VMI women’s soccer brings in 9 signees from across the country

LEXINGTON, Va. – Virginia Military Institute (VMI) women’s soccer head coach Chris Haught-Thompson has announced his program’s incoming class.

The group includes nine signees from across the country ranging from Colorado to Connecticut and from Pennsylvania to North Carolina as Haught-Thompson brought in talent to add depth to his team. The incoming class consists of two forwards, three midfielders, three defenders and a goalkeeper that will all push for playing time and compete for starting positions.

“We are certainly excited for our 2020 class,” Haught-Thompson said. “All nine individuals bring different things to the table and will mesh really well into our team dynamic. Each player comes from a high playing background and will raise our level immediately to continue the encouraging process we started a year ago.”

Below is a capsule of what each signee brings to the program:

Hannah White
Point of Rocks, Md.
Brunswick High School
FC Frederick NL
Forward

• Four year varsity member at Brunswick High School as well has 2nd highest goal scorer
• In 2017 was named to the All –Conference 1st team
• In 2018 was named to the All –Conference 2nd team
• Two year letter winner on the Brunswick HS  track and field
• Academic Honor Roll from 2016-present
• Plans to major in international studies
• Daughter of Patrick and Amy White

Madison Cappellano
Glanmore, Pa.
Downingtown Stem Academy
Penn Fusion
Defense

• Four year varsity member at Downingtown Stem Academy, chosen 1st team Chesmont All-League
• In 2016-2019 Girls Development Academy playoffs with Penn Fusion SA
• In 2016-2018 played with Penn Fusion 2001 DA team
• National Honor Society 2016-2020
• Plans to major in International Studies
• Daughter of Joseph and Patricia Cappellano

Ava Friedman
Mooresville, N.C.
Lake Norman High School
CISC North NPL G
Defense

• Longtime member with Lake Norman Soccer Club (Charlotte Independence SC)
• Freshmen year at Lake Norman HS was a member of the Lacrosse team playing attack and defense
• Two year letter winner with Lake Norman HS soccer team as center back and forward
• In 2019, traveled to Europe with Lake Norman SC for the Gothia Cup in Sweden
• Plans to major in Computer Science
• Daughter of Marc and Enza Friedman

Morgan Anderson
Parker, Colo.
Regis Jesuit High School
Colorado Rush DA
Midfield

• Two year member of Regis Jesuit High School as a Center-Mid starting every game
• Three year member of the Colorado Rush soccer club for coach Tony Rosales
• In 2019 was selected twice as the Girls DA Weekly Standout
• Parker Core Knowledge Award every semester with a 4.0 and making Honor Roll
• Plans to major in biology
• Daughter of John and Kenna Anderson

Katie Orndorff
Fairfax, Va.
SCAA South County
Fairfax High School
Midfield

• In 2016, a part of the Super Y National Player Pool
• 2016-2019, played with VDA ECNL and Washington Spirit DA
• Longtime member of the Fairfax Foxes competitive swimming team
• Freshmen year Cross Country runner at Fairfax High School
• Plans to major in Biology
• Daughter of Mark and Huong Orndorff

Jaiden Tolliver
Bowie, Md.
Our Lady of Good Counsel High
Baltimore Armour DA
Midfield

• Longtime member of the U.S. Soccer Training Program
• Played with U.S. Women’s Futsal, winning 2 World Championships, 6 State and Regional Championships
• Well-rounded students in the classroom achieving awards with diversity, religion and languages
• Plans to major in mechanical engineering
• Daughter of Malik and Rebekah Tolliver

Madison Hornig
Blue Bell, Pa.
Mount Saint Joseph Academy
FC Bucks ECNL
Forward

• Four year Varsity letter winner at Mount Saint Joseph Academy
• During her sophomore year at Mount Saint, AACA 1st team Allstar, Co-MVP of AACA, All-Southeastern team, Offensive Player of the Year
• During her Senior year at Mount Saint, AACA 1st team and Offensive Player of the Year
• Plans to major in International Studies
• Daughter of Joseph and Stephanie Hornig

Jillian Hall
Beacon Falls, Conn.
Jonathan Law High School
CFC United ECNL
Goalkeeper

• Four year varsity soccer member at Jonathan Law HS with All-SCC and ALL-league division honors
• Four year varsity basketball member at Jonathan Law HS as a center
• Two year varsity track and field member at Jonathan Law HS as a shot putter
• Plans to major in psychology
• Daughter of Timothy and Jennifer Hall

Ella Flickinger
Hanover, Pa.
New Oxford High School
PA Classics DA
Defense

• Two-year varsity soccer member at New Oxford High School with All County 2nd team honors
• Four-year varsity track member at New Oxford High School with District Qualifying honors
• Member of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and Distinguished Honor Roll
• Plans to major in mechanical engineering
• Daughter of Eric and Sherri Flickinger