Titans Sign Eight For 2015 Season

Titans Sign Eight For 2015 Season

FULLERTON, Calif.  – The Cal State Fullerton women's soccer team has signed eight student athletes to National Letters of Intent.

The Titans, who won both the Big West Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2014, bring in a class made up of five attacking players, two defenders and one goalkeeper.

"Overall I am very excited about our 2015 class," women's soccer head coach Demian Brown said. "We have a little bit of everything with this class including extremely skillful midfielders, experienced defenders, a very athletic goalkeeper, tons of pace and goal scoring forwards.  This will be an exciting class and a number of them will have the chance to make an immediate impact in their freshman season."

The signing class will enroll for the 2015-16 academic year. 

The 2015 Signing Class

  

Jannelle Garcia, M, Oxnard, Calif./ Oxnard HS/ Eagles ECNL

High School: Played four years of varsity soccer at Oxnard High School for head coach Andrew Aguailar… Played midfield and center forward for the Yellow Jackets… Was a 1st team All Pacific View league as a freshman, sophomore, and junior… was a CIF finalist her sophomore year… was the leading scorer her junior year.

Club: Played for the Eagles ECNL for four years under head coach Lalo Alvarado in Camarillo, Calif… Was the champion of the Eagles Classic in 2010… Also won the Surfs Cup three times.

National Team: Jannelle played one year as an attacking midfielder for the Mexican National Team under head coach Leo Cuellar. 

Head Coach Demian Brown: Speed and creativity is what Jannelle will add to our attacking core. She is great in one-on-one situations and will definitely add to our attacking opportunities.

   Natalie Oronoz, F/M, Northridge, Calif./ Whittier Christian HS/Galaxy
 

High School: Played on the varsity squad during her freshman and senior years for head coach Nicole Nicolaides… Scored 18 goals as a senior.

Club: She played for Galaxy in Torrance, Calif. Under head coach Jeff Scofield for two years. Won the Surf Cup in 2013… Made it to the final four in the Nationals cup two years in a row.

Head Coach Demian Brown: Natalie is a strong, powerful forward who also has the speed and skill to score all kinds of goals.  Her presence on the field is very dominating and her opportunity to make an instant impact is extremely high.

  

Paige Smith, F/M, Phelan, Calif./ Serrano HS/Inland Empire United

High School: Played four years of varsity under head coach Laura Antle… As a freshman she scored 15 goals and was named first team all-league, and league champions… Sophomore year she was first team all-league, league champs… Junior year she was captain and first team SB County, league champs, first team all-league, and a CIF finalist… Participated in four years of track and cross-country in high school.

Club: Played three seasons with the Inland Empire United in San Bernardino, Calif. where she played left back… Won President Cup championship in 2012 and also won Prev National Championship and Cal South Premier League Championship… 2013 they were Texas Shootout Champions and So. Cal summer SC champions in 2013… So. Cal summer SC champs, Anaheim Suit Invitational champs, Albion Cup champs, Puma Disney Elite SC champs.

Head Coach Demian Brown: Very competitive and hard working addition to he program. As a defender she is very strong into the tackle and has the speed to catch anyone.  In the attack she has the ability to serve a great ball and the speed to get behind opposing back lines.

  

Albamaria Barrios, M, Costa Mesa, Calif./ Estancia HS/LA Galaxy South Bay

High School: Played four years of varsity under head coach Jessica Perry… Sophomore year she was Offensive player of the year, County Dream Team, 1st team all-league, 2nd team all-CIF, and her team went undefeated in league play… Was 1st team all-league, had 11 assists in league and was the captain in her junior year.

Club: Played for the LA Galaxy South Bay for head coach Jeff Schofield in Torrance Calif., along with fellow signee Natalie Renee… There she was a center mid… they were Surf Cup champs in 2013.

Head Coach Demian Brown: Skillful and creative center midfield. Alba has great awareness and vision making her a very good passer of the ball.  


Olivia Davies, GK, Corona Calif., /Norco HS/ Corinthians/ Corona Eagles

High School: Olivia played 3 years of varsity (2012-15) at Norco High School as a Goal Keeper under head coach Clint McDaniel's… After her junior year she was named Big 8 First Team all-League… She was named Team Captain as a freshman.

Club: She played 10 years (2005-15) for the Corinthians/Corona Eagles under her high school coach Clint McDaniels… She was team captain all 10 years, as well as the best defensive player every year… She was voted as MVP in 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2014.

Head Coach Demian Brown: Strong, confident goalkeeper with great athleticism to cover the box and the ability to add to our possession or attack with her distribution.


Brooke Ligtenberg, F, Chino, Calif., /Chino HS/ SoCal Blues FC

High School: Played four years of varsity at Chino High school as a forward and midfielder under head coach Louie Bautista… She scored 5 goals as a freshman and was named Mt. Baldy First Team All-League… She was named Mt. Baldy League MVP as a junior… Received Athlete Scholar award for maintaining my GPA for maintaining GPA all four years… Part of back-to-back Hacienda League Championship teams in 2014 and 2015… Named CIF Second Team All-League as a senior… Named All Area Inland Valley First Team in 2015… Named team MVP honors as a senior after scoring 27 goals and dishing out 10 assists.

Club: She played 4 years for the SoCal Blues in San Juan Capistrano, Calif… She won the Blues Cup in 2013 where she was also the top scorer. 

Head Coach Demian Brown: Extremely fast and talented left midfield.  She will boost our midfield core and add another element of attacking from the left side of the field.  Her ability to serve quality balls as well as score is very good.


Devin Spolsdoff, D/F, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Alta Loma HS/Inland Empire Surf

High School: Played three years on the varsity squad for head coach Ben Davies… Played both defense and forward… Won Scholar Athlete award as a sophomore and was named second team All-Baseline League… Named second team All-Baseline League as a junior and helped team win Baseline League title… Also lettered in track and field and cross country… Named First Team All-Baseline League for cross country as a sophomore and junior.

Club: Played from 2012-14 for the Inland Empire Surf and head coach Cle Kooiman… Played defense and helped team win the National President's Cup championship and Premiere League title in 2013.

Head Coach Demian Brown: Devin is a very athletic and talented wide player.  She has the endurance and speed to play anywhere on the outside of the field for us.


Amanda Larson, D, Hollviken, Sweden/Procivitas/Limhamn Bunkeflo IF

High School: Played center back and right back for head coach Sven Sjunesson.

Club: Played two years with Limhmn Bunkeflo IF for two years, also under coach Sven Sjunesson, playing at right back and center back.

Head Coach Demian Brown: Very experienced and talented defender. Amanda has the size and speed to player either right back or center back. She is a very good ball winner and has the ability to help maintain possession and get involved in the attack.


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