Women’s Soccer Announces 2022 Signing Class

LEXINGTON, Va. - Fourth-year VMI women's soccer head coach Chris Haught-Thompson introduced his 2022 signing class Friday afternoon.

In all, nine future Keydets signed letters of intent to play at VMI this fall.

A synopsis of each signee is provided below:

Riley Boucher
Sicklerville, N.J.
Delsea High School
SJEB FC
Midfielder

All-State, All-Group, All-South Jersey, All-Area, All-Liberty Division at Delsea HS in 2021
Twice named 1st Team All-Conference
Liberty Division and Team MVP in 2021
Girls Academy League Advisory Panel Team Representative for the past two years
2 Year Varsity Letterwinner in Track and Field
Member of National Honor Society
USSF Certified Referee for four years
Intends on majoring in chemistry
Daughter of Josh and Shannon Boucher

Alyssa Cacace
Fairfax Station, Va.
South County HS
FC Virginia
Defender

2021 Virginia High School State Champion with South County HS
"All A" Honor Roll for 2021-22 School Year
Intends on majoring in biology
Daughter of Fred and Marietta Cacace

Erin Grabeel
Gordonsville, Va.
Shattuck-St. Mary's School (Minn.)

Honor roll student
Intends to major in civil engineering
Sushi enthusiast
Daughter of Stephen and Tricia Grabeel

Sydney Gray
North Huntingdon, Pa.
Norwin HS
Arsenal FC
Forward

Previously played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy
Led her teams to Three PA West State Cup Championships, a US Club Southeast Regional Championship, and a USYS Region 1 Championship
Was previously invited into US Youth National Team Training Centers
Was the leading goal scorer in USYS Region 1
Super Y League National Player Pool
Four-year honor roll student at Norwin HS
Intends on majoring in international studies
Daughter of Shawn and Chrissy Gray
Sister Lexi runs track and field at Bucknell

Cadee Hegarty
Stafford, Va.
Mountain View HS
Fredericksburg FC
Forward

President's award winner at Mountain View HS
HS Team Captain
Three-time Virginia State Cup Finalist
Intends on majoring in biology
Daughter of John and Tammy Hegarty

Katy Layman
Haymarket, Va.
Battlefield HS
The St. James at FC Virginia Girls Academy
Defender

TSJFCV 05 team ranked 4th in the 05 Age Group of Girls Academy; 1st in the GA Mid-Atlantic
Honor Roll at Battlefield HS
Intends on majoring in mechanical engineering
Daughter of Chris and Natalie Layman

Caroline Marini
Southlake, Texas
FC Dallas
Defender

Previously played for Real SoCal Development Academy
Captained Real SoCal to being ranked 9th for her age group in the D.A. in 2019-20
Played in the D.A. West Regional Final in 2017
Two-Time California Coast Soccer League Cup Champion with Eagles SC (Calif.)
Was Basketball Team MVP as a freshman and sophomore at Westlake (Calif.) High School
Honor Roll Student
Intends on majoring in international studies
Daughter of Matt and Mary Kate Marini
Has three sisters: Molly, Anne, and Maggie

Dani Monastero
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Colney Health Ladies

Previously played for MK Dons, Arsenal FC U21s, Chelsea FC Academy, and Arsenal FC Academy
English Youth League Winners with Chelsea U16s
Dallas International Girls Cup Champions with Arsenal U15s
Received call ups for England Youth National Team Training Camps at U16 and U17
Intends on majoring in psychology
Daughter or Nic and Pina Monastero

Amber Strapponi
Mendon, Mass.
New England FC
Midfielder

Previously played for Seacost Academy
National Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award
VMI Institute Scholar
Member of the US Youth Futsal 2003 Girls National Team
US Club ID2 National Development Program participant
Massachusetts Vocational School State Champion
Is a twin
Intends on majoring in computer science with a minor in cyber security
Daughter of Len Strapponi

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