Boston College Athletics
Women's Soccer Adds Five New Faces
February 09, 2008 | Women's Soccer
Feb. 9, 2008
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Boston College women's soccer head coach Alison Kulik announced the addition of five players for the 2008 season. The program has received commitments from Alaina Beyar, Julia Bouchelle, Jillian Mastroianni, Alyssa Pember and Michelle Spacciapolli.
"Our staff believes this is one of the most talented classes in the country. All five have either participated in national camp or are presently on the national team. Their international experience playing with and against the best players in the world in their age group should assist them in making a smooth transition into our program and into the ACC,'' said Kulik, of the 2008 incoming class. "Each player has something unique to their game which will enhance our team's level of play. I am equally impressed as to how connected this group is already to our present BC team. They have been on campus and watched us play quite a bit, which I think has enabled them to get a feel of the spirit and commitment of our program.''
Alaina Beyar - Staten Island, NY - South Side HS/Alberston Fury - 5-foot-5 - Forward
Was a member of the Under-15 National Pool...2007 NSCAA All-American ... 2007 New York Gatorade Player of the Year ... Member of the Region 1 Olympic Development team from 2004-2007... Three-time selection to the Region 1 team that competed in the ODP Inter-Regional Tournament ... Traveled to Barcelona, Spain with the U-16 Region 1 ODP team ... Named 2007 NY All-State Class A Player of the Year ... Named an All-American Scholar-Athlete... Member of the South Side High team (21-0) that captured the NY State Cup and was ranked No. 1 by the NSCAA....Played at South Side High School.
"Alaina has lightning fast pace. She has a one track mind and that is straight to goal. We expect her to immediately impact our goal production," said Kulik.
Julia Bouchelle - Cockeysville, MD - Notre Dame Prep/Freestate Shooters - 5-foot-5 - Midfielder
A member of the Under-16 and U-17 US Youth National Team ... 2006 and 2007 NSCAA All-American...Member of the Region 1 Olympic Development team from 2003-2007 ... Played for the National ODP Championship team in 2006.. Member of the Maryland State ODP team which was the first and only team to win the Region 1 ODP tournament for five consecutive years... Played at Notre Dame Prep
"Bouchelle is the type of player that can be quiet for a period of time and then pull out the game changing play of the match. Technically she is superior and her final pass is excellent. In my opinion, she is the player on her club team that pulls all the strings and is the catalyst to their national success. We will be looking for her to make an immediate impact to our final third play, " said Kulik.
Jillian M. Mastroianni - Durham, CT - Choate Rosemary Hall/South Central Premier - 5-foot-8 - Goalkeeper
Played for both the Under-16 and U-17 US Youth National Team... 2006 and 2007 NSCAA All-American ... Member of the Region 1 Olympic Development team from 2003-2007 ... Member of the Connecticut ODP program from 2001-2008 ... Played for the SoccerPlus CT Reds and head coach Tony DiCicco in the women's WPSL ... Played at Choate Rosemary Hall.
"Jill is rated as one of the top keepers in the country for her age group. She is extremely athletic and has made huge strides in the last two years. She has been trained by some of the top goal-keeper coaches in our country which allows her to have a great understanding for the subtle nuances of her position. With her athleticism and international experience, we believe she will immediately come in and challenge our talented group of goal-keepers in the program," said Kulik.
Alyssa Pember - Northport, NY - Northport HS/Albertson Fury - 5-foot-7 - Defender
Played for the Under-16 and U-17 US Youth National Team ...2006 and 2007 NSCAA All-American ... Member of the Region 1 Olympic Development team from 2003-2007...Member of the 2006 WPSL National Championship team... Honor Roll student...Played at Northport High School.
"Alyssa's ability to read the game is far beyond her age group. She is always calm and collected regardless of the pressure of the match. Her timing in the air and in the tackle is excellent. She has played with many present and former BC players, which should give an advantage to her adapting to our team's style of play," said Kulik.
Michelle Spacciapolli - San Diego, CA - Cathedral Catholic/San Diego Surf - 5-foot-3 - Forward/Midfielder
Member of the Region IV Olympic Development team from 2003-2007 .... Played for the Southern California ODP State team from 2003-2007 ... Member of the ODP National Championship team in 2006 and finalist in 2007 ... Played for the ODP Region IV Champion from 2004-2007 ... San Diego Surf club team won the State Championship in 2003, 2005 and 2006... Named San Diego All-Academic first-team in 2006 and 2007... Member of the National Honor Society... Played at Cathedral Catholic High School
"Michelle will be a crowd favorite here at BC. She has relentless energy and determination which always makes good things happen. Michelle's approach to training will make herself and teammates better players. Her impact will be felt immediately," said Kulik.
