Sosi Dadekian

Appeared in 2 games, both of them off the bench.
Recorded 16 minutes of action in her freshman campaign...season-high 12 minutes on Sept. 7 vs Valparaiso.
Made her Illini debut against against DePaul on August 28.

Played one season at Bloomington High School...scored eight goals and added 12 assists...was a unanimous All-Big 12 Conference First Team selection and also earned IHSCCA All-Sectional First Team honors as a freshman in 2022.
Was also a four-year letterwinner in basketball and one-year letterwinner in track and field at Bloomington HS.
Played club soccer for eight seasons, most recently for Central Illinois United.
2022 USYS Midwest Regionals U15 champion and 2022 USYS National Championship U15 finalist with Eclipse Select Central Illinois.
Captained Central Illinois United.

Born on May 23, 2007.
Daughter of Chris and Lori Dadekian.
Has two brothers, Zaven and Brosh.
Chose Illinois because, "the coaches and players were so friendly and welcoming on my first visit. Immediately I noticed the strong team chemistry and knew I wanted to be a part of this program. From everyone singing pre-game hype songs to off-the-field activities, it felt like a family. The practices were inspiring because of the coaches' ability to push the athletes to their highest potential and encourage them as well."
Intends on majoring in kinesiology.