Women's Soccer Adds Nine for 2017

HARRISONBURG, Va. - The James Madison women's soccer team will welcome nine newcomers to the program for the 2017 season, as announced by Head Coach David Lombardo on Tuesday.

Eight true freshmen, covering every position on the field, will join the Dukes, in addition to Lindsay Gallagher, who has transferred from Florida to JMU, where she will be a redshirt freshman in 2017. Seven of the signees hail from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida, with two more coming to Harrisonburg from Ontario, Canada.

"This is one of the most geographically-diverse classes we've ever had," Lombardo said. "We graduated quite a few very talented seniors last year, so the expectation is that this group will need to fight hard, compete for their positions quickly and help this team regain the form that brought home the 2015 CAA Championship. I'm excited to have them join our program."

Katie Abt
5-6 | Midfielder | Chantilly, Va.
Chantilly HS | BRYC Soccer
Coach Lombardo's take: "Katie is a hard-working center midfielder who covers a lot of ground, has good feet and possesses a strong understanding of the game. She comes from an avid soccer family and is like having another coach on the field."

Emma Barefoot
5-7 | Goalkeeper | Riverside, Conn.
Greenwich HS | Yankee United
Coach Lombardo's take: "Emma will provide immediate depth to our goalkeeping corps. She has had a solid club career, is quick and athletic and will bring a competitive intensity to our goalkeepers."

Sophie Brause
5-8 | Forward | Scotch Plains, N.J.
Scotch Plains HS | PDA
Coach Lombardo's take: "Sophie is a big, strong target forward who has good touch and a great soccer IQ. She comes from one of the best club teams in the country and has played against some very good players and teams. She has also played in the attacking center mid role and will provide us with solid options in the attacking part of the field."

Alex Burrows
5-7 | Defender/Midfielder | Lebanon, Pa.
Cedar Crest HS | PA Strikers
Coach Lombardo's take: "Alex is a versatile player with experience at outside back and defensive center midfield. She is strong and athletic and has good ideas on the ball. We expect that she will add quality depth to our defense."

Melissa Carvalho
5-5 | Midfielder | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Monsignor Johnson HS | Aurora Stingers
Coach Lombardo's take: "Melissa is a dynamic playmaker and attacking presence in the central midfield. She is very technical, has a strong soccer IQ and has a great motor to work effectively on both sides of the ball in the midfield."

Hannah Coulling
5-10 | Midfielder/Forward | Salem, Va.
Salem HS | Salem Sabers
Coach Lombardo's take: "Hannah is a good blend of athletic and technical ability. She is a very versatile player and we're excited to see what suits both her and the team best. I feel comfortable that we will get a good performance out of her at many positions."

Lindsay Gallagher
5-7 | Midfielder | Ashburn, Va.
Stone Bridge HS | Florida | FC Virginia
Coach Lombardo's take: "Lindsay is a smart, technical center midfielder. She possesses a great ability to unlock defenses with smart, accurate passing."

Julia Ruffolo
5-7 | Defender | Bolton, Ontario, Canada
St. Michael's Catholic HS | Aurora Stingers
Coach Lombardo's take: "Julia is a very solid defender. She has speed, agility and a good sense of positioning. Because of her technical abilities, she is also versatile enough to play multiple roles in the defense, including outside back or even in the defensive center midfield."

Morgan Sherman
5-5 | Forward/Midfielder | Coconut Creek, Fla.
North Broward Prep | Sunrise Sting
Coach Lombardo's take: "Morgan is a dynamic attacking player. She can score goals or become a playmaker and she will add an exciting layer to our offense."

The Dukes will play seven matches across six dates as part of its 2017 spring schedule, as announced by Lombardo on Feb. 3. The complete spring schedule can be found here, while the complete regular-season schedule for 2017 will be released at a later date.

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