FAU Women’s Soccer Coach Brian Dooley announced six National Letter of Intents returned on Wednesday for the upcoming fall season.

“Our recruiting focus was to bring in attack-minded players for the midfield, while adding competition and depth to the forwards,” said Dooley.  “I wanted to find versatile players with skill and creativity.”

The list of signees include:

Danielle Dangremond (Striker/Outside Midfielder, Ashburn , Va. ): Quick and technical player with versatility to play as a striker or a wide midfielder…played for Broad Run High School…helped FC Virginia Hotspur club team to third-place finish in the Elite Club National League.

Claire Emslie (Midfielder Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland): Captain of the Under-15, 17 and 19 Scottish National Team…played for Scotland in the UEFA European Championships at the U17 and U19 competition…played club soccer for Hibernian FC…considered a goal-scoring midfielder able to play on the right or left side of the field…equally dangerous as an attacking player who is able to serve a cross or cut-in and get off a shot.

Kalli Krivdo (Forward/Midfield, College Station, Texas): Quick and strong player with the ability to create scoring opportunities…has a technical command of the ball and able to make dangerous attacking runs…she will bring a great work ethic and attitude to the team…plays for the Challenge Soccer Club and at A&M Consolidated High School.

Tessa Maffett (Central Defender/Kingwood Texas ): An athletic and physical defender with the ability to distribute the ball effectively…gets forward on free-kick situations…brings a great attitude and a team-first mentality…member of the Challenge Soccer Club and Kingwood High School .

Taylor Sorrels (Midfielder/Dallas, Texas): An attacking midfielder with the size, speed and technical skill to control her area of the field…a tireless worker with the ability to run through tackles and get into the attacking zone…a team player with the ability to score or set up a teammate…joined fellow signee Blake Pruitt on D’Feeters 94 ECNL club team…attends Highland Park High School.

Haleigh Stremanos (Striker/Plantation, Fla. ): Scored 123 goals and 111 assists in her career at American Heritage Plantation High School, being leading scorer on state championship teams in 2010 and 2009…scored 29 goals in the United States Youth Soccer Region III Premier League…brings the proven ability to score goals at the highest level…a free-kick specialist with the technical ability to use both feet…brings a confidence to the attack…member of the Coral Springs United Lady Renegades National League team.

Haleigh Stremanos getting some pub as Girls soccer Player of the Year Class 3A-2A-1A - her second time receiving the award:

"It's a fantastic honor to have won this award for the second time. I'm grateful for my amazing recovery from my ACL last year, and for everyone who believed in me. My hard work really paid off. Next stop, FAU."

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On a side note:

Needless to say, it is one thing to sign one striker, but two??

Me thinks this team could be pretty good.