William Tennent Girls' Soccer Preview

WILLIAM TENNENT GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW

Coach:  Dan Russo,  4th year

Assistant coaches:  Elise Jara, Bryan McMenamin, Kathy Swaim

Last year’s record:  9-8-1   Made district playoffs for first time in years

Notable losses: Alyssa Ferraro, Taylor Hopkins, Emily Bocklet, Megan Murphy, Laura Zimmermann

Key returners:  Ashley Swaim Senior forward, Alyssa Christiansen, Junior Midfield, Shannon Troy, Senior Defender

Others to watch:  Kelly Burns, Junior Mid,  Renee Turgyan, Senior Forward, Brenna Diehl, Senior Keeper, Kasia Lombardi, Freshman Defender

Strengths:  “Awesome work ethic and great attitude.  The leadership is solid, the girls have worked extremely hard and team chemistry is ideal.”

Question Marks:  “We lost eight starters that played hard, physical soccer.  We need to replace that aggressiveness on the field.”

Outlook:  “We are excited about the season.  We will be very young and full of energy.  Our season will depend on how quickly the girls adapt to the physical play of this league and if we maintain our positive outlook under pressure.”

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