Name: Sanai Banya

Hometown: Alexandria, Va.

Position: Defense

High School: Hayfield Secondary School

Club: Arlington Soccer Association

Why AU: “I chose AU because of the amazing team culture and welcoming coach staff, as well as the beautiful location of the campus.”

Before AU: First Team All-District and All-Region as a junior and sophomore… Second Team All State as a junior… Two-time Defensive MVP… Team captain… Runner-Up District Player of the Year as a sophomore.

Name: Natalia Croce

Hometown: Gibbstown, N.J.

Position: Defense

High School: Gloucester County Institute of Technology

Club: PDA South

Why AU: “The coaches are awesome and the atmosphere is perfect. It’s a great fit athletically and academically.”

Before AU: First Team ECNL Northeastern Conference… Top 100 juniors in N.J. … Top 100 seniors in N.J.

Name: Mary DelVecchio

Hometown: Fairfax Station, Va.

Position: Defense

High School: Flint Hill School

Club: Fairfax Virginia Union FC

Why AU: “I chose AU because of the welcoming staff and team members I met, the competitiveness of the Patriot League, the academic majors, study abroad potential, and the location of the campus.”

Before AU: 2x ISL All-League Selection… Two-time ISL All-League All-Star… Three-time State ODP Player Selection… Two-time Virginia State Cup Champion… Track and Field MVP… Headmaster’s List.

Name: Jenna Etienne-Valtrin

Hometown: Laurel, Md.

Position: Forward

High School: Elizabeth Seton High School

Club: Baltimore Armour

Why AU: “I chose AU because of the coaches, the family feel of the team and the reputation of the academics of the school.”

Before AU: 2021 WCAC Honorable Mention… Two-time WCAC First Team… 2023 All-State Honorable Mention.

Name: Jayden Fisher

Hometown: Brambleton, Va.

Position: Defense

High School: Independence High School

Club: VA Revolution Soccer Club

Why AU: “It is perfect for my major, close to home, the soccer team felt like a perfect fit, and I loved the school!”

Before AU: 2024 captain… First Team All-District, First Team All-Region, and First Region All-State as a senior… Honorable Mention All Loco… Three-time ODP State Team… 2020 Regional State Team… Honor Roll.

Name: Logan Rivers

Hometown: Blythewood, S.C.

Position: Forward

High School: Hammond School

Club: South Carolina United FC

Why AU: “American University is not only in a great location, but is academically challenging with great opportunities in community service and internships. Athletically, American University is also dedicated to building a strong soccer program with talented and passionate players.”

Before AU: ODP South Region Team… SCUFC ECNL Coach’s Award as a junior… Southeast All-Conference Second Team as a sophomore… 2024 Max Preps Team Player of the Year… Led her team in goals, assists, and points, and led her region in goals and points in the 2024 season… Three-time SCISA North/South All-Star… Three-time SCISA All-Region… Two-time Midlands Athlete of the Week Nominee… 2023 All Area Girls Soccer Team.

Name: Lili Scoby

Hometown: Tampa, Fla.

Position: Midfield

High School: Shorecrest Preparatory School

Club: Tampa Bay United

Why AU: “I chose AU because I have attended the same small, private school since I was 3, so for me to find something similar with that family feel was super important to me. The moment my mom and I first visited the campus and met the coaches it just felt like another place I could call home.”

Before AU: Triple Crown (3 varsity sports in a school year).

Name: Addison Zerkle

Hometown: Ashburn, Va.

Position: Goalkeeper

High School: Independence High School

Club: Northern Virginia Alliance

Why AU: “I chose American because I really like the campus environment and the facilities. I also want to major in communications and eventually be a sports broadcaster, and their resources are very good. Being in DC will hopefully bring up many job opportunities. I also connected really well with Coach Marsha, Coach Katie and Coach Matt, and it was such a positive coaching atmosphere that I knew I wanted to go there.”

Before AU: 2022 VSHL State Champion… Honor Roll… National Honors Society.