Women's Soccer: Meet R Newcomers

SARA BROCIOUS

Class: Freshman

Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Voorhees, N.J.

High School: Eastern

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus? Livingston Campus 

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Exercising and reading

Favorite Soccer Club: FC Barcelona

Favorite Season: Fall

Any hobbies outside of soccer? Going to bible study, reading, spending time with my family

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Criminal Minds

Dream place you wish to travel to: Barcelona, Spain

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Cardiovascular Surgeon

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: A hatchet, Dave Canterbury (best survival expert), matches

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Lionel Messi, Ben Simmons, Harriet Tubman

What are you most excited for in your time at Rutgers? Meeting new people and playing college soccer on a great team

FAITH DOBOSIEWICZ

Class: Freshman

Position: Back

Hometown: Westfield, N.J.

High School: Westfield

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus or spot? Livingston Apartments

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Training

Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

Favorite Season: Fall

Any hobbies outside of soccer? I taught myself how to juggle with my hands

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Outer Banks

Dream place you wish to travel to:  Greece

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Actress

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: My dog, water, and lots of food

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Julie Ertz, Cameron Boyce, Rudy Pankow

What are you most excited for in your time at Rutgers? Getting to know my teammates

BECCI FLUCHEL

Class: Freshman

Position: Midfiedler/Back

Hometown: Pittstown, N.J.

High School: North Hunterdon Regional

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus?  Livingston

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Focused on fitness

Any fun facts outside of soccer? I’m double jointed in my thumb.

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Friends

Dream place you wish to travel to: Bora Bora

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Soccer player

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: Best friend, brownies, soccer ball

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Julie Ertz, Ian Somerhalder, Michael Jordan

What are you most excited for during your time at Rutgers? Playing soccer

ABBY JONATHAN

Class: Sophomore

Position: Back

Hometown: New Vernon, N.J. 

High School: Kent Place School

Previous School: Syracuse

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus or spot? College Ave

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Coloring

Favorite Soccer Player: Julie Ertz

Favorite Season: Fall

Any hobbies outside of soccer? I can do a split

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Gossip Girl

Dream place you wish to travel to: Egypt

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Marketing with sports!

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: Shea Holland

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes

What are you most excited for in your time at Rutgers? Being a part of the Rutgers soccer family

SAM KROEGER

Class: Freshman

Position: Midfielder/Forward

Hometown: West Milford, N.J.

High School: West Milford

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus or spot? College Ave and Yurcak Field

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Sleeping, painting, working out, spending time with family

Favorite Soccer Player: Bayern Munich

Favorite Season: Winter or Summer

Any hobbies outside of soccer? Ski, snowboard, rock climb, mountain bike, surf

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: All American or The Office

Dream place you wish to travel to: New Zealand or Australia

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Dentist or Doctor

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: Knife, raft w/ oars, and a fishing net

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Simone Biles, Zac Efron, Adam Sandler

What are you most excited for in your time at Rutgers? Playing soccer in my home state and meeting new people

ADRIANA KURYLA

Class: Graduate Student

Position: Back

Hometown: Morganville, N.J.

High School: Howell

Previous School: Columbia

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus or spot? Yurcak Field

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Reading

Favorite Season: Summer

Any fun facts outside of soccer? I enjoy eating Babybel mini rolls

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Dead to Me

Dream place you wish to travel to: New Zealand

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Professional Soccer Player

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: Brother, sister, survivalist

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: 50 Cent, Paulo Coelho, Kobe Bryant

What are you most excited for during your time at Rutgers? New friendships and soccer

JULIANNE LESKAUSKAS

Class: Freshman

Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Brielle, N.J.

High School: Saint Rose

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus? Busch! (Pack Yurcak)

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Family time

Favorite Soccer Player: Lionel Messi

Favorite Season: Summer

Any fun facts outside of soccer? I love Mac & Cheese

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: The Office

Dream place you wish to travel to: Santorini, Greece

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Pro Soccer Player

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: My mom, my dad, and a soccer ball

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Chris Pine, Matthew Gray Gubeler, Bing Crosby

What are you most excited for during your time at Rutgers? I’m excited for my family and friends to be able to come see me play.

ALLISON LOWREY 

Class: Freshman

Position: Forward

Hometown: Bridgewater, N.J.

High School: Bridgewater-Raritan

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus? Livingston

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Focused on fitness

Favorite Season: Summer

Any fun facts outside of soccer? I taught myself how to raise one eyebrow

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: The Office

Dream place you wish to travel to: Bora Bora

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Food Critic

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: My phone, my dog, lots of food

What are you most excited for during your time at Rutgers? I’m excited for my family and friends to be able to come see me play

EMMA MISAL

Class: Freshman

Position: Back

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pa. 

High School: Red Land

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus? Livingston

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Training

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Vampire Diaries

Dream place you wish to travel to: Bora Bora

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Soccer Player

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: Phone, soccer ball, water

What are you most excited for during your time at Rutgers? Getting to know my teammates

GIANA ROMANO

Class: Freshman

Position: Forward/Midfielder

Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.

High School: Xaverian

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus? Livingston Campus

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? During quarantine, I’ve spent my time with my family and training.

Any fun facts outside of soccer?I played two varsity lacrosse games and netted 6 goals total... including a hat trick that helped win the state final!

Favorite soccer club: Juventus

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Grey's Anatomy

Dream place you wish to travel to: Italy

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Physical Therapist

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: Magnifying glass, warm clothes and a boat

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Albert Einstein, Pele, Abraham Lincoln

What are you most excited for during your time at Rutgers?  Joining and playing soccer with my new family

EMILY SAPIENZA

Class: Freshman

Position: Forward/Midfielder

Hometown: Holly Springs, N.C.

High School: Holly Springs

So far, what is your favorite Rutgers campus or spot? Livingston Campus (Henry’s Diner)

What did you spend your quarantine time doing? Watching Criminal Minds

Favorite Soccer Club: NC Courage

Favorite Season: Summer

Any fun facts outside of soccer? I can do the worm

Favorite TV Show to Binge Watch: Criminal Minds or Friends

Dream place you wish to travel to: Rome, Italy

If you can have any job in the world, what would your dream job be? Astronaut

You're stranded on a desert island, name three things you'd bring: Water, Eggo waffles and my mom

Name three famous people, past or present) you would love to have dinner with: Harry Styles, Matthew Gray Gubler, Walt Disney

What are you most excited for in your time at Rutgers? Making lifelong friendships and playing some soccer!!