camp in January 2026 and received invitations to two Bay FC Talent ID camps in May and October 2025. She was also selected to the NorCal Player Development Program U-16 State Team and competed in the 2025 Gothia Cup in Sweden.
Henzi is the daughter of Kristen and Christy Henzi. Outside of soccer, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, attending concerts and trying new foods. She plans to study psychology and pursue a career as a therapist.
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