The Pirates have inked 10 student-athletes who are slated to join the program for the 2015 season
March 24, 2015
Coming off his first season at the helm for the Pirates, Seton Hall women's soccer head coach Rick Stainton has announced a loaded class featuring 10 student-athletes that have signed on to join the program for the 2015 campaign.
Eight of the 10 signees hail from New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Connecticut as The Hall continues to strengthen recruiting ties within the talent-rich surrounding area while Stainton and his staff also secured a pair of commitments from a duo that boasts experience within their respective national team systems.
Five New Jersey natives are set to represent the Pirates as Sophia Duffy (Freehold, N.J.), Tanika Roach (Somerset, N.J.), Emily Rimdzius (Cherry Hill, N.J.), Julia Stirpe (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) and Delaney Suarez (Bergenfield, N.J.) will don the Seton Hall shirt next fall.
Taylor Cutcliff (Springfield, Pa.) and Lauren Dao (Collegeville, Pa.) are also headed to South Orange from the Keystone State while All-State forward Lauren Garcia (Westfield, Conn.) will make the trip after leading Staples to a conference championship in the fall.
Fresh off a star turn for Mexico at the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and a state title run with Bishop Lynch, Eva Gonzalez (Mesquite, Texas) will step into the Seton Hall midfield while Anna MacLean (Thunder Bay, Ontario) will compete for time between the posts after establishing herself as one of the premier youth goalkeepers in Canada.
The well-rounded group includes one goalkeeper and three defenders that are poised to join a unit that surrendered one goal or less 13 times in 18 appearances in the fall as well as six more newcomers that will provide support up top and in the midfield.
"This class will help us improve in a number of areas," explained Stainton. "We are very pleased with the roster we have returning and the experience they have gained has only made our more ambitious. Adding the incoming class will provide us a tremendous boost and allow us to introduce a new dynamic in the attack."
"This helps in our progression," he added. "We plan to be competitive in the BIG EAST Conference and contend for a championship. This class is another step towards that goal. Our squad will be that much more competitive in all environments. We will have a wealth of options, in all positions, when it is time to go up against other teams as well."
In addition to decorated prep careers, five members of the incoming class plied their trade on the Elite Club National League (ECNL) level, thriving against some of the top amateur competition in the country.
SETON HALL WOMEN'S SOCCER CLASS OF 2019
TAYLOR CUTCLIFF
5'10" / Defender
Springfield, Pa. / Springfield
Club: FC Europa
Club Highlights:Competed for FC Europa and was part of a back line that went 21 consecutive games without conceding a goal...Helped side to #7 national ranking in addition to being rated as the top team in Pennsylvania...Captured a State Cup championship and contributed to title-winning runs at the Disney Showcase as well as the and Washington Area Girls Showcase (WAGS)
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Springfield High School this spring ... Four-year varsity starter, occupying central roles in defense and midfield...Served as team captain during senior season, scoring two game-winning goals and contributing to six shutouts...Earned All-Delaware County and All-Central League honors in the fall...All-County Honorable Mention as a junior...Tabbed as Delaware County Young Player to Watch in 2012
Cutcliff File: Ranked in top-10 of senior class...Member of National Honor Society...Integral part of a number of charitable endeavors...All-League Honorable Mention in swimming where she was a teammate of current Pirate Kylene Ronayne...Only six BIG EAST outfield players eligible to return next season are listed at 5'10" or taller
Stainton on Taylor Cutcliff..."Taylor is someone who can play a variety of roles on the back line. She is a very cerebral player with regards to her ability to anticipate plays and position herself to succeed. Taylor adds a toughness that you will see in ball-winning situations and she will contribute greatly to our defensive group."
LAUREN DAO
5'3" / Midfielder
Collegeville, Pa. / Pope John Paul II
Club: FC Europa Storm
Club Highlights:Suited up for FC Europa for five years, helping establish the side as a national force...Part decorated side that achieved a #1 state ranking and climbed as high as sixth in the region and #7 in the nation...Played on championship-winning squads at the Disney and Washington Area Girls Soccer (WAGS) Showcases...Teammate of fellow incoming Pirate Taylor Cutcliff
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Pope John Paul II this spring ...Will leave as the program's all-time leading scorer with a ledger that includes 35 goals...Two-time All-Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC)-10 selection, earning First Team honors as a senior...Garnered All-Area recognition in 2014 after being named an Honorable Mention selection the previous year...Team Most Valuable Player as a junior and senior...Guided team to 15-7 record as a senior, advancing to conference title match and the district semifinals...Played in conference All-Star game
Dao File: Traveled to Sweden and Denmark to take the pitch as part of an Olympic Development Program Tournament ...Earned a total of 11 varsity letters across four sports including basketball, track and lacrosse ...Selected as basketball team captain for two seasons, taking home All-Area and All-Conference honors on the hardwood...Owns most assists and steals in program history...Plans to major in Sports Management at Seton Hall
Stainton on Lauren Dao..."Lauren plays much bigger than what she may be listed as on paper. What I mean by that is she will probably be one of our best players in the air. She is extremely dangerous in the attack. Lauren is agile, crafty and creative; a feisty player who will create opportunities for us but will also put herself in position to be on the finishing end as well. She will help us capitalize when we find defenders unbalanced."
SOPHIA DUFFY
5'7" / Defender/Midfielder
Freehold, N.J. / Freehold Borough
Club: Freehold Wildcats/New Jersey Wildcats
Club Highlights:2010 State Cup and 2011 Washington Area Girls Soccer (WAGS) champion with NJ Wildcats...Helped NJ Wildcats to a top-15 state ranking...Took home 2013 Pennsylvania Mid-Atlantic Cup title...Advanced to semifinals at National Elite Women's Soccer Showcase (NEWSS) and Bethesda Soccer Club Tournament
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Freehold Borough this spring ...Selected as team captain as a senior...Named one of five "Players to Watch" by Asbury Park Press in 2014...Twice named a First Team All-Shore performer...Three-time All-District honoree...Selected to All-Division Team in 2012 and 2013...Star Ledger All-Monmouth First Team selection...Scored 18 goals and recorded 10 assists...Program posted 62-12-8 record over four years and advanced to conference semifinals three times; making a championship appearance in 2012...Part of team that recorded 14 shutouts as a junior... Starred on team that produced three other Division I commits
Duffy File: Also lettered in basketball for three seasons, helping team to Sectional Group 3 championship in 2012-13...Plans to major in Integrated Early Childhood and Special Education
Stainton on Sophia Duffy..."Sophia is extremely athletic and versatile. She is someone who we expect to add a dynamic presence at the back but her athletic ability could translate to a midfield role as well. Sophia is committed, will win a ton of balls for us on the defensive side, and is very comfortable transitioning into the attack"
LAUREN GARCIA
5'4" / Midfield/Forward
Westport, Conn. / Staples
Club: FSA FC United
Club Highlights:Competed on the ECNL level for SoccerPlus Elite and FSA FC...Helped SoccerPlus to a championship at the 2013 Global Premier Soccer (GPS) Thanksgiving Showcase
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Staples this spring ...Selected as team captain for senior campaign...Exploded for 18 goals and 16 assists in 2014, finishing with 37 goals and 33 assists for her career...2014 FCIAC championship game MVP after equalizing for Staples late in the second half, helping team take home first conference title in nearly two decades...Norwalk Hour First Team All-Area and Most Valuable Player in 2014...Also named First Team All-Conference and an All-State performer in the fall...Two-time Staples "Block S" MVP...Norwalk Area First Team All-Area, Second Team All-Conference and Westport News Girls Soccer MVP as a junior...Guided team to quarterfinal stage of Class LL Connecticut state playoffs on two occasions, advancing to the semis in 2011...Participated in 2014 Connecticut All-Star Senior Bowl
Garcia File: Rated as one of Top-150 members of Class of 2015 by TopDrawerSoccer.com...Spent time as part of the Connecticut Olympic Development Program (ODP) squad, serving as team captain...Plans to enroll in College of Health and Medical Sciences.
Stainton on Lauren Garcia..."Lauren is excellent on the wing. When she squares up 1v1 against defenders, she can beat them on the dribble with her quickness and has the skill to either go to goal and finish or pick out a teammate with service. I expect her to help open things up for us."
EVA GONZALEZ
5'2" / Midfield
Mesquite, Texas / Bishop Lynch
**Mexico U17 International**
Club: Dallas Texans
International Highlights: Vital member of Mexico U17 squad that captured its first-ever CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2013, completing undefeated run at the tournament...Found the back of the net in both penalty shootouts as Mexico upended the United States and Canada - two squads that had accrued a +34 goal differential in the group stage - en route to the historic title...Twice wore the captain's armband during World Cup qualifying...Named MVP of World Cup qualifying win over the United States...Helped Mexico advance to quarterfinals of 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica where the team's run was halted only by eventual champions Japan...One of nine team members to record over 200 minutes of action at the FIFA World Cup
Club Highlights:Advanced to ECNL National Tournament...Texas Conference Champions...Dallas Girls International Cup finalists
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Bishop Lynch this spring ...Served as team captain...Competed at the varsity level for four seasons....Helped power Bishop Lynch to Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division I state title, scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win over an Ursuline side that had won 24-straight state titles...Recorded nearly 60 points as a senior, registering over 40 assists...Led team to four consecutive state playoff appearances, advancing to the semifinals three times
Gonzalez File: Nickname is "Mouse"... Honor Roll student...Academic All-District honoree... Active member of the Tahuichi Academy; an organization that aims to help members of low-income families achieve dreams/goals through soccer...Plans to major in psychology
Stainton on Eva Gonzalez..."Eva is a very dynamic, creative presence at the center midfield position. She is an excellent distributor of the ball and will help orchestrate the attack. She obviously comes in with a long list of accomplishments but more importantly, she's someone who is driven to improve and contribute."
ANNA MACLEAN
5'8" / Goalkeeper
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada / Martingrove Collegiate Institute
**Canadian REX Program**
Club: Thunder Bay Chill
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from MCI this spring ...Part of first place teams in 2011-12 and 2012-13...Two-time Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association (SSSAA) All-Star selection...Twice competed at Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships
MacLean File: Member of Canadian REX program that identifies elite players across the nation...Also spent time at forward...Honor Roll student...Plans to major in biology
Stainton on Anna MacLean..."Anna is a very technical goalkeeper who will be coming to us from Canada. Aside from her technical ability she is someone who plays with courage, maturity and intellect.She participates in the REX Program which is part of the youth national team system and identification process so she will come in with a wealth of high level experience."
EMILY RIMDZIUS
5'6" / Defender/Midfield
Cherry Hill, N.J. / Cherry Hill East
Club: PDA Clash
Club Highlights: Competed at Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) level with PDA...Helped team to three consecutive top-10 finishes at the ECNL National Championships...Team advanced to semifinal round and finished fourth in 2012 and 2013 before placing eighth last year
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Cherry Hill East this spring...Four-year varsity team member...Earned All-State honors as a junior and senior...Added All-Conference accolades in her final two seasons as well...Third Team All-South Jersey selection in 2014...NJGSCA South Jersey Top-20 selection as a junior...Totaled more than 15 goals and 20 assists
Rimdzius File: Plans to major in nursing...Honor Roll student and team co-captain who participated in a number of academic and charitable endeavors including time as a peer tutor
Stainton on Emily Rimdzius..."Super technical. Extremely savvy. Emily comes with a ton of experience on the ECNL level playing against the nation's top club teams. A proven winner and competitor; who routinely exhibits great character. She's going to leave it all out there day after day".
TANIKA ROACH
5'4" / Forward
Somerset, N.J. / The Pingry School
Club: Match Fit Academy Colchesters
Club Highlights: Will graduate from Pingry this spring...Competed at Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) level for last three seasons...Netted five goals at U-16 National Championship in 2013; finishing as top scorer in the tournament and helping team finish within one point of the final...Standout performance included four-goal outing against fellow Garden State power Toms River FC Elite United
Prep Highlights:Three-year varsity team member...Tallied career-highs of 17 goals and seven assists as a senior to finish with 38 goals and 13 helpers for her career...Earned All-State, All-County, All-Conference and All-Non-Public honors as a junior and senior...Added North Jersey Section II Top-20 and Courier News All-Area accolades in 2014...Led Pingry to 2014 Somerset County title; recording game-winning goals in the quarterfinals and semifinals before scoring the lone goal in the championship match...Notched two hat tricks last fall...Scored two game-winning goals for Skyland Conference champion side as a junior...Part of NJSIAA Non-Public A State Championship team in 2012
Roach File: High school teammate of Georgetown's Rachel Corboz and Drew Topor....National Merit Honor Society student...Plans to major in Criminal Justice
Stainton on Tanika Roach..."Tanika is another player who has played extensively at the ECNL level. She will open up the field for us and quite possibly could step in and be the fastest player on our roster. With that speed, she is dangerous in the attack but she is also confident on the ball and has developed in combining with others. Tanika has that eye for goal and a knack for finishing but she plays both sides of the ball. She will get back and defend for us too."
JULIA STIRPE
5'3" / Forward
Berkeley Heights, N.J. / Governor Livingston
Club: PDA Arsenal
Club Highlights: Competed for a nationally-ranked PDA Arsenal side on the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) level...Advanced to national finals in 2013 and 2014
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Governor Livingston this spring...Three-year varsity athlete who was elected as team captain for her senior season...Erupted for 13 goals in 2014; doubling her total from her previous two seasons...Finished with 26 goals and 16 assists for Governor Livingston...Part of teams that advanced to county and state semifinals as a freshman and sophomore before returning to lead the squad back to the county semis and the state sectional final as a senior...Courier News All-Area Honorable Mention as a senior....All-Conference selection in 2014...Also earned All-Watchung Division accolades for GL
Stirpe File: Member of National and Mathematics Honor Societies...Honor Roll student...Interact Outreach volunteer...Plans to major in physical therapy
Stainton on Julia Stirpe ..."If you put Julia anywhere near the box, she is the type of player who will be relentless in pursuit of a goal for the team. She is technically gifted and will make the necessary sacrifices to get the job done.. Julia has extensive experience at the ECNL level as well and I think she embodies the competitive mindset and will to win that we want to be known for."
DELANEY SUAREZ
5'5" / Forward/Midfield
Bergenfield, N.J. / Paramus Catholic
Club: New Jersey Stallions
Club Highlights: Member of a New Jersey Stallions program and part of a side that has established itself as one of the top clubs in the nation...A torrid 2014 included NPL Finals and Region I Premier League championships as well as trophy-winning runs at the PDA Invitational Girls College Showcase, Dallas International Girls Cup and Jefferson Cup Girls Showcase...Team also captured back to-back championships at both the Disney and National Elite Women's Soccer Showcases (NEWSS) in 2013 and 2014
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Paramus Catholic this spring...Scored 11 goals and recorded 10 assists to earn First Team All-League honors as a sophomore
Suarez File: Honor Roll student...Plans to major in biology
Stainton on Delaney Suarez ..."Delaney will be another attacking presence for us who plays very well with her back to goal. She is very refined tactically and is skilled technically. She will create opportunities in the build-up for us and because she reads the game so well. She will also be a constant threat around the goal for us."
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March 24, 2015
Coming off his first season at the helm for the Pirates, Seton Hall women's soccer head coach Rick Stainton has announced a loaded class featuring 10 student-athletes that have signed on to join the program for the 2015 campaign.
Eight of the 10 signees hail from New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Connecticut as The Hall continues to strengthen recruiting ties within the talent-rich surrounding area while Stainton and his staff also secured a pair of commitments from a duo that boasts experience within their respective national team systems.
Five New Jersey natives are set to represent the Pirates as Sophia Duffy (Freehold, N.J.), Tanika Roach (Somerset, N.J.), Emily Rimdzius (Cherry Hill, N.J.), Julia Stirpe (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) and Delaney Suarez (Bergenfield, N.J.) will don the Seton Hall shirt next fall.
Taylor Cutcliff (Springfield, Pa.) and Lauren Dao (Collegeville, Pa.) are also headed to South Orange from the Keystone State while All-State forward Lauren Garcia (Westfield, Conn.) will make the trip after leading Staples to a conference championship in the fall.
Fresh off a star turn for Mexico at the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and a state title run with Bishop Lynch, Eva Gonzalez (Mesquite, Texas) will step into the Seton Hall midfield while Anna MacLean (Thunder Bay, Ontario) will compete for time between the posts after establishing herself as one of the premier youth goalkeepers in Canada.
The well-rounded group includes one goalkeeper and three defenders that are poised to join a unit that surrendered one goal or less 13 times in 18 appearances in the fall as well as six more newcomers that will provide support up top and in the midfield.
"This class will help us improve in a number of areas," explained Stainton. "We are very pleased with the roster we have returning and the experience they have gained has only made our more ambitious. Adding the incoming class will provide us a tremendous boost and allow us to introduce a new dynamic in the attack."
"This helps in our progression," he added. "We plan to be competitive in the BIG EAST Conference and contend for a championship. This class is another step towards that goal. Our squad will be that much more competitive in all environments. We will have a wealth of options, in all positions, when it is time to go up against other teams as well."
In addition to decorated prep careers, five members of the incoming class plied their trade on the Elite Club National League (ECNL) level, thriving against some of the top amateur competition in the country.
SETON HALL WOMEN'S SOCCER CLASS OF 2019
TAYLOR CUTCLIFF
5'10" / Defender
Springfield, Pa. / Springfield
Club: FC Europa
Club Highlights:Competed for FC Europa and was part of a back line that went 21 consecutive games without conceding a goal...Helped side to #7 national ranking in addition to being rated as the top team in Pennsylvania...Captured a State Cup championship and contributed to title-winning runs at the Disney Showcase as well as the and Washington Area Girls Showcase (WAGS)
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Springfield High School this spring ... Four-year varsity starter, occupying central roles in defense and midfield...Served as team captain during senior season, scoring two game-winning goals and contributing to six shutouts...Earned All-Delaware County and All-Central League honors in the fall...All-County Honorable Mention as a junior...Tabbed as Delaware County Young Player to Watch in 2012
Cutcliff File: Ranked in top-10 of senior class...Member of National Honor Society...Integral part of a number of charitable endeavors...All-League Honorable Mention in swimming where she was a teammate of current Pirate Kylene Ronayne...Only six BIG EAST outfield players eligible to return next season are listed at 5'10" or taller
Stainton on Taylor Cutcliff..."Taylor is someone who can play a variety of roles on the back line. She is a very cerebral player with regards to her ability to anticipate plays and position herself to succeed. Taylor adds a toughness that you will see in ball-winning situations and she will contribute greatly to our defensive group."
LAUREN DAO
5'3" / Midfielder
Collegeville, Pa. / Pope John Paul II
Club: FC Europa Storm
Club Highlights:Suited up for FC Europa for five years, helping establish the side as a national force...Part decorated side that achieved a #1 state ranking and climbed as high as sixth in the region and #7 in the nation...Played on championship-winning squads at the Disney and Washington Area Girls Soccer (WAGS) Showcases...Teammate of fellow incoming Pirate Taylor Cutcliff
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Pope John Paul II this spring ...Will leave as the program's all-time leading scorer with a ledger that includes 35 goals...Two-time All-Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC)-10 selection, earning First Team honors as a senior...Garnered All-Area recognition in 2014 after being named an Honorable Mention selection the previous year...Team Most Valuable Player as a junior and senior...Guided team to 15-7 record as a senior, advancing to conference title match and the district semifinals...Played in conference All-Star game
Dao File: Traveled to Sweden and Denmark to take the pitch as part of an Olympic Development Program Tournament ...Earned a total of 11 varsity letters across four sports including basketball, track and lacrosse ...Selected as basketball team captain for two seasons, taking home All-Area and All-Conference honors on the hardwood...Owns most assists and steals in program history...Plans to major in Sports Management at Seton Hall
Stainton on Lauren Dao..."Lauren plays much bigger than what she may be listed as on paper. What I mean by that is she will probably be one of our best players in the air. She is extremely dangerous in the attack. Lauren is agile, crafty and creative; a feisty player who will create opportunities for us but will also put herself in position to be on the finishing end as well. She will help us capitalize when we find defenders unbalanced."
SOPHIA DUFFY
5'7" / Defender/Midfielder
Freehold, N.J. / Freehold Borough
Club: Freehold Wildcats/New Jersey Wildcats
Club Highlights:2010 State Cup and 2011 Washington Area Girls Soccer (WAGS) champion with NJ Wildcats...Helped NJ Wildcats to a top-15 state ranking...Took home 2013 Pennsylvania Mid-Atlantic Cup title...Advanced to semifinals at National Elite Women's Soccer Showcase (NEWSS) and Bethesda Soccer Club Tournament
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Freehold Borough this spring ...Selected as team captain as a senior...Named one of five "Players to Watch" by Asbury Park Press in 2014...Twice named a First Team All-Shore performer...Three-time All-District honoree...Selected to All-Division Team in 2012 and 2013...Star Ledger All-Monmouth First Team selection...Scored 18 goals and recorded 10 assists...Program posted 62-12-8 record over four years and advanced to conference semifinals three times; making a championship appearance in 2012...Part of team that recorded 14 shutouts as a junior... Starred on team that produced three other Division I commits
Duffy File: Also lettered in basketball for three seasons, helping team to Sectional Group 3 championship in 2012-13...Plans to major in Integrated Early Childhood and Special Education
Stainton on Sophia Duffy..."Sophia is extremely athletic and versatile. She is someone who we expect to add a dynamic presence at the back but her athletic ability could translate to a midfield role as well. Sophia is committed, will win a ton of balls for us on the defensive side, and is very comfortable transitioning into the attack"
LAUREN GARCIA
5'4" / Midfield/Forward
Westport, Conn. / Staples
Club: FSA FC United
Club Highlights:Competed on the ECNL level for SoccerPlus Elite and FSA FC...Helped SoccerPlus to a championship at the 2013 Global Premier Soccer (GPS) Thanksgiving Showcase
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Staples this spring ...Selected as team captain for senior campaign...Exploded for 18 goals and 16 assists in 2014, finishing with 37 goals and 33 assists for her career...2014 FCIAC championship game MVP after equalizing for Staples late in the second half, helping team take home first conference title in nearly two decades...Norwalk Hour First Team All-Area and Most Valuable Player in 2014...Also named First Team All-Conference and an All-State performer in the fall...Two-time Staples "Block S" MVP...Norwalk Area First Team All-Area, Second Team All-Conference and Westport News Girls Soccer MVP as a junior...Guided team to quarterfinal stage of Class LL Connecticut state playoffs on two occasions, advancing to the semis in 2011...Participated in 2014 Connecticut All-Star Senior Bowl
Garcia File: Rated as one of Top-150 members of Class of 2015 by TopDrawerSoccer.com...Spent time as part of the Connecticut Olympic Development Program (ODP) squad, serving as team captain...Plans to enroll in College of Health and Medical Sciences.
Stainton on Lauren Garcia..."Lauren is excellent on the wing. When she squares up 1v1 against defenders, she can beat them on the dribble with her quickness and has the skill to either go to goal and finish or pick out a teammate with service. I expect her to help open things up for us."
EVA GONZALEZ
5'2" / Midfield
Mesquite, Texas / Bishop Lynch
**Mexico U17 International**
Club: Dallas Texans
International Highlights: Vital member of Mexico U17 squad that captured its first-ever CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2013, completing undefeated run at the tournament...Found the back of the net in both penalty shootouts as Mexico upended the United States and Canada - two squads that had accrued a +34 goal differential in the group stage - en route to the historic title...Twice wore the captain's armband during World Cup qualifying...Named MVP of World Cup qualifying win over the United States...Helped Mexico advance to quarterfinals of 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica where the team's run was halted only by eventual champions Japan...One of nine team members to record over 200 minutes of action at the FIFA World Cup
Club Highlights:Advanced to ECNL National Tournament...Texas Conference Champions...Dallas Girls International Cup finalists
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Bishop Lynch this spring ...Served as team captain...Competed at the varsity level for four seasons....Helped power Bishop Lynch to Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division I state title, scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win over an Ursuline side that had won 24-straight state titles...Recorded nearly 60 points as a senior, registering over 40 assists...Led team to four consecutive state playoff appearances, advancing to the semifinals three times
Gonzalez File: Nickname is "Mouse"... Honor Roll student...Academic All-District honoree... Active member of the Tahuichi Academy; an organization that aims to help members of low-income families achieve dreams/goals through soccer...Plans to major in psychology
Stainton on Eva Gonzalez..."Eva is a very dynamic, creative presence at the center midfield position. She is an excellent distributor of the ball and will help orchestrate the attack. She obviously comes in with a long list of accomplishments but more importantly, she's someone who is driven to improve and contribute."
ANNA MACLEAN
5'8" / Goalkeeper
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada / Martingrove Collegiate Institute
**Canadian REX Program**
Club: Thunder Bay Chill
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from MCI this spring ...Part of first place teams in 2011-12 and 2012-13...Two-time Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association (SSSAA) All-Star selection...Twice competed at Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships
MacLean File: Member of Canadian REX program that identifies elite players across the nation...Also spent time at forward...Honor Roll student...Plans to major in biology
Stainton on Anna MacLean..."Anna is a very technical goalkeeper who will be coming to us from Canada. Aside from her technical ability she is someone who plays with courage, maturity and intellect.She participates in the REX Program which is part of the youth national team system and identification process so she will come in with a wealth of high level experience."
EMILY RIMDZIUS
5'6" / Defender/Midfield
Cherry Hill, N.J. / Cherry Hill East
Club: PDA Clash
Club Highlights: Competed at Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) level with PDA...Helped team to three consecutive top-10 finishes at the ECNL National Championships...Team advanced to semifinal round and finished fourth in 2012 and 2013 before placing eighth last year
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Cherry Hill East this spring...Four-year varsity team member...Earned All-State honors as a junior and senior...Added All-Conference accolades in her final two seasons as well...Third Team All-South Jersey selection in 2014...NJGSCA South Jersey Top-20 selection as a junior...Totaled more than 15 goals and 20 assists
Rimdzius File: Plans to major in nursing...Honor Roll student and team co-captain who participated in a number of academic and charitable endeavors including time as a peer tutor
Stainton on Emily Rimdzius..."Super technical. Extremely savvy. Emily comes with a ton of experience on the ECNL level playing against the nation's top club teams. A proven winner and competitor; who routinely exhibits great character. She's going to leave it all out there day after day".
TANIKA ROACH
5'4" / Forward
Somerset, N.J. / The Pingry School
Club: Match Fit Academy Colchesters
Club Highlights: Will graduate from Pingry this spring...Competed at Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) level for last three seasons...Netted five goals at U-16 National Championship in 2013; finishing as top scorer in the tournament and helping team finish within one point of the final...Standout performance included four-goal outing against fellow Garden State power Toms River FC Elite United
Prep Highlights:Three-year varsity team member...Tallied career-highs of 17 goals and seven assists as a senior to finish with 38 goals and 13 helpers for her career...Earned All-State, All-County, All-Conference and All-Non-Public honors as a junior and senior...Added North Jersey Section II Top-20 and Courier News All-Area accolades in 2014...Led Pingry to 2014 Somerset County title; recording game-winning goals in the quarterfinals and semifinals before scoring the lone goal in the championship match...Notched two hat tricks last fall...Scored two game-winning goals for Skyland Conference champion side as a junior...Part of NJSIAA Non-Public A State Championship team in 2012
Roach File: High school teammate of Georgetown's Rachel Corboz and Drew Topor....National Merit Honor Society student...Plans to major in Criminal Justice
Stainton on Tanika Roach..."Tanika is another player who has played extensively at the ECNL level. She will open up the field for us and quite possibly could step in and be the fastest player on our roster. With that speed, she is dangerous in the attack but she is also confident on the ball and has developed in combining with others. Tanika has that eye for goal and a knack for finishing but she plays both sides of the ball. She will get back and defend for us too."
JULIA STIRPE
5'3" / Forward
Berkeley Heights, N.J. / Governor Livingston
Club: PDA Arsenal
Club Highlights: Competed for a nationally-ranked PDA Arsenal side on the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) level...Advanced to national finals in 2013 and 2014
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Governor Livingston this spring...Three-year varsity athlete who was elected as team captain for her senior season...Erupted for 13 goals in 2014; doubling her total from her previous two seasons...Finished with 26 goals and 16 assists for Governor Livingston...Part of teams that advanced to county and state semifinals as a freshman and sophomore before returning to lead the squad back to the county semis and the state sectional final as a senior...Courier News All-Area Honorable Mention as a senior....All-Conference selection in 2014...Also earned All-Watchung Division accolades for GL
Stirpe File: Member of National and Mathematics Honor Societies...Honor Roll student...Interact Outreach volunteer...Plans to major in physical therapy
Stainton on Julia Stirpe ..."If you put Julia anywhere near the box, she is the type of player who will be relentless in pursuit of a goal for the team. She is technically gifted and will make the necessary sacrifices to get the job done.. Julia has extensive experience at the ECNL level as well and I think she embodies the competitive mindset and will to win that we want to be known for."
DELANEY SUAREZ
5'5" / Forward/Midfield
Bergenfield, N.J. / Paramus Catholic
Club: New Jersey Stallions
Club Highlights: Member of a New Jersey Stallions program and part of a side that has established itself as one of the top clubs in the nation...A torrid 2014 included NPL Finals and Region I Premier League championships as well as trophy-winning runs at the PDA Invitational Girls College Showcase, Dallas International Girls Cup and Jefferson Cup Girls Showcase...Team also captured back to-back championships at both the Disney and National Elite Women's Soccer Showcases (NEWSS) in 2013 and 2014
Prep Highlights:Will graduate from Paramus Catholic this spring...Scored 11 goals and recorded 10 assists to earn First Team All-League honors as a sophomore
Suarez File: Honor Roll student...Plans to major in biology
Stainton on Delaney Suarez ..."Delaney will be another attacking presence for us who plays very well with her back to goal. She is very refined tactically and is skilled technically. She will create opportunities in the build-up for us and because she reads the game so well. She will also be a constant threat around the goal for us."
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