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DeRosa Announces Nine Additions to 2025 Roster

8/11/2025 2:30:00 PM

Garden City, N.Y. - After a Northeast 10 regular season title and an NCAA East Region Tournament appearance, Head Coach Brooke DeRosa and the Adelphi University women's soccer program look to revamp their roster with nine newcomers in 2025. 

Jenna Biondo

     Name: Jenna Biondo
     Hometown: North Babylon, N.Y.
     High School: North Babylon 

     Position: Midfield/Forward

 

   Prominent accolades from HS:

  • 3x All County 
  • 2x All State  
  • League 4 Player of the Year
  • Top 100 on Long Island
  • All-Long Island - Second Team
  • North Babylon All-Time Leading Goal Scorer (60 career goals) 
Jenna was an immediate standout to me when I first saw her play. She has a natural ability to score but is versatile enough to play in any attacking position.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Emily Aridas

     Name: Emily Aridas
     Hometown: Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
     High School: Sleepy Hollow
     Position: Goalkeeper


     Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • All-League (2022, 2023)
  • All-Section Honorable Mention (2023)
  • All-League (2024)
  • All-Section (2024)
  • All-League Player of the Year (2024)

 

Emily’s focus and work ethic is what impressed me about her the most. She has a solid foundation as a goalkeeper and I look forward to seeing her grow at the college level.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Dalia Morelli

    Name: Dalia Morelli
     Hometown: North Bellmore, N.Y.
     High School: Kellenberg
     Position: Midfield

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • All-League
  • All-State
  • Team MVP
Dalia is a hard-working defender that will help strengthen our backline. Her psychological fortitude gives her the advantage to adapt to any position.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Emma Raptis

    Name: Emma Raptis
     Hometown: Melville, N.Y.
     High School: Half Holow Hills East
     Position: Midfield

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • All-Division (2023)
  • All-League (2024) 
Emma is a rising center mid talent that will add depth to our team. She is an equal threat in attack and recovery.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Crystal Knoell

   Name: Crystal Knoell
     Hometown: Sea Cliff, N.Y.
     High School: North Shore
     Position: Forward

 

   Prominent accolades from HS:

  • All-County Honorable Mention (2022) 
  • All-County Selection (2023, 2024) 
  • Second Team All-State (2024)
  • Newsday Long Island Top 100 
  • Member of the National Honor and World Language Societies 
  • Also played for SUSA and the US Youth Soccer ODP Inter-Regional Team
Crystal is a dangerous forward who plays with the composure of a center mid. She’s an unstoppable player and we look forward to seeing her perform at the college level.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Bethany Solari

    Name: Bethany Solari
     Hometown: Rutland, VT
     High School: Kimball Union Academy
     Position: Midfield/Forward

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • Junior NEPSAC All-Star
  • All-NEPSAC honorable mention
  • All-NEPSAC
Bethany is a creative winger with the ability to beat opponents in multiple ways. She’s exciting to watch and will add depth to our attacking lines.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Veronica Polentarutti

     Name: Veronica Polentarutti  
     Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
     High School: James Madison
     Position: Midfield/Defender

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • Played for Downtown United Soccer Club
Veronica is an extremely intelligent center mid who plays with composure and has a natural ability to keep the game simple. She will be a great addition to our team.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Amanda Lora

     Name: Amanda Lora
     Hometown: Wantagh, N.Y.
     High School: MacArthur
     Position: Midfield

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • All Conference (2023, 2024)  
  • All County Honorable Mention (2024, 2025)
  • Played club for LISC 
Amanda is our most recent addition to the freshman class who is a versatile player that will add depth and character to our midfield and back lines.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa
Carmen Reinerink

     Name: Carmen Reinerink
     Hometown: Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands 
     Previous School: Saint Leo
     Position: Defense

 

   Prominent accolades from Previous School: 

  • CSC Academic All-District Team (2024)
  • Was one of three players to start in all 19 games for the Lions (2024)
  • Was a prominent force on the defense that limited the opposition to just 16 goals on the season and nine goals in conference play. (2024)

Carmen is an intelligent player that adds experience and quality to our back line. She has a strong presence and will make an immediate impact this fall.
Head Coach Brooke DeRosa

Entering her 10th season at the head of the Adelphi women's soccer team, DeRosa has led the Panthers to the NCAA tournament six times.