Monmouth University women’s soccer adds 11 newcomers to 2020 roster

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University Head Women’s Soccer Coach Krissy Turner announced the addition of 11 newcomers to the program who will join the Hawks for the 2020 season. The class consists of seven student-athletes from New Jersey, three from Pennsylvania and one from New York.

“Overall this class adds depth and talent to our program. They are terrific scholars in the classroom and hail from winning programs. With the graduation of eight student-athletes, this incoming class is expected to enhance the current culture of excellence, and they have the potential to take us to the next level.”
– Head Coach Krissy Turner

Name: Lauren Bruno
Year: Freshman
Position: Defense
Hometown: Manalapan, NJ
High School: Manalapan

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Manalapan High School for head coach Rich Garretson … All-Shore Conference selection … participated in the ECNL National Training Camp … Region 1 Team … played in Inter Regional Tournament ODP … participated in ODP National Training Camp …  played club soccer for Cedar Stars Monmouth for head coach Greg Wieboldt … also earned varsity letters all four years of high school in basketball and track … member of the National Honor Society and History Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Jamie and Jerry Bruno … mother, Jamie, played for the Hawks from 1989-91 … intends to major in Criminal Justice.

“Lauren is the type of player we search for in our recruiting. A player who has the skill set to play in multiple positions and play them all at a high level.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Julianna Caccamo
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Hometown: Howell, NJ
High School: Howell

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner at Howell High School for head coach Christy Casella … team captain as a senior … scored 35 career goals in high school and three-time Offensive / Impact Player of the Year … played club soccer for PDA Fusion 2019 for head coach Ashley Thomas … team finished as the state runner up with a national ranking of #6 and region ranking of #4 … scored 31 goals combined in 2018-19 seasons … also earned a varsity letter all four years in track … member of the National Honor Society and Italian Honor Society with a 4.6 cumulative GPA.

Personal: Daughter of Kim and Joseph Caccamo … intends to major in Psychology.

“Julianna is super quick and fast with a strong desire to continue to learn. Julianna will add depth to our attack with her speed and work ethic.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Chloe Ferreira
Year: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Warren, NJ
High School: Watchung Hills

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Watchung Hills Regional High School for head coach Brian Figuerido … team captain as a senior … First Team Skyland Conference as a junior and senior … named team Offensive MVP as a junior and senior … earned All-America and All-State honors … Second Team Skyland Conference as a sophomore … team won the 2016 County Championships … played club soccer for PDA White 01 for head coach Josh Osit.

Personal: Daughter of Phil and Liliana Ferreira … major is undecided.

“Chloe has played at a high level and in winning environments with both her high school and club teams. She has a high work ethic and is skillful. Chloe will add depth to our attack as a forward or midfielder.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Allie Jones
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Hometown: Ivyland, PA
High School: Council Rock South

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner at Council Rock High School South for head coach Nick Heim … First Team All-Suburban One National Conference and Southeastern PA All-Area Team selection in 2018 … 2018 Courier Times “Golden Team” … Second Team All-Suburban One National Conference in 2017 … scored 19 goals and added 22 assists in 34 career games … member of the 2019 NPL National Champions … part of the 2018 and 2019 Northeast Champions, Jefferson Cup and NJ State Cup Champions … team won the 2017 Suburban One national championship … played club soccer for PDA Ajax for head coach John Jenks.

Personal: Daughter of Lori and Ken Jones … twin sister, Sammy, is also a member of the incoming class … major is undecided.

“Very much like her twin sister, Sammy, Allie is fast, quick and skilled. She is expected to contribute on the attacking side of the ball and put the ball in the back of the net.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Sammy Jones
Year: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Ivyland, PA
High School: Council Rock South

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner at Council Rock High School South for head coach Nick Heim … First Team All-Suburban One National Conference as a senior … 2019 PSCA All-State Team and All-Southeastern PA First Team selection … Courier Times Girls Soccer Golden Team Player of the Year as a senior … Second Team All-Suburban One National Conference selection in 2018 … Third Team All-Suburban One National Conference choice in 2017 … scored 46 goals and added 27 assists in 65 career games … member of the 2019 NPL National Champions … part of the 2018 and 2019 Northeast Champions, Jefferson Cup and NJ State Cup Champions … team won the 2017 Suburban One national championship … played club soccer for PDA Ajax for head coach John Jenks.

Personal: Daughter of Lori and Ken Jones … twin sister, Allie, is also a member of the incoming class … major is undecided.

“Sammy is a good soccer player with great pace and is soccer savvy. She will bolster our attack and help us score some goals.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Rachel Ludwick
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Hometown: York, PA
High School: York Suburban

Before Monmouth: Attended York Suburban High School … played club soccer for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy’s Pennsylvania Classics for head coach Todd Wawrousek … team captain from 2017-20 … U.S. Soccer Training Center invite … top 10 goal scorer in the USSDA East U16/17 Division in 2018-19 … earned the Outstanding HS Chemistry Student Award from the ACS Rotary Leadership Conference … currently owns a class rank of #1.

Personal: Daughter of Craig and Katherine Ludwick … older brother, Ryan, plays soccer at Stanford … intends to major in Biology.

“Rachel is excellent in front of goal with both feet and with a variety of surfaces. It is not a secret we are graduating a significant amount of goal scoring, so Rachel will help us in that area.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Jazlyn Oviedo
Year: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Clifton, NJ
High School: DePaul Catholic

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner at DePaul Catholic High School … three-time First Team All-Conference selection … Second Team All-Conference as a freshman … First Team All-County and nominated for Player of the Year … Second Team All-State selection … helped team win four conference championships and two county titles … U19 USYS Regional Champions … played club soccer for the PSA Wildcats National for head coach Massimo Cedraschi … also played on the Sub 20 and Superior Dominican Republic National Team … participated with the Dominican Republic Superior National Team in Trinidad and Tobago for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers and will play with the Dominican Republic Sub 20 National Team for the 2020 Sub 20 World Cup Qualifiers in February 2020.

Personal: Daughter of Johan and Jazmine Oviedo … intends to major in Education.

“Jazlyn has terrific technical ability and excellent vision. She will enhance our midfield with her ability to distribute.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Brianna Russo
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward/Midfield
Hometown: Vineland, NJ
High School: Delsea

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Delsea Regional High School for head coach Misty Russo … scored 56 career goals and added a school-record 59 assists … four-time First Team All-Conference selection … All-State New Jersey Top-20 … All-South Jersey Top-20 … South Jersey Times Player of the Year … two-time All-American nomination … helped team win four conference championships and a sectional championship … played club soccer for the South Jersey Elite Barons for head coach Jeff Zoyac … also played one season of varsity basketball at Delsea.

Personal: Daughter of Misty and Dan Russo … intends to major in Health Studies.

“Brianna has a winning mentality with an ability to distribute the ball in the attacking half of the field or go to goal. We are excited that one of the best midfielders in the state chose the Hawks.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Jazzmin Terrell
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Hometown: West Babylon, NY
High School: West Babylon

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner at West Babylon Senior High School for head coach Vinny Innes … First Team All-State … First Team All-County … two-time All-Division selection … three-time Player of the Year … two-time Most Valuable Player … played club soccer for the Brentwood Blaze/Freedom for head coach Chris Roche.

Personal: Daughter of Patrick Terrell and Simone Shaw … intends to major in Criminal Justice.

“Jazzmin is an outstanding athlete with good technical ability. She was one of the top recruits from Long Island and hails from the same club as senior Dana Scheriff ’19. We are excited to see where she earns time on the field as her skill set lends itself to playing in almost any position.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Kenzie Tranberg
Year: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Wall Township, NJ
High School: Wall Township

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner at Wall Township High School for head coach Mike Juska … All-Division First Team … All-Group Second Team … Asbury Park Press Player of the Week … Shore Sports Network Player of the Week helped team win the 2016 Group 3 State Championship … 2019 team was a Group 2 State Finalist … played club soccer for Cedar Stars Academy.

Personal: Daughter of Mike and Sue Tranberg … intends to major in Health Studies.

“Kenzie fell under the radar in the recruiting process as she has battled back resiliently from a few injuries. She is now healthy and had a fantastic senior season leading Wall High School to the state final.” – Krissy Turner

Name: Rebecca Winslow
Year: Freshman
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
High School: Cherry Hill East

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner at Cherry Hill High School East for head coach William Troutman … Earned Team MVP Award as a junior … Second Team All-Conference as junior … earned the Cherry Hill East Cougar Award … played club soccer for SJEB Rush USSDA 01/02 Girls for head coach John Thompson … team won the US Youth Soccer National Championship in 2018 and was a finalist in 2019 … two-time US Youth Soccer National League Red Division Champions and State Champions … US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional League Champions in 2017 and finalists in 2018 … also played two seasons of varsity basketball … Cum Laude National Honor Society … Science National Honor Society … Cherry Hill East Student of Character award recipient … Honor Roll student.

Personal: Daughter of Jennifer and Edward Winslow … intends to major in Health Studies.

“Rebecca has great size, excellent hands, and terrific reactions. She is a tremendous student and will continue our great run of talented student-athletes in goal.” – Krissy Turner