University of Memphis Athletics
Spring 2026 Women's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 5
Ava Gaida
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-5
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- San Marcos, Calif.
Freshman (2025)
- Appeared in 12 games, tied for fourth most among freshmen
- Totaled 341 minutes, including 282 in conference and postseason play
- Played entire second half against South Florida (Sept. 25), where Memphis scored all three goals to win 3-0
Prior to Memphis/Personal
- Graduated from San Marcos High School, where she was named Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-CIF in San Diego
- Received a USYNT ID Center Invite in 2022 and 2023
- Played for San Diego Surf for 10 years, receiving PDP San Diego First Team honors in 2022 and 2023
- Daughter of Richard Gaida and Carrie Gaida
- Appeared in 12 games, tied for fourth most among freshmen
- Totaled 341 minutes, including 282 in conference and postseason play
- Played entire second half against South Florida (Sept. 25), where Memphis scored all three goals to win 3-0
Prior to Memphis/Personal
- Graduated from San Marcos High School, where she was named Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-CIF in San Diego
- Received a USYNT ID Center Invite in 2022 and 2023
- Played for San Diego Surf for 10 years, receiving PDP San Diego First Team honors in 2022 and 2023
- Daughter of Richard Gaida and Carrie Gaida
Women's Soccer: Brooks Monaghan and Finley Lavin Press Conference-November 22, 2025
Saturday, November 22
Women's Soccer: NCAA Championship First Round Press Conference- November 15, 2025
Saturday, November 15
Women's Soccer: Finley Lavin Press Conference-November 10, 2025
Monday, November 10
Women's Soccer: Brooks Monaghan Press Conference-November 10, 2025
Monday, November 10
