May 3, 2005
Columbia, S.C. – The University of South Carolina women’s soccer team has announced seven players who have committed to play for the Gamecocks beginning in the 2005 season.
“We are excited to have this class join our program in the fall,” said USC head coach Shelley Smith. “The level of this class is strong enough to challenge for playing time right away. It is a well-rounded group that gives us depth in several positions on the field.”
2005 South Carolina Women’s Soccer Signing Class
Bios listed below
Name Pos. Hometown HighSchool Club Team
Kim Boulos F Croton, N.Y. Croton-Harmon HS Eastchester Patriots
Amanda Dabbenigno D/M Ashburn, Va. Bishop O’Connell HS RFC Milan
Monica Hogan B/M Peachtree City, Ga. McIntonsh HS Peachtree City Lasers
Darcel Mollon F Chauganas, Trinidad Young Harris JC Trinidad National Team
Alexandra Mouton F/M Columbia, S.C. Richland Northeast Carolina Elite Soccer Academy
Felicia Schroeder F Cincinnati, Ohio Oak Hills HS Ohio Elite Soccer Club
Mary Worthen M Moorehead, N.C. West Carteret HS Raleigh CASL Elite
Kim Boulos F Croton, N.Y. Croton-Harmon HS Eastchester Patriots
– Member of U-17 SYL National ODP Select Team
– Co-captain of Easterchester Patriots
– Broke high school record for career goals as a sophomore
– Trained for six months at the IMG Soccer Academy
Coach Smith: “Kim is a versatile player with incredible work rate and enthusiasm. She is a strong athlete with good speed.”™™
Amanda Dabbenigno D/M Ashburn, Va. Bishop O’Connell HS RFC Milan
– Three-time All-Conference selection
– Captain of high school team in 2003
– Also lettered in lacrosse in high school
– Club team was state cup champions from 1999-2003 and a national finalist in 2001 and 2002
– Daughter of Peter and Adrienne Dabbenigno
Coach Smith: “We anticipate Amanda to make an impact on our program right away. She is an excellent defender and a leader on the field.”
Monica Hogan B/M Peachtree City, Ga. McIntonsh HS Peachtree City Lasers
– Played for top club team Peachtree City Lasers
– Daughter of Mike and Mary Hogan
Coach Smith: “Monica also has versatility and will compete for time in the backfield and midfield. She is smart player, who reads the game well. Good endurance and technical ability, is prepared for the college game.”
Darcel Mollon F Chauganas, Trinidad Young Harris JC Trinidad National Team
– 2004-05 NJCAA All-American at Young Harris Junior College
– Scored 56 goals and 23 assists as sophomore at Young Harris last fall season
– Member of Trinidiad National Team
– Played in 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament as well as competed against U.S. National Team
Coach Smith: “Darcel is an exciting player to watch, very skilled with outstanding speed. She will be a definite threat in our offensive attack.”
Alexandra Mouton F/M Columbia, S.C. Richland Northeast HS Carolina Elite Soccer Academy
– Two-time All-Region and All-Area selection in 2003 and 2004
– Earned Team MVP Award as a junior in 2004 at Richland Northeast
– Member of U-18 Carolina Elite Soccer Academy this season
– Played 2003-04 season on U-18 Greenville Futbol Club; team was U-18 State Cup champions as well as Region III Premier League champions
– Daughter of Joey and Carole Mouton
Coach Smith: “Alexandra adds speed and flavor to our offense. She finds ways to score goals against top competition and will add to our depth up top.”
Felicia Schroeder F Cincinnati, Ohio Oak Hills HS Ohio Elite Soccer Club
– Earned all-state honors as a senior and named Best Offensive Player of the Year
– Scored 37 career goals and tallied 13 assists; third on scoring list at Oak Hills History List
– Three-time all-conference selection and a four-year varsity letter award winner
– Named Rookie of the Year as a freshman in 2001 season; varsity starter for 17 out of 18 games
– Recovered from knee injury in summer of 2003 to play for Ohio Elite Soccer Academy; won USA National Championship
– Daughter of Tom and Andrea Schroeder
Coach Smith: “Felicia is an extremely strong and physical player. She is an excellent athlete in front of the goal and a threat to score in the 18.”
Mary Worthen M Moorehead, N.C. West Carteret HS Raleigh CASL Elite
– Earned Conference Player of the Year honors as a freshman at West Carteret
– Member of two state championship teams with Raleigh CASL Elite (U-16 & U-18)
– Participated at ODP Region Camp in Alabama in July of 2004
– Also played at Club Regionals in Austin, Texas in June of 2004
– Daughter of Mark and Olga Worthen
Coach Smith: “Mary adds flair to our offensive attack. She plays the flank, has good speed and is strong in 1v1 situations. She’s proven herself to be among the best in the region. She has untapped potential and should excel at the collegiate level.”
