Top prospect heads for ACC, sunshine

Top prospect heads for ACC, sunshine
October 13, 2011
 
Score one for the Miami (FL) recruiting team. 

When Top 100 prospect Gianna Dal Pozzo made her campus visit to the Hurricanes this past summer she was treated to an experience that few young players could resist. 

“It was an amazing trip. The FC Barcelona team was actually using Miami’s practice field and I was fortunate to see them play at the Sun Life stadium with my mom,” Dal Pozzo explained.

“I met with the head football, and basketball coaches – I felt honored that they took the time to talk to me – and I also met future teammate Jasmine Paterson who I know she is an awesome player and addition to the team. All the pieces came together. What a great timing for a visit.”

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The other programs vying for Dal Pozzo barely stood a chance. The No. 65 ranked player in our 2013 Top 100, Dal Pozzo was compelled to commit to the Hurricanes for reasons beyond just an awesome visit.

The Team Chicago (Botofogo) midfielder knew she wanted to take her talents to the ACC, and it didn’t hurt that Miami offers a nice warm alternative to frigid Chicago winters. 

The climate was actually a key factor that separated Miami from other prospects like Kentucky, Iowa, Maryland, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Penn State. 

Dal Pozzo will bring a versatile game to the college level that thrives best in possession style. She has a great head on her shoulders and is clear on what she plans to provide to the Hurricanes.   

“I am going to help my team attack, and to be a playmaker,” she said. “Some of my strengths are winning 50/50 balls out of the middle, 1v1 defending, and having vision of the whole field. I think all of these skills will be an attribute to Miami and help them progress in the ACC.”

Other girls’ commits include:

Nicole Candioglos (Eastside FC), who has verbally committed to UNLV for the 2012 season. 

Haley Silverberg (Albion Hurricanes FC) has verbally committed to Stephen F. Austin for the 2013 season. 

Morgan Batcheller (San Diego Surf) has verbally committed to Cal State Fullerton for the 2012 season. 

Kasey Wyer (South Carolina United) has verbally committed to Palm Beach Atlantic for the 2012 season. 

Ashton Norman (D’Feeters) has verbally committed to Stephen F. Austin for the 2012 season. 

Morgan Williams (North United) has verbally committed to Kent State for the 2013 season. 

Anna Claire Studebaker (Charlotte Soccer Academy) has verbally committed to South Carolina for the 2013 season. 

Samantha Melton (St. Louis Scott Gallagher) has verbally committed to Eastern Kentucky for the 2012 season. 

Amani Thomas (Pickering Power Green) has verbally committed to Eastern Kentucky for the 2012 season. 

Carolyn Schwartz (FC Europa) has verbally committed to Hartford for the 2012 season. 

Mallory Peterson (Quickstrike FC) has verbally committed to Penn State for the 2012 season.

Heidi Hartmann (Eden Prairie SC) has verbally committed to Wisconsin Green Bay for the 2012 season. 

Abby Lindsay (Eden Prairie SC) has verbally committed to South Dakota for the 2012 season. 

Samantha Washuk (SoccerPlus CT) has verbally committed to Manhattan for the 2012 season. 

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