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(Credit: Rich Barnes)
Massapequa's Hope Breslin (11) reacts to her goal against Baldwinsville's during the state Class AA girls soccer final
on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 at SUNY-Cortland.
Top 50 Long Island girls soccer
players to watch
Updated September 12, 2016 8:06 PM
By NEWSDAY STAFF
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Meet the top 50 Long Island girls soccer players to watch for the fall 2016 season,
listed in alphabetical order.
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Talani Barnett, Bay Shore, M, Junior
The Ohio State verbal commit plays with an
incredibly unselfish style, looking to set her
teammates up for the goals. Tremendous at winning
battles in the air.
(Credit: James Escher)
Grace Bernardi, Massapequa, M, Sophomore
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
A defense-first midfielder, Bernardi is a force that's difficult to get past. She added a goal and three assists last season.
Amber Birchwell, Floyd, M, Senior
The Providence College commit is a
dynamic playmaker who is extremely
dangerous when the ball's at her feet. She
had 15 goals and four assists last season
after scoring a combined 25 goals her first
two varsity seasons.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
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Hope Breslin, Massapequa, M, Senior
The Newsday and New York State Class
A Player of the Year had 28 goals and 13
assists last season to lead Massapequa
to its third straight state championship.
She's committed to the University of
Illinois.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Jackie Carty, East Islip, G, Senior
A standout in net, Carty's goalkeeping was a
major reason East Islip reached the
postseason last year.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Jillian Colucci, Port Jefferson, F, Senior
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
The Class C New York State Player of the Year returns looking to lead Port Jefferson to back-to-back state
championships. Colucci had 18 goals and 12 assists last season.
Sabrina Cristodero, St. Anthony’s, F, Senior
The University of Florida lacrosse commit is just as
dangerous with a soccer ball. Her speed and
athleticism creates nightmare 1-on-1 matchups as
the Friars look for their third straight state title.
(Credit: James Escher)
Alicia D’Aoust, Smithtown West, F, Junior
D'Aoust's breakaway speed resulted in
eight goals and six assists last season
after a 12-goal freshman season
resulting in a county final appearance.
She is committed to Rutgers.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
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Sarah Dibble, Sachem North, M, Senior
The Binghamton commit enters her
fifth season on varsity after leading
the team in assists and finishing
second in goals last year.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Ally Diez, South Side, M, Senior
With three goals and eight assists last season, Diez
uses her exceptional vision and playmaking ability
to set up her teammates in the game's biggest
moment. She's a returning first-team All-Long Island
selection.
(Credit: James Escher)
Lauren Downey, Hauppauge, F, Senior
Downey's speed separates her from most
players in the county. Her ability to finish plays
resulted in 16 goals and nine assists last
season.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Yamilee Eveillard, Valley Stream North, F, Senior
The Conference AB-III Player of the Year
had 16 goals and four assists last season.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Celina Falzarano, Roslyn, M, Junior
In a season cut short by injury, Falzarano still
posted nine goals and five assists.
(Credit: James Escher)
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Selena Fortich, North Shore, M, Junior
Fortich had six goals and five assists and continues to
improve for North Shore beacuse of her terrific
playmaking ability.
Hannah Franco, Islip, F, Sophomore
Franco, who was injured in last season's Long Island
Championship Game, will be a major piece in Islip's quest for
back-to-back state championships.
(Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan)
Katherine Galzerano, Garden City, M, Senior
This tough, two-way midfielder provides a steady
defensive presence with a dangerous offensive
attack for the defending Nassau Class A
champions.
(Credit: Handout)
Catherine Gambino, Carle Place, M, Senior
Gambino had eight goals and eight assists to lead
Carle Place to a Nassau Class B championship last
season.
(Credit: James Escher)
Julia Hannon, Massapequa, M, Sophomore
Hannon had nine goals and 13 assists as a
freshman and continues to get better.
(Credit: James Escher)
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Kayla Homeyer, Kings Park, D, Senior
Homeyer enters her third season
starting at center back and is an anchor
to the Kings Park defense.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Caitlin Kennedy, Sacred Heart, F, Sophomore
A versatile forward, Kennedy had 10 goals as a
freshman.
(Credit: James Escher)
Lydia Kessel, Shoreham-Wading River, G, Junior
Kessel has 26 shutouts in her two varsity seasons
and is the anchor and vocal leader of ShorehamWading River's backline.
(Credit: James Escher)
Kayla Klarides, South Side, G, Senior
Klarides allowed only 10 goals while making 141
saves last season, helping South Side reach the
Class A county championship game.
(Credit: James Escher)
Juliana Klaum, South Side, M, Senior
The defensive-minded midfielder had four assists
last season while giving opponents problems all
over the field.
(Credit: James Escher)
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Alex Kuhnle, Shoreham-Wading River, M, Senior
The William and Mary commit has great field vision
as she both creates and finishes plays for the
Wildcats.
(Credit: James Escher)
Cybele Laisney, Northport, M, Senior
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Few players in Suffolk can compete with Laisney on plays in the air as she facilitates the offense at midfield.
Allison LaMonica, Wheatley, F, Senior
The dynamic playmaker had nine
goals and 17 assists last season as
Wheatley had the best record among
Nassau Class B teams.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Erin Loonie, Lynbrook, M, Senior
With 10 goals and 15 assists last season, Loonie is
a threat whenever she has the ball.
(Credit: Handout)
Casey Luongo, Center Moriches, F, Senior
Long Island's leading goal scorer (31 goals) led
Center Moriches to the Class B Long Island
Championship last season.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
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Olivia Maldonado, Babylon, M, Junior
Maldonado led Babylon to the Suffolk Class B
championship game with 21 goals during the
season. The versatile facilitator excels on both
offense and defense with exceptional field vision.
(Credit: James Escher)
Kelly Marra, Sayville, F, Senior
The dangerous forward leads Sayville in a very
competitive Suffolk Class A.
(Credit: James Escher)
Clare O’Connor, Port Jefferson, F, Senior
Suffolk County's leading point scorer had 20 goals
and 21 assists for the Class C state champion last
season.
(Credit: James Escher)
Halle Palmedo, Manhasset, F, Junior
Palmedo had 11 goals and four assists last season in the
competitive Nassau Conference AB-I.
(Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan)
Lisette Palomo, West Hempstead, F, Senior
With 13 goals and four assists last season, Palomo
is a dangerous scorer whenever she touches the
ball.
(Credit: James Escher)
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Sydney Pasquarella, Commack, F, Senior
Pasquarella helped lead Commack to an
undefeated regular season before losing in
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(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Maureen Pearson, Kellenberg, M, Senior
Pearson is a two-way standout on the field for
Kellenberg.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Francesca Picicci, St. Anthony’s, M, Senior
Picicci (nine goals, six assists) has a knack for the
big moment, scoring the overtime goal in St.
Anthony's CHSAA semifinal win en route to its
second straight state title. The University of New
Hampshire commit has terrific field vision and
technical skills at midfield.
(Credit: James Escher)
Dana Poetzsch, Hicksville, F, Senior
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
The dangerous scorer posted 11 goals and three assists last season.
Skylar Prendergast, St. John the Baptist, M, Sophomore
Prendergast continues to hold her own
against the best in the CHSAA and looks
to catapult St. John the Baptist to a deep
postseason run.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
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Megan Raftery, Ward Melville, D, Senior
The West Point lacrosse commit is one of
the toughest defenders in Suffolk. The
athletic defender is one of the unquestioned
leaders for the Patriots.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Stephanie Rapp, Northport, D, Senior
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
The League II MVP anchored a defense at center back that didn't allow a goal all season. Northport lost in the Suffolk
II semifinals on penalty kicks.
Caroline Rosales, Harborfields, M, Senior
Talented at finishing goals with her left or
right foot, Rosales led Harborfields with 10
goals and 11 assists last season.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Rachel Rosen, Port Washington, M, Senior
The potent playmaker distributes the ball on
offense and controls the middle of the field on
both sides.
(Credit: James Escher)
Alexis Saladino, Newfield, G, Junior
Ranking among the save leaders in Suffolk,
Saladino has taken over as captain and will
be the key component if Newfield makes its
first playoff appearance in more than 10
years.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
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Danielle Sclafani, Commack, M, Senior
The UMass-Amherst commit has excellent field
vision and gets the offense started at midfield as
one of the leaders of a team that went undefeated in
the regular season.
(Credit: James Escher)
Nicole Scudero, Hauppauge, M, Junior
The midfielder controls the middle of the field,
finishing her sophomore season with 15 goals
and five assists.
(Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy)
Megan Seel, Garden City, D, Senior
With terrific speed, Seel is an imposing
defensive threat with the ability to cover the
whole field. Her defensive prowess was key to
Garden City's championship season.
Lauryn Shin, Syosset, M, Senior
Shin had seven goals and an assist before her
season was cut short by a torn ACL.
Stephanie Sparkowski, East Meadow, G, Freshman
Playing against some of the toughest competition in
Nassau, Sparkowski relieves stress on the offense
knowing she's in net and continues to improve her
game.
(Credit: James Escher)
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Lyndsey Sparks, Islip, F, Senior
(Credit: Rich Barnes)
Sparks was named New York State Championship MVP, scoring both goals in Islip's two 1-0 victories en route to its
first state title in program history.
Stephanie Tsangaris, Glenn, F, Junior
Tsangaris had 12 goals and eight assists last
season and looks to lead Glenn in a very
competitive Suffolk League VI.
(Credit: James Escher)
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