Women's Soccer Announces the Signing of Seven Newcomers

Philadelphia – Drexel women's soccer head coach Ray Goon announced the signing of seven student-athletes for the fall 2017 season. Raenah Campbell, Abby Corrato, Maggie Daeche, Gwyn Godin, Melissa Lyon, Shannon Riordan and Shea Tomlinson recently declared their intent to join the Dragons as freshmen this coming fall season. This new group of talented student-athletes will help the Dragons as they look to improve upon their 2016 season in which they reached the CAA Championship Finals.

"We eagerly await the upcoming 2017 season as the team continues to prepare to challenge once again for the CAA Championship. Reaching the CAA Finals this past season was a fantastic achievement and an invaluable learning experience," said Goon. "The returning members of our program are very focused on doing everything necessary to take that next step and the addition of our incoming freshmen will help make us even more formidable. The strong character of each one of these young ladies will help them immediately fit right in to our program. We are very excited about the potential that Raenah, Abby, Maggie, Gwyn, Melissa, Shannon and Shea will bring to team. They are amazing young student-athletes that will play significant roles in our team's development and impact Drexel University overall."

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Campbell, from Skaneateles, N.Y., is a powerful forward whose athleticism and finishing ability will be an impactful weapon for the Dragons already potent attacking game. With both domestic and international youth playing experience, Campbell comes to Drexel having competed with the Trinidad & Tobago U15 and U20 National Teams. In 2014 she was named to the CONCACAF U15 Championship Best XI, helping her team to a third place finish in the event. She currently plays for Syracuse Development Academy, a member of the US Youth Soccer's National League. Campbell has also studied at the International School of Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago and plans to major in health sciences at Drexel.

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Corrato, from Marlton, N.J., was a four-year varsity starter and senior captain at Cherokee High School where she received All-Conference honors. A tenacious defender with experience playing in the back and midfield, Corrato will bring versatility to the program and the ability to fill many positional roles. Her club background with PDA includes appearances at the NPL National Finals in 2014 and Regional Finals in 2015. She is currently a member of the PDA ECNL team and also represented the New Jersey Olympic Development Program as well. A member of the National Honor Society, Corrato plans to major in engineering at Drexel.

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Daeche, from Langhorne, Pa., is an established leader as a center back on both her high school and club teams. She was a three-year captain at Neshaminy High School after helping her team win the league, district and PIAA AAA State Championship her freshman season. As a senior, Daeche earned All-State and All-Region honors as well as being named the Philadelphia Inquirer 2016 Player of the Year. She plays for the three-time US Youth Soccer National Finalist and 2016 National Champion YMS Xplosion and was named to the USYS Best XI at 2013 and 2016 National Championships. Daeche is a National Honor Society member and plans to major in health sciences at Drexel.

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Godin, from Natick, Ma, brings a combination of both offensive and defensive talent that will help elevate the Dragons in every facet of the game. She has high level experience at every outfield position, having played everywhere except GK for her Natick High School team which finished at the top of their conference and section in each of her four seasons with the team. As a senior captain, Godin received All-Eastern Mass and All-State honors. She currently plays club soccer for FC Stars of Mass ECNL but was also a long-time member of the Boston Breakers/FC Boston-Scorpions ECNL program. A member of the National Honor Society, Godin plans to major in engineering.

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Lyon, a dynamic attacking player from Perkaise, Pa., brings a creative style of play to West Philadelphia. She possesses a unique combination of athleticism, technical flare and tactical intuition that will enhance the Dragons' returning offensive threats. As a multi-sport athlete (soccer and track) at Pennridge High School, she led her team to three conference championships and the PIAA State Quarterfinals in 2016. Her junior year was perhaps her most prolific one, as Lyon received her team's MVP award and First Team All-League honors. She currently plays club soccer for CRUSA/FC Bucks but has also competed for Warrington SC. Also a member of the National Honor Society, Lyon plans to major in health sciences at Drexel.

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Riordan, from Littleton, Mass., will strengthen the Dragons' defensive core that conceded the fewest goals in the CAA in 2016. Her strength, speed and physical ball winning presence should fit well in Drexel's back line. Riordan has a successful, multi-sport background at Littleton High School, leading her soccer team to post-season play all four years and earning an Indoor Track State 4^th Place Finish in the 4x400 relay event. Individually, Riordan earned All-League Honors in each of her four years and was recognized as a Central Mass All-Star her senior year. She has spent the majority of her youth club career with the Boston Breakers Academy/FC Boston-Scorpions in the ECNL. Riordan plans to major in health sciences at Drexel.

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Tomlinson, from Flourtown, Pa., is most recognized for her goal scoring prowess at Gwynedd Mercy Academy but she is just as potent on the defensive side of the game with her relentless style of play. A varsity starter in each of her four years, she received the Golden Boot for most goals scored her junior year but was also named Defensive Player of the Year as a freshman. Tomlinson also has a track and field background as a hurdler and long/triple jumper. Her youth soccer background includes Warrington SC and the Eastern Pennsylvania Olympic Development Program. Tomlinson is a member of the National Honors Society and plans to major in business and engineering.

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