Lindenwood women's soccer head coach Dave Musso has received eight commitments from future Lions as a part of National Signing Day on Wednesday. Six hail from the St. Louis area, while two come from Illinois.

"We are extremely excited about this 2023 class as it creates a core group for us the next four years." said Musso. "We filled a lot of central needs with athleticism, size, toughness, experience, and loads of talent. This class helps provide very good overall depth for our program as we continue to shape our 2023 roster."

Lindenwood finished its inaugural NCAA Division I campaign with a 6-8-6 record, including a 2-2-4 mark inside the Ohio Valley Conference, earning them the fifth seed in the conference tournament, where the Lions reached the semifinals. 

Peyton Hatfield | Midfielder | Granite City Ill. | Granite City | Lou Fusz Soccer Club

• 2019 and 2020 Missouri State Champions, 2019 and 2020 National League Midwest Conference P1 Champions, 2021 and 2022 USYS National Championship PRO participant.
• Multi-Sport Athlete soccer, swimming and tennis, selected as a member of the 2022 USYS National Championship Best XI Teams, Selected to the 2022 IHSSCA Al-Sectional Team, 2022 Granite City High School MVP.

        Coach Musso on Hatfield:
        "Peyton was the first player in our 2023 to commit with us as it was instant connection. Super competitive, skillful, tough, athletic central player who can run a midfield."

 Jordan Hollingsworth | Goalkeeper | O'Fallon, Mo. | St. Dominic | St. Louis Development Academy Soccer Club

• St. Louis Development Academy 2021-2022 Girls Academy Conference Champions, St. Dominic High School 2021 and 2022 Missouri Class 4A State Champions.
• 2022 Girls Academy National Talent ID Selection, Representative on the 2020-2022 Girls Academy Panel Club, 2017-2022 Missouri ODP State Team, 2019-2022 Midwest ODP Regional Team.

    Coach Musso on Hollingsworth:
    "Jordan is a high-quality goalie who owns the box. She's had loads of success with both her club and high school teams. Her size, athleticism, work-rate, and technical abilities will help her become an excellent college soccer player."

Anna Johnson | Centerback | Montgomery, Ill. | Oswego | Galaxy Soccer Club

• 2021 Illinois State Cup Champions, 2021-2021 National League PRO Champions, 2021-2022 MWC Champions, 2022 U18 USYS National Champions
• Multi-Sport Athlete basketball and soccer, USYS 2022 U18 Best XI, Oswego All-Conference, All-Sectional, All-Area Team Kendall County

      Coach Musso on Johnson:
    "Anna is a rock of a player both as a centerback or a high striker. I can see her contributing in either position our program needs for any phase. Anna is tough as nails, confident, and very athletic. She brings loads of experience especially after winning the 2022 National Championship this past summer with her Galaxy team."

Kilian Kohl | Centerback | St. Louis, Mo. | St. Joseph's Academy | Lou Fusz Soccer Club

•  2022 USYS Midwest Regionals appearance and 2021 Missouri Stat Cup Finalist

    Coach Musso on Kohl:
    "Kilian is an athletic centerback with a lot of potential with our program. She is a very good ball winner, versatile, and has very good soccer sense. Kilian also has experience in the defensive midfield role if needed."

Ella McAleenan | Centerback | St. Louis, Mo. | Nerinx Hall | St. Louis Development Academy Soccer Club

• 2022 Missouri State Cup Champions, 2021 and 2022 Missouri High School Class 4 State Championship Second Place
• Multi-Sport Athlete basketball and soccer, 2021 and 2022 All-Conference

     Coach Musso on McAleenan:
    "Ella 'Mac' brings size, athleticism, presence, and pace to our team. Ella is a dynamite centerback and will be a weapon on set pieces as she is an excellent ball winner in the air and has a very dangerous flip throw-in."

Mattie Ohlsen | Midfielder | St. Louis, Mo. | Pattonville | St. Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL

• 2020 ECNL Midwest Conference Champions
• 2022 All-Conference, Midwest Conference Soccer Best XI

    Coach Musso on Ohlsen:
    "Mattie is an excellent midfielder with loads of experience. She has very good soccer sense, technical abilities, and is a force in the middle. Mattie is an athletic ball winner and control the middle of the field."

Georgia Pardalos | Forward | Jefferson City, Mo. | Capital City | St. Louis Development Academy

• 2021 and 2022 Missouri State Cup Champions, 2021 USYS Region 2 Champions, 2021 Club vs. Club Runner Up, 2021 NPL Central State Region Champions, 2022 National League PRO Second Place, 2022 NPL National Finalists, 2022 USYS National Championship Semifinalist
• 2022 Missouri Class 3A All-State, Class 3 All-Region, All-Conference, District Offensive Player of the Year

    Coach Musso on Pardalos:
    "Georgia is a dynamic attacker with excellent soccer awareness. She's great on the ball, creates in the attack, and has an excellent work rate. She will compete right away and will help our front line."

Allison Schrumpf | Midfielder | St. Louis, Mo. | Pattonville | St. Louis Development Academy

• 2021 and 2022 Missouri State Cup Champions, 2021 USYS Region 2 Champions, 2021 Club vs. Club Runner Up, 2021 NPL Central State Region Champions, 2022 National League PRO Second Place, 2022 NPL National Finalists, 2022 USYS National Championship Semifinalist
• Multi-Sport Athlete softball and soccer, 2021 and 2022 All-Conference, 2021 and 2022 Academic All-Conference

    Coach Musso on Schrumpf
    "Allison is an excellent all-around soccer player with very good technical abilities, size, athleticism, and loads of experience. She can play both as a midfielder and centerback if needed."

"This is a great start to our 2023 recruitment adding student-athletes that excel in the classroom, field, and will have a positive impact to our program's culture." said Musso "The next phase is adding quality and experienced players through the transfer portal."