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While the college soccer season was postponed for all of the Philly area programs and most men’s and women’s programs across the country, teams started announcing their signings for 2021 with the start of the early signing period on November 11.
In this tracker we’ll share announcements as they come in for players with local ties and local programs. Email matthew.r.ralph@gmail.com with additions or changes.
Daniel Nesseler, Defender, Leverkusen, Germany
Wuppertaler SV
Drexel University
A player of Daniel Nesseler’s pedigree is a rare find. His exceptional game awareness & football acumen lead him to Captaining Bayer Leverkusen’s Youth Academy & several of Germany’s Youth National Teams. ⚽ #DragonsUnite #GoDragons pic.twitter.com/f6HtvUXHOz
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) February 25, 2021
Ori Arzi, Defender, Israel
Maccabi Petah Tikva FC
Drexel University
Welcome, Ori! ⚽ i @DrexelSAAC @DrexelDragons #DragonsUnite #GoDragons pic.twitter.com/cylezKYWYC
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) February 25, 2021
Youri Senden, Midfielder, Vorendaal, Netherlands
Roda JC/KRC Genk
Drexel University
The Dragons are looking forward to welcoming Youri Senden to the class of 2025! Senden, a product of the renowned KRC Genk youth program, brings value and experience to the Dragons given his playing background amongst Europe’s elite youth competitions. @FloQ_Liu
— Drexel Men's Soccer (@DrexelMSoccer) February 25, 2021
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Gyuwon “Josh” Chong, Midfielder, Lynchburg, Va.
Sporting Kansas City Academy
Temple University
Join us in welcoming freshman Gyuwon ‘Josh’ Chong to Temple!! #TUMS ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/C8MdfPynRy
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 13, 2021
Daniel Moya, Midfielder, Shirley, N.Y.
Orlando City Academy / NYCFC Academy
Temple University
Help us in welcoming freshman Daniel Moya to #TUMS family! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/m9iOH7l7rV
— Temple Men's Soccer (@Temple_MSoc) January 13, 2021
Leighann Kafel
FC Delco / Archbishop Wood
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Shout out to the amazing and talented #leighannkafel of our #fcdelcou19girls #ecnlcomposite on your commitment to Farleigh Dickinson U! Leighann is a dominant player who always makes an impact! We can’t wait to see what’s next! #provenpathway #division1 #fcdelcoclassof2021 pic.twitter.com/39MFKNG5jz
— FC DELCO (@FCDELCO2) January 14, 2021
Shane Serio
Cherry Hill FC / Camden Catholic High School
King’s College
Congratulations to Shane Serio (Camden Catholic) from the U19 Premier Scorpions who will continue his soccer career at King's College! @KCMSMonarchs @KingsMonarchs @_cchsathletics_@camdencatholic pic.twitter.com/jhsGZmVfvA
— Cherry Hill FC (@CherryHillFC) January 14, 2021
Dallan Schoenberger, Defender, Elizabethtown, Pa.
PA Classics Academy
Saint Francis PA
Congratulations to Dallan Schoenberger from our 02 Academy team for committing to @RedFlashMSOC! pic.twitter.com/fOYLzvBLEx
— PA Classics (@PAClassics) January 15, 2021
Evan Schlotterbeck
Cherry Hill FC / Moorestown Friends
Muhlenberg College
Congratulations to Evan Schlotterbeck from the U19 Premier Scorpions (Moorestown Friends) who will continue his soccer career at Muhlenberg College! @Muhl_Sports @Muhlenberg @MFSAthletics @mfsfox pic.twitter.com/OAanHS5eDK
— Cherry Hill FC (@CherryHillFC) January 15, 2021
Steven Riad, Winger, Bethlehem, Pa.
Allentown United
FIU
NEW PANTHER ALERT
— FIU Men's Soccer (@FIUMensSoccer) January 7, 2021
Welcome to the FIU Family, Steven Riad Let’s work #PawsUp #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/l9D1wX1WXr
Mike Heim
YMS / Archbishop Wood
Arcadia University
Mike Heim, YMS 2002 Premier United, has committed to continuing his soccer career at Arcadia University. Congratulations, Mike! #ymssoccer #ymsproud @Arcadia_MSOC pic.twitter.com/mbYsXBKxSp
— YMS (@ymssoccer) January 6, 2021
Alexis VanderZeyde, Midfielder, Middleboro, Mass.
Coastal FC / Middleboro High School
Temple University
Another one! Welcome to Broad Street, Alexis VanderZeyde!
— Temple Women’s Soccer (@templewsoccer) December 8, 2020
We can’t wait for you to join our team! #Owls2021 pic.twitter.com/x5u8GbwFrS
Zephyn Brokert-Krees, Defender, Farmington Hills, Mich.
Former Philadelphia Union Academy
Syracuse University
Ready for the next chapter!
— SU Men's Soccer (@CuseMSOC) December 8, 2020
Welcome to Syracuse University @KressZephyn #DaretoDream ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/kvAIFpKjxE
Jack Roberto, Defender, Howell, N.J.
Cedar Stars Academy / former Philadelphia Union Academy
Bucknell University
Welcome the the Herd, Jack! pic.twitter.com/5JQzeXDuee
— Bucknell Men’s Soccer (@Bucknell_MSOC) December 8, 2020
Dante Huckaby, Defender, Morgantown, W.V.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
University of Louisville
➡️ Dante Huckaby
— Louisville Men's Soccer (@UofLmenssoccer) December 3, 2020
▪️ Defender
▪️ Morgantown, WV
▪️ @phlunionacademy / @PhilaUnionII#GoCards pic.twitter.com/D3SnadBVvN
Josh Jones, Defender, Hatfield, Pa.
Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals / North Penn HS
University of Louisville
➡️ @joshjones023
— Louisville Men's Soccer (@UofLmenssoccer) December 4, 2020
▪️ Defender
▪️ Hatfield, PA
▪️ @UkrNationalsSC #GoCards pic.twitter.com/xcMRLtke9b
Caden Stafford, Forward, Cincinnatus, N.Y.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
University of Maryland
“Caden is a special attacking player." - @SashoCirovski
— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) December 3, 2020
A @phlunionacademy product.
Welcome to the #Excellence, Caden Stafford! pic.twitter.com/DT7P0yqJv2
Jessica Wallace, Defender, Bowie, Md.
Maryland United / Archbishop Spalding
Temple University
Introducing our first signee of 2021, Jessica Wallace!
— Temple Women’s Soccer (@templewsoccer) December 1, 2020
Welcome to the Owl family. We can’t wait to see you on North Broad #Owls2021 pic.twitter.com/HhzbJxUGHk
Ayana Tagba, Defender, Odenton, Md.
Oni Premier Soccer Academy
Temple University
Officially official!✍️
— Temple Women’s Soccer (@templewsoccer) December 2, 2020
We can’t wait to see Ayana Togba repping our cherry and white next Fall! #Owls2021 pic.twitter.com/RppCaPEYMJ
Sumaya Togba, Forward, Odenton, Md.
Oni Premier Soccer Academy
Temple University
She put pen to paper and she’s officially an Owl!✍️
— Temple Women’s Soccer (@templewsoccer) December 4, 2020
Sumaya Togba joins her twin sister, Ayana, as another signee for 2021! Welcome to the team Sumaya! #Owls2021 pic.twitter.com/f9xVQv8eaY
Faith Slimmer, Midfielder/Forward, Petersburg, N.J.
Ocean City High School
Rutgers University
⚔️Meet R 2021 Incoming Class⚔️
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) December 4, 2020
Faith Slimmer
⚽️Midfielder/Forward
Petersburg, N.J.
Ocean City HS pic.twitter.com/RJd0WcvsrQ
Kylie Daigle, Midfielder, Millville, N.J.
Players Development Academy / The Pennington School
Rutgers University
⚔️Meet R 2021 Incoming Class⚔️
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) December 3, 2020
Kylie Daigle
⚽️Midfielder
Millville, N.J.
The Pennington School pic.twitter.com/6sKjmK6b8w
Sam Bennett, Defender, Lancaster, Pa.
PA Classics / Hempfield High School
Indiana University
A versatile defender from Pennsylvania, Sam Bennett is a Hoosier! #IUMS pic.twitter.com/MvfrQ9Y3pb
— Indiana Men's Soccer (@IndianaMSOC) November 18, 2020
Reese Evans, Midfielder, Woodbury, N.J.
FC Delco / Deptford High School
Bucknell University
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Paige Temple, Forward, Bloomsburg, Pa.
FC Revolution / Bloomsburg Area High School
Bucknell University
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Alex Geczy, Goalkeeper, Newtown Square, Pa.
FC Delco / Episcopal Academy
UMass
Congrats to our captain @alex_geczy on officially signing to attend and play @UMassMSoccer ⚽️ #STUDENTathletes #GOEA pic.twitter.com/EigdeUsD2z
— EA Boys Soccer (@EASoccer1785) November 18, 2020
Megan Donnelly, Forward, Gibsonia, Pa.
Beadling SC / Pine-Richland HS
Villanova University
Welcome to the Wildcat Family, Megan! Excited to have you join us next fall! Read More: https://t.co/U3bisXgj15#FutureCats #SigningDay #GoCats #Villanova #WomensSoccer pic.twitter.com/YrDOSX3vE2
— NovaWSoccer (@NovaWSoccer) November 17, 2020
We are so excited to addy Maddie Fried to our roster for next year! Welcome Maddie! Read about our newest signing here: https://t.co/IpL4f1BPqz#Villanova #WomensSoccer #NLI #FutureCat #GoCats #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/S1wbcuxBFN
— NovaWSoccer (@NovaWSoccer) November 12, 2020
We are so excited to announce Ela as the next member of our 2021 Wildcat Family! Welcome Ela! Read about Ela Here: https://t.co/fS6z80Dgem#ShesAKeeper #FutureCat #GoCats #Villanova #WomensSoccer pic.twitter.com/7KLqQD1G2e
— NovaWSoccer (@NovaWSoccer) November 13, 2020
We are so excited to add Molly to the Wildcat Family! Read More: https://t.co/0Zg1ovRWt0#Villanova #WomensSoccer #GoCats #FutureCats pic.twitter.com/lqjpjjhOLl
— NovaWSoccer (@NovaWSoccer) November 14, 2020
We can not wait to add Brigid to our Villanova Family next year! Welcome Brigid! Read more here: https://t.co/PeL4xByKgX#FutureCat #GoCats #Villanova #WomensSoccer #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/OZShbi5Xjf
— NovaWSoccer (@NovaWSoccer) November 13, 2020
Riley Hill, Goalkeeper, Schwenksville, Pa.
FC Revolution / Perkiomen Valley High School
Liberty University
Welcome to the Liberty Flames Riley Hill!#RiseWithUs | #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/KT60N2FRjg
— LU Women's Soccer (@LibertyWSoccer) November 11, 2020
We are so excited to add Lauren to our roster for next year! Welcome Lauren! Read More Here: https://t.co/4CARwh8223#FutureCat #GoCats #Villanova #WomensSoccer #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/209u3QXmky
— NovaWSoccer (@NovaWSoccer) November 13, 2020
Sara Darlington, Forward/Midfielder, West Chester, Pa.
FC Providence / Unionville High School
University of Pittsburgh
The home state provides once again! Welcome, Sara Darlington❗
— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) November 11, 2020
⚽ Has scored over 35 career goals for @UHSWomensSoccer
⚽ Coached by #ForeverPanther Ashley Habbel
⚽ Plays club soccer for FC Providence#H2P | #nsd20 pic.twitter.com/4XzJfW375J
Elena Hinkson, Forward, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Keystone FC / Mechanicsburg Area HS
University of Pittsburgh
Our 4th signee is from central PA, @ElenaHinkson❗
— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) November 11, 2020
⚽ Played for @keystone_fc & participated in ODP from 2014-19
⚽ Named to the Best 11 at the USYS National Championships in 2018
⚽ Helped @mash_gsoccer win the PIAA District 3 last night#H2P | #nsd20 pic.twitter.com/oe0EiKv2Le
Ben Martino, Goalkeeper, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Philadelphia Union Academy / YSC Academy
Virginia Tech University
We’ve got a new member joining the Family!
— Virginia Tech Men’s Soccer (@HokiesMSoccer) November 12, 2020
Welcome home, Ben #Hokies ⚽️ | #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/qeLlMRYMre
Ben Liscum, Midfielder, Lewisburg, Pa.
Lehigh Valley United / Lewisburg Area HS
Penn State University
Welcome, Ben (@benliscum)!! ✍️
— Penn State Men’s Soccer (@PennStateMSOC) November 11, 2020
The midfielder comes to Happy Valley from Lewisburg, Pa. where he played for Lewisburg Area High School and Lehigh Valley United, and is on the watchlist for the 2020 HS All-American Game.#WeAre | #PSUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/Q5g3ZXnVPh
Sean Bettenhausen, Midfielder, Media, Pa.
Philadelphia Union Academy / Malvern Prep
Penn State University
Welcome, Sean!! ✍️
— Penn State Men’s Soccer (@PennStateMSOC) November 11, 2020
The midfielder hails from Media, Pa. and played for the Philadelphia Union Academy while seeing time with Union 2 during the 2020 USL season.#WeAre | #PSUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/PDaRLLNVeK
Mags Thornton, Midfielder, West Chester, Pa.
Penn Fusion Academy / West Chester East High School
Syracuse University
Mags Thornton has signed her NLI! She's going Orange! pic.twitter.com/AgAtCbeymr
— Syracuse Women's Soccer (@cusewsoc) November 11, 2020
Peyton Gilmore, Forward, Mullica Hill, N.J.
FC Copa / Delsea Regional HS
Binghamton University
Meet our next newcomer @_peytongilmore! Welcome to the Bearcats Family! #BingPride pic.twitter.com/fo0mheQQbJ
— Binghamton W. Soccer (@BinghamtonWSOC) November 13, 2020
Alex Marsteller, Midfielder, Breinigsville, Pa.
FC Revolution / Parkland HS
Binghamton University
Welcome to the Bearcat Family @marstelleralex!! #BingPride pic.twitter.com/0pWhfFFcHn
— Binghamton W. Soccer (@BinghamtonWSOC) November 13, 2020
Lindsey Aiken, Macungie, Pa.
Penn Fusion Academy / Emmaus High School
East Carolina University
We round out our signing class by welcoming Lindsey Aiken to #PirateNation! ☠️ #GoPirates NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/C98Oyv1KjU
— ECU Soccer (@ECUSoc) November 12, 2020
Molly Thomas, Schwenksville, Pa.
FC Delco / Spring-Ford HS
East Carolina University
#PirateNation please join us in welcoming Molly Thomas! ☠️ #GoPirates #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/CJh5K5Yo9h
— ECU Soccer (@ECUSoc) November 11, 2020
Mackenzie Clement, Forward, Mantua, N.J.
Clearview Regional High School
Duquesne University
Welcome to the Bluff!
— Duquesne Women's Soccer (@DuqWSoccer) November 17, 2020
Mackenzie Clement
5-2 | F | Clearview Regional
⚽️ 29 career goals
⚽️ 15 career assists #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/IibiWoUj3T
Julia Martin, Midfielder, Grantville, Pa.
PA Classics / Mount Calvary Christian School
Lipscomb University
Welcome to the Lipscomb family, Julia! ✍️ @juliaamartin21 #NSD #HornsUp pic.twitter.com/Qj8RPbfOt3
— LipscombWSOC (@LipscombWSOC) November 11, 2020
Jailene DeJesus, Midfielder, Reading, Pa.
FC Revolution / Wilson High School
St. John’s University
— St. John's WSoccer (@StJohnsWSoccer) November 12, 2020
Johnnies welcome Jailene DeJesus ⛈ #SJUWSOC pic.twitter.com/xN2E5YoTVt
Riley Tiernan, Forward, Voorhees, N.J.
Players Development Academy / Eastern Regional High School
Rutgers University
Welcome "To the Banks", Riley Tiernan! ⚽ ️⚔️ pic.twitter.com/yazLdVZXcS
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) November 11, 2020
Janelle Deveney, Midfielder, Marlton, N.J.
SJEB Rush / Cherokee Regional High School
Towson University
Welcome to the Tiger Family Janelle! #Signed pic.twitter.com/MORmwqEkC8
— TU Women's Soccer (@Towson_WSOC) November 12, 2020
Chloe Lawler, Forward, Cape May, N.J.
Players Development Academy / Lower Cape May Regional High School
Old Dominion University
SIGNED!
— ODU Women's Soccer (@ODUWomensSoccer) November 12, 2020
Please join us in welcoming our newest Monarch, Chloe Lawler!
⚽️ Forward
Cape May, New Jersey
Welcome to #MonarchNation ! pic.twitter.com/zhbRawCXbu