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We’ll be tracking commitments from players with ties to the Philadelphia region and those who are committing to college men’s soccer and women’s soccer programs in our area. Send commitment information to matthew.r.ralph@gmail.com.
Owen Elliott, Goalkeeper, Philadelphia, Pa.
SJEB Rush / Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Penn State University
Now we welcome Owen Elliott to Happy Valley ‼️
— Penn State Men’s Soccer (@PennStateMSOC) March 14, 2019
The Philly native joins the Nittany Lions from SJEB Rush and Springside-Chestnut Hill Academy where he posted 13 shutouts in both the 2016 and 2017 seasons!#WeAre #PSUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/MpgaJb9XCJ
Sizzy Lawton, Midfielder, Fort Washington, Pa.
Penn Fusion Academy / Upper Dublin HS
University of Pennsylvania
Sizzy Lawton | MF | Penn Fusion
— Penn Women's Soccer (@PennWSoccer) February 28, 2019
“I wanted a university that showed a great balance between academics and athletics. I felt that the soccer team was a perfect fit, and the resources available to optimize my education are incredible."
Welcome to Penn, Sizzy!#WRAAP #FightOnPenn pic.twitter.com/HGvrEB5Idi
Miranda Farman, Midfielder, Irvington, New York
Connecticut FC / Irvington High School
University of Pennsylvania
Miranda Farman | MF | Connecticut FC
— Penn Women's Soccer (@PennWSoccer) February 28, 2019
“I chose Pennsylvania because of the competitive women's soccer program, amazing coaching staff, high academic standards, and gorgeous campus."
Welcome to Penn, Miranda!#WRAAP #FightOnPenn pic.twitter.com/gIZB5C3nyq
Chad Yates, Forward, Washington Township, N.J.
Washington United / Washington Township High School
Rowan University
James Weinberg, Goalkeeper, Marlboro, N.J.
NJCSA Marlboro / Marlboro High School
Rowan University
Shane McBride, Goalkeeper
Holmdel FC NJX / Howell High School
Rowan University
Jake Logar, Midfielder, Washington Township, N.J.
Washington Township High School
Rowan University
Alex Ferrara, Midfielder
STA Morris / Scotch Plains Fanwood
Rowan University
Michael Ferrara, Midfielder
STA Morris / Scotch Plains Fanwood
Rowan University
Blake Cassel, Midfielder
Lower Dauphin High School
Juniata College
Congratulations and Best wishes to Blake Cassel, Lower Dauphin Boys Soccer newest college signing pic.twitter.com/orYzg5w6C1
— LD Boys Soccer (@LDBoysSoccer) February 7, 2019
Mickael Borger, Defender, Joeuf, France
Boulogne Sur Mer / Lycée louis Bertrand
Temple University
A 5-9 defender coming all the way from France...
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 25, 2019
Welcome to Philly, Mickael! pic.twitter.com/UIhwMMysnb
Corey Burkhardt, Defender, Palmyra, Pa.
Seton Hall Transfer
Temple University
A graduate transfer from Seton Hall...
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 25, 2019
Welcome to Temple, Corey! pic.twitter.com/jqpkV7S7KA
Amir Cohen, Midfielder, Givatayim, Israel
Hapoel Ramat Gan / Ort Givatayim
Temple University
A freshman midfielder from Givatayim, Israel...
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 25, 2019
Welcome to North Broad, Amir! pic.twitter.com/SXeas9ddQf
Christian Contreras, Midfielder/Forward, Highstown, N.J.
Match Fit Academy / Highstown High School (former Philadelphia Union Academy)
Temple University
A 5-6 midfielder from Hightstown, N.J...
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 25, 2019
Welcome to TUMS, Christian! pic.twitter.com/cYxHzShZS9
Tyrese Edwards, Forward, Brampton, Ontario
Duquesne University Transfer
Temple University
A 5-10 sophomore forward from Ontario...
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 25, 2019
Welcome to North Philly, Tyrese! pic.twitter.com/W648ze8Oim
Esteban Suarez Gomez, Defender, Mexico City, Mexico
Anahuac Queretaro
Temple University
A sophomore defender from Mexico City...
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 25, 2019
Welcome to Temple, Esteban! pic.twitter.com/aKVujj3Q45
Olivia McNulty, Defender
Yardley Makefield Soccer
Franklin & Marshall College
Congratulations Olivia McNulty on committing to @fandmWSOC #YMSProud pic.twitter.com/Jk7KfvrO3w
— YMS (@ymssoccer) February 7, 2019
Mike McKeown, F, Laurel Springs, Pa.
Players Development Academy / Highland High School
Drexel University
McKeown was in the Philadelphia Union Academy from 2015-18
Mike McKeown (Player Development Academy) is a Dragon!!!! Welcome to University City Mike!! #IAmADragon pic.twitter.com/gYEYPD11hM
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) January 18, 2019
Philip Burckhardt, Forward, Philadelphia, Pa.
Lower Merion SC / Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Drexel University
Philip Burckhardt (Lower Merion Rats) is a Dragon!!!! Welcome to University City Phil!! #IAmADragon pic.twitter.com/WFnpgQ0Sg6
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) January 18, 2019
Mark Cantor, Midfielder, Bel Air, Md.
Baltimore Armour Academy
Drexel University
Mark Cantor (Baltimore Armour Academy) is a Dragon! Welcome to the University City Mark!! #IAmADragon pic.twitter.com/hTCDjP0t36
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) January 18, 2019
Yassine Elkahloun, Forward, North Potomac, Md.
Baltimore Armour Academy
Drexel University
Yassine Elkahloun (Baltimore Armour Academy) is a Dragon!!!! Welcome to University City Yassine!! #IAmADragon pic.twitter.com/FpzMcf7cP2
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) January 18, 2019
Rafael Ramos, Midfielder/Defender, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Marshalltown Community College
Drexel University
Rafael Ramos (Marshalltown CC) is a Dragon!!!! Welcome to University City Rafael!! #IAmADragon pic.twitter.com/KQa8IFRz3y
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) January 18, 2019
Elliott Swigert, Midfielder, Oakland, Calif.
Bay Oaks
Drexel University
Elliott Swigert (Bay Oaks) is a Dragon!!!! Welcome to University Elliott!! #IAmADragon pic.twitter.com/T3L9gx55hs
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) January 18, 2019
Sam Webber, Midfielder/Forward, Philadelphia, Pa.
United Philly Soccer / Germantown Friends School
Hamilton College (D3)
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Justin Branyan, Goalkeeper
Kingsway Regional High School
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Welcome Aboard! RCGC Men's Soccer is excited to announce the
— RCGC Men's Soccer (@RCGC_MensSoccer) December 13, 2018
signing of Kingsway Regional High School's Justin Branyan to a NJCAA Letter of
Intent. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/pExEbGK2N0
George Vera, Vineland, N.J.
Vineland High School
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Welcome Aboard! RCGC Men's Soccer is excited to announce the
— RCGC Men's Soccer (@RCGC_MensSoccer) December 13, 2018
signing of Vineland High School's George Vera to a NJCAA Letter of Intent.
Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/fK2lhJg9um
Donavan Wu, Defender, Medford, N.J.
New York Red Bulls Academy / Shawnee High School
South Carolina University
Wu is a former Philadelphia Union Academy player and YSC Academy student.
✍️ ➤ ➤
— Gamecock M. Soccer (@GamecockMSoccer) December 12, 2018
Welcome to the squad, Donovan Wu! #Gamecocks ⚽️ #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/wIYcqHrTgN
Andrew Buss, Defender, Huntington Valley, Pa.
FC Europa / Lower Moreland High School
Bryant University
Up next is Andrew Buss from Lower Moreland High School in Pennsylvania.
— Bryant Men's Soccer (@Bryantmensoccer) December 12, 2018
Welcome to the Bulldog Family, Andrew! pic.twitter.com/ZapRfaQsfZ
Haley Benson, Midfielder, Medford, N.J.
PDA / Shawnee High School
Towson University
So happy and excited for Haley Benson as she signed her an NLI for Towson. pic.twitter.com/LfNOPT9Wi8
— Shawnee Girls Soccer (@ShawneeSoccer) December 4, 2018
Noah Fischer, Defender, Harleysville, Pa.
Continental FC /
West Chester University (D2)
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Giovanni Vicari, Forward, Reading, Pa.
Penn Fusion Academy / The Baldwin School
Georgetown University
Everyone say hello to Gia! Gia joins the Hilltop from Reading, Pennsylvania and we are more than excited to have her on the team for the next four years! #NSD19 #HoyaPuppies2019 #Welcometothefam pic.twitter.com/TVGCAxlgBB
— Georgetown W Soccer (@HoyasWSoc) November 15, 2018
Tomas Romero, Goalkeeper, Cherry Hill, N.J.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
Georgetown University
Another addition for next season! #NLI #SigningDay #HoyaSaxa pic.twitter.com/dLFcnxBMj9
— Georgetown Soccer (@GUHoyasMSoccer) November 21, 2018
Kyle May, Midfielder, Lebanon, Pa.
PA Classics / Cedar Crest High School
Penn State University
Next we welcome in-state recruit Kyle May from Lebanon, Pa. ‼️
— Penn State Men’s Soccer (@PennStateMSOC) November 16, 2018
The midfielder was with PA Classics in the USSDA league for seven seasons.#WeAre #PSUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/3Hh5Berck7
Rylee Donaldson, Forward, Allentown, Pa.
West Mont United / Salisbury High School
Bucknell University
Introducing our recruiting class! We're really excited about the seven members of the Class of 2023. #BisonFamily
— Bucknell WSoccer (@Bucknell_WSOC) November 16, 2018
Read more: https://t.co/u0UwCqhqZW pic.twitter.com/VLdCR5g6xV
Rachel Senyk, Midfielder, Newtown, Pa.
Villa Joseph Marie
High Point University
Our 6th commit of the signing period. Welcome to High Point @rachael_senyk! #GoHPU #OnPoint pic.twitter.com/KPcVNCzgis
— HPU Women's Soccer (@HPUWSoccer1999) November 26, 2018
Sam Gerhart, Forward, Lebanon, Pa.
PA Classics / Cedar Crest High School
High Point University
The commits keep rolling in. Welcome to High Point Sam Gerhart! #GoHPU #OnPoint pic.twitter.com/T6rNzfpOjL
— HPU Women's Soccer (@HPUWSoccer1999) November 14, 2018
Julia Burnell, Midfielder, Glenn Mills, Pa.
Penn Fusion Academy / Garnett Valley High School
Duke University
From being the top player in the state of Pennsylvania to the newest member of the DWS family!
— Duke Women's Soccer (@DukeWSOC) January 9, 2019
✍️ @julia_burnell
Glen Mills, Pa.
⚽️ Garnet Valley HS/Penn Fusion#GoDuke ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/nrFtEHPBlB
Allison Asmann, Midfielder, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
Huntington Valley SC / Lower Moreland HS
Saint Francis University
Proud to have Allison join our family. She is an intelligent player who has a knack for scoring goals @allisonasmann_ pic.twitter.com/xBIdtjwsrH
— Saint Francis U WSOC (@RedFlashWSOC) November 17, 2018
Grace Kenville, Midfielder, Cinnaminson, N.J.
SJEB Rush / Cinnaminson High School
Jefferson (D2)
13 years of playing soccer together and here we are ... purple violets forever ⚽️ #NationalSigningDay @maddieogden pic.twitter.com/DOwB3qWJ8b
— Grace Kenville (@gracekenville) November 14, 2018
Maddie Ogden, Goalkeeper, Cinnaminson, N.J.
SJEB Rush / Cinnaminson High School
Monmouth University
made it official @gracekenville #NationalSigningDay #flyhawks #gorams pic.twitter.com/1juHHpr2GQ
— maddie (@maddieogden) November 14, 2018
Ashley Groeber, Midfielder, Sellersville, Pa.
FC Bucks / Pennridge High School
Saint Joseph’s University
It’s official! Welcome, Ashley Groeber! #SoarHigher #THWND #SigningDay2018 #Classof2023 pic.twitter.com/fC8TXHKFcz
— SJU Hawks W. Soccer (@SJUHawks_WSoc) November 17, 2018
Rachel Hollywood, Midfielder, Mullica Hill, N.J.
SJEB Rush / Clearview Regional High School
University of New Hampshire
Welcome to the #WildcatFamily, Rachel! #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/ocAyZLDhGZ
— UNH Women's Soccer (@UNHWSOC) November 15, 2018
Kat Rivera, Goalkeeper, Bensalem, Pa.
FC Bucks / Bensalem High School
Old Dominion University
Announcing the addition of Kat Rivera to the team. Excited to add these safe hands! Welcome Kat - officially a Monarch! pic.twitter.com/4ffWPLEWfB
— ODU Women's Soccer (@ODUWomensSoccer) November 15, 2018
Michael Pellegrino, Midfielder, Wenonah, N.J.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
University of Notre Dame
Michael Pellegrino, welcome to the family!
— ND Men's Soccer (@NDMenSoccer) November 15, 2018
The midfielder comes to Notre Dame from @PhilaUnionYouth and will suit up for the Irish in the fall of 2019!#GoIrish☘ pic.twitter.com/5c3jmfM7Nh
Kayla Miller-People, Forward, Vauxhall, N.J.
Watchung Hills SC / Union High School
La Salle University
Congrats to former #jerseyODP player Kayla Miller-People, who signed to play college soccer next fall with @LaSalle_WSOC! pic.twitter.com/7ZSN9LSUoO
— NJ Youth Soccer (@NJYouthSoccer) November 15, 2018
A.J. Cousins, Defender, Virginia Beach, Va.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
Florida International University
Congratulations to A.J. Cousins on singing with #FIU. Welcome to the family!#PawsUp pic.twitter.com/lkuuxFE5o3
— FIUMSoccer (@FIUMensSoccer) November 15, 2018
Mackenzie Edwards, Midfielder, Jamison, Pa.
Continental FC / Central Bucks South High School
University of Pittsburgh
Aliza Trasatti, Midfielder, Glenmoor, Pa.
Continental FC / Downingtown East High School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Brooke Steigerwald, Midfielder, Chalfont, Pa.
Continental FC / Central Bucks South High School
University of Tampa (D2)
Claire Sites, Defender, Collegeville, Pa.
Continental FC / Spring-Ford High School
University of Scranton (D3)
Lauren Ruth, Midfielder, North Wales, Pa.
Continental FC / North Penn High School
University of Delaware
Sara Readinger, Midfielder, Souderton, Pa.
Continental FC / Souderton Area High School
University of Pennsylvania
Mitchell Race, Goalkeeper, Souderton, Pa.
Continental FC / Souderton Area High School
Eastern University (D3)
Cailin Panacek, Midfielder/Defender
Continental FC / Gwynedd Mercy Academy
American University
Kailee Harwick, Defender
Continental FC / Souderton Area High School
Wilkes University (D3)
Tina Haig, Forward/Midfielder
Continental FC / Upper Dublin High School
Tusculum College (D2)
Grace Gordon, Goalkeeper, Chester Springs, Pa.
Continental FC / Shipley School
Drexel University
Kayla DeTreux, Goalkeeper, Downingtown, Pa.
Continental FC / Downingtown West High School
LIU Brooklyn
Rebekah Earnest, Midfielder, Reading, Pa.
FC Revolution / Fleetwood Area High School
Liberty University
Happy #NationalSigningDay! Excited to welcome some new members to our Family!
— LU Women's Soccer (@LibertyWSoccer) November 14, 2018
First is Rebekah Earnest from Reading, Pennsylvania! pic.twitter.com/MCDQA2HMLs
Mark Cantor, Midfielder, Bel Air, Md.
Baltimore Armour Academy / C. Milton Wright
Drexel University
Tonny Temple, Forward, Millville, Pa.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
North Carolina State University
The letter is in! Welcome to the Wolfpack, @7_ttemple! #GoPack #ncsu pic.twitter.com/t4cF78MVio
— NC State MSOC ⚽️ (@PackMensSoccer) November 14, 2018
Ben Ofeimu, Defender, West Bloomfield, Mich.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
Penn State University
Note: Ofeimu decided to forgo his commitment to sign a professional contract with Bethlehem Steel FC
Our newest Nittany Lion is a center back from West Bloomfield, Mich., @OfeimuBen ‼️
— Penn State Men’s Soccer (@PennStateMSOC) November 14, 2018
Ofeimu comes to Happy Valley from the Philadelphia Union Academy and Bethlehem Steel.#WeAre #PSUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/J2Co7GC4Ym
Kris Shakes, Goalkeeper, Sunrise, Fla.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
Penn State University
Help us welcome our first signee, Kris Shakes ‼️
— Penn State Men’s Soccer (@PennStateMSOC) November 14, 2018
Shakes joins the Nittany Lions as a goalkeeper and spent the last four years with the Philadelphia Union Academy.#WeAre #PSUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/aBPxsbjEyn
Ashley Orendac, Mt. Holly, N.J.
FC Bucks / Rancocas Valley High School
Saint Joseph’s University
Congrats to RVGS player Ashley Orendac on signing her NLI⚽️
— RVGS⚽️ (@rvgsoccer) November 14, 2018
Proud of you!!! #THWND @SJUHawks_WSoc pic.twitter.com/0bXOhXOJix
Andrew Buss, Midfielder, Huntington Valley, Pa.
FC Europa / Lower Moreland High School
Bryant University
Andrew Buss will further his soccer career at Bryant University https://t.co/R32OX2C63Z
— LM Athletics (@LMTSDAthletics) November 14, 2018
Stacey Badman, Defender/Midfielder, Kintersville, Pa.
Montgomery United / Palisades High School
Westminster College (D3)
#SigningDay
— Palisades Athletics (@PSDAthletics) November 14, 2018
Stacey Badman
Soccer pic.twitter.com/FwofTIHicF
Logan Cattie, Defender
Continental FC / Malvern Prep
University of Scranton (D3)
Honored and blessed to announce that I have officially committed to the University of Scranton to further my academic and athletic careers. I thank all my coaches and my parents for helping my reach my goal of playing collegiate soccer. #goroyals pic.twitter.com/MNghaI6mQJ
— Logan Cattie (@logancattie) November 13, 2018
Nkosi Graham, Winger
YMS / Holy Ghost Prep
Evansville University
Congrats Nkosi Graham @UEAthleticsMSOC pic.twitter.com/NjCQCnfnzQ
— YMS (@ymssoccer) November 14, 2018
Ethan Ruppersberger, Midfielder, Yardley, Pa.
YMS / Holy Ghost Prep
East Stroudsburg University (D2)
Congrats Ethan Ruppersberger @esu_MSoccer @ESUWarriors pic.twitter.com/ZZinQ6FEEM
— YMS (@ymssoccer) November 14, 2018
Sarah Philip, Midfielder, Leesburg, Va.
FC Virginia / Heritage High School
West Chester University (D2)
Sarah Philip / Midfield
— FC Virginia (@FC_Virginia) November 14, 2018
West Chester University @WCUAthletics
⚽️ @FC_Virginia #GirlsDA
Heritage High School
☑️ Soccer Commit#BetterThanYesterday #NoFinishLine #FCVUniversity #SigningDay #NSD18 #Rams pic.twitter.com/jMm9wEah1j