From a Brescia Athletics press release:
Excitement is in the air with the Brescia women’s soccer team announcing its members of the 2020 recruiting class. The class, featuring transfers and incoming freshmen, look to help bolster the roster with their talents and energy. Hailing from Kentucky, Indiana, California, and Mexico, the Bearcats look forward to opening the season with their new teammates.
“Forthe 2020 recruiting class we’ve complied ranges of players of various experiences and a massive love for the game,” coach Shaun Soderling said. “Back in March when we started, I got ahold of the current signings to get to know them more and welcome them to the team.”
Alexandra Harshfield – M – Holy Cross High School – Fisherville, Ky.
The All-State team member from Holy Cross makes her way to Brescia University. The former Derby City Rossoneri player made a great first impression on a call with coach Soderling.
Soderling: “Alexandra checked all the boxes in what we look for in a Brescia women’s soccer player. We’re excited to see her grow as a player and a person as a member of our team.”
Alexis McAnally – D – Holy Cross High School – Louisville, Ky.
Another Holy Cross standout made the choice to continue her playing career at Brescia University.
Soderling: “The moment I met Alexis, her energy was infectious and what we were looking for on the recruiting trail. I’m excited to have her as a part of our program.”
Autumn Rogers – F – Breckinridge County High School – Breckinridge, Ky.
The Breckinridge County High School Coaches’ Player of the Year and Offensive MVP is ready to make a mark at Brescia University.
Soderling: “Autumn has a passion for the game and uses that in her play. She can play out wide getting up and down the field, creating, risk-taking, and all of the ways you want an outside wing to be a threat.”
Daisy Valencia – F – San Joaquin Delta College (NJCAA) – Manteca, Calif.
Junior transfer Daisy Valencia comes to Brescia University via San Joaquin Delta College where her team recently won the Big 8 conference championship in 2019 qualifying for a trip to the final 4.
Soderling: “Daisy will be an incredible addition to our roster after two years playing at a great program with a great coach Adrienne Sorenson. She is known to make a big impact with her team on and off the field. Competing in 39 games for the D-Squad, Daisy will bring plenty of championship experience to Brescia women’s soccer.”
Elizabeth Galicia Cruz – D – Arkansas State University (NCAA D1) – Puebla, Mexico
Elizabeth Galicia Cruz is a transfer coming to Brescia University from Puebla, Mexico where she featured for Noria FC.
Soderling: “Elizabeth will have a massive impact on us attacking wise and she’s an outside back who can get forward flying up the flanks and create opportunities for her teammates and herself. A big piece to how we want to play is getting numbers forward and Elizabeth will provide that for us from the back.”
Marta Hughes – M – Russellville High School – Russellville, Ky.
The Russellville native has Coach Soderling excited about her high athletic abilities coming to Brescia women’s soccer.
Soderling: “Marta is a multi-sport athlete who’s found success in soccer by using her skills developed in other sports. Her speed and strength will allow her to be a great asset to our program over the next four years.”
Taylor Howard – D – Mclean County High School – Greenville, Ky.
Taylor Howard comes to Brescia Women’s Soccer with a strong soccer background and ready to get started.
Soderling: “Taylor’s a strong defender who’s high school team is built on toughness in the back. Mentally she can handle whatever the play may bring and goes 100% in helping protect her team’s area.”
Taylor Neukam – M – Northeast Dubois High School – Dubois, Ind.
A three-time team MVP and Golden Boot winner for the Jeeps, Taylor Neukam looks to add her offensive talents to the Brescia women’s soccer team.
Soderling: “Taylor has a knack for scoring goals when her team needs her to and has the ability to bounce back when facing adversity. I’m excited to add Taylor to the team and looking forward to seeing her progression going forward.”
