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11/11/2026 12:31:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo women's soccer head coach Shawn Burke announced his 2027 signing class on Wednesday. The four-player class includes student-athletes from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virigina and Spain.
"While our 2027 class is a small number, these four individuals should have a big impact," said Burke. "Representing three of the top clubs in the country, these four student-athletes know what it takes to compete at the highest level."
Delainey Duggan – Leesburg, VA – Tuscarora – VDA ECNL - Defender
Duggan comes to Buffalo from Leesburg, VA where she is a starting center back for Tuscarora High School where she is a First-Team All-District and All-Region selection and helped lead the Huskies to a VA Class 4AQ State Championship as a freshman. She plays club ball for Virginial Development Academy 2009 ECNL and is a two-sport athlete, also playing basketball for the Huskies. Off the pitch, Duggan is an honor roll student and a member of the National Honors Society.
Burke on Duggan: "A naturally left footed defender who has an exceptional ability to read the game. She has an unmatched desire to win and should solidify herself in the backline immediately."
Daniella Pindado Rivilla – Madrid, Spain – Westtown School – Penn Fusion SA - Goalkeeper
Pindado Rivilla hails from Madrid, Spain and comes to Buffalo from Westtown School in West Chester, PA where she was the anchor between the pipes for a dominant squad that broke a 22-year old record by winning five straight Friends Schools League (FSL) titles, doing so in impressive fashion going undefeated in league action across a four-year span, while also winning the 2024 PAISAA Championship and earning runner up honors in 2025. The incredible run culminated in a 2026 season in which Pindado Rivilla recorded 15 clean sheets to lead her team to its record-breaking fifth league title. Pindado Rivilla plays club ball for Penn Fusion where she has helped lead her team to back-to-back North Atlantic Conference championships and four straight ECNL finals appearances. Off the pitch, she is a member of the National Chinese Honor Society.
Burke on Pindado Rivilla: "Great shot stopper who excels with her feet. She thrives under pressure and has the mentality to be the future of this program in net."
Julia Rick – Berwyn, PA – Conestoga – Penn Fusion SA – Midfielder
Rick comes to Buffalo from Berwyn, PA where she has starred at Conestoga High School. She is a three-time Central League First Team selection and helped lead the Pioneers to a state championship run as a sophomore. Additionally, Rick plays club ball for Penn Fusion SA where she helped lead her team to a ECNL Final Four appearance as well as two trips to the Round of 16. Individually she has participated in several U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center events as well as the ECNL national selection game. Julia's brother Andrew is a goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union (MLS).
Burke on Rick: "Great soccer IQ and desire to win. She will bring an immediate presence to our midfield, especially in the attack."
Amiyah Soto – Randolph, NJ – Randolph – Match Fit Surf 2009 – Defender/Midfielder
Soto comes to Buffalo from Randolph, NJ where she competes for Randolph High School, ranked No. 20 in the NJ.com statewide Top 20. She is a three-time First-Team All-Conference and All-County selection. She plays club ball for Match Fit Surf 2009 where she was a Second-Team All North-Atlantic Conference selection and a 2026 ECNL finalist. Off the pitch, Soto is a member of the high honor roll.
Burke on Soto: "What stood out to us about Amiyah is her toughness. Whether it's in the midfield or backline, she will never back down from a tackle and loves to compete."
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
"While our 2027 class is a small number, these four individuals should have a big impact," said Burke. "Representing three of the top clubs in the country, these four student-athletes know what it takes to compete at the highest level."
Delainey Duggan – Leesburg, VA – Tuscarora – VDA ECNL - Defender
Duggan comes to Buffalo from Leesburg, VA where she is a starting center back for Tuscarora High School where she is a First-Team All-District and All-Region selection and helped lead the Huskies to a VA Class 4AQ State Championship as a freshman. She plays club ball for Virginial Development Academy 2009 ECNL and is a two-sport athlete, also playing basketball for the Huskies. Off the pitch, Duggan is an honor roll student and a member of the National Honors Society.
Burke on Duggan: "A naturally left footed defender who has an exceptional ability to read the game. She has an unmatched desire to win and should solidify herself in the backline immediately."
Daniella Pindado Rivilla – Madrid, Spain – Westtown School – Penn Fusion SA - Goalkeeper
Pindado Rivilla hails from Madrid, Spain and comes to Buffalo from Westtown School in West Chester, PA where she was the anchor between the pipes for a dominant squad that broke a 22-year old record by winning five straight Friends Schools League (FSL) titles, doing so in impressive fashion going undefeated in league action across a four-year span, while also winning the 2024 PAISAA Championship and earning runner up honors in 2025. The incredible run culminated in a 2026 season in which Pindado Rivilla recorded 15 clean sheets to lead her team to its record-breaking fifth league title. Pindado Rivilla plays club ball for Penn Fusion where she has helped lead her team to back-to-back North Atlantic Conference championships and four straight ECNL finals appearances. Off the pitch, she is a member of the National Chinese Honor Society.
Burke on Pindado Rivilla: "Great shot stopper who excels with her feet. She thrives under pressure and has the mentality to be the future of this program in net."
Julia Rick – Berwyn, PA – Conestoga – Penn Fusion SA – Midfielder
Rick comes to Buffalo from Berwyn, PA where she has starred at Conestoga High School. She is a three-time Central League First Team selection and helped lead the Pioneers to a state championship run as a sophomore. Additionally, Rick plays club ball for Penn Fusion SA where she helped lead her team to a ECNL Final Four appearance as well as two trips to the Round of 16. Individually she has participated in several U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center events as well as the ECNL national selection game. Julia's brother Andrew is a goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union (MLS).
Burke on Rick: "Great soccer IQ and desire to win. She will bring an immediate presence to our midfield, especially in the attack."
Amiyah Soto – Randolph, NJ – Randolph – Match Fit Surf 2009 – Defender/Midfielder
Soto comes to Buffalo from Randolph, NJ where she competes for Randolph High School, ranked No. 20 in the NJ.com statewide Top 20. She is a three-time First-Team All-Conference and All-County selection. She plays club ball for Match Fit Surf 2009 where she was a Second-Team All North-Atlantic Conference selection and a 2026 ECNL finalist. Off the pitch, Soto is a member of the high honor roll.
Burke on Soto: "What stood out to us about Amiyah is her toughness. Whether it's in the midfield or backline, she will never back down from a tackle and loves to compete."
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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