Julia Taffuri

Position:
Defender
Class:
Senior
Height:
5-6
High School:
Notre Dame Prep
Hometown:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

As a Junior in 2017: Game-By-Game Statistics
Appeared in 17 matches on defense for the season, starting in 11 of them ... Logged a total of 1,183 minutes of play ... Was a key member of the defensive line throughout the season, aiding in UMass’ five shutout games.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2016 Game-By-Game Stats
Appeared in 14 games during the season, with 3 starts ... Logged a total of 639 minutes with a season high of 106 minutes at La Salle (9/29), and five games of 45+ minutes of playing time … Valued member of the defense, aiding in five defensive shutouts of the season.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015 Game-By-Game Stats
Played in 17 matches drawing eight starts ... Played 1,040 minutes ... Helped the defense post six shutouts ... Posted a string of four-straight shutouts from Sept. 10-Oct. 1 going a total of 529 minutes of game action between goals allowed ... Also posted a shutout in a 0-0 draw at New Hampshire (8/23) and in a 4-0 shutout against Davidson (10/15) ... Twice played a season-high 110 minutes in a 0-0 overtime draw at New Hampshire (8/23) and a 2-2 overtime draw at VCU (10/25) ... Played first collegiate game in season-opener against Syracuse (8/21) ... Drew first collegiate start at New Hampshire (8/23).

BEFORE UMASS: Part of Division II state championship squad at Notre Dame Prep that posted a 14-0-0 record in 2014-15 ... Helped Notre Dame Prep to a 15-2-2 record and an appearance in the state quarterfinals with 14 points in 19 games played on five goals and four assists in 2013-14 ... Served as team captain ... Named an East Valley Tribune All-Tribune girls soccer second team selection in 2012-13 ... Also competed in track & field at Notre Dame Prep ... Was MVP of the track team in 2012 ... Placed fourth at the state championship meet in the 800m run in 2012 and was third in the event in 2013 ... Played club soccer for Sereno SC ... Won a U16 Girls ECNL National Championship with the squad in 2013.

PERSONAL: Born Julia Ann Taffuri on Aug. 23, 1996 in Ridgewood, N.J. ... Daughter of Luke and Geralyn Taffuri ... Has three siblings, Luke, Tyler and Brooke ... major is undeclared.