Women's Soccer Team Adds Eight From Class of 2021

The Princeton women's soccer program is adding eight players from the Class of 2021 to join a team that is just a year removed from the 2015 Ivy League title and second round of the NCAA tournament, and returns 19 of its 30 goals along with every minute in goal.

"Our staff is very excited to welcome eight newcomers into our program," Princeton coach Sean Driscoll said. "With this group of student-athletes, we feel we have added tremendous talent and depth to an already impressive roster of returning players. During the past two years, we have had the opportunity to observe these individuals on the field, track their progress in the classroom, and also learn about their personalities. In addition to being top-notch players and students, we believe they will add tremendous character to the Princeton community. We are exceptionally fortunate to work with amazing people, on a daily basis, and we feel the Class of 2021 will enhance an already terrific environment."
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2013 U.S. Club Soccer iD2 National Training Camp
2015 US Youth Soccer ODP National Training Camp
2015 ECNL National Finals
2016 US Youth Soccer ODP National Championships
2014, 2015, and 2016 US Youth Soccer Region III Pool
2016 US Youth Soccer ODP Thanksgiving Interregional
2017 US Youth Soccer Region III England Trip Invitee

Driscoll on Davidson:
Carolyne is technically exceptional. She runs effortlessly with the ball at her feet and has the ability to play a variety of deceptive final passes to unlock opposing defenses. In addition, she is a fierce competitor who works very hard on both sides of the ball.

Four-year varsity player
2016 and 2017 high school captain
Three-time Empire League champions
Two-time first-team all-league
Three-time All-Academic Team
2016 Empire League Offensive Player of the Year
2015 CIF Finalists
2016 SoCal National Cup Champions
2016 National League National Finalist

Driscoll on Gee:
Tatum brings tremendous athleticism and versatility to our team. She can play in the back, midfield or forward line. Regardless of where she plays on the field, her mentality is always to attack, which is something we covet. Her speed will be an asset to us no matter where she is deployed.

Top Drawer Soccer #141 overall player for 2017
2015 and 2016 ECNL Northeast PDP selection
2016 NSCAA High School All American
2016 NSCAA High School All New England
2014, 2015, and 2016 all-state
2014, 2015, and 2016 state champion

Driscoll on Hewins:
Eve is a relentless attacking player who can play in any forward position. She thrives in 1-v-1 situations and creates goal-scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. In addition, she takes great pride in her defending, which is a trait we love in our attacking players.

Top Drawer #11 player in Mid-Atlantic region
2014, 2015, and 2016 ECNL PDP Mid-Atlantic Selection
2014 and 2015 ECNL Nike National Training Camp invitee
2013, 2014, and 2016 all-conference

Driscoll on Kane:
Olivia possesses excellent technique and an exceptionally high soccer IQ. She is fearless in the attacking third and has the ability to create something out of nothing. She also has the unique ability to adjust her game to play in either central or flank midfield positions.

59 games played 134 goals scored 45 assists
Holds school record for most goals in a season, with 37
Three-time team Player of the Year (2013, 2014, 2016)
Two-year team captain (2014, 2015)
3x ISAL League Champion
4x ISAL Playoff Champion
2x NYSAIS Tournament Selection
2015 All-School Brooklyn Girls First Team
2012 Sports Illustrated 'Faces in the Crowd'
NY ODP

Driscoll on Matthews:
Halima is a true striker who brings a combination of speed and power to our team. She has a nose for the goal and can score in a variety of ways. She has the ability to break down players 1-v-1 and also possesses intelligent movement off of the ball to create issues for opposing defenses.

Top Drawer Soccer #66 overall player for Class of 2017
2014 ECNL National Champion
2013 and 2016 ECNL 3rd Place
2014, 2015, and 2016 Surf Cup Super Division Champion
2015, 2016, 2017 Club Team Captain
Four-year varsity player
2 year varsity team captain
Team's leading goal scorer the past three years
2016 San Diego CIF first team (only junior)
2016 Coastal League Athlete of the Year

Driscoll on Rickerson:
Lucy is a top-notch, no nonsense defender. She is quick, tenacious and takes tremendous pride in her ability to shut down opponents. Moreover, she recognizes the importance of serving as the first line of attack and is fantastic at keeping possession out of the back.

2016 US Youth Soccer National Champions
2014 and 2015 US Youth Soccer National Championships finalists
2014 US Youth Soccer Region I Champions
2014 US Youth Soccer Region I Premier League Champions
2014 and 2016 Eastern Pennsylvania State Cup Champions
2016 Lawrenceville team captain
2016 Recipient of the Francis H. Dykman, Jr. '44 Athletic Conduct Award
2015 and 2016 All-MAPL first team & All-Prep first team
2016 all-state Honorable Mention
2014 All-MAPL Honorable Mention
2013 All-MAPL Honorable Mention & All-Prep second team

Driscoll on Simkus: Julia provides versatility for our back line. She can play as a center or wide back and be equally effective. Her ability to win balls in the air will be a welcome addition to our team as will be her uncanny service on set pieces anywhere within sixty yards of goal.

2014, 2015, and 2016 ECNL Northwest Conference Champions
Four-year varsity starter for Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences
Two-year varsity captain
2016 first-team all-state
2015 second-team all-atate
2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 all-league
Three-time league champion
US Soccer Training Center Invitee

Driscoll on Sneeringer: Margaret offers a variety of qualities for our program. In addition to possessing innate leadership skills, she communicates and organizes very well. Her ability to do so allows us the flexibility of playing her centrally in the back or midfield. She is strong in the air and also brings composure with the ball at her feet.

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