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Princeton University Athletics
Women's Soccer Welcomes Eight From Class of 2020
April 21, 2016 | Women's Soccer
Head coach Sean Driscoll on the Class of 2020:
"Our staff is extremely excited to welcome the incoming freshman class. We believe that we have assembled a group of immense talent, character and personality. This class will have an immediate impact on the quality of our roster by adding depth at every position on the field. One of the things we are most proud of with our program is our training environment. We are confident that these student-athletes will fit in seamlessly with our current squad that places such a high emphasis on their work ethic and a tangible desire to compete. Additionally, we are certain that they will all provide tremendous value in the classroom and in the community, as they are, like the rest of our current roster, high caliber human beings and students."
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Kelli Calhoun |
Assistant Coach Kelly Boudreau on Calhoun: "Kelli is a very composed goalkeeper with a strong vocal presence. These qualities along with her drive and determination will make her a great addition to our current roster."
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Mary Abigail "Abby" Givens |
Driscoll on Givens: "Abby is an incredible athlete that is also extremely versatile. She is exceptional out of the air and can cover a lot of ground. While she has featured primarily as an attacking player, she has the tools to be a very good back as well."
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Natalie Grossi GK I 5'9" I Woodbridge, Ont. I Saint Elizabeth Collegiate/Bradford Eagles BEFORE PRINCETON Played club club soccer for Bradford Eagles...Won Canadian National Championship Gold Medal in 2015...Won Ontario Cup title in 2015...Won Ontario Youth League title is 2012 and 2015...Was selected to Ontario Provincial team from 2013-2015...Won National Provincial title in 2013...Selected to Canadian Regional Excel Program (REX) in 2014 and 2015...Attended Saint Elizabeth Collegiate in Thornhill, Ont...Named Junior Athlete of the Year in 2014 |
Assistant Coach Boudreau on Grossi: "Natalie is a talented, athletic goalkeeper from a top club in Canada. Her power paired with her shot stopping ability will propel her to be competitive this fall."
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Sophia Gulati |
Driscoll on Gulati: "Sophia brings tremendous energy to our midfield on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Her mobility is outstanding and her soccer IQ is exceptional."
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Emily Claire Hilliard-Arce M/D I 5'5" I Matthews, N.C. I Weddington High School/Charlotte Soccer Academy ECNL BEFORE PRINCETON Played club soccer for Charlotte Soccer Academy ECNL...Club teammate of Abby Givens...Team Captain...Selected to ECNL PDP and Nike ID2 National Selection Programs...Attended Weddington High School in Matthews, N.C....Played in State Championship Game in 2014...Selected Conference and County Player of the Year in 2014...Selected to All-Conference, All-State, and All-Regions team during high school career...A North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year nominee |
Driscoll on Hilliard: "Emily is an extremely talented player that can play virtually every position on the field. She possesses tremendous technique and savvy and makes those around her better."
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Tomison "Tomi" Kennedy F/MI 5'5" I Glen Ridge, N.J. I Glen Ridge/NJ Stallions BEFORE PRINCETON Played club soccer for NJ Stallions Dynamite...Club teammate of Sophia Gulati...Won 2015 US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championship...Leading goal scorer in 2015-2016 US Youth Soccer National League...Named National Top 150 Player by Top Drawer Soccer...Attended Glen Ridge High School in Glen Ridge, N.J...Won 2012 and 2013 NJ State Championship...Won NJ North Sectional Championships in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015...Nominated for All-America High School Game...Selected to All-State Team in 2015...Selected to All-Group 1 in 2013, 2014, and 2015...Selected to 1st Team All-Super Essex Conference in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015...Selected MVP for Glen Ridge in 2014 and 2015 and Best Offensive Player in 2013 |
Driscoll on Kennedy: "Tomi is a player that makes things happen in the attacking third. She has the uncanny ability to create something out of nothing for both herself and her teammates."
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Courtney O'Brien F/M I 5'9" I Studio City, Calif. I Harvard-Westlake/Real So Cal ECNL BEFORE PRINCETON Played club soccer for Real So Cal ECNL...Team finished #8 in 2012, #12 in 2011, and Top 32 in 2013...Selected to US Soccer Under-17 National Team training camp in 2013...Selected to ECNL/ID2 National Selection Program in 2013...Selected to Cal South ODP in 2010 and 2013...Attended Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, Calif....Won 4 Mission League Championships...Made CID Southern Sectional Playoffs in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014...Named Player of the Year by Los Angeles Daily News 2 times and Named Daily News All-Area 3 times...Selected 1st Team All-CIF Southern Section 3 times...All-Mission League Offensive MVP 3 times...Named Mater Dei Premier Invitational MVP 2 times |
Driscoll on O'Brien: "Unfortunately due to injury last spring, Courtney wasn't able to join us in 2015. However, we are ecstatic that she is going to be a part of this incoming class and we will have her talents with us for the next four years. She makes a very strong class even stronger with her attacking qualities. She has the ability to score goals in a multitude of ways and will be a constant threat for opposing back lines."
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Olivia Sheppard |
Driscoll on Sheppard: "Olivia is a no nonsense defender that reads the game very well. Her athleticism and composure will be a great addition to our back line."