ELON, N.C. – Elon University head women’s soccer coach Chris Neal announced the final additions of Bria Bass and Breanna Mitchell for the 2016 season today, May 26.
Bass is a graduate transfer from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). During her time at UMBC, Bass played in 36 matches and made 21 starts, including 16 last season as a defender. Breanna Mitchell is a freshman addition from Sterling, Virginia. She earned numerous All-Conference selections and led Dominion High School to a state title in 2014. Mitchell played club soccer for McLean ECNL.
“Bria and Breanna are two dynamic athletes,” said Neal. “Bria is an experienced and mobile defender with successful NCAA DI experience under her belt. Breanna has speed to burn and the reputation as a goal scorer. I’m very excited to add them to our squad.”
The Phoenix just completed a successful spring season and coach Neal believes the signing of Bria and Breanna are the final touches to the squad heading into the 2016 season. “We had a great spring season and I feel our team is in an excellent position heading into the 2016 season,” explained Neal. “I think Bria and Breanna are the final pieces to the puzzle for us.”
Bria Bass
5-9 • Defender • Springfield, Va./West Springfield/UMBC/F.C. Virginia
2015 (Senior) at UMBC: Played in 18 matches, starting in 16 of them during her senior season … Recorded eight shots on the year, including a season-high three against Hartford … Scored her only goal of the year with a game-winner against American.
2014 (Junior) at UMBC: Saw action in one match against Mount St. Mary’s.
2013 (Sophomore) at UMBC: Played in one match before suffering an injury and was redshirted … Named to the America East Honor Roll.
2012 (Freshman) at UMBC: Finished tied for a team-best three goals for the season … Made 16 appearances and earned five starts as a freshman … Scored twice in a match against St. Peter’s … Notched her third goal of the season against Stony Brook.
Prep: Lettered in soccer at West Springfield High School … Helped the Spartans place first in the regular season for the Patriot District in 2011 … Scored two goals versus Lee High School to help the Spartans advance to the semifinals of districts and earn a berth in the regional tournament … A two-time All-District honoree, named to the second team as a junior and first team as a senior … Starting defender her senior season and received Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention recognition in 2012 … Led the team in scoring her junior season with six goals … Qualified for districts in the long jump as a member of the 2011 outdoor track team… An honor roll student … A member of DECA, the Asian American Student Association and the Japanese Club.
Club: A member of the Virginia State ODP team as a starting defender … Attended the ODP Regional camp and was named to the Regional Second Team … Also a member of the ECNL FC Virginia Cardinals as a starting striker.
Personal: Born February 2, 1994 … Daughter of Kimberly and Patrick Bass … Has an older brother, Patrick, Jr … Speaks some Japanese … Is earning her masters in interactive media at Elon.
Breanna Mitchell
5-3 • Forward • Sterling, Virginia/Dominion High School/McLean ECNL
Prep: Was a four-year letter winner at Dominion High School in Sterling, Virginia… Was a three-time First Team All-Conference selection and two-time First Team All-Region and All-State selection … Was a team captain in 2015 and 2016 … Helped lead her team to a VHSL VA State Championship in 2014 … Scored 20 or more goals in the freshman, sophomore and junior seasons … Won the Titan Award in 2013 … Set the school record for most goals in a career.
Club: Played club with McLean ECNL … Was one of the top scorers on the team from 2013-16 … Helped lead her club team advance to the Mid-Atlantic Division Conference tournament in Seattle.
Personal: Born August 27, 1998… The daughter of Greg and Brenda Mitchell… Father, Greg Mitchell, wrestled at North Carolina and Elizabeth City State University … Intends on majoring in early elementary education.