Women's Soccer announces incoming Freshman class
7/2/2021 8:45:00 AM | Women's Soccer
UC Santa Cruz women's soccer head coach Lauren Nadler recently announced the incoming recruits for the Class of 2025. This recruiting year was like no other as Covid-19 halted in-person recruiting. Despite the challenges, these eight talented newcomers are expected to make an immediate impact as the team looks to defend their 2019 ACAA Conference title in the now-rebranded and bolstered Coast to Coast Conference. Get to know the new Banana Slugs as we highlight each new player. Â
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Payton Cichowski Position: Forward High School: Cleveland High School Club: LA Breakers ECNL
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz? "I decided to attend...because of the strong sense of inclusivity and emphasis on social justice. With both the forest and beach so near, I was also drawn to the beautiful campus and location. I believe that UCSC will support me in becoming a better advocate for change while giving me the space to have fun and be a part of a great soccer program." |
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Rainie Dabbs Position: Forward High School: South Medford High School Club: Rogue Valley Timbers
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz? "I've decided to attend UC Santa Cruz because of the beautiful campus and location. It is an opportunity to play college soccer at a school that will allow me to pursue my educational dreams."Â |
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Dana DePiero Position: Midfielder High School: Pingree School Club: NEFC
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz? "I chose UC Santa Cruz because of the impressive Marine Biology program. I also really like the unique campus location [that is] next to the beach and the forest." |
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Emily De Los Santos Position: Defender High School: Culver City High School Club: LA Breakers ECNL
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz? "I am attending UC Santa Cruz because of the beautiful location, the academics, and the athletics. I believe it's going to be the perfect balance for me [over] the next four years." |
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Bronwyn Eyre Position: Midfielder High School: San Dieguito Academy Club: DMCV Sharks ECNL
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz?" It's a school where I can get a great education while still playing the game I love. I think that the campus is absolutely beautiful, and I'm stoked to have the opportunity to study far away from home while still being close to loved ones." |
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Arianna LePage Position: Forward/Defender High School: Woodbridge High School Club: West Coast FC GA
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz? "I loved the campus the second I stepped onto it. I was born in Santa Clara and my family and I would come down to visit Santa Cruz as a kid and I have always loved the area...when I first met a couple of the players on the team and learned more about the program, everything added up to be the perfect fit." |
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Amanda Scott Position: Midfielder High School: Mayfair High School Club: Beach FC GA
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz? "I have decided to attend UC Santa Cruz for many reasons. Not only is the campus absolutely amazing, but it also has great academic and research programs that will allow me the opportunity to pursue multiple interests. I'm also very excited to play with a group of strong women who have already achieved impressive [accomplishments] on the pitch. I can't wait to be a slug!"Â |
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Ana Villa Position: Midfielder High School: Gabrielino High School Club: LA Surf
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| Why did you choose to attend UC Santa Cruz? "At UC Santa Cruz, I can advance as an athlete and further my academic dream of robotic engineering." |
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Players Mentioned
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