Villanova, Pa.- Following his first season at the helm of the women's soccer program, Villanova head coach Chris McLain has announced the signing of 13 National Letters of Intent for the 2018 season.

Set to join the Wildcats in the Class of 2022 are Tori Alfero (Plantation, Fl.), Tori Belcuore (Livingston, N.J.), Allison Breed (Boca Raton, Fl.), Avery Cotter (Collegeville, Pa.), Erin MacDonald (Plymouth, MI), Jill Mapley (East Moriches, N.Y.) Kerri McGuire (Rutherford, N.J.), Niki Molina (Miami, Fl.), Tori Muller (Wyckoff, NJ), Chloe O'Neill (Plantation, Fl.), Sierra Rincon (Naples, Fl.), Reagan Smith (Cunning, GA), Shaye Seyffart (Ringoes, N.J.).

Tori Alfero, Defense, Plantation, Fl, American Heritage School, Sunrise Sting Black

Team and ODP Experience: Member of the Sunrise Sting Black club team for seven years...Two time Florida State Champion (2015,2016)...Finalist Disney College Showcase Champion (2017, 2016, 2015), Finalist 2017 CASL Showcase Champion (2017, 2016, 2015) Southern Region 3 Premier League.

American Heritage School: Earned three varsity letters at the American Heritage School where she was an All-Broward First Team Sun-Sentinel selection...Esmark All-American...Helped lead her to a 3A State Championship in 2016...Also a 3x Regional Champion.

Personal: Born August 18, 2000 in Plantation, Fl. to Tony and Tracey Alfero...Has two older siblings Kelsey and Jarett...Jarett played lacrosse at Rutgers and dad, Tony, played football at Pace...Plans to major in Biochemistry...Enjoys reading, drawing, painting, and pottery...Chose Villanova because it offers her a chance to excel both academically and athletically. "I loved the campus the second I stepped onto it and could not pass up an opportunity to attend an amazing college with some of my best friends and teammates. The coaching staff was extremely welcoming and I can't wait to be a part of Villanova's new soccer program."

McLain on Alfero: "One thing our staff really focused on is bringing in players that will make an immediate impact in any game. Tori will do this. Fast, hard, and defines the whole motto of: The ball may get by me, the man may get by me... But never both. We needed this."

Tori Belcuore, Midfield, Livingston, N.J., Livingston High School, SDFC and PSA

Team and ODP Experience: Member of the SDFC club team from 2010-17 and played one year for PSA from 2017-18...PSA, National League and Eastern Regional League...Accepted to compete in US Youth Soccer National Championships, July 2018...SDFC, served as a team captain all seven years...Participated in National League (2016, 2017) and Eastern Regional League (2017)...2015 NJYS State Cup Champion...US Youth Soccer Top 15 Players to Watch (2016).

Livingston: Earned three varsity letters at Livingston where she received three First Team All-Conference honors...Named third team All-State in 2018...Essex County Tournament Co-Champions (2018)...Was undefeated in SEC Conference Champions and State Selection Champions in 2017....Earned high honors (2016-17) and honor roll (2014-2016)

Personal: Born June 6, 2000 in Livingston, N.J. to Chris and Jen Belcuore...Has five younger siblings, Savannah, Lauren, Christine, Beau, Charlotte...Father, Chris, played football at Montclair State, Mother, Jen, played one year of volleyball at Rosemont College and three year of field hockey at Montclair State...Enjoys doing community service, working out, traveling, and shopping...Chose Villanova because it is a beautiful school and is known for their incredible academics. "Aside from the prestige, I am very excited to participate in the amazing community service that Villanova has to offer."

McLain on Belcuore: "Extremely fit, technical, and a true play maker. Our staff loved this player's work ethic on the ball but most importantly off the ball. She is looking to catch teams asleep on the weak side and is fantastic at shaking her marker."

Allison Breed, Forward, Boca Raton, Fl. Oxbridge Academy, Sunrise Sting

Team and ODP: Member of the Sunrise Sting for eight years

Oxbridge Academy: Earned four varsity letters and was named an Embark All-American in 2017...Scored 97 goals and had 34 assists during her four year high school career... Earned United Coaches All-American and All-Regional Honors (2018)... Sun-Sentinal and Palm Beach Post Small Schools and 2A Player of the Year (2017-2018).

Personal: Born July 15, 2000 to Robert and Karine Breed in Boca Raton, Fl...Has an older sister, Alissa, and younger brother Robert...Father played baseball at the University of Hartford and grandfather played golf at Duke...Plans to major in Business...Chose Villanova because when she visited, "I felt at home and loved the atmosphere of the coaches and players."

McLain on Breed: "Perhaps one of the best 7/11's coming out of the state of Florida. Highly recruited by some of the best Universities in the country. She will give our team great presence in the front line."

Avery Cotter, Midfield, Collegeville, Pa., Pope John Paul II, F.C. Pennsylvania Strikers

Team and ODP: Member of F.C. Pennsylvania Strikers...Best 11 at USYS Nationals 2017

Pope John Paul II: Earned two varsity letters...named First Team PAC 10 (2015, 2018)... Received Academic Excellence Award my freshman and sophomore year...Ranked in the top 10% of her class.

Personal: Born October 31, 1999 in Paoli, Pa. to Michael and Andi Cotter...Has two siblings, Reiley and Liam...Father played football at Plymouth State...Plans to major in Business...Enjoys hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, working out, and reaching...Chose Villanova because "I thought it was the best fit for me in every aspect: academically, athletically, and socially. I love the campus and how it is in the perfect location being on the mainline and there is easy access to cities via the regional rail. I love how the size of the school and how amount of students enrolled is not extremely large."

McLain on Cotter: "This local home grown player could be one of the best kept secrets in all of Pennsylvania. Crafty, quick, and dangerous, she understands tempo and rhythm and we are excited to have her pulling the strings in our attack."

Erin MacDonald, Defender, Plymouth, MI, Gabriel Richard, Michigan Hawks

Team and ODP: Member for the Michigan Hawks club team for 10 seasons...Hawks US Development Academy in 2018...ECNL National Champion U17 (2017)...ENCL Midwest Conference Champions (2016, 2015)...ECNL National semi-finalist (2015)... US Youth Soccer National Finalist, Regional Champion, and Michigan State Cup Champion in 2014.

Gabriel Richard: Earned four varsity letters in basketball...Named to All-League (2017) and All-Catholic (2018) teams...Member of the National Honor Society... Scholastic All-Catholic Award recipient.

Personal: Born September 25, 2000 to Bill and Lyn MacDonald...Has an older brother, Ryan...Plans to major in Business...Enjoys wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and traveling...Chose Villanova because of the amazing opportunities it presented academically and athletically. "Being able to compete at one of the fastest growing soccer programs in the country while studying at the top business school made it easy for me to choose Villanova."

McLain on MacDonald, "Erin comes from a great club that really goes out of its way to develop high end soccer players. She is technical, strong, and understands absolute commitment and sacrifice to the team. She is a clean center back that will bring composure to any back line."

Jill Mapley, Midfield, East Moriches, N.Y., Westhampton Beach, East Meadow SC

Team and ODP: Member of the East Meadow SC club and served as team captain from four years... Attended Elite Clubs National League Player Development Program North East (2014, 2015, 2016) and US Soccer Id2 Training Camp (2014, 2015)... ODP State Tournament Team in 2012

Westhampton Beach: Earned four varsity letters and served as team captain during her junior and senior season...Earned All-State (2016, 2017) and All-Conference honors (2015)...Led the team in scoring during the 2016 and 2017 season...Member of the National, Math, and Foreign Language Honor Society...Completed over 100 hours of community service.

Personal: Born July 14, 2000 in Denver Colorado to Andrew and Jeanelle Mapley...Plans to major in Biology...Enjoys traveling, running, and going to the beach...Chose Villanova because "I love the Campus, Education and Atmosphere, Go Nova!"

McLain on Mapley: "A young Steven Gerrard, silky smooth. Jill is going to be an exciting player to develop in our system. She is exceptional at deceptive passes in the final third and is great at connecting back lines with front lines."

Kerri McGuire, Midfield/Defense, Rutherford, N.J., Montclair Kimberley Academy, SDFC

Team and ODP: Was a member of Soccer Domain Football Club `SDFC' for six years as well Match Fit Academy for one.

Montclair Kimberley Academy: Earned four varsity letters in soccer as well as three in both basketball and softball...In soccer was 2017 Essex County, Prep B, and Non-Public B State Champions...Earned First Team All-County (2017), First Team All-State Non-Public (2017), First Team All-Prep B (2015, 2016, 2017), Most Valuable Player (2017, Coach's Player of the Year (2017)...In basketball was a 1,000 point scorer and earned First Team All-League (2014-2017)...Named Essex County Scholar Athlete of the Year

Personal: Born August 8, 2000 in Rutherford, N.J. to Joseph and Suzanne McGuire...Chose Villanova because "It has a great combination of competitive academics and athletics. But most importantly, I felt like home from the first minute I walked on campus and met the team."

McLain on McGuire: "Fantastic 6/8, high soccer IQ, technical on and off the ball. But more than that, a fantastic teammate that will cut her arm off for anyone on the team."

Niki Molina, Midfield, Miami, Fl., Lourdes Academy, Sunrise Sting

Team and ODP: Member of Sunrise Sting for two years and Pinecrest Premier for eight...Top 10 Player at Top Drawer Disney Showcase.

Lourdes Academy: Earned four varsity letters...Was a Class 5A Girls Varsity Soccer State Champion and Athlete of the Year in 2018...Three time First Team All-Dade...Member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, English Honor Society, and Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society.

Personal: Born May 16, 2000 in Miami, Fl. to Cesar Molina and Patty Bared...Has four younger siblings, Katherina, Alec, Marina, Mila...Step brother Christopher Bared who played soccer at Villanova...Plans to major in Biology...Chose Villanova because "I believed it would challenge me both academically and athletically. I also felt at home when visiting the campus and meeting the girls on the team."

McLain on Molina: "Niki exemplifies what is missing in the current women's game... she possesses the ability to unlock opponents back lines. She will be a player that brings her teammates and fans to the edge of their seats."

Tori Muller, Midfield, Wyckoff, N.J., Ramapo, New York City FC Development Academy

Team and ODP: Member of New York City FC Development Academy (2017-18) and sent the previous four years with World Class FC ENCL.

Ramapo/Immaculate Heart Academy: Earned four total varsity letters...During her freshman and sophomore season at Immaculate Heart they were back-to-back Non-Public A NJ State Champions...In 2014 they went undefeated and were Bergen County Champions...Also ranked #1 nationally by NSCAA.

Personal: Born January 23, 2000 in Hackensack, N.J. to Tim and Shauna Muller...Has one younger sibling, Brady...Father played basketball at Villanova and mom rowed...Chose Villanova for the feeling of home here. "There is a positive attitude throughout the entire community that is contagious."

McLain on Muller: "We are excited to be adding Tori. She has a fantastic attitude and is committed in every aspect to helping her team win. She will continue to develop into a strong player and we are happy to help in this process with her."

Chloe O'Neil, Forward, Plantation, Fl., St. Thomas Aquinas, Sunrise Sting

Team and ODP: Member of the Sunrise Sting for seven years...Was a two time State Champion.

St. Thomas Aquinas: Earned four varsity letters and was named a Esmark All-American...Scored 101 goals and had 60 assists...Named Player of the Year for the Sun-sentinel (2017) and All-Miami Herald First Team (2015, 2016, 2017)...Earned First Honor Roll all four years.

Personal: Born December 24, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Joseph and Ione O'Neil...Has two siblings, Joseph and Inez...Enjoys surfing...Chose Villanova because of how great of a university it is. "I was drawn with how Chris was building this program back up. I always tell myself why play with the best when you can beat the best."

McLain on O'Neil: "This soccer junkie will be one of the most dangerous players on the pitch at all times. She has bite, edge and tenacity. Her ruthlessness will impact the program the day she arrives on campus."

Sierra Rincon, Midfield, Naples, Fl., Barron Collier, Sunrise Sting

Team and ODP: Member of the Sunrise Sting for four years...Won back-to-back state championships (2016, 2017).

Barron Collier: Earned four varsity letters in soccer and one in softball...In soccer was a three time District Champion...Served as team captain for three years...Named All-Country and All-State First Team all four years...In 2017 earned FACA Player of the Year and Naples Daily News Girls Soccer Player of the Year...Graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned Academic Excellence all four years.

Personal: Born October 6, 1999 in Naples, Fl. to Carlos and Amanda Rincon...Has one younger sibling, Mateo...Plans to major in Engineering...Enjoys baking, reading, and photography...Chose Villanova because "I've always wanted to attend a school that a good balance between high level academics and high level athletics and with Villanova I've found that. Not to mention the amazing school spirit and beautiful campus."

McLain on Rincon: "Powerful, strong, athletic... the goal was to strengthen the backbone of this team. She does that and more. This kid eats nails for breakfast but also can make some of the best final passes I've ever seen."

Reagan Smith, Midfield, Cumming, GA, South Forsyth, Tophat SC

Team and ODP: Member of the Tophat SC and went to the ECNL National Semifinals (2016-17)...For two years played for GA ODP...ODP National Training in 2015 along with '99 ODP Reg 3 Team and ODP Thanksgiving Interregional event.

South Forsyth: Earned varsity letters and helped lead the team to the playoff semi-finals in 2017...Advanced to the second round of playoffs in 2015 and 2016...Named to Forsyth All-County Team (2016, 2017) and All-Region Team (2017)...Earned Midfielder of the Year (2016, 2017)...Member of the National Honor Society and Honor Student.

Personal: Born August 29, 1999 in Cumming, Ga. To Drew and Meg Smith...Has two siblings, Remi and Sage...Plans to major in Business...Enjoys to draw, paint, and cook...Chose Villanova because "the atmosphere it's indescribable! I wanted a challenge, and to experience a new part of the country. I knew that Villanova was the one immediately."

McLain on Smith: "This player's attitude and approach to the game is second to none. Physical presence, innate range of passing, and high soccer IQ is what makes our staff most excited to see what she brings to the table."

Shaye Seyffart, Midfield, Ringoes, N.J., Hunterdon Central Regional, PDA Sky Blue Development Academy

Team and ODP: Member of the PDA Sky Blue Development Academy U18/19 which is currently ranked ninth in the country in this age group...Previously a member of PDA ECNL Gunners U17 and U16 as well as FC Bucks Fusion ECNL U14, U15... US Soccer Federation National Training Center Invitee/Attendee (2014, 2015).

Hunterdon Central Regional: Earned three varsity letters and helped the team to a HCRHS Girls Soccer Group 4 State Champions in 2016... Three time HCRHS Girls Soccer Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tri-County Champions Also named to All-State Team, All-Group 4 Team, All Skylands Conference Team, and Hunterdon County All Area Team (2016)...Earned All-Conference Team honors (2015) and a State Finalist (2014).

Personal: Born May 18, 2000 in Livingston, N.J. to Craig and Donna Seyffart...Has three siblings, Korilynn, Randie, and Tierney...Enjoys fishing, boating, and water skiing...Chose Villanova because "it met my needs academically while providing the beautiful campus atmosphere I was looking for. The Women's Soccer coaching staff of Chris McLain, Daniel Clitnovici and Megan Geldernick was exactly what I was looking for to challenge me both mentally and physically on the soccer field. I believe in the team they are building and share in their vision. I wanted to be a part of a future Big East Title (& beyond) Team."

McLain on Seyffart: "If I had to pick the perfect player to define the word "UTILITY" , I would say Shaye Seyffart. A jack of all trades, the epitome of everything we ask a Villanova Soccer player to be and represent. We have watched Shaye develop for the last four years. She is going to crush it here at Villanova."

"Anytime you are new to a program and you try and sell the vision of what Villanova is and what it is about to become is tireless hours of spreading the good word," continued McLain. "Our staff has worked endless days to elevate this program with these types of special players. The current players we have, the addition of Hensley Handcuff (US U18 Women's National Team), Kristen Vinciquerra (UCONN transfer) and Ciara Terabasso (Rutgers transfer), along with these 13 special freshman surely set the tone for what we want Villanova's brand to look like."