WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary women's soccer coach
Julie Shackford announced the addition of seven student-athletes for the 2018 season on Monday afternoon.
Maisy Fling,
Renee Kohler,
Caroline Monanhan,
Addie Puskar,
Grace Santos,
Zoe Smith, and
Amanda Wigboldy will all join the Tribe next season.
"I am very excited to welcome this group of seven new student-athletes to our women's soccer program," said Shackford. "I look forward to working with this group that my head coach John Daly recruited, building our Tribe family, and working to uphold the phenomenal history and success our program has enjoyed for more than three decades."
Maisy Fling, 5-10, Goalkeeper, Mechanicsville, Va./Collegiate
HIGH SCHOOL
Multiple sport athlete who spent time between Collegiate and Lee Davis High Schools in the Metro Richmond area … Following her junior season, earned All-LIS honors … Was the goalkeeper on the League of Independent Schools Championship team playing 13 games with 42 saves … Also ran track in high school … Played her club soccer for Richmond United ECNL Soccer and the Richmond Strikers … Helped lead
Richmond United to a U-16 Mid-Atlantic Conference Championship … Played in the ECNL U-16 National Championships in Seattle, Wash. … Had a five-game shutout streak with the U-16 ECNL team … Participated in the ECNL PDP at U-15 and U-16 …. Invited to US Soccer training with the U-14's and U-15's … Member of the River Clean Up Program, and Earth Society Club in the classroom.
PERSONAL
Daughter of the late Roger Fling and Amy Fling … Plans on majoring in kinesiology at W&M … Father, Roger, played soccer at Valley Forge, while her mom, Amy, was on the softball team … Sister, Alison, is a member of the W&M class of 2018 … Enjoys playing the guitar, piano, and the drums, and hanging out with friends in her spare time.
Why did you choose William & Mary?
My sister is a senior at William & Mary so, I have been on campus many times since she was admitted. During my time on campus, I fell in love with the atmosphere at the school. I love the balance of challenging academics and a successful soccer program where I know I will be challenged in the two things that are most important to me. – Maisy Fling
Renee Kohler, 5-6, Midfielder/Forward, Herndon, Va./Herndon
HIGH SCHOOL
About to begin her fourth season of varsity soccer at Herndon High School in Northern Virginia … Tabbed to the First-Team All-Conference following her freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons … Played for numerous clubs over her soccer career, including the Herndon Pegasus (2008-12), Annandale Premier '99 (2012-14), and FC Virginia (2014-18)… Helped lead FC Virginia to three straight Virginia State Cup Championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015 … Invited to the ECNL National training camp in 2016 and played for the ODP Regional Team (2015) … In the classroom, is a member of DECA (2014-17), National Honor Society (2016-18), Interact Club (2016-18), Key Club (2017-18), and Herndon High School Student Government (2017-18).
PERSONAL
Daughter of John and Therese Kohler … Plans on majoring in kinesiology and health sciences at W&M … Enjoys hiking, drawing, swimming, watching Netflix, and playing with puppies in her spare time.
Why did you choose William & Mary?
I chose William and Mary because when I stepped on campus, I had a feeling that this is where I was meant to be. The coaches and the team were so welcoming and the opportunity to study at W&M reassured my thoughts of being a part of the Tribe family. I knew this is where I would continue to excel both on the field and in the classroom! – Renee Kohler
Caroline Monahan, 5-7, Forward, Fairfield, Conn./ Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall
HIGH SCHOOL
Played high school soccer for Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall … Earned All-New England honors for the 2017 season … Tabbed to the All-State squad following the 2015, 2016, 2017 season ... Selected to the Connecticut Hearst Media All-Star Team in 2015 and 2016 …. Picked to the
New Haven Register All-Star Team in 2015, 2016, and 2017 … Earned her team's MVP award in 2017 … A four year honoree on the All-SCC Team … Garnered the SCC Player of the Year following her senior year … Was invited to the ECNL PDP Traning Camp in 2017 … Selected as a 2017 ECNL Player to Watch … Earned the Greater New
Haven Soccer Officials Association Outstanding Female Soccer Player award … Member of the TopDrawerSoccer.com/IMG Academy Top 150 … Set Lauralton Hall's record with 80 career goals … Played her club soccer for the Connecticut Football Club … Tabbed as an ECNL player in 2015, and was played on the ODP State team … In the classroom, is a member of Student Ambassadors, Environmental Club, American Sign Language Club, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Starfish International Club, Hope Soccer Academy … Earned the Frances Warde Service Award for accumulating 100-plus hours of volunteer service during the school year.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Matthew and Veronica Monahan … Plans on majoring in marketing at W&M … Aunt, Sarah Chapman Monahan, is a member of the William & Mary Class of 1983 … Father, Matt, played soccer at Fairfield, while her sister, Maddie, is on the Lehigh field hockey team … Enjoys painting, photography, reading, and watching Premier League games in her spare time.
Why did you choose William & Mary?
William & Mary has an impressive academic reputation but beyond the impressive academics, the Tribe is one of the most storied and competitive Division I soccer programs in the nation. All of the current players that I have met also made me and all of the other recruits so comfortable. The team's will to win as well as the camaraderie I witnessed among teammates made the decision easy for me. The campus is also beautiful and the Bermuda grass soccer field is unmatched. From the first time I stepped on campus I knew William & Mary was the place for me. – Caroline Monahan
Addie Puskar, 5-4, Midfielder/Defender, Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-year varsity soccer player at Brentwood High School … Earned Tennessee All-State Honors in 2016 and 2017 … In 2017 was tabbed to the Tennessee All-Mid State First-Team … Earned District Most
Valuable Defensive Player honors all four years of high school … Was an 11-AAA All-District Player in 2016 and 2017 … Earned her high school's player of the year award in 2017 and the rookie of the year honor in 2014 … Helped her high school to three straight district titles and a state semifinal appearance in the 2017 season … Played her club soccer with the Tennessee Soccer Club 99 Showcase … Helped that team win the 2017 National Championship, and the Region III Championship … In the 2017 season the team boasted a 24-1 record … Also helped TSC 99 to four straight state championships from 2014-17 …. In the classroom, is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Best Buddies, and Brentwood Girls Cotillion.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Chip and Patty Puskar … Plans on majoring in business analytics at W&M … Both of her parents attended W&M and were in the class of 1987 … Grandmother, Cynthia Fulwiler Puskar, and grandfather, Chuck Puskar, are 1963 graduates of W&M … Six other aunts, uncles, and cousins have earned their degrees from W&M … Her grandfather, Chuck, and great uncle, Mike Lesniak, both played football for the Tribe … Enjoys going to concerts, traveling, listening to music, playing with dogs, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Nashville Predators, and hanging out with friends and her spare time.
Why did you choose William & Mary?
I visited campus when I was 8 years old and loved it, and when I stayed on campus for camp in the summer I loved it even more. I am honored to join a team that has produced so many successful players and coaches. I am excited to join the Tribe family just like my parents, grandparents, and aunt (to name just a few). – Addie Puskar
Grace Santos, 5-8, Midfielder, Scottsville, Va./Home Schooled
HIGH SCHOOL
Played club soccer for SOCA Charlottesville and Aromas Café FC … Was a member of the Virginia State ODP team … Helped her club to a semifinal appearance in the Virginia State Cup in 2016-17 … Member
of the VA 99 State ODP Pool … One of 18 players selected to the VA 99 ODP national roster for the National Championships in Phoenix, Ariz.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Donald and Mary Santos … Plans on majoring in finance and marketing at W&M … Enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching soccer, especially her favorite team, Arsenal, and reading in her spare time.
Why did you choose William & Mary?
I was attracted to W&M even before going to visit because it has such a unique blend of high-caliber academics and a fantastic soccer program, and once I got on campus I knew it was the place for me. In addition to the obvious beauty of the place, the smaller size and close proximity to home are a perfect fit. Most of all, I want to be pushed academically as well as athletically, and I know W&M will do that! – Grace Santos
Zoe Smith, 5-4, Midfielder, Norfolk, Va./Maury
HIGH SCHOOL
About to start her fourth season of varsity soccer at Maury High School in Norfolk … Earned All-Atlantic Conference First-Team honors in 2017 … Was a member of the 5A All-South Region First-Team following
the 2017 campaign … In the classroom, is a member of Pink Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Sacred Heart Youth Council, and is a Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter
PERSONAL
Daughter of Jason and Nicole Smith … Undecided on her major at W&M … Enjoys cooking, baking, puzzles, watching TV and hanging out with her friends and family in her spare time.
Why did you choose William & Mary?
I had always played soccer close to home for most of my younger club teams. It wasn't until my club team dissolved that I actually had to start making decisions by myself like if I wanted to keep playing, and if so where. My best friend had played up in Williamsburg for Va Legacy and I decided I wanted to continue playing with her up in Williamsburg. A little more than two years later and Williamsburg has become like my second home to me. Every night when we drove up to practices or games we would pass the William & Mary sign and that got me thinking that I could stay at my second home playing soccer, not be too far from home or my family, and still academically challenge myself. On my first tour around the campus I knew immediately I loved it. Because of this gut feeling I always had William & Mary as my top school, and I always made sure to contact them about recruiting. This school has the perfect amount of academics, soccer, and is home for me. – Zoe Smith
Amanda Wigboldy, 5-10, Defender, Lynchburg, Va./E.C. Glass
HIGH SCHOOL
A two-sport athlete at E.C. Glass High School playing soccer and is a member of the track and field team … A four-year starter on the varsity soccer team … Named a team captain for her junior and senior season … Tabbed to the 4A All-State team following her junior season … Earned First-Team All-Conference honors following her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons … Played for numerous clubs during her career, including Richmond United ECNL Soccer (2016-18), SOCA Charlottesville (2015-16), Central Virginia United (2014-15), and Lyons Township Soccer (2008-14) … Helped her club team to the national
tournament in San Diego in 2016 … In the classroom is a member of the National Honor Society, Mercy Care, Youth Philanthropy, and the Scholar's List (All-A Honor Roll).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Thomas and Heidi Wigboldy … Plans on majoring in kinesiology at W&M … Has had multiple members of her family play at the collegiate level, including Roman Lipp Jr., who played men's soccer at Dartmouth, Nicole Lipp, who played women's soccer at Duke, Maddie Lipp, who played tennis at Northeastern, and Heidi Lipp, who played tennis at Kenyon College … Enjoys running, playing piano, hiking, and drawing and sketching in her spare time.
Why did you choose William & Mary?
I chose to attend William & Mary for several reasons: the location/community, academic strength, and of course my opportunity to play soccer. I live in Lynchburg, Va. and Williamsburg is only about three hours away, so my parents have the ability to watch me play and I can visit them as well. When I visited the college for the first time when I was a freshman, I adored Colonial Williamsburg as well and I could see myself attending in the future. Selecting a college that is academically challenging was a priority of mine as well; I would like to go into sports medicine or some other science/math based field and I know that William & Mary will be able to prepare me for this. I am also glad that William & Mary is a liberal arts college so I will have the freedom to explore other areas that could interest me. And finally, I have always been interested in playing soccer in college and when the opportunity was presented to me my sophomore year by Coach Daly I knew I had to take it. William & Mary is the perfect combination of academics and athletics and I can not wait for the next four years! - Amanda Wigboldy
