Girls DMV Recruiting News: College Commitments (Oct. 19-26)
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Each week, PrepSoccer Reporter Sean Maslin will go over some of the top college soccer commitments from the Washington D.C. Metro area. If you have a commitment that you would like to share, you can email him at semaslin05@gmail.com. Gemma…
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Continue ReadingEach week, PrepSoccer Reporter Sean Maslin will go over some of the top college soccer commitments from the Washington D.C. Metro area. If you have a commitment that you would like to share, you can email him at semaslin05@gmail.com.
Davitian has verbally committed to playing college soccer in 2024 at the University of Maryland- College Park. She was a member of the ECNL’s 2020-2021 All-American team and was the ECNL North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year that season. Davitian is relentless striker who can not only create her own shot but can also provide fantastic service for her teammates. Her ability to find space inside even the tightest of defenses will help her immeasurably in a tough Big Ten Conference. In addition to her exploits with Bethesda she has also received call-ups to the USYNT at the U15 and U16 levels.
Liberto has verbally committed to playing college soccer next season at Vanderbilt University. The forward from Bethesda SC/Marriotts Ridge High School is a very polished forward that has an excellent eye for goal and can create chances for her teammates. On the field, she is constantly moving always looking for that little opening or moment of mental lapse from the defender that she can exploit. At 5’11” she is also a real menace on set pieces and has scored several excellent headers in ECNL play over the course of her career. Last season, she was a member of the ECNL’s North Atlantic All-Conference team at the U17 level.
Williams has verbally committed to playing college soccer next season at Middle Tennessee State University. An attacking midfielder, Williams will provide the Blue Raiders with both speed and an some scoring flair from either the center midfield or the right outside midfield position. She has a strong right foot that can take cracking chances from distances but can also deliver crosses into the box for her teammates. The Southern High Senior can also take on multiple defenders at time, making diagonal runs to fit through tightly compacted backlines.
Lathrop has verbally committed to play college soccer at Purdue University in 2024. The Maryland United senior was a member of the 2021-2022 ECNL Mid Atlantic All-Conference U17 team last season and was named to the 2004/2005 ECNL National Selection Program this summer. She is one of the more experienced players in the region, having served as MUFC’s captain since 2018 (she is also the team’s top goal-scorer for her age group during the same time span). Lathrop plays both forward and midfielder and generally seems comfortable playing both positions (She plays more as an attacking midfield for MUFC but plays primarily at forward for her high school Glenelg).
Allen has verbally committed to playing college soccer next season at Cornell University. Sydney plays at both the forward and wing position for her club side Maryland United and her high school team Bethesda Chevy Chase. She has an excellent first touch and can immediately turn on the burners to go into attack mode. Her speed makes her very difficult for defenders her track and that she is comfortable taking shots from distance makes her incredibly difficult to stop. She is constantly moving and can adjust her speed and pace on the fly to gain an advantage in the final third. Prior to joining Maryland United, she was a member of Bethesda SC’s ECNL side.
Bullen has verbally committed to playing college soccer next season at Howard University. As either a defensive midfielder or at center-back, Malia has shown that she can track down any attacker by making smart runs to cut off their scoring chance. Her timing and speed make her difficult to break down, especially on counter-attacks given that she is faster than most forwards. She is a very technical player and has a willingness to build possession from the back. The Bison are a side that like to build chances from the spine, which should suit her strengths perfectly.
Wolff has verbally committed to playing college soccer next season at Ole Miss. The Va Union senior is one of the top goalkeepers in the ECNL MidAtlantic Conference. Her ability to read attackers and make split decision saves has helped Va Union stay near the top of the ECNL standings this fall. She also has a falir for the dramatic, having made several acrobatic diving stops throughout her club career.
Sydney Holmes
Sydney Holmes
Holmes has verbally committed to playing college soccer next season at the University of Rochester. The Severna Park senior has tons of speed and can really cause damage to the defense with her darting runs down the right flank. She also knows how to time her runs perfectly, including on the counter-attack where she helped Celtic become one of the top sides in the Girls Academy League Mid Atlantic Division. She can play both midfield and forward, which should help her get minutes in her freshman season with the Yellowjackets.
Anya Sander
Anya Sander
Sander has verbally committed to playing college soccer next season at the Rochester Institute for Technology. The Wootton High School senior/Bethesda SC U19 has a booming left foot that allows drive shots and free kicks from distance. In addition to her work from outside the eighteen, she is also very deadly inside the box and is comfortable taking a shot with either foot. Her passing skills and ability to move through tight spaces should help the high-scoring Tigers maintain their spot at the top of the Liberty League.