TROY, Alabama – The Troy soccer team signed 11 newcomers on National Signing Day, Jason Hamilton announced on Wednesday.  "We couldn't be more excited about the group we have coming in," Hamilton said. "We know we have some big shoes to fill with the seniors that left. We feel like we have some players that can help us out on both sides of the ball. What's really exciting about this class is the players that can play in different positions, which suits our style of play."  The new class features players from seven different U.S. states, including Alabama. The class also has two international players from Sweden.  The 2015 Troy team finished second in the Sun Belt and finished with a 14-4-2 overall record and a 6-2-1 conference record. Last years squad set 14 individual career-records, two single-season records and seven team records including season attendance, fewest losses and highest winning percentage.  For more information on Troy soccer, as well as all of Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find the Trojans on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat by searching for Troy Athletics.  2016 TROY SOCCER SIGNING CLASSAndrup
Prep: Studied three years at Katrinelundsgymnasiet HS in Goeteborg, Sweden … Went to three camps with U-19 Sweden National Team … Set a new record for scoring nine goals in three games … Made her debut at 15 with the second highest division in Sweden … Only younger girl called up to play with f-96 team in the semifinal and national championship  Club: Plays for Hovas Billdal Sweden  Coach's Thoughts: Klara is one of those players that can play in different positions for us. She has been invited to the last two Swedish U-19 national team camps and her experience is something that will be helpful next year.
Prep: Played four years at Saxony High School in Jackson Mo., … Helped lead her team to a 24-2 record and a state championship as a junior … Helped the Crusaders to two district championships as a freshman and sophomore … Posted a season-high 24 assists as a freshman … Named all-district, all-region and all-state her freshman and sophomore year … Named team captain her sophomore, junior and senior years … Also played volleyball and basketball, where she was named all-district in volleyball and won two district championships in basketball … Co-valeditcorian, an honor student and a member of the National Honor Society  Club: Plays for St. Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL, where she is teammates with other Troy signee Kate Lorenz  Coach's Thoughts: Maddie is a good athlete who played multiple sports in high school. She is a really good communicator in the back line and physical player that puts her body on the line when she plays.
 EdlundKiersten Edlund, Gulf Breeze, Fla., Gulf Breeze HS Prep: Played three years at Gulf Breeze High School in Gulf Breeze, Fla., … Helped lead the Dolphins to the regional semifinals her freshman, sophomore and junior years … Won offensive player of the year her freshman and sophomore year … Won the Golden Boot Award and named first team all-area team as a junior … Scored 87 career goals and had 50 career assists … Member of the Latin Honor Society and FCA  Club: Plays for Gulf Coast Texans  Coach's Thoughts: Kiersten is one of the most versatile players in this class. She brings an extreme level of competiveness that will help in our training, and she will make everyone around her better.
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 HolmLinnea Holm, Stockholm, Sweden, Thoren Business School Prep: Played four years at Thoren Business School in Stockholm, Sweden … Member of the Stockholm district team … Took part in the Gothia Cup, an international youth soccer tournament  Club: Plays for Brommapojkarna Sweden  Coach's Thoughts: Linnea is a very good left footed player who sees the game very well. Very technical and creates things with combination play.
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 LorenzKate Lorenz, Normal Ill., Normal Community West HS Prep: Played three years at Normal Community West High School in Normal, Ill., … Made it to the state championship game as a sophomore and a 27-2 record … Named all-state honorable mention in as a junior and conference honorable mention as a freshman and sophomore … Scored a career 47 goals and recorded a career 59 assists … Also played basketball and won a regional championship in 2015 … Honor student and member of National Honor Society  Club: Plays for St. Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL, where she is teammates with other Troy signee Maddie Brune  Coach's Thoughts: Kate brings a lot of pace and fits in our system very well. She will create a lot of a havoc for a lot of teams back lines with her ability to run at them and find herself in one-v-one situations.
 MercerHaleigh Mercer, Lakeland, Fla., George Jenkins HS Prep: Played three years at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland, Fla., … Helped lead her team to the state finals as a freshman, regional finals as a sophomore and regional quarterfinals as a junior … Named all-county second team as a junior … Member of the National Honor Society  Club: Plays for West Florida Flames ECNL  Coach's Thoughts: Haleigh is a good keeper that will give us depth at the position. She is very explosive and has quick feet, her ability to pay out of the back has grown over the past year. Â
 ShackelfordBri Shackelford, Carmel, Ind., St. Theodore Guerin Catholic HS Prep: Played four years at St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Ind., … Helped lead the Golden Eagles to the postseason all four years … Started for three years and was voted by players and coaches as team captain senior year … Named GCHS Most Important Player in 2014 … Played in the Indiana Elite N vs. S Allstar game in her junior and senior year … Also lettered in track and field … Honor student  Club: Plays for Indiana Fire ECNL  Coach's Thoughts: Bri is another very good athlete with really good size. She's a defender that makes crushing tackles and a very physical player.
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 StoneQarli Stone, Eagle, Idaho, Eagle HS Prep: Played four years at Eagle High School in Eagle, Idaho … Helped lead the Mustangs to the postseason her freshman and junior year … Named all-state and all-conference all four years … Part of the 2013 Best 11 National Team … Leading scorer and leader in assists all four years … Also ran track and field and holds the long jump record  Club: FC Nova ECNL  Coach's Thoughts: Qarli is an athletic player with a knack for scoring goals. She has a very good shot from distance, but also has the speed and size to be very dangerous in the penalty area.
 StrahlNicole Strahl, Birmingham, Ala., Mountain Brook HS Prep: Played four years at Mountain Brook High School in Mountain Brook, Ala., … Helped lead the Spartans to a state championship her freshman and sophomore year … Named 2015 all-metro honorable mention, 2015 AHSAA North All-Star Team and 2015 NSCAA All-State Second Team Defender … Also played basketball for Mountain Brook and was a three year starter  Club: Plays for Birmingham United ECNL where she is teammates with other Troy signee Sophie Wilson  Coach's Thoughts: Nicole fits the trend of great athletes in this class and has a very good soccer brain. She's someone that could come in right away and step in at center back and midfield. She's grown tremendously over the past year.
 WilsonSophie Wilson, Chelsea, Ala., Chelsea HS Prep: Played four years at Chelsea HS in Chelsea, Ala., … Named 2015 NSCAA All-State First Team, 2015 Birmingham metro coaches all-metro first team ... Named Birmingham metro tournament all-tournament team as a junior … Named MVP Chelsea High School and most outstanding defensive play at Chelsea as a junior … NSCAA All-State Second Team as a sophomore … Named Birmingham All-Metro Honorable Mention as a sophomore  Club: Plays for Birmingham United ECNL where she is teammates with other Troy signee Nicole Strahl  Coach's Thoughts: Sophie is an extremely calm and composed player on the ball. Her vision in the game is key to her ability to maintain possession.Â
 WinterJulia Winter, Marietta, Ga., Sprayberry HS Prep: Played four years at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Ga., … Named offensive player of the year her freshman and junior year … Named MVP and all-county her sophomore year … Honor student  Club: Atlanta Fire ECNL  Coach's Thoughts: Julia is just a fun player to watch. She brings a creative and attacking mindset. She'll make friends pretty easily here with the opportunities she creates for those around her. Â
