Samantha Salamon Class: Freshman Hometown: Northfield, Ohio. High School: Walsh Jesuit Height: 5-5 Position: MF

Coach Falor's Comments
"Sammi is a fierce competitor who does a great job of anticipating passing lanes and movement patterns both in the attack and on defense. She consistently shows the ability to put the right texture and pace on the final pass in the attacking third. She's the kind of teammate that demands success from herself and those around her every time she's on the field. I love her courage and toughness and know that she will be an outstanding addition to our midfield."

High School
Team MVP as a senior at Walsh Jesuit High, playing for coach Dino McIntyre...played on teams that compiled an 82-4-3 record during her four seasons, winning state titles as both a freshman (2004) and junior (2006) and a national title in 2006...four-year letterwinner...served as team captain as a senior...tabbed as the MVP as a junior when she broke into the starting lineup on defense, helping team to a perfect 23-0-0 mark and the national title...played club soccer for Cleveland United.

Personal
Born Dec. 9, 1989 in Garfield Heights, Ohio...daughter of Judy Salamon...has two older sisters...was a member of the honor roll during all four years in high school... active in the Justice League and SADD in high school...is interested in majoring political science, history or psychology.