Central Michigan University Athletics
2025 Soccer Roster

Jersey Number 27
Aaliyah Pena
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Santaquin, Utah
- High School:
- Salem Hills
2024 (Lamar): Transferred to Central Michigan from Lamar of the Southland Conference … appeared in five matches … made collegiate debut at Abilene Christian (Aug. 22) … played season-high 16 minutes against Nicholls (Sept. 29) … earned Dean’s List Fall 2024 … Southland Conference Commissioners List
High School: Graduated with high honors from Salem Hills High School in 2024 … two-time All-Region First Team by Deseret News … earned Newcomer of the Year and Varsity Golden Boot with the Skyhawks
Club: Played for La Roca FC in Lehi, Utah … club squads finished in the DPL Summit Final (2024), Utah State Cup Final (2023) and was the Northwest Conference Champions (2022) … was selected for Top 18 Utah ODP (2022)
Personal: Daughter of Veronica and Eric Pena … youngest of four children: sister, Jessica, and brothers Ruben and Jordan … brother, Jordan, played for FC Tucson of the USL and was a USL Cup Champion in 2019 with the Real Monarchs … enjoys watching Manchester United and the New York Knicks—predictably, some of her favorite athletes are Cristiano Ronaldo, Alejandro Garnacho and Jalen Brunson
“Why CMU?”: “I chose to attend CMU to continue my college soccer career and find a fresh start. When I visited, I immediately felt comfortable. The atmosphere was super welcoming and had a good energy that made me feel like I could really fit in. I loved how the campus looked as well, it’s honestly beautiful and just felt like the right place for me. I truly feel like I can perform my best here. I’m excited to compete, give my all, and grow both on and off the field.”
High School: Graduated with high honors from Salem Hills High School in 2024 … two-time All-Region First Team by Deseret News … earned Newcomer of the Year and Varsity Golden Boot with the Skyhawks
Club: Played for La Roca FC in Lehi, Utah … club squads finished in the DPL Summit Final (2024), Utah State Cup Final (2023) and was the Northwest Conference Champions (2022) … was selected for Top 18 Utah ODP (2022)
Personal: Daughter of Veronica and Eric Pena … youngest of four children: sister, Jessica, and brothers Ruben and Jordan … brother, Jordan, played for FC Tucson of the USL and was a USL Cup Champion in 2019 with the Real Monarchs … enjoys watching Manchester United and the New York Knicks—predictably, some of her favorite athletes are Cristiano Ronaldo, Alejandro Garnacho and Jalen Brunson
“Why CMU?”: “I chose to attend CMU to continue my college soccer career and find a fresh start. When I visited, I immediately felt comfortable. The atmosphere was super welcoming and had a good energy that made me feel like I could really fit in. I loved how the campus looked as well, it’s honestly beautiful and just felt like the right place for me. I truly feel like I can perform my best here. I’m excited to compete, give my all, and grow both on and off the field.”
Soccer vs Toledo
Thursday, September 25
Soccer vs Ohio
Sunday, September 14
Soccer vs Wright State
Thursday, September 11
Soccer vs Loyola Chicago
Sunday, August 17