Nine Anteaters Join 2019 Class
November 19, 2018 | Women's Soccer
IRVINE, Calif. --- Wednesday marked the beginning of the newest early signing period, and UC Irvine women's soccer joined in on the festivities inking nine Anteaters to National Letters of Intent.
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Player Breakdowns
Madeline Coppolo β "Well-rounded midfielder with a good soccer IQ and an excellent range of passing."
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Erin Covey - "An explosive forward with the potential to cause a lot of problems for the best back lines in the country."
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Gianna Creighton β "A midfielder with an extremely good soccer IQ who can play in a number of positions. G reminds me of a young Cami Privett."
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Alyssa Moore - "A forward with a lot of attributes. She can impact the game on both sides of a back line, and has an ability to finish from all kinds of scenarios."
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Taesja Paopao - "A goalkeeper with a ton of potential to grow into an elite NCAA Division I goalkeeper.Β Taesja has very good hands under a high ball, she is a good shot stopper, and has good range on her distribution."
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Chloe Ragon β "Chloe is a very efficient midfield player who can connect the game at a high level. She is an aggressive ball winner and could make an impact in a number of positions."
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Sarah Ralston β "Sarah has a high soccer IQ and is likely to affect the game for us in the midfield close to the forwards. She has an excellent final pass and can finish well."
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Chantelle Sanchez β "Chantelle is a hard working midfield player with a high level of technical ability. She will compete for playing time throughout the midfield and possibly as a forward at some point."
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Emi Smith β "Emi is an explosive outside back who defends well and gets forward with and without the ball aggressively."
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| Student-Athlete | Height | Position | Hometown | High School | Club |
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| Madeline Coppolo | 5-6 | Midfielder | Temple City, Calif. | Temple City HS | LA Premier FC |
| Erin Covey | 5-6 | Forward | Alta Loma, Calif. | Los Osos HS | Legends Academy |
| Gianna Creighton | 5-7 | Midfielder | San Diego, Calif. | West Hills HS | Rebels SC |
| Alyssa Moore | 5-9 | Forward | Menifee, Calif. | Paloma Valley HS | Legends FC South |
| Taesja Paopao | 5-10 | Goalkeeper | Oceanside, Calif. | Oceanside HS | Oceanside Breakers |
| Chloe Ragon | 5-1 | Midfielder | Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. | Los Osos HS | Legends Academy |
| Sarah Ralston | 5-4 | Midfielder | Westminster, Calif. | Westminster HS | Slammers FC |
| Chantelle Sanchez | 5-4 | Midfield / Forward | Garden Grove, Calif. | Fountain Valley HS | NHBFC |
| Emi Smith | 5-1 | Defender | View Park, Calif. | Marymount HS | L.A. Galaxy Academy |
Player Breakdowns
Madeline Coppolo β "Well-rounded midfielder with a good soccer IQ and an excellent range of passing."
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Erin Covey - "An explosive forward with the potential to cause a lot of problems for the best back lines in the country."
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Gianna Creighton β "A midfielder with an extremely good soccer IQ who can play in a number of positions. G reminds me of a young Cami Privett."
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Alyssa Moore - "A forward with a lot of attributes. She can impact the game on both sides of a back line, and has an ability to finish from all kinds of scenarios."
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Taesja Paopao - "A goalkeeper with a ton of potential to grow into an elite NCAA Division I goalkeeper.Β Taesja has very good hands under a high ball, she is a good shot stopper, and has good range on her distribution."
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Chloe Ragon β "Chloe is a very efficient midfield player who can connect the game at a high level. She is an aggressive ball winner and could make an impact in a number of positions."
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Sarah Ralston β "Sarah has a high soccer IQ and is likely to affect the game for us in the midfield close to the forwards. She has an excellent final pass and can finish well."
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Chantelle Sanchez β "Chantelle is a hard working midfield player with a high level of technical ability. She will compete for playing time throughout the midfield and possibly as a forward at some point."
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Emi Smith β "Emi is an explosive outside back who defends well and gets forward with and without the ball aggressively."
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