Natalie Zelenky Freshman• 5-8 Forward
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Chambersburg, Pa./Mechanicsburg Area
when she was five years old • lists twin brother Anthony as biggest influence in soccer for helping her with tricks and skills and motivating her to keep her touch on the ball. Career Statistics at Delaware Year GP/S Goals Assists 2012 4/0 0 0 2011 6/0 0 0 Totals 10/0 0 0
Points 0 0 0
Shots 2 2 4
Madison Brosler At Delaware: First-year player • will add depth to the Blue Hen forward line. High School: Four-year member of Mechanicsburg Area High School team • led team to an overall 67-26 record in four years • won two Mid-Penn Keystone Division Championships • received All-State honors as well as Regional All-American honors • named the 2012 MidPenn Player of the Year • selected as an Mid-Penn All-Star (2009-12) • received ESPN Rise All-State honors in 2011 • member of the National Honor Society • played club for Hershey Attack (2012 State Champions). Personal: Natalie Anne “Nat” Zelenky • daughter of John and Kirsten Zelenky • born May 17, 1995 • has two sisters, Alie (22) and Jodie (20) • exercise science major at Delaware • inspires to become a pediatric physical therapist • enjoys playing with her dog during her free time.
Rachel Vaccaro Sophomore• 5-3 Forward
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Bloomingale, N.J./Butler
Freshman• 5-6 Forward
St. Millis, Mass./Millis Public At Delaware: First-year player with the Blue Hens • will look to add depth at the forward position. High School: Four-year starter for Dennis Culter and Andy Zitoli at Millis Public High School • named to all-league team and the Boston Globe All-Star team in 2008 • won the 2009 Massachusetts state soccer championship • selected as a TVL All-Star in 2009 and 2010 • three-year member of the Massachusetts ODP Team • participated in peer leaders and yearbook • earned the 2013 Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery Award • received the President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence (minimum 3.75 GPA) in 2013 • awarded academic excellence for college Spanish in 2011• placed seventh at the ECNL National Championships with the Stars of Massachusetts. Personal: Madison Tara Leigh “Maddie” Brosler • daughter of Eric and Denise Brosler • born on March 9, 1995 • has one older brother, Alexander • enjoys horseback riding and snowboarding • lists the Boston Red Sox (MLB), Bruins (NHL), Patriots (NFL) and Celtics (NBA) as her favorite professional sports teams.
Allegra Gray
At Delaware: Third-year team member • will add solid support to both midfield and forward positions • has played in 10 career games with four shots.
Junior• 5-10 Midfield
2012 Season: Saw action in four contests for the Blue Hens • contributed two shots, one on goal • Colonial Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll • team went 9-8-1 and advanced to the CAA Tournament quarterfinals for head coach Scott Grzenda. 2011 Season: Appeared in six contests for the Blue Hens as a freshman • recorded two shots, including one shot on goal against Stony Brook on Sept. 26 • named to CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll • team went 10-7-4 and advanced to CAA Tournament semifinals. High School: Four-year starter and letterwinner at Butler High School • played for Erin Morgese and Joe Duchensky • named first team All-Northern Hills Conference and third team All-Morris County in 2008 • earned first team All-Northern Hills Conference plaudits while also earning second team All-Morris County and first team All-Academic honors in 2009 • capped senior year with first team All-Northern Hills Conference honors, second team All-Morris County, first team All-Academic, and first team All Group 1 plaudits • also a standout track athlete, helping her school bring in multiple county, conference, and meet championships both indoors and outdoors • landed on the honor roll every marking period from 2007-11 • named to Principal’s Honor Roll second semester of 2009 • member of the Foreign Language Honor Society and National Honor Society. Personal: Rachel Ann Vaccaro (“vuh-car-o”) • daughter of Egidio and Ann Vaccaro • born Apr. 29, 1993 • honor student as an athletic training major at Delaware • would like to become a physical therapist • has a twin brother, Anthony, and an older sister Christine • aunt Susan Small (Appelbaum) played softball at the University of Missouri Rolla, aunt Emily Rhoad (Appelbaum) played volleyball at Central Missouri State University and cousin Drew Appelbaum ran cross country and track at Case Western University • began playing soccer
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West Chester, Pa./Unionville Captain
At Delaware: Team captain • third-year member of the squad • will continue to add support to the Blue Hen midfield • named to Colonial Athletic Association pre-season all-star team • has played in 30 career games. 2012 Season: Started in 17 of Delaware’s 18 contests • registered eight shots • earned first team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors • Capital One/CoSIDA Academic AllAmerican nominee • CAA Academic Honor Roll • team went 9-8-1 and advanced to the CAA Tournament quarterfinals for head coach Scott Grzenda. 2011 Season: Played in 13 games and started nine • team went 10-7-4 and advanced to CAA Tournament semifinals • recorded six shots and two shots on goal against William & Mary on Oct, 9 • broke nose in 18 places and lost a front tooth in early season game and missed six contests • named to CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. High School: Four-year starter at Unionville High School • played for Joe Ratsiewicz • helped lead the team to four Ches-Mont league titles • was a team captain her junior and senior seasons • named first-team All-Ches-Mont her final three seasons and was an honorable mention all-area selection those seasons as well • also a two-year letterwinner in track and field • set school record in the 300m hurdles, was a district qualifier, and all-area
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