Oakland County Loaded with Girls Soccer Contenders Across All Divisions

Talent and experience abound as teams from Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, and more look to make deep playoff runs.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:07am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a girls soccer match, with the players' forms abstracted into colorful, overlapping geometric shapes and the ball and field lines creating a sense of movement and energy across the composition.Oakland County's girls soccer teams are poised to reclaim their place atop the state, with a wealth of talent and experience across all divisions.Bloomfield Hills Today

For the first time this century, Oakland County did not have a girls soccer team reach the state finals last season. But that rarity is not expected to repeat, as the region is stocked with talent and contenders across all divisions this spring. Teams like Troy, Bloomfield Hills Marian, Clarkston, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep are all poised to make deep playoff runs.

Why it matters

Oakland County has long been a hotbed for girls soccer, producing over 30 state champions and nearly as many runners-up in the past 25 years. The lack of a county team in the state finals last season was an anomaly, and the return of so many talented squads this spring signals a likely return to the county's dominance on the state stage.

The details

Troy, led by new coach Tony Casali, returns nine starters including first team All-State senior Olivia Jasniewicz and Honorable Mention Sabrina Gaul. Bloomfield Hills Marian, ranked 5th in Division 2, brings back eight starters and is led by midfielders Clair Dauer and Robert Morris commit Nia Bordogna. Clarkston has nine returning starters, including Wayne State commit Molly Labate. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, ranked 12th in Division 4, is led by Hope College commit Rowan Klein. And Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, ranked 8th in Division 3, returns standouts like Loyola-Chicago commit Sarah Collins.

  • Last season, Oakland County did not have a girls soccer team reach the state finals for the first time this century.
  • This spring, Oakland County teams are expected to be contenders across all divisions.

The players

Tony Casali

The new head coach of the Troy Colts girls soccer team.

Olivia Jasniewicz

A first team All-State senior forward for the Troy Colts.

Sabrina Gaul

An Honorable Mention All-State senior forward for the Troy Colts.

Clair Dauer

A first team All-State senior midfielder for the Bloomfield Hills Marian Mustangs.

Nia Bordogna

A Robert Morris commit and senior midfielder for the Bloomfield Hills Marian Mustangs.

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What they’re saying

“We have the ability to rotate players in and the level of play won't drop. The team unity and passion will drive this team forward.”

— Tony Casali, Head Coach, Troy Colts

“We've had an influx of very talented freshman, many of whom come in with strong club experience, which gives us something exciting to build on for years to come. The varsity group is strong, and I feel they're more mature than in past seasons in their understanding of what they want to accomplish, their focus on achieving it, the collective drive they bring every day. The program as a whole excites me.”

— Danny Price, Head Coach, Bloomfield Hills Marian Mustangs

“I feel we are very solid all round. We create plenty of chances and work extremely hard as a team.”

— Damian Huffer, Head Coach, Clarkston

“We expect to be competitive within the MIAC this season, as we have historically. We do have a lot of new players that we are trying to develop, but the core of the team are players that have been with us since our regional championship and Final Four run in 2024.”

— Patrick Reyes, Head Coach, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian

“This year's squad blends the experience of a state semifinal run with the energy of a talented younger group. A strong core of returning players is complemented by a large group of underclassmen contributors, including promising sophomores and freshmen ready to make an immediate impact. Our strength will be the defense with the entire starting backline returning and additional depth across the defensive group.”

— Jason Clark, Head Coach, Troy Athens

What’s next

The upcoming playoffs will determine if Oakland County can return to its dominant ways and produce a state champion or finalist after being shut out of the finals last season.

The takeaway

After a rare year without an Oakland County team in the state finals, the region is poised to reassert its status as a girls soccer powerhouse. With talent and experience across all divisions, these teams are primed to make deep playoff runs and potentially bring home multiple state titles.