Washington State University Athletics

WASHINGTON STATE CAREER
Freshman (2025) – Made career debut and first-career start as a true freshman in the season opener against Utah State (8/14/25)…scored first-career goal against No. 13 Georgia (8/31/25) helping the Cougs earn their first result against a nationally-ranked side at home since 2021…marked the 100th all-time WSU goal against a top-15 opponent…earned first career bookings at UC Irvine (9/14/25), sent off in the 82nd minute for a second caution.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB CAREER
Played club soccer with the Utah Royals FC as part of the club’s Arizona ECNL side…helped the U19 team reach the ECNL Regional League playoffs…invited to participate in the ECNL Showcase Cup B…basketball for La Cueva HS as a two-year letterwinner, helping the team to the state semifinals during senior season.
 
PERSONAL
Mother Pamela Otero is a nutritional therapist and father Payam works for a construction company…older brother Aidan…enjoys spending time outdoors, playing spikeball or hackysack, and swimming.
 
NEWS CLIPPINGS

• WSU Soccer: Highlights vs #13 Georgia (8/31/25)
• WSU Soccer: Ava Ghoreishi vs #13 Georgia Postgame (8/31/25)