Women's Soccer | Senior Tribute
10/13/2021
On Sunday, Rutgers women's soccer will honor the program's seniors in pre-game Senior Day ceremony. A mix of the Class of 2020 and 2021, the honorees include Amirah Ali, Hayley Baer, Nicole Binkley, Maddie Brant, Shea Holland, Emma Huntzinger, Abby Jonathan, Adriana Kuryla, Gabby Provenzano, Meagan McClelland, and Frankie Tagliafferi. Ahead of the ceremony, the group reflects on their career's “On the Banks” from favorite memories to what they'll miss most, as well as their plans following graduation.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I'd like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for all they have done for me during my college years.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
I'll miss the pre-game locker room performances by Abby Jonathan the most and all Rutgers has provided for me.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
My favorite memory is beating Penn State in double overtime on the road in 2019.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
I plan to go to grad school with a focus on supply chain management or digital marketing. Then playing professional soccer for a couple of years.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would like to thank my family for their unconditional and endless support- none of this would have been possible without them. I also want to thank my coaches for giving me this incredible opportunity and for helping me to become a better person on and off the pitch. Big thanks also have to go to the Lynch and Pascarella families for taking me under their wings, treating me like one of their own and simply being the best second families I could have ever wished for- I am so grateful to you all. Finally, thank you to my teammates for making Rutgers a true home away from home, for always making me laugh and for helping me to create memories that will last a lifetime.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
THE PEOPLE!!! I will miss spending every day with my teammates whether its playing together on the pitch or hanging out in the locker room, there is never a dull moment and I will miss every single one of them! And believe it or not, I will even miss people trying to imitate my accent- it’s very entertaining!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
My favorite memory is scoring my first career goal in our win against Monmouth this season.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
Wherever I go I’ll be playing soccer- I want to play for as long as I can! I am thinking about going to grad school, either in the US or back home, because I love being at school and I want to pursue a career in exercise science, perhaps something like sports neuroscience.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
First, I want to thank my family for being my biggest supporters on and off the field. I would also like to thank the coaches for giving me this amazing opportunity and for everything that they have done for me over my five years here. Lastly, thank you to my teammates, who I can truly call sisters for making this journey so special.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
After I graduate I will miss not being able to see my teammates every day and our spontaneous adventures.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
One of my favorite memories was when we went to Spain as a team and after being lost when Shea and myself finally found the zipline.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
After graduation, I plan on playing professionally and then after hope to pursue a career in statistical analysis for a professional sports team.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would like to thank anyone who has supported me throughout my soccer journey, especially my family, my friends, and my coaches.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
I will miss my teammates and the amazing friendships that I have made.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
When Emily Sapienza and I performed a pitch perfect classic in front of the whole team.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
I am planning to pursue a graduate degree and continue my soccer career. After that I hope to join the Peace Corp for a two year volunteer program.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would first like to thank my entire family for always being so supportive of me throughout my journey thus far playing the sport that I love. I would also love to thank my coaches and extended staff for providing me with the best opportunity to be successful both on and off the field. And finally I would like to thank my teammates for making this the best five years of my life and an incredible experience.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
The thing that I will miss the most after graduating is the pregame locker room dances that get us pumped for the game!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
One of my favorite memories and moments was our Spain trip in the spring of 2019.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
Following graduation, I will be heading to Oregon to play professionally in the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) with the Portland Thorns.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would like to thank my family for their unconditional love and support. They have made possible all that I have achieved, and have yet to achieve. I am eternally grateful for them.
I would like to thank my coaches and teammates for welcoming me into the Rutgers Family.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
After graduating, I will miss being around and learning from people that are so knowledgeable and passionate about the game.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
My favorite Rutgers memory is stepping on to the field to play in the NCAAs.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
After completing my Masters in Labor and Employment Relations, I intend on playing professionally overseas for a few years before starting a career in Human Resources.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would first like to thank this university and program for being so good to me far before my collegiate career. These girls for taking me in so easily and making my final season better than I could have imagined. Coaches that have believed in me and supported me no matter what, in and out of soccer- even when Coach Meg tried to make me a defender in 6th grade.
And especially my family. My aunts, cousins, and grandparents that have followed and supported me everywhere and anywhere. My eleven year old brother who pushes me to be a great role model for him. And my parents, that have given me every opportunity to succeed and has pushed me to become the player and young lady I am today. I couldn’t have done anything without you guys and I love you so much!
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
I'll miss constantly being around the sport I love with people, coaches, teammates and family that I love
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
Although this is my first season here at Rutgers, my favorite memories go far before my collegiate career; all of the mornings and nights my family, these coaches, and many of these girls have spent here each week since middle school in College Ave Gym or the Livingston soccer fields, working towards where we are today.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
My plans are to follow my dream of playing professional soccer, and in a couple of years apply to PA or PT school.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would like to thank my family for being my biggest supporters and my coaches and teammates for giving me a great college experience!
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
After I graduate, I will miss spending every day with my teammates.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
My favorite Rutgers memory is the grand opening of the Rodkin Academic Success Center and seeing our amazing locker room and practice field!
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
My plans after graduation will be to work in the financial industry in NYC.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would like to thank my family for supporting me through absolutely everything and my coaches, teammates, and staff here at RU for creating such a special family here at Rutgers that I’m so lucky to be a part of.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
I will miss the friendships I’ve created with my teammates and being able to see my parents and family at all of our home games every weekend.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
My favorite memories are our times in the locker room before games with Abby's performances.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
I plan to pursue my Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology post-grad to ultimately work with children as a Speech Language Pathologist.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would like to thank my family and teammates for their constant support over these past four years.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
I will miss irritating my roommates every day and my always interesting gameday conversations with Trish.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
My favorite memory was touring the Rodkin Academic Success Center for the first time.
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?
I would like to thank my family for always supporting me, the coaches for teaching me so many things and giving me this awesome opportunity and experience. My teammates for being such awesome people on and off the field, and all of Rutgers staff who have helped me in so many ways these past four years. I cannot thank everyone enough.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST?
I will definitely miss being with the team 24/7, this whole experience I have had with my friends by my side from practice, games, to just hanging out in the apartments, doing homework and sharing many laughs. I will also miss Sunday post-games with the team and going to our favorite restaurant.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY "ON THE BANKS"?
My favorite Rutgers Memory is from a bus ride traveling home. The team was laughing and singing all together and we managed to get all the coaching staff members and supporting staff to get and sing their favorite karaoke song. Lubos took the win for best singer in my opinion.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION?
Following graduation I hope to possibly continue to play soccer overseas for a little to get experience. I also plan to pursue a career in Sport Management.
FOREVER RUTGERS
FOREVER FAMILY
