A 6-foot goalkeeper who likes to make her presence in goal known, Sophie Milich takes pride in directing and organizing her team from the back.
A long college search process eventually led her to a final decision at an SEC school.
Academically, Auburn offered Milich plenty of options in science and economics, two fields she's considering pursuing.
The promise of the soccer team was another draw, as she felt comfortable with the team and coaching staff during her search.
Milich is the fifth reported verbal commitment to Auburn for 2015.
An impact player on her ECNL side, 2013 saw Emele Chaddock sidelined by the dreaded ACL tear.
She's since recovered and resumed scoring goals in both high school and ECNL, and for awhile, looked bound for a Patriot League program – until a school closer to home reached out to her.
Impressed with a newly renovated soccer stadiums and new dorms splayed across campus, Chaddock soon realized that this was the place for her to make her commitment.
Chaddock is Washington State's second verbal commitment for 2016.
Ashton Blanksma's decision to stay in the Pacific Northwest was based in finding a school with the right blend of school and soccer.
"I decided to commit to Portland State because I felt it was a great fit for me in both athletics and academics," she told TopDrawerSoccer.com.
The team's success in the Big Sky conference was a definite plus as well.
Midfielder Jamie Park (Eagles SC) committed to George Washington for the class of 2015.
Defender Jada Holmes (FC Dallas) committed to Kentucky for the class of 2016.
Midfielder Summer Taube (Heat FC) committed to Wyoming for the class of 2015.
Defender Amani Bright (Gwinnett Soccer Association) committed to Samford for the class of 2015.
Defender Braegan Lyon (St. Francis SC) committed to IUPUI for the class of 2015.
Midfielder Rachel Shinnick (CASL) committed to Wofford for the class of 2015.