UMass women’s soccer program brings in 8 recruits from across the U.S. and Europe

(Photo Credit: Thom Kendall for UMass Athletics)

AMHERST, Mass. – Head coach Jason Dowiak and the University of Massachusetts women’s soccer announced the addition of eight newcomers.

Morgan Bellamy, Amelia Bloom, Libby Fisher, Sophia Foley, Annie McCaffrey, Leah Nisenfeld, Julia Rosenberg and Amanda Schultz are among the 2024 signing class.

Morgan Bellamy • Forward • Eastvale, Calif. • Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Club Team: Socal Blues ECNL
Cal South ODP Player Pool
First Team All-League member
Earned Offensive MVP Award
Named to the All-Academic Team
A Scholar-Athlete Award recipient
Garnered Honors with Distinction

Bellamy on UMass: “I chose UMass not only because of the high quality of soccer displayed by the program, but because of the high-quality people devoted to it. Coaches Jason, Mary and Sam, have built such an amazing team culture, and it was something that I instantly knew I wanted to be a part of.”

Amelia Bloom • Forward • Amersham, England • Oaklands College

Club Team: Arsenal U21 WFC
Leading goal scorer at the 2022 Maccabiah Games
2020 Junior Player of the Year at Chesham United
Vice Captain of the Arsenal U21 WFC team
2022-23 Regional (southern) and National U21 winners
Two-time U16 League winners (2020-21; 2021-22)
2020-21 U16 Invincible Season
Helped secondary school team to the semifinals of the National Championships in 2019 and 2021
Team ranked within the top-four in the country
Earned GCSE’s and Full Level 3 BTEC Diploma

Bloom on UMass: “The university was lovely, and I loved the environment within the team and can’t wait to be a part of it.”

Libby Fisher • Defender • Avondale Estates, Ga. • Druid Hills High School

Club Team: Concorde Fire
2022 DHHS Defensive Player of the Year
2022 DHHS Positive Student-Athlete of the Year Nominee
Earned All-County and All-Region team honors
Named to the 2021 Georgia ODP and ODP Regional Pool
Helped team to the 2023 North American Cup at ECNL Playoff Nationals
2020 State Cup Champions with Inter Atlanta team
Received the Class of 2024 Georgia Certificate of Merit
Honor Roll Student all four years

Fisher on UMass: “I chose UMass because the community, people, resources, and academics are all excellent. I felt so welcome on my visit, and instantly it was a place where I would grow as a person and player.”

Sophia Foley • Forward • Hanover, Mass. • Hanover High School

Club Team: South Shore Select
2023 Team Captain
2023 Eastern Massachusetts Division III Player of the Year
2023 All-New England team member
Two-time All-State honoree (2022; 2023)
Two-time Patriot League MVP (2022; 2023)
Three-time Patriot League All-Star (2021; 2022; 2023)
Tabbed to the 2006 MA ODP State Team in 2020 and 2021
2019 South Shore Sportsmanship Award recipient
2022 Boston Globe All-Scholastic member
2022 Boston Herald All-Scholastic member
2022 Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic member
Scored game-winning goal in the 2022 Massachusetts State Finals to help the team to its first championships since 2000
Tallied 76 goals and 24 assists
2022 Fisher Division Patriot League leading scorer
2023 Patriot League leading scorer
Three-time Patriot League Champions (2021; 2022; 2023)
2021-22 South Shore Select GA National Finalists
2022-23 South Shore Select GA National Quarter Finalists
Named to the National Honor Society
Earned High Honors

Foley on UMass: “I chose UMass for the opportunity to play for an excellent program that promotes high standards and values that I want to be a part of and for the opportunity to gain a great education and study at the Isenberg School of Management.”

Annie McCaffrey • Midfield • Wyomissing, Pa. • Wyomissing Area High School

Club Team: FC Revolution Reds
2023 USYS NCS National Best XI Selection
Four-time ODP for Pennsylvania (2018; 2019; 2020; 2021)
Four-time East Region 1 Selection (2018; 2019; 2020; 2021)
2023 PIAA All-State honoree
Three-time BCIAA All-League Selection (2021; 2022; 2023)
2020 BCIAA All-Division team member
2021-22 USYS NL P.R.O
2022 and 2023 USYS NCS National Qualifiers
Helped team to a 2022 USYS NCS Eastern Region 1 Championship
Back-to-back USYS NCS State Cup Champions (2022; 2023)
2022 USYS Mid-Atlantic Conference Premier 1 Champions
Back-to-back-to-back PIAA District 3 Champions (2020; 2021; 2022)
Three-time League Champions (2020; 2021; 2022)
Named to the National Jr. Honors Society
Named to the National Honors Society
Member of the Student Council
Class Vice President

McCaffrey on UMass: “I chose UMass because of the amazing opportunities in their academic and athletic programs that will allow me to grow as a person and a player. I felt welcomed from day one as I was introduced into the positive family like environment within the team.”

Leah Nisenfeld • Goalkeeper • Reno, Nev. • Robert McQueen High School

Club Team: Sierra Surf
Played for the United Women’s Soccer League Reno Vikings
Northern Nevada Goalkeeper of the Year
2022 Varsity Soccer MVP
2022 Team Captain
Two-time Regional Champions (2021; 2023)
Helped team to a 2023 State Championship
Named to the Nevada All-State Academic Team

Nisenfeld on UMass: “I chose UMass because of the amazing people and the supportive community surrounding the school and the athletics program.”

Julia Rosenberg • Goalkeeper • Brooklyn, N.Y. • Poly Prep

Club Team: Players Development Academy (PDA)
Two-time First Team All-Ivy selection
Second Team All-Ivy selection
Poly Prep Defensive Player of the Year
Second Team ECNL New England All-Conference member
Helped team to two NYSAIS Championships

Rosenberg on UMass: “I chose UMass for the people, and I can’t wait to be a part of this amazing community.”

Amanda Schultz • Defender • Malmö, Sweden • ProCivitas Malmö

Club Team: FC Rosengård
Competed in National Team Recruitment camps for Sweden
Helped team to a regular season title in the National U19 League
Aided team to third place in the National U19 League Playoffs

Schultz on UMass: “When I first came in contact with the team staff and coaches, I felt as if this was the right place for me. The style of coaching along with the personalities of the entire staff made me feel completely at home. The campus itself was also a big part of my decision as it contributed to me feeling at ease and at home. I’m convinced that I will develop both as a player and as a person here at UMass.”