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Waldrum Announces Seven New Panthers on National Signing Day

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PITTSBURGH – The Pitt women’s soccer program has signed seven players to National Letters of Intent for its 2024 recruiting class, as announced by head coach Randy Waldrum. The class includes Lola Abraham,Coco Dorfman, Emily Graeca, Bella Hynes, Rylee Keely, Erika Schneider, and Dakota Watterson.

Lola Abraham | Forward | Oakmont, PA | Riverview High School | Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Prior to Pitt: Was named to ECNL All-Conference First Team in 2022 and 2023 and All-WPIAL in 2021, 2022 and 2023…Leading WPIAL goal scorer in 2023 with 68 goals…Awarded 2023 Post-Gazette Player of the Week…Was a 2023 Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player of the Year Award Finalist…Played in 2022 ECNL National Selection Game…Participated in 2022 ECNL National Training Camp…Named to ECNL All-Conference Second Team in 2021…Participated in 2021 U16 United States Youth National Player Pool Camps, 2020 U 15 United States Youth National Team Camp in Florida, ECNL Conference Selection Program (Ohio Valley), US Club Soccer ID2 and the United Soccer League Experience…Placed 167 goals and 34 assists in high school career.

Why Lola chose Pitt: “The reason I chose Pitt is because of the talented coaching staff and team that is very welcoming and family-oriented, as well as the excellent academic opportunities.”

Coco Dorfman | Defense | San Diego, CA | Del Norte High School | San Diego Surf Soccer 2006 ECNL

Coco Dorfman Signing Day Graphic

Prior to Pitt: Has played for Surf Soccer ENCL since she was four years old…Was the Surf Cup Champions (2023)…2023 ECNL quarterfinalists…State Cup Champion…National Cup Champions (2020)…Blues Cup Champions (2022)…College Cup Champions (2022)…Ranked No. 2 in Youth Girls Programs…Intern coach for 2011 ENCL San Diego Surf Girls team.

Why Coco chose Pitt: “I chose the University of Pittsburgh because of the environment and family given to and from the team and coaches. The caring and hardworking environment allows for everyone to become the best person and player they can be. Everything that I was looking for in a college, Pitt provided, and I can’t wait for my time here.”

Emily Graeca | Defense | DuBois, PA | DuBois Area High School | Pittsburgh Hotspurs

Emily Signing Day Graphic

Prior to Pitt: Captain of Pittsburgh Hotspurs (2021-2023)…Was the…

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