he Fighting Illini soccer program and head coach Janet Rayfield will welcome 11 new players to the roster for the 2018 season as announced on Monday, Feb. 12. The 2018 signing class includes Katelynn Buescher (Naperville, Illinois), Ashley Cathro (Victoria, British Columbia), Amaya Ellis (Monte Sereno, California), Meredith Jo Johnson-Monfort (Mahomet, Illinois), Ashleigh Lefevre (Brighton, Australia), Erin McKeown (Ann Arbor, Michigan), Kendra Pasquale (Naperville, Illinois), Maeve Riordan (Naperville, Illinois), Makena Silber (Crystal Lake, Illinois), Lauren Stibich (Western Springs, Illinois) and Peyton Willie (Yorkville, Illinois).

In the Signed series we'll learn a little bit about each incoming student-athlete. 

The 2016 BC Soccer Youth Player of the Year, Ashley Cathro will bring with her several years of Canadian National Team experience. Cathro is a defender from Victoria, British Columbia.