Similar to many other sports, Wednesday, Nov. 11, marked national signing day for college soccer. Maryland women’s soccer head coach Michael Marchiano announced the six women joining the squad.
While Marchiano’s team had a disappointing year, finishing 5-10-3 for the season (2-8-2 in conference play), these new Mid-Atlantic additions could turn things around for the Terps next season.
Forward Mia Forney is arriving in College Park as both a national and international force on the pitch. Forney is ranked
among the top 25 players in the nation and has represented the Italy U17 National Team.
The team also added goalkeeper Molly Pullar, the No. 15 player in Pennsylvania who developed with the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals.
Moving to the back line, Maggie Blosser was named the No. 115 player for the class of 2027, while fellow defender Michela Netto earned the No. 90 spot in the class.
At midfield, the Terps added Lily Blosser, twin sister of Maggie, who was ranked the No. 58 player in her recruiting class. Both sisters were named all-conference, all-state, and all-New England in their careers prior to signing with Maryland.
Maryland also found its final recruit in its backyard in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Graduating from Eleanor Roosevelt High School and a selectee for multiple U.S. Youth National Team Talent ID sessions, midfielder/forward Gabrielle Johnson is coming down the street as the No. 73-ranked player for the class of 2027.
As a result of these signings, Maryland put itself within the top 10 recruiting classes for 2027. It will look to finish the upcoming season with a winning record, a feat it has not achieved since the 2019 season.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome these six individuals to Maryland as part of our 2027 class,” Marchiano said in a press release. “They all come from strong playing backgrounds and bring a great mix of talent, competitiveness, and personality to our program.”
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