#IUWS 2018 Signing Day Central

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Women's Soccer head coach Amy Berbary announced the program's 2018 signing class on Wednesday, with five high school seniors signing their National Letters of Intent to join the Hoosiers this fall.

"We are thrilled to welcome these student-athletes to our program," said Berbary. "This class is a hard-working and skilled group who each brings something different to the table. In addition to their commitment to on-field performance, all five will represent Indiana well in the classroom and in the community."

Four of the signees come from Region II (Indiana, Michigan and Ohio), with the fifth signee joining the Hoosiers from Vancouver.

Here's a look at the signees, in the order that their NLI's were received:

8:00 a.m.: Madeline Carlson (South Lyon, Mich.)
8:45 a.m.: Sarah Wampler (Cincinnati, Ohio)
10:30 a.m. Maddie Essick (Fishers, Ind.)
10:35 a.m. Natalie Lunt (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
11:30 a.m.: Caitlin Arbuckle (North Vancouver, BC)

The 2018 campaign will mark Berbary's sixth season at the helm of Indiana, where she has coached two NSCAA All-Region selections, two All-Big Ten picks, as well as 75 Academic All-Big Ten honorees and eight Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District members.

#23 Madeline Carlson | 8:00 a.m. | PDF
D | South Lyon, Mich. | Michigan Hawks | South Lyon East

Why Indiana?
"I chose to attend Indiana to further my soccer and academic career because after my first time on campus, it felt like home. The coaching staff and everyone I met on my first visit were so welcoming, and it was a place I was determined to be a part of. I couldn't stop talking about how amazing it was on the ride home, and I still feel the same excitement as I felt the first time I was there. I'm looking forward to playing soccer as a Hoosier!"

#7 Sarah Wampler | 8:45 a.m. | PDF
MF | Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati Development Academy | Saint Ursula

Why Indiana?
"I loved the college town vibe in Bloomington from the moment I arrived on campus. It is an excellent university with so much to offer in such a beautiful setting. Coach Berbary is a passionate leader and has a great vision for the IU Women's Soccer Program. It is clear to me that she is creating the right environment, really cares about her players and likes to have fun. I think she is building something special at IU."

#10 Maddie Essick | 10:30 a.m. | PDF
MF | Fishers, Ind. | FC Pride ECNL | Fishers

Why Indiana?
"From the beginning, I knew that IU's academic and athletic success would weigh heavily on my decision. The coaching staff sealed the deal with their commitment to my development on and off the field. I do also have to acknowledge that a long family history of IU alumni and Hoosier athletes did have a little influence!"

#6 Natalie Lunt | 10:35 a.m. | PDF
MF/D | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Midwest United DC | Forest Hills Central

Why Indiana?
"The campus and the coaching staff at IU felt like home and I knew that's where I wanted to spend my next four years. I felt as IU was going to best prepare me for a successful future as a student-athlete."

#11 Caitlin Arbuckle | 11:30 a.m. | PDF
GK | North Vancouver, BC | Whitecaps FC Girls REX | Burnaby Central Secondary School

Why Indiana?
"I fell in love with the friendly people and college town atmosphere of Indiana, combined with it being a large school. Most importantly, I felt at home with the women's soccer team and coaching staff. I saw it as the best fit to further my athletic and academic career playing soccer in the Big Ten for an academic school devoted to personal development and success."

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