Wissahickon Girls' Soccer Preview

WISSAHICKON GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW

Coach:  Chris McDaniels 6th Season

Assistant coaches: Sean Treacy, Zack Lobasso and Caroline Hassal

Last year’s record:

  • SOL 7-7-2
  • Overall 7-10-2
  • Lost in first round of Districts to Garnet Valley 2-0

Notable losses:
Meredith Blight
Julia D’Aquanno
Lucy Greenstein (playing at Shenandoah University)
Emily Kim
Ryan Matt
Lannah Werynski (playing at Shippensburg University)

Key returners:
--Olivia Lore – GK
--Ellie Stein – CB
Olivia and Ellie will anchor a backline with some younger players as they acclimate to the speed at the varsity level.  I have confidence that we’ll improve every time out.
--Emma Greenberg – F/W
Emma will be one of our main offensive targets.  She has size and pace that should be difficult for defenders to contain.
--Sophia Yeh – M/D
Sophia will fill gaps in the back and the midfield as needs arise.  It will be nice to have her versatility.

Others to watch:
--Lila Marciniak showed a lot of growth last year as a ninth grader and arrived at preseason with a confidence to take players on and create.

--Lainey Werynski will split time in the central midfield and on the back line.  Lainey’s ability to possess and distribute should help us in possession.

Outlook: After a slow start in 2024, we are hoping to learn from that start and begin the season with a sense of urgency.  We plan on taking it one game at a time and hopefully that lands us competing for a playoff spot come October.”

 

 

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