UW Womenβs Soccer Inks International Midfield Transfer Laura Cetina
April 01, 2025 | Women's Soccer
SEATTLE β Washington head women's soccer coach Nicole Van Dyke has announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Laura Cetina, adding the graduate transfer to the Husky roster for the upcoming 2025 season.
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Cetina a graduate transfer from UMass Lowell, brings four years of collegiate experience to Montlake, two with the Riverhawks and two at junior college power Eastern Florida State College.
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Cetina is the second UMass Lowell transfer in the last three years for the Huskies, joining All-Big Ten star Ioanna Papatheodorou, who recently embarked on a professional career in Belgium.
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Laura Cetina
MF β’ A Coruña, Spain (Eastern Florida State/UMass Lowell)
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2024 (Senior, UMass Lowell)
β’ Appeared in 19 matches, making 18 starts
β’ Scored twice, totaling four points
β’ Put 11-of-29 shots for the season on goal
β’ Scored the equalizer in UML's 1-1 draw with Rhode Island (9/1)
β’ Found the back of the net to help the Riverhawks erase a 3-0 deficit in a draw with Binghamton (10/27)
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2023 (Junior, UMass Lowell)
β’ Made 18 appearances for the Riverhawks with 17 starts
β’ Scored a pair of goals, totaling four points
β’ Took 42 shots, putting 17 on goal
β’ Scored her first UMass Lowell goal against Maine, the match-winner (10/12)
β’ Followed with a second goal in as many matches against UMBC (10/15)
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JUNIOR COLLEGE
β’ Played two years at NJCAA powerhouse Eastern Florida State College
β’ Made 24 starts in 25 matches with 18 goals, five assists for 41 career points
β’ Tallied 61 shots and 31 shots on goal in two seasons
β’ Scored five game-winning goals during the 2022 campaign
β’ Guided EFSC to its first-ever NJCAA National Championship in 2021
β’ Named the 2021 national tournament's Most Valuable Player
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INTERNATIONAL
β’ Scored 38 goals in four years with Spanish club Victoria C.F.
β’ Helped the club win a league title and promotion to Spain's second division as a high school senior
β’ Played with the Galicia National Team for three years
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PERSONAL
β’ Daughter of Amalia Fernandez Arcay and Jesús Cetina Mochales
β’ Has one brother, Miguel
β’ Nicknamed Ceti
β’ Speaks English, Spanish and Galician
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COACH VAN DYKE ON CETINA
"Laura is a great addition to our midfield. With a lot of career minutes under her belt, she brings a strong understanding of the game and a great passing ability. Her experience, high soccer IQ, and work ethic will be valuable assets to the squad as we continue to build off our recent successes. We're looking forward to seeing her impact on the field in the upcoming season."
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CETINA ON SIGNING WITH UW
"I chose the University of Washington because it is a good opportunity for me to play at the highest level of college soccer while continuing my education. When I visited I loved the campus and the people that I met."
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For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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Cetina a graduate transfer from UMass Lowell, brings four years of collegiate experience to Montlake, two with the Riverhawks and two at junior college power Eastern Florida State College.
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Cetina is the second UMass Lowell transfer in the last three years for the Huskies, joining All-Big Ten star Ioanna Papatheodorou, who recently embarked on a professional career in Belgium.
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Laura Cetina
MF β’ A Coruña, Spain (Eastern Florida State/UMass Lowell)
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2024 (Senior, UMass Lowell)
β’ Appeared in 19 matches, making 18 starts
β’ Scored twice, totaling four points
β’ Put 11-of-29 shots for the season on goal
β’ Scored the equalizer in UML's 1-1 draw with Rhode Island (9/1)
β’ Found the back of the net to help the Riverhawks erase a 3-0 deficit in a draw with Binghamton (10/27)
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2023 (Junior, UMass Lowell)
β’ Made 18 appearances for the Riverhawks with 17 starts
β’ Scored a pair of goals, totaling four points
β’ Took 42 shots, putting 17 on goal
β’ Scored her first UMass Lowell goal against Maine, the match-winner (10/12)
β’ Followed with a second goal in as many matches against UMBC (10/15)
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JUNIOR COLLEGE
β’ Played two years at NJCAA powerhouse Eastern Florida State College
β’ Made 24 starts in 25 matches with 18 goals, five assists for 41 career points
β’ Tallied 61 shots and 31 shots on goal in two seasons
β’ Scored five game-winning goals during the 2022 campaign
β’ Guided EFSC to its first-ever NJCAA National Championship in 2021
β’ Named the 2021 national tournament's Most Valuable Player
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INTERNATIONAL
β’ Scored 38 goals in four years with Spanish club Victoria C.F.
β’ Helped the club win a league title and promotion to Spain's second division as a high school senior
β’ Played with the Galicia National Team for three years
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PERSONAL
β’ Daughter of Amalia Fernandez Arcay and Jesús Cetina Mochales
β’ Has one brother, Miguel
β’ Nicknamed Ceti
β’ Speaks English, Spanish and Galician
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COACH VAN DYKE ON CETINA
"Laura is a great addition to our midfield. With a lot of career minutes under her belt, she brings a strong understanding of the game and a great passing ability. Her experience, high soccer IQ, and work ethic will be valuable assets to the squad as we continue to build off our recent successes. We're looking forward to seeing her impact on the field in the upcoming season."
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CETINA ON SIGNING WITH UW
"I chose the University of Washington because it is a good opportunity for me to play at the highest level of college soccer while continuing my education. When I visited I loved the campus and the people that I met."
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For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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