DENVER – The University of Denver women's soccer team has added defender Hannah Gallegos (Los Ranchos, N.M.), midfielder Kaitlyn Glover (Englewood, Colo.), goalkeeper Shweta Raje (Woodbury, Minn.) and forward Sydney Sharp (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.) to its 2019 roster, head coach Jeff Hooker announced on Wednesday.
 
"This is one of our smaller recruiting classes in recent years because we didn't lose a lot from our team this fall, but this class has a lot of quality," Hooker said. "We feel that players from this incoming class will have a great chance to play and make significant contributions to our program right away. They'll add to the depth of our roster in their positions, and we look forward to getting them in here in August."
 
Hannah Gallegos – Fr. – Defender – Los Ranchos, N.M. – Sandia H.S. – Rio Rapids SC
Before Denver:
2014: Appeared in two U-14 National Team Pools…Region IV ODP Region Team…2015: Appeared in one U-15 National Team Pool…Region IV ODP Region Team…Second Team All-New Mexico in her freshman season…2016: Region IV ODP Region Pool…ODP Region Championship All-Tournament Team…Generation Adidas International Frankfurt Select Team…Second Team All-New Mexico…2017: Team Captain…First Team All-New Mexico selection…District Player of the Year…Academic All-District…2018: Top Drawer Soccer Fall All-Region Team…All-USA Today Preseason Girls Team…District Player of the Year…First Team All-District…New Mexico High School State Champion…Team Captain…Top Drawer Soccer West High School All-America Team…Academic All-District.

Personal:
Born on June 28, 2001 in Albuquerque, N.M....Daughter of Tim and Heather...Has one sibling, Dane…Chose DU because of its proximity to her home state of New Mexico, the strong soccer program and the school's excellent academics…Also recruited by New Mexico and Colorado College…Interested in a career in a medical field such as surgery, sports medicine or physical therapy.


 
Kaitlyn Glover – Fr. – Midfielder – Englewood, Colo. – Cherry Creek H.S. – Colorado Rapids
Before Denver:
Club: Two-time ECNL team captain and four-year ECNL player for the Colorado Storm/Colorado Rapids…2014 President's Cup State Champion with the Colorado Storm…Member of the Olympic Development Program from 2013-16…Three additional seasons as a team captain from 2012-14. HS: Four-year varsity letterwinner…2018 All-Conference selection…Two-time team captain…Team MVP in 2018.

Personal:
Born on March 6, 2001 in Denver, Colo....Daughter of Greg and Lisa...Has two siblings, Alyssa and Julia…Chose DU because of the tight knit community not only in the soccer program but the school as a whole…Also chose DU because of the coaching staff and the style of soccer that they promote…Hopes to one day go to medical school and become a doctor.


 
Shweta Raje – Fr. – Goalkeeper – Woodbury, Minn. – Woodbury H.S. – Eclipse Select Minnesota
Before Denver:
Four-year varsity team member….2018: Captain…First Team All-Minnesota…Second Team All-Metro…Miss Soccer Minnesota Finalist…2015 Rookie of the Year...All-Conference selection…2016: All-Conference…2017: Ranked fourth in the state with Eclipse Select (Minnesota)….Six-time member of the Minnesota State ODP Team…2017 ODP Regional Pool.

Personal:
Born on August 18, 2001 in St. Paul Minnesota....Daughter of Girjesh and Poonam...Has one sibling, Shriya…Chose DU because of the positive team atmosphere and the strong academic program. Was also recruited by Minnesota, Drake and Cal Tech…Hopes to be a professional soccer player and pursue a career in robotics and biomechanics.


 
Sydney Sharp – Fr. – Forward – Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. – Palos Verdes H.S. – LA Galaxy Academy
Before Denver:
Two-time Offensive MVP for her high school squad, earning All-America status in 2017…Won the 2016 CIF Championship with Palos Verdes H.S….Two-year club player for the LA Galaxy Academy…Also played youth basketball…Made 31 appearances for the U-16/17 LA Galaxy Academy in 2017-18, scoring five goals…U.S. Soccer Training Invite…2015-16 CIF Second Team selection as a freshman…First Team All-Bay League pick.

Personal:
Born on February 19, 2001 in Torrance, Calif...Daughter of Mark and Dewanna…Has three siblings: Shayne, Brad and Derek…Chose the University of Denver because of its beautiful campus and location, the family atmosphere amongst the program and the dedicated coaching staff…Hopes to find a fulfilling career after graduating from Denver, and continue to further education in grad school.


 
TOGETHER 4 COLORADO TOY DRIVE
The Pioneers have partnered with CBS4 for the Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive to support the Denver community during the holiday season. Beginning Nov. 17, there will be toy drops at every Denver Athletics and Newman Center event thru Dec. 19. Additionally, there will be a Community Shop 'n Drop on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., hosted by the Denver Cheerleading squad at the circle drive on the north side of the Ritchie Center.

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