Women's Soccer Announces Class of 2016

Feb. 9, 2016

PITTSBURGH - The University of Pittsburgh women's soccer program added six student-athletes to the 2016 roster, as head coach Greg Miller announced the class of 2016 Tuesday morning.

The six incoming student-athletes represent five states (Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia) in addition to an international presence (New Zealand).

"Every year we look forward to this day because the build-up is finally over and now these women are officially Pitt Panthers," said Miller. "Some of them have been committed to us for over a year and a half so the fact they are now only months away from impacting our program is really exciting.

"As with any class, you try and address areas in your team where you may need depth or to fill a real positional need. In the 2016 class, we needed some additional forwards, a defender, and a goalkeeper and feel confident in the players we've identified for those positions. This is an attack-oriented class who are collectively talented, excel academically, and are women of great character."

In addition to the incoming freshmen, Pitt adds transfer Brianna Shingary and returns all but one member of its impressive 2015 squad. Last year, the Panthers completed their best season since joining the ACC, finishing with an overall record of 10-7-1 and grabbing four conference victories, with wins over North Carolina State, Wake Forest, Louisville and Syracuse.

Following is a roster and biographical sketches on each of Pitt's five signees.

Player	Position	Ht.	Hometown/High School
Christiana Davey	MF	5-6	Centreville, Va./Westfield
Katelyn McEachern	GK	5-8	Troy, Mich./Troy Athens
Ashley Paquet	D	5-7	Glenn Dale, Md./Elizabeth Seton
Bel Van Noorden	ST/AM	5-10	Queenstown, New Zealand/Burnside
Cheyenne Hudson	ST	5-3	Bethany, W.Va./Brooke
Alexandra Wright	F	5-3	Hudson, Ohio/Hudson

Alexandra Wright
F, 5-3, Hudson, OH./Hudson H.S.

Quoting Miller: "Alex is a gifted striker and a proven goal-scorer in every environment and level she's played. She is technical, strong with her back to the goal, makes timely and well-shaped runs, is very comfortable taking players on 1v1, is two-footed, and can score in a variety of ways. She also has a great ability to set other players up with scoring chances. She will give our front line an added punch next fall."

High School: Will graduate in June, 2016 from Hudson High School… Played high school soccer for Costa Kalorides her freshman and sophomore years… Freshman year was named 1^st Team All-Conference… Sophomore year was named 1^St Team All-Conference, 1^st Team All-District and the Offensive MVP of her team… Chose to play for the Ambassadors Futbol Club for six years… Was a State Cup Champion five years straight… Led her team to the Regional Championship in 2012 and 2013 where she was the top scorer both years…Took her team to the USYSA National championships in 2012 and 2013 where they placed 3^rd and 2^nd, respectively… Rated in the top 35 for the Great Lakes Region by Top Drawer Soccer… ODP Region II Team from 2012-15 … ODP National Training Camp attendee in 2013… ODP Region II Costa Rica Team Trip in 2014… 2013 USYSA National Championship "Best XI."

Personal: Born Alexandra Abbott Wright on June 20, 1998… Daughter of Bradley and Alisa Wright…Has two siblings, John and Hannah… A member of the Distinguished Honor Roll all four years of high school…Part of the National Honors Society her junior and senior year as well as a Service Learning Student and AP Scholar… A Volunteer at the Kent United Disability Services…Has strong interest in traveling, and has visited over 20 countries… Pursuing a medical degree… Loves the beach at Hilton Head Island, riding horses and Disney World.

Bel Van Noorden
ST/AM, 5-10, Queenstown, New Zealand / Burnside H.S.

Quoting Miller: "Bel is another late addition to the class. She has had a good deal of national team experience playing for her home county, New Zealand, including competing in a U20 World Cup. She is an extremely mature young woman with great size, talent, and ability in front of goal. She gives us a presence up front we don't currently have right now, and we look forward to the impact she'll have."

High School: Played high school soccer for Burnside High School… Part of the Avon United FC club team her freshman and sophomore year before joining the FC Twenty11 her junior year…Member of the Mainland pride and Canterbury Federation organizations throughout high school… Was named the "Most All-Around Junior Athlete" for her school in her freshman year… Sophomore year she was voted Avon United FC's "Players Player of the Year"… In her junior year she won: Mainland Women's League Defender of the Year, Burnside High School Principles Award for Service to Sport, New Zealand Secondary Schools National Team MVP and Burnside High School's Golden Boot…During high school she also played nine other sports…

After finishing high school she went on to play for club teams and attend University...A member of the Coastal Spirit FC, Three Kings UFC and the Glendfield Women's Premier team…Also continued playing with the Mainland Pride with whom she won the National League Championship multiple times…Was a member of the New Zealand W20 World Cup Team… Made an appearance in the 2014 FIFA Women's U20 World Cup vs. Canada… Helped the U20 national team qualify for the 2016 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Guinea.

Personal: Born Belinda Van Noord on November 24, 1994… Daughter of Hugh and Tracy-Lee… Has two siblings, Lauren and Ben… Is pursuing a general degree… Loves adventures and apples.

Cheyenne Hudson
ST, 5-3, Bethany, WV / Brooke H.S.

Quoting Miller: "Cheyenne was a late addition, but we're really excited about what we think she can do for us. She is a very smart and pacey forward who has a strong engine and is a real grinder. Her blue-collar mentality and knack for scoring goals will add another dimension to our attack."

High School: Played high school soccer for Brooke High School…Was named West Virginia AAA All-State Honorable Mention, OVAC Second Team, Varsity overall MVP and All Valley Media First Team (Wheeling News Intelligencer)… Her sophomore year was named 2013 West Virginia AAA All-State Second Team, OVAC Honorable Mention, TRAC First Team, All Valley Media First Team (Wheeling New Intelligencer), Varsity overall MVP and Athlete of the Week (Herald Star)…Her Junior year she was named 2014 West Virginia AAA All-State First Team, AAA's leading scorer, OVAC First Team & Player of the Year, TRAC First team, Varsity overall MVP & Overall Offensive Player, All Valley Media First Team (Wheeling News Intelligencer) and Athlete of the Week (The River Sports Weir Radio)… Her Senior year was named 2015 West Virginia AAA All-State First Team, West Virginia AAA All-State Forward of the Year, All-State North South Game Invitee, OVAC First Team & Player of the Year, OVAC All Star Game Participant, OVAC All Star Game Offensive MVP, TRAC First Team & Player of the Year, Varsity Overall MVP, West Virginia AAA Sports Writers First Team, All Valley Media First Team & Captain (Wheeling News Intelligencer), Wendy's High School Heisman School Winner, State Finalist and State Winner… Also was a member of the JBFC Joga Bonita Soccer Club and the West Virginia Fury Elite which reached the Mountain State Soccer Club 2015 State Final… During high school, was a member of the track team and the National Honors Society… Competed in track as well… Earned All-State recognition from 2012-14… 4x1 Relay Regional Champions… 4x4 Relay Regional Champions… 4x4 Overall OVA Champions… Brooke High School record holder in the long jump… 4x1 and 4x2 relay team member… OVAC Most Valuable Sprinter.

Personal: Born Cheyenne Von Hudson on September 4, 1997…Daughter of Rick and Cindy Hudson…Younger sister of Dakota Hudson… Studying Health and Fitness / Exercise Science… Enjoys hunting, running, hiking, kayaking and playing with her dog, Molly.

Christiana Davey
MF/F, 5-6, Centreville, Va./Westfield H.S.

Quoting Miller: "Christiana is one of those under-the-radar kinds of talents. She often played in the shadows, setting others up with scoring chances and yet you would find her scoring a goal almost every game. She is quite dynamic on the ball and has a lot of flair to her game. She can score in a variety of ways and understands the game tactically at a fairly high level. She will compliment us well this fall."

High School: Started on the varsity soccer team for Westfield High School as a freshman, where they won the Concorde District title… Opted for club soccer her sophomore-senior years … Played club ball for FC Virginia ECNL 97 as a starting attacking midfielder under head coach Terry Foley from 2010-15 … Was a member of the U15, U16 and U17 Mid-Atlantic championship teams over three consecutive years from 2013-15 … All three teams finished in the top five overall in the ECNL … Was a top scorer in the 2015 ECNL Playoffs in Seattle with four goals and two assists … Named to ECNL All Mid-Atlantic PDP roster each year from 2013-15 … Named to Virginia ODP all-state roster in 2012.

Personal: Born Christiana Marie Davey on December 28, 1997 … Daughter of Eric and Eviania Davey … Has one brother, Nicholas … Plans to major in psychology at Pitt … Travels to Greece each summer to celebrate her Greek heritage … Speaks Greek … Enjoys playing piano, reading books and drawing … Nickname is "Chrust" … Favorite soccer team is Barcelona … Knows every lyric to every One Direction song … Enjoys "Bang Bang Shrimp" from Bonefish Grill … Favorite singer is Alicia Keys … Worked at her family's restaurant throughout high school … Has two dogs, Nyla and Roxy … Would most like to visit Iceland and Africa in the future.

Ashley Paquet
D, 5-7, Glenn Dale, MD/Elizabeth Seton H.S.

Quoting Miller: "Ashley will be a good addition to our team. She possesses wonderful speed and athleticism, a strong aerial presence, and has a pugnacious nature about her on the field. We will look to have her play in either a central back or wide back position. She is a good-natured person and an athletic talent who will add depth and competition to our backline."

High School: Varsity starter as a freshman at Elizabeth Seton High School under head coach Amanda Lebo… Received an All-WCAC Honorable Mention … Did not play soccer her sophomore year … Returned to soccer as a varsity starter under Lebo in her junior year and received another All-WCAC Honorable Mention … Varsity starter and team captain for senior season… Earned Second Team WCAC All-Conference honors … County News CTV Sports Player of the Week during her senior season … Member of National Honor Society…

Played club soccer with Freestate Soccer Alliance from 2009-12 under coach Melanie Nai … Played with Maryland United FC in the ECNL from 2012-16 under coach Harry Canellakis … Maryland United FC finished first in the ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference in 2013.

Personal: Born Ashley Paquet on July 4, 1998 … Daughter of Joseph and Nicole Paquet … Has a younger brother, Pierce, and younger sister, Johna … Nickname is "Ash" … Volunteers at DC Central Kitchen in Washington D.C. over the summer … Major is currently undecided.

Katelyn McEachern
GK, 5-8, Troy, MI/Troy Athens H.S.

Quoting Miller: "Katelyn had an interest in being a Pitt Panther very early in her recruiting process. As we got to know her as a person and athlete, it became clear she fit the model for the type of student-athlete we like to have in our program. She is a talented goalkeeper with solid shot-stopping ability, a good presence in the box, and has a tireless work ethic. She will compete for time in goal next fall."

High School: Played varsity soccer as a freshman at Athens High School under coach Todd Heugh… Opted for club soccer for her final three years of high school … Played volleyball during her freshman year … Played varsity basketball in her junior and senior years… Led the team in rebounding as a senior … Four-year Honor Roll student and member of the National Honor Society...

Played club ball with Troy Soccer Club from 2006-13 under coach Dougie MacAulay … Moved on to play for the Bloomfield Force in the Super Y League from 2013-14 under coach Colby Cunningham… Received national bids for U15 and U16 teams … Played for Michigan Hawks from 2013-16 on the U16-U18 teams under coach Scott Duhl… Attended showcase events such as the Disney Showcase (Jan. 2014), CASL (Nov. 2013) and Las Vegas Mayors Cup (Feb. 2015) … Played for Michigan Hawks in the ECNL on the U16-U18 teams from 2013-16 under coaches Adil Salmoni, Doug Landefeld and Joe Zawicki … Made ECNL Championship League playoffs and finished second in the conference in each season … Ranked nationally as a top-30 team each year and is currently ranked in the top ten … Recorded a 0.63 GAA with U16, 1.12 GAA with U17, and has a 1.08 GAA as a member of the U18 team.

Personal: Born Katelyn Noelle McEachern on December 7, 1997 … Daughter of Lora and Don McEachern … Has a younger sister, Jessica … Intends to major in administration of justice with a concentration in crime scene investigation at Pitt …Volunteers for the Michigan Humane Society … Volunteers for Michigan Hawks goalkeeping session … Enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding and golfing.