CHARLESTON, S.C. – The College of Charleston women's soccer program made the most of its signing day Wednesday, adding six new members to the 2017 squad.
 
MAGGIE BERLIN
Goalkeeper – 5'7"
Charleston, S.C. – Porter Gaud
Local product Maggie Berlin comes to the College of Charleston from Porter Gaud High School. In four years in frame with the Cyclones, she garnered back-to-back All-State nods, and notched her school's shutout record in the process. Berlin also played with the United Soccer Association of Mt. Pleasant, where she helped lead the team to five straight state championships.
 
"Maggie has been an outstanding talent and personality for the club since U13," said her club coach Kian Brownlee. "She has the unique combination of the characteristics of bravery, confidence, athleticism, and skills that make her an exceptional goalkeeper at the highest levels of women's soccer.  We look forward to watching her apply her exceptional talent locally with the Cougars in 2017!  She will be an inspiration to our young players working to become the next great College of Charleston goalkeeper!"
 
"Maggie's a local product and a very good goalkeeper who we're excited to have joining us," head coach Christian Michner said. "She's super athletic, and I think she has the ability to come in and challenge for a starting spot. She's been a standout keeper at Porter Gaud, and we look forward to that continuing this Fall."
 
MADDIE CYBULSKI
Forward - 5'4"
Vienna, Va. - James Madison
Maddie Cybulski comes to the College from James Madison High School in Vienna, Va., where she spent four years playing for the Warhawks. During that time, she earned three consecutive All-District nods, and was an All-Region honorable mention. Cybulski also played 10 years of club soccer, seven of which were for VYS Thunder Black, where she found a great deal of success. With her in tow, the club was a 2014 Bethesda Premier Cup Champion, a 2015 Bethesda Premier Cup Champion, and a 2015 OGBC Cup Champion. A multi-sport athlete, she also played four years of field hockey.
 
"I have been very fortunate to coach Maddie for several years," said Nadir Moumen, her club coach. "It has been great to not only see her develop into a fantastic soccer player, but it has been great to see her develop as a fantastic person. I look forward to seeing that continued development as collegiate student-athlete."
 
"Maddie's a really strong forward who's powerful and athletic," Michner said. "She works really hard both on and off the field, and we know she'll represent this program really well. I think she's going to score a lot of goals."
 
LEAH DEUTSCH
Defender/Midfielder - 5'5"
Ashburn, Va. – Broad Run
Deutsch comes to the College from Broad Run High School, and will join her sister Sara who is already a member of the team. In four years with the Spartans, the younger Deutsch helped her team to a 2015 State Championship, a 5A Conference Championship in 2015-16, and a First Team All-Conference nod in 2016. Deutsch also spent 15 years with her club program Loudoun, helping the team to a No. 1 National ranking in 2014-15 thanks to a State Championship. Also great in the classroom, Deutsch earned a 4.0 Academic Letter in 2016.
 
"I was very excited that Leah committed to play for the College of Charleston and will be joining her sister, Sara, who I also coached at Loudoun," said her club coach Randy May. "I have seen her grow and mature both as a player and as a person these past five years.  She brings a high level of technical skills and abilities to the game.  She also reads and understands the game extremely well which has enabled us to utilize her skills going forward in the attacking third. She plays off her teammates well and can create opportunities playing balls into the final third or going to goal.  I know that her game will only improve and grow at the college level. She is well grounded coming from a great soccer family who have positively supported and guided her along the way. Looking forward to following her career at the College of Charleston." 
 
"Leah and Sara have different playing styles," Michner said. "Leah has a lot of ability to play out wide, whether it's in the back or in the midfield. She's a very technical, super athletic player, and she's another great kid from a great family who we're excited to have."
 
MEREDITH HOLTON
Goalkeeper – 5'10"
Irmo, S.C. - Dutch Fork
Meredith Holton comes to the Lowcountry as a four-year letterwinner at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, S.C. During her time with the Silver Foxes, the team won back-to-back regional championships, and Holton was named a 2016 All-Region selection for her troubles. She also played a 14-year club soccer career for SCUFC 99 Girls Elite, where she helped the team to three straight State Championships and was granted the Jim Burrows Service Award in 2017.
 
"Meredith is a very talented and athletic goalkeeper," said her club coach Tomasz Kluszczynski. "Her work ethic made her one of the best shot stoppers that I've coached over the past few years. Her technique and distribution is sublime. She's a great addition to the College of Charleston program, and under the direction of their coaching staff, she will take her game to another level. I wish her all the best and looking forward to see her represent our badge at the collegiate level."
 
"Meredith is very good, which is interesting because she's only been playing the position for a relatively short time," Michner said. "We're excited about her development, she has great distribution of the ball, has good size, and I know her best days are still ahead of her."
 
EMMA KERNS
Forward – 5'10"
Ashburn, Va. – Broad Run
Emma Kerns joins fellow incoming freshman Leah Deutsch as a new CofC addition coming from Broad Run High School in Ashburn, Va. Kerns played all four years for the Spartans, garnering three-straight All-Conference nods, three-straight All-Region picks, and a pair of All-State selections. She helped the team win a 5A state championship as a junior. She also played two years for FC Virginia, helping the team win a ECNL Mid Atlantic Conference Championship in 2016.
 
"I had the opportunity to work with Emma for 2 years and have to say she was one of the most fun players to be around," said her club coach Christian Cziommer. "She scored some tremendous goals but at the same time was very grounded and aware of her abilities. I wish her the best of luck in Charleston, and I am sure the coaching staff and team will enjoy having Emma as part of their team."
 
"Emma plays on one of the top ECNL club teams in the country, and she's a really strong, powerful forward," Michner said. "She's going to continue to develop over her career, and once she gets into our environment, I think her game's going to explode. I think she can score a lot of goals for us, so we're pumped for her to come to Charleston."
 
HALEY MANNETTA
Midfielder - 5'3"
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Jupiter
Haley Mannetta joins the College of Charleston women's soccer program as a four-year letterwinner at Jupiter High School. Mannetta helped the Warriors to a Regional finals appearance as a senior, and was named an All-County selection as well as an All-District honorable mention for her efforts. She flourished in her high school career, and was the only freshman to make her varsity squad. Her club soccer career spanned two seasons with Boca United ECNL, and she is a member of multiple academic honors societies.
 
"Haley is a true teammate," said her club coach Paul Chung. "Without question, you can count on Haley to be loyal to her team and teammates.  She is passionate about her game and offers a very hard working, competitive and positive outlook that is contagious.  In our discussions, we have talked about what it means to focus on who we are as a person and who we are as an athlete.  Her optimism and positive mindset will carry her through to the next level of the game both in soccer and in life.  It has been my honor to be her coach."
 
"Haley plays on a great team down in Boca Raton that was a national contender in that age group," Michner said. "She's an attacking center midfielder who brings a lot of flair to that position. She works hard, and she's just an amazing girl who we're excited to have come join the program."