Gonzaga Women's Soccer Lands Washington State Transfer Kalia Franklin, Setting Up Sister Act in 2026
Gonzaga women's soccer just pulled off a move that's going to make next season even more fun to watch. Kalia Franklin, a forward transferring in from Washington State, signed her financial aid agreement and will join the Zags for the 2026 season. But here's the real story: she's not coming alone. Her sister, Ailani, will be a freshman on the roster at the same time, meaning these two will get to suit up together at the college level.
Franklin Brings Dynamic Attacking Edge
The 5-4 forward made one appearance for Washington State last season, logging four minutes in a game at San Diego on October 4. That's not a ton of game time, but coach Benz clearly sees something special in her skill set. "It was a no brainer to add Kalia to the roster, especially with sisters getting the chance to play together," Benz said. "Her dynamic, attacking style of play elevates our group and brings an exciting edge to the attack."
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Pedigree Built in Hawaii and Beyond
Franklin's resume speaks for itself. At Waiakea High School in Hilo, Hawaii, she led her team to three Big Island Interscholastic Federation championships, including a state championship run as a senior. That same year, she was named an all-state selection after lighting the lamp 15 times and earning a spot on the BIIF All-League Team.
Her club soccer journey has been just as impressive. She started with Surf Soccer Big Island before moving to Hawaii Surf Soccer Club on Oahu, eventually landing with Crossfire Premier out of Seattle. That 2022-23 ECNL Girls Northwest Academy team from Crossfire finished on top of the conference standings and made it all the way to the ECNL Round of 16. That kind of high-level soccer experience is exactly what you want walking into a college program.
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