CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel soccer team has signed 14 members to its 2017 squad, second-year head coach Ciaran Traquair announced Wednesday.

"This is our first real chance to grow our squad and get the right balance of depth and quality," Coach Traquair said. "We have worked very hard as a staff to find the best possible players who are a fit for this institution and who can make us better as a program. I think there is a lot of potential is this group and they will help us lay a strong foundation for years to come. There is now genuine competition across the board and it should make everyone better. We are very ambitious and this group will enable us to start setting new goals for the program and reaching new levels of achievement."
 
Jenna Adcock | Fr. | Tweet
Defender | Toms River High School | Beachwood, New Jersey

Coach Traquair on Adcock: "Jenna will be a great addition to the program with the talent and work ethic she brings. She is very comfortable on the ball, partnered with great athleticism and composure on the ball, allows her to play anywhere in the back line. Her versatility will be a great asset to the team and gives us some more options moving forward."
 
Elena Burgess | Fr. | Tweet
Forward | Woodland High School | Woodland, California

Coach Traquair on Burgess: "Elena is one of two Californians joining us this coming fall. I have a lot of faith in her ability and she will give us some added bite and pace going forward. I expect that she will continue her goal-scoring habits at the college level and we are delighted to have her on board. She fits everything we look for in a cadet--athlete."

• As a sophomore, compiled 19-0-1 record and ranked No. 1 nationally by NSCAA
• Finished her junior campaign with 14-2-1 record
• Helped Montverde to a district championship during her senior season, posting a 21-2-0 record
• Played for nationally ranked Unifut in Guatemala in 2014, helping the team earn a No. 1 ranking

Logan Dix | Fr. | Tweet
Forward | Chaminade Julienne | Tipp City, Ohio

Coach Traquair on Dix: "Logan is an exceptional student and she has great potential in the game. I think she will give us some much needed pace in behind. She is an intelligent attacking player who has an eye for goal and can create problems in wide areas. I am hopeful her athleticism and versatility will allow us to adjust our shape when it is required."
 
Leanna Iezzi | Fr. | Tweet
Defender | Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary | London, Ontario

Coach Traquair on Iezzi: "Leanna is our lone commit from Canada and she adds some solidarity to our defensive unit. She is predominantly a center back but can play anywhere in the back four and also in central midfield. Leanna is very athletic and has loads of potential to become a very influential member of this program as we build towards success."
 
Kaeley Johnston | Fr. | Tweet
Goalkeeper | Island Trees High School | Levittown, New York

Coach Traquair on Johnston: "Kaeley is our second goalkeeper of the recruiting class. She has a solid club background and we expect her to be in a position to compete for the No. 1 spot. She brings a calmness and presence that will help in the transition to D1 soccer. She will benefit hugely from constant training and attention with our assistant coach, and I am expecting her to grow into a competitive Division I keeper."
 
Hope Mack | Fr. | Tweet
Defender | Clark Advanced Learning Center | Stuart, Florida

Coach Traquair on Mack: "Hope was our first commit of the 2017 class. She is a tough kid with a good engine to get up and down the park. She will offer us some depth at full back and will give us some added quality going forward. Hope handles herself well physically and has great service into the box. She will be a great addition to our squad."
 
Catherine Manzione | Fr. | Tweet
Defender | Newbury Park High School | Newbury Park, California

Coach Traquair on Manzione: "Kate is the second signing from our California duo and a great athlete that will influence our team from day one. I expect her to help us compete physically in the conference and allow us to set the tone in games. She is an intelligent kid with a real passion for the game. She is another player who fits exactly what we are looking for on and off the field."
 
Megan Mansfield | Graduate | Tweet
Defender | Bexleyheath Academy | Kent, England

Coach Traquair on Mansfield: "We were able to pick up Megan very close to signing day. I think she will bring a lot of maturity and experience to our program. Megan has the ability to play centrally, or as a full back and will be someone I think will impact our team very quickly. Her technical skills are very good, reads the game well and makes good choices in and out of possession. I am excited to see her have an influence on the team and adapt to our style of play."
 
Bri Marshall | Fr. | Tweet
Defender | White Knoll High School | Lexington, South Carolina

Coach Traquair on Marshall: "We are excited to have Bri join our group next year. She brings the whole package and has a tremendous work ethic. We feel she is going to develop into a very strong goalkeeper over her time here at The Citadel. I like her competitiveness and it will be exciting to see her battle it out for the number one spot come this fall."
 
Monica Montalvo-Perez | Fr. | Tweet
Defender | Stratford Academy | Macon, Georgia

Coach Traquair on Montalvo-Perez: "We are excited that Monica has chosen to come on board at The Citadel. She adds a level of athleticism that will improve our team right away. She comes from a good soccer background and has all the tools to be a success on our campus. I think she will develop into a very strong player for us over her four years. Monica has a great personality and someone who will add character to our locker room."
 
Jaiden Phelps | Fr. | Tweet
Midfielder | Springboro High School | Springboro, Ohio

Coach Traquair on Phelps: "Jaiden is an excellent addition to a growing squad. She is a technically sound soccer player and I believe she will fit our style of play very well. She will bring something different to our program and plays very well under pressure. We look forward to her becoming an influential member of our team and offering a level of versatility that we have lacked in the past."
 
Georgia Robert | Graduate | Tweet
Defender | York College | Hunmanby, England

Coach Traquair on Robert: "Georgia has already made a big impact on our squad since arriving in January. She has the quality and experience to really thrive at the Division I level. She has a professional drive and desire to be at the top of the game and that will certainly benefit us over the next 12 months. I'm very eager to get going with her this spring and see her develop into a very influential player for the fall."
 
Hannah Roth | Fr. | Tweet
Forward | Jenks High School | Tulsa, Oklahoma

Coach Traquair on Roth: "Hannah is a great fit for our program and she is works at a high level every day. I think she can play in several positions and will chip in with goals and assists as a freshman. She is confident and has been playing at the highest level for several years. Hannah will be a solid addition to the team and will compete for minutes right away."
 
The large singing class will look to build on Coach Traquair's impressive first season at The Citadel. The 2016 squad was the first in program history to open a season with three straight shutouts and tied the program's single-season record with five shutouts. The Bulldogs also posted the best start in school history and Coach Traquair's five wins are the most in Citadel soccer history by a first-year head coach.
 
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