Announcing the 2025 First Team Rosters

CHICAGO — Edgewater Castle FC is proud to unveil the official 2025 Men’s and Women’s First Teams' rosters as the club gears up for a brand new season at a new venue: Hoyne Field. With a dynamic mix of returning veterans and promising new talent, both squads look to compete at higher-than-ever levels and represent Edgewater, Rogers Park, and other northside communities with pride.

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Women’s First Team: Ready To Make A Statement

ECFC's 2025 Women's First Team (Photos: Tom Arnison | GFX: Tyler Navas)

After a breakout season in 2024, which was highlighted by the USASA Region 2 Title win, the Women’s First Team, led by Head Coach Emma Woodley, is looking to raise the bar even higher. Returning stars like winger Natasha Davenport and center-midfielder Kily Egan are accompanied by a blend of local and collegiate stars, all united by a commitment to teamwork, intensity, and continuous growth both on and off the field. With the United Women's Soccer League looking more competitive than ever, Woodley and the Women’s First Team are eager to challenge for the top of the table.

Abby Balmaseda, an attacking center midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Angelina Perritano, a midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Cameron Sengstock, a forward on the Women's First Team.

Courtney Sengstock, a forward on the Women's First Team.

Daisy Garcia, an attacking midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Dani Schulgasser, and outside back on the Women's First Team.

Ella Skelton, a forward on the Women's First Team.

Emily Olsen, a center back on the Women's First Team.

Jackie Tamas, an outside back on the Women's First Team.

Jennifer Rodriguez, a center midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Jocelyn Leigh, a forward on the Women's First Team.

Julia Barenbaum, a center midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Katharine Stephens, a forward on the Women's First Team.

Kily Egan, a center midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Lily Cerjak, an attacking center midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Lucienne Tang, a center midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Lucy Clark, a goalkeeper on the Women's First Team.

Megan Ruoff, an attacking center midfielder on the Women's First Team.

Molly Pistorius, a forward on the Women's First Team.

Skyler Bierker, a center back on the Women's First Team.

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Men’s First Team: Back Better Than Ever

ECFC's 2025 Men's First Team (Photos: Tom Arnison | GFX: Tyler Navas)

The Men’s First Team are excited to get back into action looking to shake things up. Head Coach Duygu Erdoğan coached the Women’s First Team last year who brought Edgewater Castle their first ever regional trophy. She is taking the reins of the Men’s First Team, bringing the experience needed to drive their push for promotion into the Midwest Premier League’s Heartland Division 1. Coach Duygu leads a group of experienced core players, including defender Quentin “Q” Benedetto and current Loyola University Chicago goalkeeper Aidan Crawford. They are joined by a number of standout signings from both the professional international, collegiate, and local development ranks. With speed, technical skill, and leadership across the field, the Men’s First Team squad is looking to make this summer one to remember.

Aidan Crawford, a goalkeeper on the Men's First Team.

Ameer Abdullah, a defender on the Men's First Team.

Haris Sarajlija, a midfielder on the Men's First Team.

Joey Galante, a goalkeeper on the Men's First Team.

Vidar Rydell, a midfielder on the Men's First Team.

Kervin Kenton, a defender on the Men's First Team.

Alan Rubio, a midfielder on the Men's First Team.

Alex Gomez, a midfielder on the Men's First Team.

Alex Kerminsky, a midfielder on the Men's First Team.

Andres Rocha, a midfielder on the Men's First Team.

Bardia Kimiavi, a offensive player on the Men's First Team.

Enzo Dagatti, an offensive player on the Men's First Team.

Lucas Sampson, a defender on the Men's First Team.

Luis Urguiles, a goalkeeper on the Men's First Team.

Murtadha Kamil, an offensive player on the Men's First Team.

Quentin "Q" Benedetto, a defender on the Men's First Team.

Rafael Santos, a defender for the ECFC Men's First Team.

Roberto Cardano, a midfielder on the Men's First Team.

Tobias Wimmer, a defender on the Men's First Team.

Diego De Lira, a midfielder on the Men's First Team and Men's U23 Team.

Louis Dush-Hart, a midfielder on the Men's First Team and Men's U23 Team.

David Balase, an offensive player on the Men's First Team and Men's U23 Team.

Nicklas Kanzok, a defender on the Men's First Team and Men's U23 Team.

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Season Openers

Women’s First Team

Saturday May 24th vs. Indiana Union at 1:00 PM

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Men’s First Team

Saturday May 31st vs. Strikers Fox Valley at 7:00 PM

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