Congratulations to the Croatia Juniors Class of 2025

Croatia Juniors Soccer Club has announced its 2025 college commitments, with 10 student-athletes set to continue their careers at the collegiate level:

Mackenzie Culler, Walsh University
Sofiah Barkoot, Hiram College
Daisy Goldberg, Muskingum University
Allyson Huber, PennWest Edinboro
Maiara Sharma, Indiana Tech University
Nahia Cernada Oliva, Wheeling University
Dina Polanco Barillas, University of Mary
Frankie Sassano, Ashland University
Antonio Soto Rodriguez, Ashland University
Lucila Yela Gonzalez, Wheeling University (not pictured)

“We are extremely proud of the Croatia Juniors Class of 2025,” said Club Director Mario Grgic. “These players have a wide range of experience and they have represented our club phenomenally well during their time with us. We could not be more excited to watch them continue to grow and compete at the next level.”

U18/19 girls coach Ivica Miljak highlights the accomplishments of this year’s class: “I am so proud of these players for their contributions to our team and program. Together, they have elevated the level of our squad while bringing the best out of themselves and their teammates. I have no doubt that they will carry the values of Croatia Juniors with them and have a similar impact on their college programs.”

Sion Chamberlain, coach of the U18/19 boys team, on the impact that Frankie and Antonio had on the group: “These are both fantastic boys, and you could see right away that they possessed some real quality on the pitch. It has been a pleasure working with them and we wish them all the best.”

Croatia Juniors Soccer Club celebrated its class of 2025 during its annual signing ceremony on Thursday, May 22nd at its facility on the campus of Andrews Osborne Academy in Willoughby.