California women’s soccer has signed two standout players to National Letters of Intent, head coach Neil McGuire announced Wednesday. Miranda Nild and Anja Koehler will join the Golden Bears in 2015-16.

Koehler is a midfielder out of Oceanside, Calif., where she was a two-time MVP of her Mission Vista High School squad and First Team All-Valley League selection. She helped guide her San Diego Surf club team to the 2010 U-13 National Cup and Region IV Championship.

“Anja is an outstanding player who can play both central defense and holding midfield,” said California head coach Neil McGuire. “She is strong in the air and in the tackle, which will provide us great options on both sides of the ball.”

Nild hails from nearby Castro Valley, where she was a two-time All-East Bay First Team selection in 2013 and 2014. She led her Castro Valley team in scoring with 31 goals and nine assists in 2013 and 38 goals in 2014.  She plays club ball with the Mustang Soccer organization.

“Miranda is a very talented offensive player who has the ability to both score and provide for other scorers,” McGuire said. “She is very adept with both feet and has tremendous field vision. She will fit our style very well.”

Both players are also strong academic fits for the Bears.

“Academically both Anja and Miranda are very motivated students who join a long list of Cal players who take great pride in their academics,” McGuire said.

Koehler and Nild bolster a team that has reached the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament in 11 consecutive seasons and produced a number of professional players on both the domestic and international level, which recently has included U.S. Women’s National Team superstar Alex Morgan, New Zealand Football Ferns’ starter Betsy Hassett, Liverpool Ladies players Katrin Omarsdottir and Nina Pedersen, as well as Rachel Mercik of FFC Turbine Potsdam in the Bundesliga. In 2014, Cal produced a 14-6-2 record and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Earlier this year, Cal also added Louisiana State University transfer Emma Fletcher to its roster for 2015-16.

Read more on Koehler and Nild below:

Name: Anja Koehler

Position: Midfield

Height: 5-11

Hometown: Oceanside, Calif.

High School: Mission Vista

High School:

Attended Mission Vista HS in Oceanside, Calif. … was a two-time MVP and First Team All-Valley League (2012-13 and 2013-14)…led squad to a second-place finish in the Valley League during the 2013-14 season

Club:

Played under Sean Ganey at San Diego Surf … guided team to the 2010 U-13 National Cup and 2010 U-13 Region IV Championship … made appearances in the 2011 and 2012 Presidio Championships and the 2013 Surf Cup Championship

Personal:

Daughter of Heidi and Marc … Mother Heidi played Lacrosse at UW … two younger siblings Liesel and Sophie … hobbies include playing the piano, going to the beach, skating and skiing … took all honors and AP classes and ranked 13th in graduating class at Mission Vista HS … hopes to break into the national team program

Major:

Undeclared ... aspires to pursue a career in the medical field

Name: Miranda Nild

Position: Forward

Height: 5-9

Hometown: Castro Valley, Calif.

High School: Castro Valley High School

High School:

Attended Castro Valley High School in Castro Valley, Calif. … Played soccer for head coach Paul McCallion…All-East Bay First Team selection in 2013 and 2014…First Team All-WACC Foothill Division selection…led her squad in scoring with 31 goals and nine assists in 2013…Scored 38 goals in 2014

Club:

Played under Patrick Uriz with Mustang Soccer…member of the 2010 State ODP team

Personal:

Enjoys biking, skiing, scuba diving, hiking and traveling … Traveled to Thailand with family last summer … Was a member of the Varsity golf team during her freshman and sophomore year of high school … Daughter of Selma and Jerry … Has one brother, Wesley

Major:

Undeclared…aspires to be in the medical field as a paramedic.