PITTSBURGH - Duquesne women's soccer head coach Al Alvine has announced his 2017 recruiting class. The group of eight student-athletes represents four states and six club teams.

"We couldn't be more excited about this group of incoming players," said Alvine. "It's a very well balanced recruiting class that addresses all of our needs moving forward. They all have the ability to have a significant impact on our program both in the short and long term. Their success on the field is evident but all of these young ladies are also incredibly high achievers in classroom and in their respective communities.

"Our goal will remain to win the Atlantic 10 Conference championships and to play at the highest possible level. These eight women will go a long way in helping us achieve those goals."

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PLAYER BIOS

Tori Angelus
M/F
5-5
Tuckerton, N.J.
Pinelands Regional
PDA Impact

High School / Club
Three-time Shore Conference "B South" First Team Selection (2014, 2015, 2016) ... Three-time Press of Atlantic City All-Star Selection (2014, 2015, 2016) ... Pinelands all-time leading goal scorer (46) assists (47) and points leader (139) ... 2015 and 2016 NPL Northeast finalist.

Coach Alvine on Angelus
Tori is the type of player that has the ability to score and create goals. She's got great prowess on the ball and an exceptional ability to read the game.

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Lauren Bell
F
5-7
Hermitage, Pa. / Hickory
Beadling

High School / Club
2016 NSCAA Regional All-American ... two-time Pennsylvania All-State (2015, 2016) ... three-time All-District (2014, 2015, 2016) ... 2016 District 10 Player of the Year ... two-time Regional Player of the Year (2015, 2016) ... District 10 all-time leading scorer (183) ... 2016 USYS Nationals Semi-Finalist ... two-time Region I Champion (2015, 2016) ... two-time PA West State Cup Champion (2015 and 2016).

Coach Alvine on Bell
Lauren has had a proven ability to score goals at every level. Her pace, power and strength will make her a handful for any defense to play against. Lauren is a grinding workhorse of a forward who just wears opponents down with her determination.

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Deena DeBaldo
M/F
5-7
Fox Chapel, Pa. / Fox Chapel
Beadling

High School / Club
Two-time Pennsylvania All-State (2015, 2016) ... three-time All-WPIAL selection (2014, 2015, 2016) ... three-time All-Section (2014, 2015, 2016) ... two-time Pittsburgh Post-Gazette First-Team All-Area (2015, 2016) ... 2016 USYS Nationals Semi-Finalist ... two-time Region I Champion (2015, 2016) ... two-time PA West State Cup Champion (2015, 2016).

Coach Alvine on DeBaldo
Deena will bring an element of creativity and flair to our midfield this fall. She has the unique ability to break down a defense either off the dribble or with a final pass. Deena is a true playmaker who sees the game differently than most players.

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Kelly Donovan
D
5-8
Garden City, N.Y. / Garden City
East Meadow ECNL

High School / Club
2016 New York All-State ... 2016 All Nassau County (2016).

Coach Alvine on Donovan
Kelly is an athletic and versatile defender that plays the game with an edge. She has the strength and power to play in the center of defense but also the speed and skill to serve as an outside back.

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Tori Kopchak
F
5-7
Gibsonia, Pa. / Mars
Beadling

High School / Club
Four-time All-WPIAL and All-Section (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) ... 2016 USYS Nationals Semi-Finalist ... 2016 Region I Champion ... 2016 PA West State Cup Champion (2016).

Coach Alvine on Kopchak
Tori is an explosive and dynamic forward who is versatile enough to play anywhere up top or as a wide midfielder. Her work-rate is phenomenal and she brings a real element of physicality and grit to the game.

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Allison Maliska
M
5-8
Leesburg, Va. Leesburg
FC Virginia ECNL

High School / Club
First-Team All-Region ... First-Team All-Conference ... 2013 ECNL National finals ... two-time ECNL National Playoffs (2015, 2016).

Coach Alvine on Maliska
Allison is a technically gifted midfielder who can play centrally or out wide. She's at her best when she's running at defenders and creating opportunities for herself and her teammates. Allison has an uncanny ability to maneuver in tight spaces and create something out of nothing.

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Missy Moore
D
5-5
Royersford, Pa. / Spring Ford
Penn Fusion ECNL

High School / Club
Two-time PAC All-Conference First Team (2015, 2016) ... two-time Liberty Division First Team 2015, 2016) ... two-time All- Area First-Team (2015, 2016) two-time All Southeastern PA Second Team (2015, 2016).

Coach Alvine on Moore
Missy is a quick, feisty outside back that really excels in 1v1 situations. Her speed and ability on the ball make her a real threat when attacking out of the back.

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Hannah Spitzer
M/D
5-8
Williamsville, N.Y. / Clarence
Western NY Flash ECNL

High School / Club
Three-time New York All-State (2014, 2015, 2016) ... two-time All-Western New York -- First-Team (2014, 2015, 2016).

Coach Alvine on Spitzer
Hannah's greatest attribute is her versatility. She has the capacity to play several positions at a very high level. Her technical ability with the ball at her feet is excellent and her level of athleticism is outstanding. Hannah's vision and advanced tactical understanding of the game is on a different standard than most players her age.

2017 DUQUESNE WOMEN'S SOCCER SIGNEES