"Rachael is a great all around player. While playing for David Smith and Jim Wain within the Lonestars Soccer Club, she's gained experience in a variety of roles, but mostly as a smart and technical central midfielder where she can control the game and be creative. But, we really like her as a creative force on the team's flank, where she's dangerous, quick, and steady, either as an outside midfielder or outside back. She is a wonderful fit for the culture of Aggieland and our program and we anticipate Rachael to be an immediate success in every way."
~Coach G~

• Member of the Region III Olympic Development Program Team (2006-2008)
• Played for Assistant Coach Phil Stephenson at Interregional Olympic Development Program Event in Pomona, Calif.
• Toured Europe with the Region III Team
• Played in the Thanksgiving Interregional, Boca Raton, Fla.
• Member of the South Texas Olympic Development Program Team (2002-2007)
• Finished 2nd Place in the 2006 Region III Camp Tournament
• Played for Austin United Navy (2000-2004) Captain three years
• Played with Lonestars '89 Red Team ( 2004-2006) coached by Dave “Smitty” Smith
• Orange Classic Champions Millennium Bracket 2005, Austin Labor Day Cup Champions 2006
• Lonestars '90 Captain (2006-2008)
• Four year starter for St. Stephen's Soccer Academy coached by Hue Menzies, Shane Maguire, and Bobby Murphy (2004-2008) Team Captain 2008
• Traveled to Mexico to play U-20 Mexican National Team (2007)
• Track MVP and All SPC Award 2006 for the 400 and 800 meters
• Cross Country All SPC 2007
• St. Stephen's School- College Prep classes Honor Roll (2004-2007)
• Student Government- Sophomore Class Representative
• Member of the Young Republicans Club
• Born September 25, 1989 in San Jose, California
• Daughter of Scott and Debbie Balaguer