Top 100 prospects nearly join same program

Top 100 prospects nearly join same program
November 16, 2011

As dynamic and eye-popping as Mariana Galvan can be on the soccer field, at heart she’s just a hometown girl from San Jose, California.  

Her soccer talents will likely take her places soon enough, but the time hasn’t come just yet. 

Galvan, the No. 27 ranked player in the 2013 class Top 100, has committed to Santa Clara keeping her in familiar surroundings for the coming years.

“It was important for me to stay close because most of my family is here and this way they can come and watch my home games,” Galvan said. “My dad's presence at my games has been important to me and I also have a sister that is attending Santa Clara, which is nice.”
 
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In longtime Santa Clara Sporting product Galvan, the Broncos will be receiving a huge talent in a small package. She’s a quick and creative attacker who can really cause trouble for opposing defenses. 

Galvan has been a standout performer at U.S. National camps over the past few years and has big aspirations as a player but small town sensibility as a person.

“I was considering UCLA or a college that has a huge athletic department but I felt like Santa Clara was a perfect fit for me,” Galvan said. “I’ve grown up in small schools and Santa Clara is just the right size. I’m looking forward to it.”

Another player whose college arrival is being looked forward to is Slammers FC midfielder Sarah Teegarden.

Ranked No. 33 in the 2013 class Top 100, Teegarden nearly joined by Galvan by committing to Santa Clara but instead has announced that she will head east and attend Wake Forest.   

“It was a crazy process,” Teegarden said. “For the last two years I’ve watched college games and visited as many campuses as possible trying to figure out who I liked and who liked me. Wake took the time to watch me during ODP and ECNL events, and I made it to their campus and loved it. 

“It’s a strong academic school with a small class size and a top competitive soccer program – everything I was looking for.”

In other commitment news: 

Genevieve Grundy (Chantilly Youth Association) has verbally committed to Rice for the 2013 season. 

Madisn Smith (Herndon FC) has verbally committed to Massachusetts for the 2012 season. 

Melissa Kuhar (Northern Indiana FA) has verbally committed to Western Illinois for the 2012 season. 

Morgan Rushing (D’Feeters) has verbally committed to FIU for the 2013 season. 

Summer Schafer (Eclipse Select) has verbally committed to Memphis for the 2013 season. 

Lauren Moats (Springfield SC) has verbally committed to Western Kentucky for the 2012 season. 

Laura Foster (Brentwood Premier SC) has verbally committed to Vanderbilt for the 2013 season. 

Karly Gustafson (Fayetteville Force Soccer Club) has verbally committed to NC State for the 2013 season. 

Shelby Belak (Seacoast United) has verbally committed to Albany for the 2012 season. 

Rachael Swerdon (Challenge SC) has verbally committed to St. Edwards for the 2012 season. 

Hallie Georgi (Carmel United) has verbally committed to Samford for the 2012 season. 
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