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SYL Alumni Kick Off College Season

08/20/2021, 5:45pm EDT
By SYLsoccer.com Staff

As the college season begins, we look at the top SYL Alumni who are making it big on the college stage

It is the end of August which means the college soccer season is upon us. Many of the SYL Alumni are working hard to perform their best on the college stage. Take a look back at some of our Alumni and what they have done for their top schools.

Sofia Black

United Futbol Academy & Atlanta Fire United | Indiana University

SYL Accomplishments: 2015 Super Y North American Finals Qualifier (United Futbol Academy), 2016 U16 Girls Super Y North American Finals Champions, (Atlanta Fire United) 2016 SE Super Y Regional Champion (Atlanta Fire United), 2016/17 First Player selected to the USL Experience, SYL National Player Pool, 2016 Top 5 Scorers Super Y South East Region (Atlanta Fire United)

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“I enjoyed the atmosphere SYL created and at each event, whether it was watching the pro team train at USLX or playing in a playoff game, it gave you a look into who you are and what you can accomplish with the right mindset. SYL Finals were more than just soccer games. SYL created an atmosphere where you could be yourself and showcase your talents on and off the field, while still enjoying competing to win SYL Finals. The way everything was set up was so professionally done.
SYL helped me develop as a player because it provided the tools necessary to become better through strong competition and being able to watch players and teams from across the country. SYL gave me a view into what it would take to become the best player I could be in the future. They have fostered an environment of growth and development where everything we did, especially at USLX, was geared toward providing the best coaching, training environment and matches possible. Being able to train and play alongside other great players helped me to become more confident in my abilities on and off the ball and the coaches at SYL helped to develop all of us in the game; technically and tactically.”

Current Accomplishments: #129 Top Drawer Soccer ranked player - 2020 High School Graduating class, Scored 1st Collegiate goal with Indiana University against Michigan in the Big 10 Conference game , Attended U18/19 Sweden National Team Camp - 2019, USSDA SE Regional Champion (2018, 2019) - TopHat Soccer Club, USSDA Championship Qualifier (2018, 2019) - TopHat Soccer Club, ECNL Final 4 - ECNL National Finals Championship 2018, ECNL SE Conference Champions 2017, ECNL SE PDP Selection 2017, US Soccer National Training Centers selection 2015 - 2017

Isabelle Lee

DDYSC | High Point University

SYL Accomplishments: Qualified for the Super Y National Finals two years in a row and advanced to the semifinals the second year

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“I enjoyed the competitive atmosphere and getting to attend Nationals. As a player, it helped me develop my speed of play and confidence while playing against really good teams.”

Current Accomplishments: Signed to D1 High Point University for the 2022 school year, Club team was State Cup Finalists, High school team won Region Championship and is currently in playoffs, Began coaching U12 girls soccer at former club, Inter Atlanta FC

Ryan Foley

Long Island Rough Riders | St. John's University

SYL Accomplishments: Made it to the 2015 SYL Finals Championship, Qualified for the U12 All-Tournament team, Golden Glove winner

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“I enjoyed playing at the highest level possible against great competition throughout the country. Playing in the Super Y League taught me how good you had to be in order to win and be great, which all starts at training and working on your game.”

Anna Doane

Michigan Rush Jackson | University of North Carolina-Asheville

SYL Accomplishments: Super Y National Champion 2018, USLX Experience 2019

Current Accomplishments: All-State (freshman and sophomore year), All-Conference (freshman and sophomore year), PDT Champion (2020), Weston Cup Champion (2021), National Rush Select 03G, State Cup Champion 2020

Maggie Johnston

Future FC Corona | University of Iowa

SYL Accomplishments: 2019 SYL Champions and 2018 SYL Finalists

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

"The SYL was a very competitive league to be in. This prepared me to play in college because the league taught me that you have to work for what you want. That’s why my team didn’t win in 2018, but came back for our title in 2019."

Current Accomplishments: Currently playing at the University of Iowa and has started in the midfield for the Hawks this season. The Hawks won the 2021 Big Ten Tournament on April 18 and advance to the NCAA tournament beginning April 27.

Brianna Jablonowski

Long Island Rough Riders | University of Virginia

SYL Accomplishments: 2015 SYL Champions, scored a goal in the 2015 SYL Finals

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

"I enjoyed competing with my friends."

Current Accomplishments: Top Drawer Soccer All-American selection, Two-time All-State selection at St. Anthony, United Soccer Coaches All-America selection, ranked the No. 170 player in the IMG Academy Rankings by Top Drawer Soccer, 2018 US Soccer DA Eastern Conference Player of the Year, 2018 Top XI US Developmental Academy Eastern Conference, All State All-America game participant

Stephanie Sparkowski

Long Island Rough Riders | University of Michigan

SYL Accomplishments: Super Y League 2015 & 2016 Regional Scouting Series (RSS) invites, Super Y League 2015 & 2016 RSS Region 1 All-Star Team selections, Top Drawer Soccer (TDS) Combine 2015 Super Y RSS Region 1 Girls Best XI selection, Super Y League 2015 & 2016 National Pool selections, Super Y League 2015 North American Finals U13 National Champions, All-Tournament Team selection and Golden Glove winner, selected for Super Y League’s inaugural USLX Experience in April 2016, selected for Super Y League USLX Experience in March/April 2017

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“What I enjoyed most about the Super Y League was being able to play with people that I didn’t play with everyday, along with getting to play teams from all over the country. Also, going to the Super Y League Finals and winning a North American Championship was an amazing experience. Playing in the Super Y League helped me develop as a player because it challenged me to get better every day since I knew I was going to be competing with top talent around the country for a National Championship.”

Current Accomplishments: Golden Glove recipient for the 2020 Masked Up Michigan Classic, 2021 Big Ten Tournament appearance with University of Michigan

Mateo Marra

Westchester Flames | St. John's University

SYL Accomplishments: Six-year captain for Westchester Flames, helped make history with the club for making it to the Super Y League Finals, received honorable mention for top performer at the finals

Current Accomplishments: First Team All-State selection, named the Westchester Journal News Section 1 Large School Player of the Year after tallying 24 goals and nine assists for Ossining High School, who went 15-1-1 en route to a league championship, earned league MVP honors, scored 17 goals and dished out eight assists as a junior

Izzy Kadzban

Alliance Academy & ACYS Spirit United | University of Florida & Chile National Team

SYL Accomplishments: Two SYL Finals appearances and two-time USLX selectee

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“I enjoyed the Super Y league because it offered a competitive environment over the summer in the offseason and had an awesome incentive of a tournament in the winter, which upped the intensity. Training for SYL was just like any other training, and training makes you better.”

Current Accomplishments: Scored a goal versus Uruguay off first-ever shot with senior team in her second cap for Chile’s National Team, featured for the U-20 and U-17 Chilean National team, scored 4 goals in seven games with the Chilean U-17 National Team, 2020 United Soccer Coaches Winter All-Region team, 2019-20 Top Drawer Soccer Winter State Stars selection, 2019-20 United Soccer Coaches Winter/Spring High School All-American, appeared in five matches for the Gators in the 2020 season

Shea Bonacci

Atlanta Fire United | Davidson College

SYL Accomplishments: 2014 1st in standings going into tournament (leading scorer with 12 goals), 2015 SYL camp, 2015 combine event first team, 2016 SYL champions, 2016 USLX Cincinnati

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“I loved all the people I got to meet through SYL and all different players from different states I got to play with. SYL was always the highlight of my summers growing up. It helped me improve tremendously with shooting and speed of play."

Current Accomplishments: Davidson was in the 2021 A10 Championship

Biago Paoletta

Shoreline FC | Tufts University

SYL Accomplishments: 2015 National champion and 2016 USL X member in Cincinnati

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“SYL was an incredible experience and I really enjoyed playing teams from all over the country and during USL X getting to play with kids from all over the continent. This exposure allowed me to expand my soccer knowledge and see what it takes to play at the professional level.”

Current Accomplishments: Two time DIII National Champion (2018, 2019), Two time NESCAC conference champion (2017, 2019), 2019 NESCAC First Team, 2019 All Regional First Team, 2019 US Soccer Coaches All American Third Team

Jada Newton

Northern Virginia SC (NVSC) Majestics | Gardner Webb University

SYL Accomplishments: Super Y Nationals Finalists from 2013-2015, lead goal scorer for those three seasons, Golden Boot Winner for 2014 Super Y Finals

What did you enjoy most about the SYL and how did it help you to develop as a player?

“What I enjoyed most about the SYL was that it brought the joy back into soccer through good competition but also unforgettable experiences. My team and I are from northern VA , so coming down to sunny Sarasota in December for the tournament was always so much fun. I made so many experiences and friendships on those trips that I will never forget. The facilities at IMG were beautiful and I was always appreciative of the amount of commodities they offered for the players before, during, and after games.

As a player SYL allowed me to sharpen and fine tune my skills during the summer and be prepared for club soccer in the fall. I always looked forward to SYL because I knew I would stay in game shape but also get to enjoy the healthy and friendly competition.”

Current Accomplishments: Led Gardner Webb University in goals scored for two years. Total of 21 goals and 4 assists.
Started and played all games at Gardner Webb, missing 3-4 games last season to play with the U.S. Virgin Island National Team in the 2020 Olympic qualifiers.
Big South Conference Freshman of the Week, Player of the Week, and Second Team honors. Female Rookie of the Year from Gardner Webb’s SAAC and Athletics programs.
Off the field, I have maintained my spot on the Dean's List and recently became elected as Gardner Webb’s Student Body President and am on the executive boards for SAAC and FCA.


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