KEGAN CARTWRIGHT | DEF | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. | BEACH FC ECNL
ODU HEAD COACH WILL ROBERTS ON CARTWRIGHT:
"We’re really excited to welcome Keagan to our program,” said Roberts. “She brings qualities that we value in our defensive players, and we believe she has the potential to make a real impact within our back line. One of the things we're passionate about is identifying and attracting some of the best talent from our surrounding area, and Keagan represents that ambition. We're looking forward to helping her continue to develop and seeing the contribution she can make to our program over the coming years.”
WHY DID KEGAN CHOOSE ODU?
“I fell in love with ODU the moment I felt the immediate bond and unmatched culture within the team and coaching staff,” said Cartwright. “Staying local while getting to compete alongside an amazing group made ODU the obvious choice.”
ROWAN DULL | MID | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. | BEACH FC ECNL
ODU HEAD COACH WILL ROBERTS ON DULL:
"Rowan is an exciting addition to our midfield group,” said Roberts. “We place a lot of importance on having players who can influence the game in possession and contribute on both sides of the ball, and we believe Rowan has the potential to do exactly that. We're also incredibly proud to attract talented players from our surrounding communities and give them the opportunity to represent Old Dominion at the Division I level. We're excited about Rowan's future and the impact she can make within our program.”
WHY DID ROWAN CHOOSE ODU?
"I chose ODU because the team and everyone made it immediately feel like home,” said Dull. “The team’s passion and welcoming environment made it an easy decision."
LENAH HAM | FWD | SKYSEVILLE, MD. | MARYLAND UNITED ECNL
ODU HEAD COACH WILL ROBERTS ON HAM:
“Lenah is an exciting addition to our attacking group,” said Roberts. “We want to continue developing a team that plays with attacking intent, creates opportunities, and consistently causes problems for opposing defenses. We believe Lenah has the potential to contribute to that identity and develop into an important attacking player for our program. Maryland is a strong recruiting area with a great tradition of producing talented players, and we're excited to attract another player from within our region to Old Dominion. We're looking forward to welcoming Lenah to Norfolk and helping her take the next step in her development.”
WHY DID HAM CHOOSE ODU?
“I chose ODU because I felt a sense of belonging as soon as I stepped onto the campus,” said Ham. “The positive and uplifting team culture mixed with the competitive environment was something I wanted to be a part of and I fully admired the strong personal relationships the coaches held with every player on the team!”
PEYTON SEWARD | GK | MECHANICSVILLE, VA. | RICHMOND UNITED ECNL
ODU HEAD COACH WILL ROBERTS ON SEWARD:
“We’re extremely pleased to welcome Peyton to our goalkeeper group,” said Roberts. “The goalkeeper position plays such an important role in how we want to operate as a team, both defensively and in our ability to build attacks. We believe Peyton has the potential to make a strong contribution to the competitive environment we're creating within that position. Virginia continues to produce talented players, and attracting some of the best from across the state is an important part of our recruiting philosophy. We're excited about Peyton's future and look forward to seeing her develop as a Monarch.”
WHY DID SEWARD CHOOSE ODU?
"I chose ODU because of the academic opportunities and the soccer team’s impressive culture and competitiveness,” said Seward.
JAYLYNN TRAVER | MID | FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS | STING BLACK ECNL
ODU HEAD COACH WILL ROBERTS ON TRAVER:
“We’re delighted to welcome Jaylynn to Old Dominion,” said Roberts. “As we continue to build our midfield, we want players who can contribute to the demands of our playing style and help us compete at a high level. Texas consistently produces some of the top soccer talent in the country, and attracting players from such a competitive recruiting environment is important as we continue to strengthen our program. We see a lot of potential in Jaylynn and are looking forward to helping her develop throughout her collegiate career.”
WHY DID TRAVER CHOOSE ODU?
“I chose ODU because from the first conversations with the coaching staff to getting to know the girls on the team, there was a sense of comfort and connection that made it feel like home,” said Traver. “I knew I wanted to be part of an environment that would challenge me to grow as a player while surrounding me with people who genuinely support and push one another to be better.”
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