WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University Head Women's Soccer Coach Krissy Turner announced the addition of eight newcomers to the program ahead of the fall 2018 season. The class consists of four student-athletes from New Jersey, two from Pennsylvania and one each from New York and Oregon.

"Overall this class reflects what our program stands for; first class student-athletes who will represent Monmouth University on and off the field in the right way," Turner stated. "We are excited for them to arrive in August and help us continue build on our past success."

Lauren Albergo
Freshman
Defense
Malvern, PA
West Chester East

Before Monmouth: Three-year varsity letterwinner at West Chester East High School … three-time First Team All-Ches-mont National League selection … First Team All-Daily Local News as a junior … Second Team All-Daily Local News as a freshman and sophomore … played club soccer for Penn Fusion Academy ... two-year starting center back for Penn Fusion ECNL and started one year for Penn Fusion – US Development Academy … played for head coach Craig Scangarella ... member of the National Honor Society, Italian National Honor Society … Distinguished Honors and had a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school.   

Personal: Daughter of Nicole and Tom Albergo … intends to major in Health Sciences.

"Lauren is an athletic, aggressive defender who hails from a talented club in Penn Fusion. She has played with and against many talented players which should prepare her well for the challenges of playing in our program." – Krissy Turner

Jill Conklin
Freshman
Midfield
Toms River, NJ
Toms River East

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Toms River East High School … registered 177 points with 74 goals and 29 assists during her career … four-time First Team All-Conference selection … First Team All-Shore as a sophomore and senior … First Team All-Group III and First Team All-State as a senior … named Team MVP as a senior … helped her team to the State Sectional Finals in 2015 and 2017 … named offensive Player of the Year as a freshman and sophomore and earned team's Hammer Award winner as a junior … played club soccer for PDA Breakers … played for head coach Carl Lischinski ... High Honor Roll student … Academic Award winner all four years … SAT Award Winner as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of Jennifer and Kelly Conklin … intends to major in Nursing.

"Jill is a fantastic finisher, playmaker and a winner. She will add to our ability to score goals in her rookie season." – Krissy Turner

Lauren Feaster
Freshman
Defense
Colts Neck, NJ
Colts Neck

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Colts Neck High School … played for head coach Doug Phillips ... two-time First Team All-Shore selection as a junior and senior … team captain as a senior and was a First Team A-North choice … earned a number of accolades as a senior, including 2017 Preseason All-American Watch List, Esmark All-American Team, 2017 American Family Insurance All-USA Preseason Team and Second Team Group III honors … First Team B-North as a junior in 2016 and helped the team win the Shore Conference title … named Third Team Group III, Shore Sports Zone All-Shore Team and News Transcript All-FRHSD  as a sophomore … played in front of the program's all-time leader for shutouts by a goalkeeper … team won 2015 NJ Group III Championship, Section III Championship, Shore Conference Tournament and B North Championship … won 2014 B North Championship and NJ Group III and Section III Championships as a freshman … played club soccer for PDA Shore Revolution and was team captain in 2017 … also played varsity basketball and was a team captain and was member of the track and field team … qualified for the state finals in the javelin in 2015, 2016 and 2017 … freshman and sophomore record holder in the javelin at Colts Neck … 2015 Shore Area Freshman Girls Javelin Champion … member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Nicole and John Feaster … intends to major in Biology.

"Lauren is a tremendous ball winner and fierce competitor. We look for her to compete for playing time at center back or holding midfield this fall." – Krissy Turner

Alexis Marino
Freshman
Forward
Beaverton, OR
Southridge

Before Monmouth: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Southridge High School … played for head coach Bill Irwin ... two-time First Team All-Metro as a sophomore and junior …. scored 14 goals and added eight assists as a sophomore … netted 17 goals with seven assists as a junior … won Metro League Title in 2016 … played club soccer for FC Portland ECNL … led her club team in scoring from 2014-16 and three consecutive State Championships … also played basketball and was a member of the track and field team … All-Academic Metro League selection in 2016 … Honor Roll Student.

Personal: Linda and Chris Marino … intends to major in Physical Therapy.

"Alexis has speed and quickness which are two assets we look for in the recruiting process. Alexis is coming from a strong club program and will add depth to our roster." – Krissy Turner

A'Liah Moore
Freshman
Forward
Manchester, NJ
Manchester Township

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Manchester Township High School … registered 181 points with 86 goals and 45 assists during her career … four-time All-Division selection … Four-time Offensive Player of the Year and three-time Most Valuable Player … Second Team All-Group II as a senior … helped her team to the Shore Conference Tournament three times and four state tournaments … team won its first Shore Conference Tournament game in school history … team set school records for wins, goals scored and goals allowed … also competed in basketball and track and field … on the court, she was a member of a Group II State Championship team and was named Defensive Player of the Year … took Honors classes in history, Spanish and journalism. 

Personal: Daughter of Addie and Thurston Moore … intends to major in Communication.

"A'Liah is a strong athlete with pace and power. She has the versatility to play in multiple positions so we will use preseason practices to gauge where her talents will best help the team." – Krissy Turner

Jesi Rossman
Freshman
Forward
Phoenixville, PA
Phoenixville Area

Before Monmouth: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Phoenixville Area High School … played midfield and forward for head coach Dave Pettican … led her team in scoring as a sophomore and a senior … registered eight goals and eight assists in 2015 and 16 goals and 12 assists in 2017 … First Team All-Division, Mercury News All-Area Second Team, Offensive MVP and Coaches Award recipient as a senior … Mercury News All-Area Honorable Mention as a sophomore … helped lead her team to Division Championships as a freshman and sophomore … played club soccer for FC Europa Elite '99 … team captain and team ranked No. 1 in the Nation by GotSoccer … team won Jeff Cup, Disney Showcase, CASL, WAGS, Bethesda Showcase and PA Classics Showcase … PAC10 Academic All-Conference Team member … Honor Roll Student.

Personal: Daughter of Jami and Todd Rossman.

"Jesi is a terrific athlete with the ability to use both feet. She can score using her speed and skill. Jesi will add depth to our front line." – Krissy Turner

Sam Senatore
Freshman
Forward/Defense
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Hunterdon Central

Before Monmouth: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Hunterdon Central Regional High School … played outside back and forward for head coach Jeannine Calhoun … started at outside back as a sophomore and junior … scored four goals and added four assists during her career … Skyland Conference Honorable Mention in 2016 … Courier News All-Area Honorable Mention in 2016 … helped team win the 2016 State Championship, Group IV Championship and the Skyland Conference Championship with a 21-1-1 record … named NJ.com Team of the Year … missed senior season due to injury … played club soccer for FC Copa Academy …. team won 2017 National Championship and three futsal state championships from 2014-16 … also won two regional futsal titles in 2016 and 2017 … club team earned 20 tournament championships, including two Disney Showcase titles and three NJ State Cups … Honor Roll Student.

Personal: Daughter of Michele and Anthony Senatore  … plans to major in Health and Physical Education.

"Sam is a versatile player who will compete for minutes up front or in the back. Sam comes from one of the best high school programs in the state and has a winning mentality." – Krissy Turner

Ava Sullivan
Freshman
Forward
Mechanicville, NY
Shenendehowa

Before Monmouth: Two-sport athlete at Shenendehowa High School … played forward on the soccer field for head coach Holli NIrsberger … registered 28 points as a senior in 2017 … Suburban Council First Team All-Star in 2017 … New York State All Star and Section 2 First Team selection as a senior … named Shenendehowa Player of the Year … team won 2017 Section 2 Championship and 2015 League Championship … also competed on the track and field team … played club soccer for New York Elite … Honor Roll Student.

Personal: Daughter of Gina and James Sullivan … plans to major in Business.

"Ava is quick and crafty. She hails from a winning high school program and has high standards for herself." – Krissy Turner