Presenting 2019 All-Main Line girls soccer teams

The Main Line high school girls’ soccer scene featured a deep lineup of strong squads that, although they did not capture the ultimate prize, enjoyed successful campaigns this fall.
Conestoga (21-4) was Central League champion, then placed third in the PIAA District 1 4A tourney, following it up with an appearance in the PIAA 4A state championship game.
Another Central League squad, Lower Merion (16-2), lost in their PIAA District 1 4A tournament opener as a No. 4 seed, but the Aces compiled an excellent record during the regular season. Radnor (9-7-2) also lost in the first round of Districts, on penalty kicks.
In the Inter-Ac, Episcopal Academy (11-7), Agnes Irwin (10-9-3) and Baldwin (12-11-1) compiled winning records, the Polar Bears posting their fourth straight year in double-digit wins.
In the Friends’ Schools League, Shipley (10-5-1) advanced to the FSL championship final for the fourth consecutive year, and Friends’ Central (10-6-1) posted a winning record.
Other Main Line squads that enjoyed winning seasons this fall were Villa Maria Academy (11-6-1) and Barrack Hebrew Academy (10-4-1).
The All-Main Line high school girls’ soccer teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main Line Media News covers 19 high schools, the Main Line Media News sports staff limits the number of sports available to first team, second team and honorable mention – but follows the priority of the coaches’ selections.
What follows are the 2019 All-Main Line high school girls’ soccer teams:

FIRST TEAM
Natalie Pansini, Agnes Irwin – Senior striker, a first team All-Inter-Ac and first team All-Delco selection, tallied 14 goals and seven assists.
Amelia Leyden, Agnes Irwin – Senior goalie, a first team All-Inter-Ac and first team All-Delco selection, posted four shutouts and gave up only one goal in four other games.
Alex Loomis, Baldwin School – Senior center midfielder and captain, a first team All-Inter-Ac pick, was noted for her skill, creativity and all-around play (eight goals, four assists).
Clara Page, Baldwin School – Sophomore forward, an All-Inter pick noted for her versatility, strength and intelligence, was a dangerous offensive force for the Polar Bears (10 goals, seven assists).
Caitlin Donovan, Conestoga – Senior center midfielder/forward and co-captain was Central League co-MVP, a two time all-state selection, a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-Region pick, and a United Soccer Coaches All-American. The LaSalle University soccer commit tallied 33 goals and nine assists this fall.
Calista Courtney, Conestoga – Senior outside back/center back and co-captain, a first team All-Central League pick, was considered the Pioneers’ most versatile player, who can play wing, holding mid, outside back or center back, and was part of a defense that allowed only one goal through the PIAA 4A state tournament.
McKenzie Coleman, Conestoga – Senior forward, a first team All-Central League commit, tallied 20 goals and dished out 11 assists for the PIAA 4A state finalists.
Lauren Cunningham, Episcopal Academy – Senior central midfielder, a first team All-Inter-Ac selection, scored 12 goals and dished out 10 assists. Will play soccer for Lafayette College next fall.
Laila Payton, Episcopal Academy – Senior central defender, a first team All-Inter-Ac selection, was a key part of the Churchwomens’ stingy defense. A four-year starter, she will play soccer for Old Dominion next fall.
Izzy MacFarlane, Friends’ Central – Senior forward, a first team All-Friends Schools League selection and the Phoenix’s MVP, scored 23 goals this fall, and dished out eight assists.
Brooke Snopkowski, Haverford High – Center defender, a first team All-Central League and first team All-Delco selection, was a valuable cog for the Fords, noted for her standout speed and ability to read plays and break up players all over the field.
Maya Masotti, Lower Merion – Junior midfielder, a first team All-Central League selection, was the Aces’ Most Valuable Player, scoring 15 goals and dishing out nine assists. LM girls’ soccer coach head coach Kevin Ries said, “Maya has the unique combination of being two-footed along with possessing exceptional technical ability. She is an amazing athlete that works hard every day.”
Aviva Kosto, Lower Merion – Senior forward, a first team All-Central League selection was the Aces’ Offensive Most Valuable Player, scoring 12 goals. Noted for her high motor, ability to stretch the defense, knack for scoring game-winning goals, and great leadership.
Audrey Brown, Lower Merion – Junior goalie was first team All-Central League netminder, allowing only 0.83 goals per game, and recording seven shutouts. A tall, athletic and quick goalie noted for her work ethic, great distribution and vocal leadership.
Emily Daiutolo, Radnor – Sophomore center back/center midfielder, a first team All-Central League performer, was the Raiders’ MVP, scoring four goals after stepping in at center back after preseason due to multiple upperclass injuries. Noted for her combination of intelligence, control, speed and size.
Alivia Hamilton, Shipley – Senior center mid and co-captain, an All-Friends’ School League selection for the fourth consecutive year, led the Gators in both goals and assist each of the past three years. Was Gators’ co-MVP.
Sarah Cotteta, Shipley – Senior center back and co-captain, an All-Friends’ School League selection for the fourth consecutive year, was Gators co-MVP and was considered the team’s most reliable player the past two years.
Maddie Byrne, Villa Maria Academy – Senior center midfielder and captain, a first team AACA selection, scored seven goals and dished out seven assists. Noted for her excellent field vision, technical skills, fine motor, relentless defense and strong leadership. Will play for University of Scranton.

SECOND TEAM
Academy of Notre Dame – Izzy Casale, junior midfielder/striker.
Agnes Irwin – Alyssa Hardin, junior forward.
Archbishop Carroll – Nicollette Cashin, junior keeper; Kiley Mottice, sophomore forward.
Baldwin School – Brianna Wright, sophomore midfielder; Josie Stockett, sophomore midfielder; Taylor Levinson, junior midfielder/defender.
Barrack Hebrew Academy – Arielle Zabuski, sophomore center midfielder; Eden Singer, freshman attack; Jess Singer, sophomore attack.
Conestoga – Reese Henderson, junior center back; Kristi Dirico, junior wing; Caroline Klaiber, junior goalie.
Episcopal Academy – Devon Whitaker, senior central defender; Maya Naimoli, freshman forward; Ali McHugh, senior forward.
Friends’ Central – Ryan Lynch, junior center back; Jordyn Paszamant, sophomore winger.
Harriton – Grace Honeyman, senior midfielder; Camilla Trotti, sophomore defender.
Haverford High – Paige Snell, sophomore midfielder/central defender; Abby Wiedeman, junior midfielder.
Lower Merion – Teresa Cato, senior defender; Roberta Moger, sophomore defender.
Radnor – Sophia Muertterties, senior attacking center mid.
Shipley – Mackenzie Medina, junior center mid; Kahlia Bailey, junior center back.
Villa Maria Academy – Hannah Young, senior defender; Grace McLees, senior forward; Bella O’Rourke, senior defender.

HONORABLE MENTION
Academy of Notre Dame – Audrey Cain – freshman left back; Abby Butler, senior attacking midfielder.
Archbishop Carroll – Keri Barnett, junior forward; Reagan Duzy, sophomore midfielder; Bella Grube, senior center back.
Baldwin School – Callie Stoltz, sophomore defender; Ana Naylor, freshman defender.
Conestoga – Sophie Koziol, junior center mid; Annabel Schwartz, junior center mid.
Episcopal Academy – Allie Bush, junior goalie; Kendal Elison, sophomore central midfielder; Bella Piselli, sophomore central midfielder.
Friends’ Central – Juliana Aiken, sophomore center mid; Julia Burd, sophomore center back.
Harriton – Ashley Wald, junior midfielder; Taylor Shinal, senior outside back.
Haverford High – Alyssa Hayes, senior midfielder.
Lower Merion – Ely Slensky, freshman midfielder; Ellie Ward, junior defender; Hannah Shalaby, junior forward; Lily Garton, junior defender; Grace Downey, freshman forward.
Merion Mercy Academy – Caroline Sack, junior goalie; Kate Stricker, senior defender.
Villa Maria Academy – Peyton Coron, sophomore midfielder; Kaelyn Wolfe, freshman forward; Murphy Sweeney, senior midfielder; Isabel O’Donnoll, senior midfielder.

– Eddie Levin contributed to this article.