Temple University Athletics
Four Recruits Sign NLI to Join Temple Women’s Soccer
2.7.18 | Women's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA—Temple women's soccer head coach Seamus O'Connor welcomes a recruiting class of four newcomers to the roster for the Owls in the 2018 season.
Joining the Owls this season will be Erin Cutcliff (Springfield, Pa./Springfield), Hailey Gutowski (Cinnaminson, N.J./Cinnaminson), Gabi Johnson (Mays Landing, N.J./Oakcrest) and Kylie Anicic (Mickleton, N.J./Kingsway),
"We are really pleased with our 2018 signing class," said O'Connor. "We addressed our biggest need with the addition of three talented attacking players in Hailey, Gabi and Kylie, as well as an outstanding midfielder in Erin. All four are not only tremendous soccer players, but also wonderful young women from fine families. They will fit nicely with the culture of our program."
Cutcliff is a 5-9 midfielder from Springfield, Pa. She played soccer for Springfield High School where she served as team captain for two years, earning All-DELCO and All-Central League accolades along the way. Cutcliff played at the club level for FC Europa, where she was a four-year team captain who led her squad to a U.S. Soccer national title. During her reign as team captain, Cutcliff's club team earned a #1 ranking in the state, #1 in the nation and #1 globally in 2016.
Cutcliff also boasted success in the classroom where she earned the Office of the United States Congressman Scholar-Athlete Award. On top of this, she was an honor roll student, earned distinguished honors, and was a member of the National Honors Society. She also received an outstanding student award, outstanding excellence award, and the Mount Holyoke College Book Award.
After her visit to Temple, Cutcliff knew it was a great fit for her.
"Temple was the last school I visited, and it was instantly my favorite," Cutcliff said. "The team dynamic was of great quality and the atmosphere of the school itself was very comfortable to be in."
Cutcliff also comes from a family of athletes as she has three family members who have competed at the college level, including her grandfather Bob Vinso who graduated from Temple in 1968 as a track and field athlete. Her other grandfather, Dudley Cutcliff, ran track at St. Joseph's University, and her sister Taylor Cutcliff is currently playing soccer at Seton Hall University.
Hailey Gutowski is a forward from Cinnaminson, N.J. She completed her standout career at Cinnaminson High School as a 2017 United Soccer Coaches High School All-American following her team's 2017 NJSIAA Group 2 Sectional Championship win during her senior campaign. Gutowski was named the 2017 Burlington County Times High School Player of the Year as well as earning NJGSCA Top 20 All State accolades after leading her team in assists (19) and goals (23). Gutowski earned a spot on the NJGSCA Top 20 South team in 2016 and 2017 as well as being named to the All-Liberty Division First Team in 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2016 and 2017, she earned First Team All-South Jersey (SJSCA) accolades after leading her team to becoming Liberty Division Champions both years.
Aside from high school soccer, Gutowski was a U.S. Soccer National Training Center Invitee in 2013 and 2014. She played club for PDA South Pride 2000 NPL where she was the team leader in goals and points from 2013-2017 and the team leader in assists from 2013-2016. In the classroom, Gutowski was an Honor Roll student.
Gutowski credits Temple's strong academics for drawing her to Philadelphia to play in the Cherry and White.
"I chose Temple because it is one of the top academic institutions in the country," Gutowski said. "Their Division I soccer team is a hard-working group and has an exceptional coaching staff. When I visited Temple, I was impressed by the facilities, culture, and team spirit that other universities could not compete with."
Gabi Johnson is a forward coming to Temple from Mays Landing, N.J. The Press of Atlantic City 2017 Player of the Year had a record-breaking career at Oakcrest High School, finishing her career with school records in goals in a game (5), career hat tricks (7), hat tricks in a season (5), multi-goal games (17), career goals (62), season goals (33), career assists (33), and season assists (17). Johnson was also an All-SJ Team selection for both her 2016 and 2017 campaigns and was named Team MVP for three years.
In the classroom, Johnson graduated from the biomedical magnet program at Oakcrest High School. She was also named to the Dr. Johnson Harmon Distinguished Varsity Scholar Honor Roll all four years.
Johnson played club for PDA pride, where she helped her team to a first place finish in the USYF Regional, Atlantic Regional, and Northeast Regional matches in 2015.
Johnson knew she wanted to play for Temple after her very first visit.
"Temple was the first soccer camp I attended and from that point on, I knew I wanted to play for Coach Seamus," Johnson said. "Temple is not only a Division I program, but also highly renowned for its academic programs, specifically its dental school. I am also close to home, which allows my parents to be present at most of my soccer games and provide support to my team."
Johnson's sister Giana currently attends Temple, which influenced her decision to play for the Owls. Her grandfather was also Temple Made.
Kylie Anicic is a forward from Mickleton, N.J. She went to Kingsway Regional High School where she earned 12 varsity letters throughout her four years. Anicic was the 2016 Coach's Award recipient and earned the NJ.com "Kick 6" Top Individual Player Performance Award in 2016. She helped lead her team to a Tri-County Conference title.
The three-sport varsity captain was also a cross country and track and field standout throughout her high school campaign. In 2017, Anicic earned cross country all-conference, all-area, and All-South Jersey accolades and was a Nike Cross National qualifier. She received the South Jersey Track Coach Scholar Athlete Award, Tri-County Sportsmanship Award, and earned All-Area and All-Group 4 accolades in the 4x800 as well as qualifying for New Balance Nationals on multiple occasions. In 2016, she was the Tri-County 3200M Championship and a NJ State Championship Qualifier.
Academically, Anicic was a member of the National Honor Society and the Foreign Language National Honor Society. She was named Senior of the Month, was on the Superintendent and Principal's list all eight semesters of high school, earned the People's Choice Award for Academics, and finished in the Top 8% of her class (38 or 455).
At the club level, Anicic played for PDA Pride NBL 00'. She played for NJ ODP from 2012-2017, was a Next Gen College Prep Squad selectee, and was a Philadelphia Union Juniors 2000 Select member.
"I chose Temple for its prestigious academic and medical programs," Anicic said. "I am excited to have been given the opportunity to play soccer for Temple and Coach Seamus while being within close proximity of home and family."
Joining the Owls this season will be Erin Cutcliff (Springfield, Pa./Springfield), Hailey Gutowski (Cinnaminson, N.J./Cinnaminson), Gabi Johnson (Mays Landing, N.J./Oakcrest) and Kylie Anicic (Mickleton, N.J./Kingsway),
"We are really pleased with our 2018 signing class," said O'Connor. "We addressed our biggest need with the addition of three talented attacking players in Hailey, Gabi and Kylie, as well as an outstanding midfielder in Erin. All four are not only tremendous soccer players, but also wonderful young women from fine families. They will fit nicely with the culture of our program."
Cutcliff is a 5-9 midfielder from Springfield, Pa. She played soccer for Springfield High School where she served as team captain for two years, earning All-DELCO and All-Central League accolades along the way. Cutcliff played at the club level for FC Europa, where she was a four-year team captain who led her squad to a U.S. Soccer national title. During her reign as team captain, Cutcliff's club team earned a #1 ranking in the state, #1 in the nation and #1 globally in 2016.
Cutcliff also boasted success in the classroom where she earned the Office of the United States Congressman Scholar-Athlete Award. On top of this, she was an honor roll student, earned distinguished honors, and was a member of the National Honors Society. She also received an outstanding student award, outstanding excellence award, and the Mount Holyoke College Book Award.
After her visit to Temple, Cutcliff knew it was a great fit for her.
"Temple was the last school I visited, and it was instantly my favorite," Cutcliff said. "The team dynamic was of great quality and the atmosphere of the school itself was very comfortable to be in."
Cutcliff also comes from a family of athletes as she has three family members who have competed at the college level, including her grandfather Bob Vinso who graduated from Temple in 1968 as a track and field athlete. Her other grandfather, Dudley Cutcliff, ran track at St. Joseph's University, and her sister Taylor Cutcliff is currently playing soccer at Seton Hall University.
Hailey Gutowski is a forward from Cinnaminson, N.J. She completed her standout career at Cinnaminson High School as a 2017 United Soccer Coaches High School All-American following her team's 2017 NJSIAA Group 2 Sectional Championship win during her senior campaign. Gutowski was named the 2017 Burlington County Times High School Player of the Year as well as earning NJGSCA Top 20 All State accolades after leading her team in assists (19) and goals (23). Gutowski earned a spot on the NJGSCA Top 20 South team in 2016 and 2017 as well as being named to the All-Liberty Division First Team in 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2016 and 2017, she earned First Team All-South Jersey (SJSCA) accolades after leading her team to becoming Liberty Division Champions both years.
Aside from high school soccer, Gutowski was a U.S. Soccer National Training Center Invitee in 2013 and 2014. She played club for PDA South Pride 2000 NPL where she was the team leader in goals and points from 2013-2017 and the team leader in assists from 2013-2016. In the classroom, Gutowski was an Honor Roll student.
Gutowski credits Temple's strong academics for drawing her to Philadelphia to play in the Cherry and White.
"I chose Temple because it is one of the top academic institutions in the country," Gutowski said. "Their Division I soccer team is a hard-working group and has an exceptional coaching staff. When I visited Temple, I was impressed by the facilities, culture, and team spirit that other universities could not compete with."
Gabi Johnson is a forward coming to Temple from Mays Landing, N.J. The Press of Atlantic City 2017 Player of the Year had a record-breaking career at Oakcrest High School, finishing her career with school records in goals in a game (5), career hat tricks (7), hat tricks in a season (5), multi-goal games (17), career goals (62), season goals (33), career assists (33), and season assists (17). Johnson was also an All-SJ Team selection for both her 2016 and 2017 campaigns and was named Team MVP for three years.
In the classroom, Johnson graduated from the biomedical magnet program at Oakcrest High School. She was also named to the Dr. Johnson Harmon Distinguished Varsity Scholar Honor Roll all four years.
Johnson played club for PDA pride, where she helped her team to a first place finish in the USYF Regional, Atlantic Regional, and Northeast Regional matches in 2015.
Johnson knew she wanted to play for Temple after her very first visit.
"Temple was the first soccer camp I attended and from that point on, I knew I wanted to play for Coach Seamus," Johnson said. "Temple is not only a Division I program, but also highly renowned for its academic programs, specifically its dental school. I am also close to home, which allows my parents to be present at most of my soccer games and provide support to my team."
Johnson's sister Giana currently attends Temple, which influenced her decision to play for the Owls. Her grandfather was also Temple Made.
Kylie Anicic is a forward from Mickleton, N.J. She went to Kingsway Regional High School where she earned 12 varsity letters throughout her four years. Anicic was the 2016 Coach's Award recipient and earned the NJ.com "Kick 6" Top Individual Player Performance Award in 2016. She helped lead her team to a Tri-County Conference title.
The three-sport varsity captain was also a cross country and track and field standout throughout her high school campaign. In 2017, Anicic earned cross country all-conference, all-area, and All-South Jersey accolades and was a Nike Cross National qualifier. She received the South Jersey Track Coach Scholar Athlete Award, Tri-County Sportsmanship Award, and earned All-Area and All-Group 4 accolades in the 4x800 as well as qualifying for New Balance Nationals on multiple occasions. In 2016, she was the Tri-County 3200M Championship and a NJ State Championship Qualifier.
Academically, Anicic was a member of the National Honor Society and the Foreign Language National Honor Society. She was named Senior of the Month, was on the Superintendent and Principal's list all eight semesters of high school, earned the People's Choice Award for Academics, and finished in the Top 8% of her class (38 or 455).
At the club level, Anicic played for PDA Pride NBL 00'. She played for NJ ODP from 2012-2017, was a Next Gen College Prep Squad selectee, and was a Philadelphia Union Juniors 2000 Select member.
"I chose Temple for its prestigious academic and medical programs," Anicic said. "I am excited to have been given the opportunity to play soccer for Temple and Coach Seamus while being within close proximity of home and family."
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