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DeRosa Announces 2023 Women's Soccer Signing Class

6/28/2023 3:45:00 PM

Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University women's soccer team has some unfinished business to attend to in 2023, and Head Coach Brooke DeRosa is excited to announce the addition of nine exceptional student-athletes for the upcoming fall season.

Behind the play of NE10 Player and Rookie of the Year Madison Apicella, the Panthers reached the final of the NE10 Championship last season for the first time since 2015. Expectations now loom larger this September for the 'Cats, and the following impact players are expected to come in and compete for time right away.

Name: Sophia Cataldo
Position: F
Hometown: North Massapequa, N.Y.
High School: Plainedge
Club Team: NY Surf
Prominent Accolades:

Two-time Team Captain
Two-time All-State
Three-time All-County
Newsday Top 100 Players to Watch
Named All-Conference as a freshman

Sophia is a hard-working forward and a handful for any back line. She has a natural ability to get into goal-scoring positions. She shows great ambition to be a part of a competitive college environment and we are looking forward to seeing her grow.

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Julia Hannon
Position: M
Hometown: Massapequa, N.Y.
High School: Massapequa
Previous School: Duke
Club Team: Albertson Fury
Prominent Accolades:

Saw regular minutes across 15 career games at Duke
Ranked #4 in New York State and #67 nationwide by TopDrawerSoccer
Led Massapequa to NYSPHSAA State title and earned All-State honors as a freshman
Won multiple regional championships with HBC Soccer Club
Member of the ODP Regional Team & U.S. Soccer U-15 Girls National Team

Julia is an exciting addition for us. She will bring a wealth of experience, not only as a player and student, but also as a well-rounded human being. Her capacity to lead combined with her work ethic and talent level will naturally improve the players around her.

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Carly Koprowski
Position: F
Hometown: Wantagh, N.Y.
High School: MacArthur
Club Team: East Meadow ECBL
Prominent Accolades:

Four-time Conference A1 and two-time Nassau Class A County Champion
2022 Long Island Class A Champion
Earned All-Conference recognition for soccer
Also named All-Conference in indoor and outdoor track and field and All-County in outdoor track and field
Member of National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, Art Honor Society and High Honor Roll

Carly is a gifted athlete and has the ability to break down any defensive back line with her speed. She will add depth to our front line, which will give us an advantage in the long term. I look forward to watching her progress.

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Alba López Martínez
Position: GK
Hometown: Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, Spain
High School: IES Calviá
Previous School: Cowley College
Club Team: Atlético Baleares
Prominent Accolades:

Posted 3-2 record with 1.63 GAA in eight starts last season at Cowley College
Won first four starts with the Tigers, earning two clean sheets along the way
Made season-high seven saves in one-goal decision vs. Barton on 10/12
Recorded a .704 save percentage and posted three shutouts in conference play

Alba is a technical goalkeeper that will add depth and intensity to our training environment. She has the attitude to work hard and I look forward to her development over the next two years.

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Amanda Marasco
Position: M
Hometown: Carle Place, N.Y.
High School: Carle Place
Previous School: LIU
Club Team: Massapequa Cosmos
Prominent Accolades:

Saw action in 14 career games with the Division I Sharks
Played in career-best 10 games in 2021 and logged season-high 42 minutes vs. Temple on 10/21
Also spent a year at former Division II school New York Tech
Named All-State, All-County & All-Conference in her time at Carle Place

Amanda is a player that will bring experience to our team. She will add depth to our attacking positions and we look forward to the impact she will have on our team dynamic.

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Kayla Mendez
Position: F
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
High School: Susan E. Wagner
Club Team: Match Fit Academy
Prominent Accolades:

Leading goal-scorer in PSAL in 2022-23 with 31 goals
Class AA All-State Sixth Team
Member of U-20 Costa Rica National Team

Kayla possesses many exciting qualities of a forward -- including speed, skills and desire to score. She will add depth to our forward lines and I’m looking forward to the impact that she will have on the team.

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Dani Perugini
Position: CM
Hometown: Watertown, Conn.
High School: Watertown
Club Team: Oakwood Soccer Club
Prominent Accolades:

Two-time All-Conference performer
Connecticut Senior Bowl selection

Dani is a very thoughtful and technical central midfielder with a relentless work ethic in the middle of the field. She’s constantly looking for ways to improve which will add to the dynamic of our team. I look forward to working with her.

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Julianna Violi
Position: B
Hometown: East Islip, N.Y.
High School: East Islip
Club Team: NY Surf
Prominent Accolades:

All-League
All-County
All-State

Julianna is an active outside back that has the ability to put in a tremendous work rate in the defensive and possession moments in the game. She’s a versatile OB and can play on either side. We are excited to have her with us next season!

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Name: Sarah Winnegar
Position: B/M
Hometown: Northport, N.Y.
High School: Northport
Club Team: NY Surf
Prominent Accolades:

Section XI All-League Defender
Named to Honor Roll every semester

Sarah is an enthusiastic soccer player who is willing to take risks on the field. She will add depth and versatility to our team as she is capable of playing in multiple positions. We look forward to her college development!

- Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

For the first time in the Brooke DeRosa era, the Panthers will host a season-opening kickoff tournament, playing host to familiar opponents Wilmington University on Aug. 31 and Molloy University on Sept. 2. Both matches are scheduled for 7 p.m. starts at Motamed Field.

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