EASTON, Pa. - Lafayette women's soccer head coach Mick Statham announced the addition of seven new Leopards to the Class of 2027 on Monday afternoon.

Lafayette's incoming signees hail from four different states and Canada, and encompass all four positional groups. The class features three midfielders, two defenders, a forward and a goalkeeper from Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and the Canadian province of Quebec.

"I'm really pleased with the outcome of the class." Statham said. "They are all good players, great students and top class citizens. They are the future of our program and we are expecting big things from them when they arrive on College Hill."

More information on each of the newest Leopards can be found below.
 

 
AT CHAPARRAL: Three-year varsity starter at defender and forward for Chaparral High School's four-time reigning state championship team…scored the winning goal in 2020-2021 semifinal to send Chaparral to the Arizona 6A State championship game…voted Chaparral Top Offensive Player for 2020-2021 season…named to Arizona Interscholastic Association 6A All-Region First Team and All-Academic First Team 2021-2022 season…starting center back for National Playoffs Champions League Utah Royals AZ ECNL team…named a top 30 player in Girls Academy League Southwest Division in 2021…starting center back for Girls Academy League National Championship which allowed fewest goals in 2020-2021 league play…selected to Arizona ODP team and ODP Region IV Team/Camp…member of National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society junior and senior year.

Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette because of the top-tier academics, competitive soccer program and beautiful campus that made me feel at home ever since I visited. There is an incredible sense of community at Lafayette that I look forward to becoming a part of.
 

 
AT HOMER:  Five-year varsity starter in goal with 753 career saves along with 12 goals and 11 assists…NYS All-State selection…Section 3 Goalie of the Year…three-time Onondaga League First-Team selection…2022 League Player of the Year…two-time All-CNY selection…named to All-Greater Cortland Team…competed for 12 years with the Syracuse Development Academy…selected team captain by teammates & Girls Academy Advisory Panel representative…six-year New York State West ODP team member…four-time ODP East region inter-regional participant…three-time ODP National Team member with trips to Iceland, Amsterdam and London… played basketball and softball and was selected All-League in both…NYS All-State selection in basketball…2022 finalist for All-CNY 3 Sport Athlete of the Year.
 
Why Lafayette: Throughout my communications with Coach Statham and Coach Herr I felt an immediate connection. When I first stepped onto Lafayette's beautiful campus and met the welcoming students and staff, I knew then that Lafayette's challenging and outstanding academics and competitive soccer program were the right fit for me. I am so excited to be a Leopard!
 

 
AT BB&N: Four-year varsity soccer starter…served as team captain in 2022…earned 2022 NEPSAC Second-Team honors…ISL champion 2022 and 2021…NEPSAC champion 2022, 2021 and 2019.…voted best defensive line in ISL in 2021…2021 ISL honorable mention selection…eight-year ECNL starter…named a Top Drawer Soccer Standout Player in 2019.
 
Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette because of both Coach Statham's and Coach Herr's vision for a strong Division I program and how their players are supported both on and off the field. After visiting the campus, I connected with the strong community environment and the rigorous academics. I knew Lafayette would allow me to grow not only as a person but as a player and I am excited to be a part of the Leopard family! 
 


At Winchester: Four-year varsity letterwinner who was a team captain as a senior...All-Middlesex League and All-Eastern Mass selection...earned All-State and All-New England honors...named Middlesex League MVP...named Boston Globe All-Scholastic and Boston Herald All-Scholastic...selected to the United Soccer Coaches All-Region...member of National Honor Society...member of Spanish National Honor Society...played for FC Stars...went to Nationals with club team...participated in A Shot for Life All-Star game.

Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette because it offers a small college experience on a beautiful campus, while providing an excellent education as well as the opportunity to compete in the Patriot League for a great coaching staff and athletic department. After my visit, I knew I wanted to be a Leopard!
 
 
 
At WILTON: Four-year varsity starter…played for 2021 Class LL Connecticut state championship team and the 2022 Connecticut state quarter finalists…2021 FCIAC conference finalists…2019 FCIAC conference quarterfinalists…served as team captain in her senior year…2021 & 2022 All-FCIAC selection…named a 2022 All-FCIAC Scholar Athlete…played club soccer for Connecticut FC…qualified for 2022 ECNL Nationals…member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society…honor roll student who was a 2021 Yale Book Award recipient.
 
Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette because as soon as I stepped foot on campus, I knew it was exactly where I wanted to spend the next four years. The coaching staff are incredible and I know the style of coaching will help me become a better player and person. After meeting the team, I knew the girls were people that I want to surround myself with. The opportunity to engage in competitive athletics as well as challenging academics was something I knew would push me to find success in college. Everything was just perfect.
 
 
 
AT COLLEGE SAINTE-ANNE: Part of the Soccer+ development program throughout high school…honor roll member…captain of CS Saint-Laurent AAA team…MVP 9/16 games in 2022 with CS Saint-Laurent…CCAA national champion with Vanier College in 2021… honor roll student at Vanier College…Dean's list at Vanier College…named Vanier College's Academic All-Star by RSEQ in 2022.


Why Lafayette: From my first Zoom call with Coach Statham, I knew that Lafayette was the perfect fit for me as it would allow me to develop and challenge myself both academically and athletically. His vision of his team and his ideology as a coach was in line with the type of environment where I knew I would fit right in and which would allow me to excel and flourish as a player, a student and ultimately, as a person. During my official visit, I was reassured and confident that Lafayette College was where I was meant to spend the next four years. I can't wait to be a Leopard!
 
 
 
AT ELLINGTON: Girls Academy U17 national champion…served as Oakwood Soccer Academy captain…Girls Academy U16 national qualifier…Girls Academy U16 Champions League runner-up…attended Youth National Training Center…served as a Student Council public relations officer…Future Business Leaders of America member and Rise Above...Knights Nation and National Honor Society member…earned the scholar-athlete award…national qualifier for National History Day…Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.

Why Lafayette: From the minute I stepped on campus, Lafayette felt like home. Between the challenging academics, competitive athletics, and welcoming program, it was the perfect place to start my next chapter.