University of St. Thomas Athletics
Women's Soccer adds 10 signees to 2022-23 class
11/10/2021 12:59:00 PM | Women's Soccer
St. Thomas Women's Soccer coach Sheila McGill announced Wednesday the signing of 10 student-athletes to join the program for the 2022-23 academic year:
"We are really pleased with this 2022 class, they bring the ability to score goals. They have the drive and determination to be organized and competitive in The Summit League both on the attack and on defense," said McGill.
The class of 10 student-athletes features eight players from Minnesota and two from Wisconsin.
"They will help raise our team another step closer to where we want to be, but they do it with the team as a whole in mind. They believe in our culture and are ready to join an inclusive and positive group of hard-working, talented returners," stated McGill.
- Ella Bryant: Shakopee, Minn., MF/Forward, 5-7... Salvo GA Club team.
- Ella Clow: Minneapolis, Minn., Academy of the Holy Angels, Defense, 5-5... Salvo GA Club team.
- Tori Crivello: Brookfield, Wis., Central HS, Defense, 5-5... SC Wave GA Club team.
- CJ Fredkove: Afton, Minn., Stillwater HS, Midfield, 5-6... St. Croix Academy Club team.
- Molly Knoblauch: Coon Rapids, Minn. HS, Midfield, 5-6... MN Eclipse GA Club team.
- Anna Koepke: Coon Rapids, Minn. HS, Defense, 5-11... MTA ECNL Club team.
- McKenna Lehman: Lakeville, Minn., North HS, MF/Forward, 5-7... MN Eclipse GA Club team.
- Bella Meier: Hastings, Minn. HS, Midfield, 5-7... MTA ECNL Club team.
- Sofia Miranda: Sussex, Wis., Divine Savior Holy Angels HS, Forward, 5-7... SC Wave GA Club team.
- Tatum Trettel: Shoreview, Minn., Centennial HS, Forward, 5-5... Salvo GA Club team.
Coach McGill comment on Bryant: "As a midfielder Ella is strong both on the wing and in the middle. She had a fantastic breakout season in High School this fall and we are excited to see what she can achieve here for us."
Coach McGill comment on Clow: "As a defender and midfielder Ella has good vision and strength. She can attack forward and has a great work rate on and off the ball."
Coach McGill comment on Crivello: "As a center back and outside back Tori has been playing at a high level and reads the game well. She knows when to step and when to cover. She can play an accurate ball to feet and in the air."
Coach McGill comment on Fredkove: "As a midfielder CJ covers a tremendous amount of ground and is in constant support of the ball. She has great vision and ability to play the penetrating ball. She defends hard and truly is a team player."
Coach McGill comment on Knoblauch: "As a defensive central midfielder Molly wins balls and has quick distribution. She works hard and has good vision on the field."
Coach McGill comment on Koepke: "We are excited to add Anna to our family. Anna is a tall athletic center back who reads the game well and times her tackles well. She can win the ball in the air and has speed to catch attackers on the dribble."
Coach McGill comment on Lehman: "McKenna is incredibly dangerous in front of the goal, she has a very powerful and accurate shot and creates opportunities for herself and her teammates by her angles off the ball. As a midfielder she has good vision and is able to place her shots."
Coach McGill comment on Meier: "As a midfielder, Bella is so good in her slotted balls and vision. Her timing of runs into the box and her ability to see three steps ahead sets her teammates up for success."
Coach McGill comment on Miranda: "As a forward, Sofia has a dynamic quick step and shot that is hard to stop. She gets shots off quickly and surprises goalkeepers. She is strong at holding off defender and connecting back to goal."
Coach McGill comment on Trettel: "As a forward, Tatum has a tireless work rate. Her speed, drive and grit creates her success. She will outwork her opponent and wear them down, while looking to get in on the end of every cross."
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St. Thomas women's soccer has been a conference and regional power for much of the program's 35-year history. The Tommies posted 27 top-five MIAC finishes in 35 seasons as a member, including eight championships and 11 second-place finishes. They reached the Division III NCAA playoffs 13 times, and advanced to the 1987 Division III Final Four and the 2002 and 2019 national quarterfinals. The Tommie Women's Soccer Team completed its debut year of Division I competition in the fall of 2021.
St. Thomas is making the unprecedented move of all of its varsity sports from Division III to D-I in the same season. The Tommies have 18 teams competing in The Summit League and also has programs in the Pioneer Football League, CCHA Men's Hockey and WCHA Women's Hockey.
