Women's Soccer Announces Incoming Class of Nine - William & Mary Athletics (2024)

Women's Soccer 4/11/2024 10:00:00 AM

WILLIAMSBURG, Va.—Women's soccer Head Coach Julie Shackford has announced a nine-player class that will be joining the William & Mary program this fall.The following players recently signed NLI's ahead of their arrival next season—KenleyCampbell,PeytonCostello,LilyHall,SydneyIncarnato,MayaMorey,BrookeOswald,Lizzie Rubino, Mia Tegeris, and Daisy West.

Shackford on the incoming class:
"We simply cannot wait for this class to get to campus!These nine players are an incredible group who will positively impact the program, bringing a lot of talent and depth to our currentsquad.Additionally,theyareallfiercecompetitorsandhavethemindsetwelookforwhenconsidering the impeccable culture that we've worked so hard to build over the last 6 years.We've spent a lot of time integratingthemandfeelthey'vealreadyestablishedbondsandanidentitywewillbenefitfromoutofthegate!"

Kenley Campbell | Defender/Midfielder
Richmond,VA|CollegiateSchool Richmond United
HighSchool/Club:

• AllLeague2021,2023

• AllMetro 2021,2023
• AllState2021,2023
• AllLeaguePlayerofYear2023
• LedStateinStats 2023 with38 Ptsand 6GWG
• AllLeagueTrack&RunnerofYear2023
• RichmondUnitedClub teamwastop 8incountry2022

WhyW&M?
"I chose William & Mary because of the amazing and competitive athletic culture as well as their demanding academics. On my first visit I could already see the amazing friendships I would gain with these girls. Their drivetoworkhardonthefieldandclassroom,aswellastheirfriendlinesstoeveryonearoundthem,helpedme know that I would fit right in."

ShackfordonCampbell:
"Kenleyisaversatileandathleticdefender,capableofexcellinginanyofthebacksix field positions. After missing her sophom*ore season due to injury, she returned stronger and faster than before without missing a beat. She is both a great physical presence and equally as good on the ball. She also plays with a maturity that will help her transition to the college game."

Peyton Costello |Defender/Midfielder
StonyBrook,NY|WardMelvilleHSSUSA

HighSchool/Club:

• UnitedSoccerCoachesAssociationAll-American2023
• UnitedSoccerCoachesAssociationAll-RegionTeam(NY/NJ/PA)2022&2023
• NYStatePlayeroftheyear2023
• SuffolkLeague/DivisionalPlayeroftheYear2022&2023
• NewYork StateFinal MVP2022 &2023

• NewsdayAllLongIslandfirstteam2022&2023
• LIplayeroftheyear2023
• 2xHS Captain2022,2023
• 1stteamAll-StateNewYork2022,2023
• ECNLNewEnglandAll-Conference2^ndteam2020/21
• ECNLNewEnglandAll-Conference2^ndteam2022/23

WhyW&M?
"I chose William and Mary because of the great atmosphere created by both the coaches and players. Besides thefactthattheschoolisawesomeandhasabeautifulcampus,Iwasswayedbythefactthatthecurrentplayers aresoexcitedtobeapartoftheprogram,andpastplayersalwayscomebacktosupporttheTribe.Thattellsme the program has a great culture and is well-run. I wanted to be able to have the same excitement that these players do, and I am counting down the days until I get to play my first game for the Tribe and sit in my first class at William and Mary. I also loved watching them play as you can see the coaching staff is very encouraging, but at the same time always wants to win. I knew that this was the right school for me because it feltlikehomewhenIvisitedforthefirsttime.Peoplealwaystalkaboutwhatabeautifulcampustheschoolhas, and it is so true. I cannot wait to be a part of the Tribe!

Shackford on Costello:
"Peyton is certainly one of the top players in the Northeast, having developed in very high-level environments in both high school and club. She is versatile and the type of player that impacts every environmentsheisin.Hermindsetanddrivecomplimenthertalentandaretheexactintangibleswelookforin the recruiting process."

Lily Hall |Midfielder/Forward
SaltLakeCity,UT|SkylineHS Utah Avalanche

HighSchool/Club:

• 2xHS Captain2021,2022
• FirstteamAll-State2023
• 5Aplayeroftheyear2022
• Led5Ainscoring JuniorandSenioryears.
• Scored5goalsduring2023playoffsenroutetoStateChampionship.
• ECNLFirstTeamAllNorthwestConference

WhyW&M?
"I chose William & Mary because it has aunique balance of quality academics and high-level sports. Additionally, the William & Mary women's soccer team has a special type of culture that not many other teams possess. Becausethey are coached by two former players themselves, the team feels like a family, and whileitissupercompetitive,theteamalwayssupportsoneanother.Ithinkthatbeingapartofthisteamwillset me up for an amazing career in the future, allow me to grow athletically and academically, and allow me to meet awesome people."

Shackford on Hall:
"We were so impressed with Lily from the first ID clinic she attended as a freshman.She hasaverysophisticatedunderstandingofthegameandhermovementofftheballandfindingspacetocreateis as good as any player I have ever coached. She has the technical ability and vision of a midfielder combined with goal scoring instincts."

Sydney Incarnato |Midfielder/Defender

Bernardsville,NJ|BernardsHS|BlairAcademy Match Fit

HighSchool/Club:

• 2xHS Captain:2021,2022
• 2xAll-State(2022,2023)
• Top20 All North- Stateof NJ2022
• 4xAll-Conference2019,2020,2021,2022
• Division MVP2021
• All Group 2 2022,2023
• SkylandConferenceScholarAthlete2023
• 1stTeamAll-MAPL2023
• 2xBasketballCaptain2022,2023
• 3xAllConferenceBasketball2021,2022,2023

WhyW&M?
"IfellinlovewithWilliam&MarysoccerwhenIcametomyfirstIDcampin2022,whereIwassurrounded by the most welcoming players and staff that I've ever met. They made the atmosphere fun by fostering competitiveness and growth. As I started touring and exploring, this welcoming environment, so rich in tradition, showed up everywhere I went throughout campus. The culture of W&M is what hooked me and makes me incredibly excited to represent the school as a student-athlete. With the competitive academic environment and variety of learning opportunities, it's theperfect fit for me. It's thetypeof placethat you miss every time you leave, and I'm so blessed to be able to call it home soon. GO TRIBE."

Shackford on Incarnato:

"Syd is a tremendous athlete, excelling on the basketball court in addition to the soccer field, and has a high IQ on the field.Our culture thrives on special people who really want to be here, andSydneywaswillingtotakeanextrapost-graduateyearwhenour2023classwasfull.Thatspeaksvolumes to her commitment and loyalty which will undoubtedly enhance our team on and off the field."

Maya Morey |Midfielder/Forward
GlenCove,NY|FriendsAcademySUSA
HighSchool/Club:

• 2xHS Captain:2022,2023

• AllConference2020
• NassauCountyHonorableMention2021
• NewsdayTop100 LongIsland2022,2023
• All County 2022,2023

WhyW&M?
"I chose William & Mary because not only was it a beautiful campus with a variety of positives, but it put a smile on my face that I didn't even realize until I was told by my dad that I had been smiling my whole visit. William & Mary is not only a perfect fit for me as an athlete but as a student as well, which is hard to come by. At William & Mary are you not only surrounded by an outstanding campus with challenging academics butamazingpeopleaswell.OneofthebiggestreasonsIchoseW&Mwasforitstightknitculture.Ihavenever felt more loved and welcomed in any other place than I do at W&M. On the sports side of things, William & Mary always has awesome crowds and supporters at all of their games home AND away; which was huge for me. And most importantly along with their tight knit and talented team is their amazing coaching staff. The coaching staff at W&M is nothing short of caring, encouraging and devoted.William & Mary is a perfect fit for me!"

Shackford on Morey:

"Maya is a positive life force with the drive and determination needed to succeed at the nextlevel.Herworkratealwayssetsherapartonthefieldandresultsinherscoringgoalsormakingplaysthat lead to goals.She's the type of player who is going to do everything in her power to keep challenging herself and those around her!"

BrookeOswald |Forward
Leesburg, VA | Dominion HS McLean/VAUnion&DMVFC

HighSchool/Club:

• 2xCaptain:2023,2024
• StateChampions&UndefeatedSeason2021
• TiedSingleSeasonSchoolrecord32Assists2021
• AllDistrict 2021, 2022,2023
• AllRegion 2021, 2022,2023
• AllCounty HonorableMention2021
• All County 2022,2023
• AllStateVA 2022,2023
• AllMet 2022,2023
• DistrictCo-PlayerofYear2023
• SetSingleSeasonSchoolScoringRecord 33Goalsand74Pts2023
• 74Goals and 46Assists through JrYear
• USYSVAStateCupBestOffensivePlayer2023
• USYS3x StateChampion
• ECNL1^stTeamAllConference2021
• ECNL2^ndTeamAll-Conference2022
• Top50ECNLInstatIndex2021

WhyW&M?
"I chose W&M because the coaching staff consistently made me feel wanted and valued during the recruiting process. The team and coaches were sincerely welcoming, and I felt like part of the Tribe family on my first visit!I'msoexcitedtobeapartoftheexceptionalteamchemistryandrelationshipsonandoffthefield.IfeelI can thrive personally and academically in this environment on the beautiful campus and can't wait to start my journey! Go Tribe!"

ShackfordonOswald:
"Brookeisagiftedforwardwhoisaprovengoalscorerinallenvironmentsinwhichshe has played.Her pace and ability to execute runs that exploit space behind back lines is a handful for the opposition. She has a competitive fire and finishing ability that are always evident, and we can't wait to see her put some balls in the net for the Tribe!"

Lizzie Rubino |Midfielder/Defender
Ashburn,VA|StoneBridgeHS TSJ FC Virginia
HighSchool/Club:

• AllRegion2^ndTeam2021

• AllDistrict2^ndTeam2022
• AllRegion/District1^stTeam2023

• AllPotomacDistrictBasketball2022
• AllLoudoun CoHonorableMention2022
• TSJFCVA ClubTeamwas NationalFinalistsin2023

WhyW&M?
I chose William & Mary for a multitude of reasons. When my recruiting process began, they were one of the first schools to reach out. I knew the coaching staff saw potential in me and were willing to take a chance onme. When I started to look into the school, I found even more reasons to fall in love with it. When I came to visitforthefirsttime,Isawhowbeautifulthecampusisandfeltthewelcomingenvironment.Thecultureofthe team is something I have never seen or experienced and I want to be a part of it. I felt comfortable without having been at William & Mary before. Every single person I have met that is affiliated with William & Mary has been kind and welcoming. The high academics of the school was also a major reason for me choosing William&Mary.IknewIwantedtocontinuechallengingmyselfbothonandoffthefield.Theyalsoworkhard to get us connections and set us up for the future and rest of our lives.

Shackford on Rubino:
"Lizzie's calm and composed presence in the midfield is not surprising when you consider she's one of eleven children and has been raised with the chaos of a full sided soccer game in her household!Herabilitytoanticipateandexecutequickly,coupledwithhighleveltechnicalability,serveher very well as a defensive midfielder.Lizzie makes an excellent addition to our midfield squad."


MiaTegeris |Goalkeeper
Dayton,MD|SandySpringsFriendsHS Northern VA Alliance (NVA)

HighSchool/Club:

• PVACFirstTeam 2021,2022,2023
• PVACPlayerofYear2023
• ECNL-RLAllConferenceWest2022
• USLW-2VirginiaMaraudersMVP2023

WhyW&M?
"William & Mary has always been a special place to me. Growing up, my father would take the family on frequent trips down to Williamsburg, although I still couldn't tell you if he did it more for him or for us. Nonetheless, it was always a trip I was eager for; Williamsburg is a place that makes me feel calm. My dad would walk us through campus, showing off the landmarks. Looking back on those experiences, I think I was eager to make them my own. Deciding what college I wanted to go to was never a stressor for me because I always knew it would be W&M. From the first ID clinic I attended, I felt a sense of belonging, like this was a place I knew I would fit into. Since then, having the pleasure of spending time with the girls has opened my eyes to the supportive family-like, but extremely hardworking, community that has been cultivated on the William&Marywomen'ssoccerteam.Theteam'svaluesmakemecertainIfoundanenvironmentwhereIcan be myself, which has always been the most important thing in my life. So, why did I choose William & Mary? I'd probably have to say Wythe's Candy Shop!"

ShackfordonTegeris:
"Miaisanincrediblyathleticgoalkeeperwithtremendouspotential.Havingjustmade the jump from a small club to a competitive ECNL environment, the sky is the limit in terms of her development.She has the size, agility, skill, and mindset set to be a top-level Division 1 GK, and we are very excited for her next chapter with the Tribe!"

DaisyWest |Defender

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