JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head women's soccer coach Simon Duffy has announced the signings of three recruits for the Fall 2021 season. These three student-athletes will be able to see action on the pitch once Carson-Newman takes to the field next academic year. (2021-22).
"Fortunate to get these players. We've been really picky for the players we bring in with everything going on," Duffy said. "These were the three we believe will come in and help our program build upon what we've already done and strive for. We had a larger net of recruits to look at, but these spoke for themselves and I'm excited for them to join us."
Nellie Bryneus- 5-3 – MF – Halmstad, Sweden - Aspero Idrottsgymnasium
High School: Bryneus was appointed MVP a couple of times in her BK Astrio team. Her BK Astrio team won division 2 in 2020, moving onto division 1 play in 2021. She helped her team win several tournaments on the national level (Future Cup) and reached 1/8 in the Gothia cup.
Personal: Daughter of Annika Werner and Henrik Brynéus. She plans to major in business/marketing at Carson-Newman. Dad, Henrik, played college tennis. Brother, Oliver, plays college soccer at Stetson University. Mom, Annika, played soccer at the highest division in Sweden (Allsvenskan).
Alisha Heiniger – 5-5 – D - Duerrenroth, Switzerland - Gymnasium Oberaargau
High School: Heiniger was team captain for several years, winning most matches as part of the team. Her 2020 team were set to be champions prior to season being cut short. Heiniger was part of the runner-up squad (U17 of YB Bern) in the Swiss Championship.
Personal: Daughter of Veronika and Armin Heiniger. She intends to major in general Psychology at Carson-Newman.
Sydnee Duncan- 5-7- MF- Athens, Tenn. – McMinn County High
High School: Duncan led her team in assists for games recorded. In her final season as a Cherokee, Duncan was named district midfield MVP, first team All-region, an All-State midfielder, team midfield MVP, and a team captain. Her junior season saw her holding titles of first team All-District, team midfield MVP, and a team captain. Duncan's first two years at McMinn County were full of awards such as second team all-district alongside team freshman of the year. As a member of the Cherokees, Duncan saw three straight district championships, two straight region championships, and made it to state in 2020.
Personal: Daughter of Tiffany Rice. She plans to major in exercise science at Carson-Newman.
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