EASTON, Pa. - Lafayette women's soccer head coach Mick Statham announced the addition of eight new Leopards to the Class of 2028 on Friday afternoon.

Lafayette's incoming signees hail from six different states and Canada, and encompass two positional groups. The class features five defenders and three midfielders from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, Virginia, New Jersey and the Canadian province of Ontario.

"I'm extremely pleased with the class we have put together this year." Statham said. "This is a group filled with excellent soccer players, top class students and outstanding human beings. If they can integrate and contribute as much as our current freshmen are doing, we will be thrilled."


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

 

AT CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH: Three-year varsity letter winner…Eastern Pennsylvania ODP Captain…selected for U.S. regional camp…member of the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals WPSL team…National Honor Society Member…Presidents Award. 
 
Why Lafayette: I choose Lafayette for its rigorous academics, competitive athletics and active community. After visiting the campus, the coaching staff and players made it very clear that this would be a place where I would excel as a student-athlete. I am excited to be part of the Leopard Family! 
 

 

AT NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter…senior captain...2023 Lehigh Valley Live Player of the Year...2023 Times News Player of the Year...2023 All-State Selection…2023 Lehigh Valley Live First Team...2023 Morning Call All-Area First Team…2022 Times News Player of the Year…2022 Morning Call All-Area First Team...2022 Lehigh Valley Live Second Team…2021 Lehigh Valley Live Honorable Mention…2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 District 11 Champions…2020, 2021, and 2023 Colonial League Champions...2023 Blue Ridge Athlete of the Week…2023 Morning Call Athlete of the Week...National Honor Society…Science National Honor Society…High Honor Roll.
 
Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette because from the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. Its prestigious academic environment and competitive Division 1 soccer program made my decision to become a Leopard effortless.
 


AT VISITATION ACADEMY: Three-year varsity letterwinner…two-time all-district selection…captain of the St. Louis Development Academy Soccer Club…U16 and U17 Girls Academy Frontier Conference Talent ID selection… three-time Champions Cup qualifiers…two-time national qualifiers...listed as one of the top U19 defensive lines in the Girls Academy League by SoccerWire…freshman and sophomore All-District nominations…National Honor Society.
 
Why Lafayette:  I was initially drawn to Lafayette College for its challenging academics and spirited athletics. I wanted to compete with the best, on the field and in the classroom. From the first day I met the coaching staff and team, I felt like I was a part of a family. I look forward to spending the next four years as a Leopard!
 

 
AT BILL CROTHERS: Two-year starter…played with Aurora FC…played with the Markham City Soccer Club OPDL team…named team captain…two-time Gary Miller Charity Shield Champions…two-time OPDL Cup Champions…three-time OPDL Provincial League Champions…top 10 OPDL goal scorer in 2022…played for Alliance United FC League 1…2023 Ontario League 1 Reserve Finalist…2023 Ontario League 1 Premier Champion…NDC Combine attendee…Honor Roll.  
 
Why Lafayette: After my first call with Coach Statham explaining his vision and competitive athletic program, I got excited, as it aligned with what I was looking for. Once I went on my tour, I was impressed by the beautiful campus, welcoming community and excellent academics that Lafayette has to offer. I immediately knew that I wanted to spend my next four years as a Leopard!  Roll Pards!
 

 
AT CENTRAL REGIONAL: 2023 United Soccer Coaches East All-Region Team…NJGSCA 1st Team All- State…NJ.com 2nd Team All-State...Ocean County Player of the Year…First-Team Ocean County…First-Team All Shore…senior captain…2023 Sectional State Champion…U13 ECNL National Champions…Cedar Stars Academy (GA) U18...National Honor Society member.
 
Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette because of its challenging academics, beautiful campus and competitive soccer program. As soon as I stepped onto campus and met the coaches and players, I knew that this was the place where I wanted to spend my next four years. I am very excited to officially be a Leopard! 
 

 
AT SOUTH LAKES: Four-year varsity starter...led team in goals...2021 and 2022 All-District honors...earned second place at FBLA VA States...Posse Foundation Scholar...placed third in state championships for track 4x200m in 2021.
 
Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette College because of the abundance of resources that will help me strive as a student athlete. Also, the beautiful campus embodies my vision of a college campus. 
  

 
AT HINGHAM: 2023 Midfielder MVP...2023 Patriot League All-Star...2022 Patriot League All-Star…selected to the 2023 Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Second Team...2023 team captain…2022 MA Division 1 State Champions...2021 MA Division 1 State Championship Runner Up…led team in assists during the 2022 and 2023 seasons…scored winning goal in Division 1 semifinal game to send team to the MA State Championship in 2022…2020 South Shore Select Top Player Award…four-year Honor Roll student.

Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette as my future home because it has all of the ideal qualities of a school I had been searching for: a beautiful campus, rigorous academics and a welcoming campus culture. Additionally, the women's soccer program at Lafayette felt unique and special. Each visit and communication with Coach Statham and Coach Herr, as well as every one of the girls on the team, has been warm and encouraging and a wonderful combination of competitiveness with team orientated aspiration. It is evident this is an authentic team and a tight community.
 

 
AT ELLINGTON: Member of National Honor Society…served as a Student Council public relations officer…Future Business Leaders of America…Red Cross Club…Spanish Club…Peer Advocates for a Better Society member…National Spanish Honors Society…Scholar-Athlete award…High Honors...served as Oakwood Soccer Academy captain.
 
Why Lafayette: I chose Lafayette because from the moment I set foot on campus, I just knew it was the perfect place for me to spend the next four years of my life. Lafayette College offers a supportive and welcoming community where I can excel both academically and athletically.