Field Hockey Welcomes Marisa Martin Pelegrina

University of Louisville field hockey coach Justine Sowry has announced that Marisa Martin Pelegrina has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Cardinals starting in the fall of 2017.

Marisa Martin Pelegrina
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Hometown: Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
High School: Gymnasium Broich
Club Team: HTC Uhlenhorst Mülheim

Marisa Martin Pelegrina comes to Louisville from Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany where she is in her second year as a member of the German Under 18 national team. The defender/midfielder is currently training with the German U21 team as it prepares to contend for a spot in the European Championship. Her impressive resume includes playing for the German U16 team in 2015 and earning a spot on the U18 team in 2016. Additionally, she helped her HTC Uhlenhorst Mülheim club team to a national championship in 2016.

Marisa Martin Pelegrina on Louisville
"I chose Louisville because of the great athletic and academic opportunities in combination with a general good feeling in relation to the team and staff."

Associate Head Coach Lucas Piccioli on Marisa Martin Pelegrina
"Marisa comes to Louisville as a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Her experience at the club and international levels will have an immediate impact in the team. Marisa's defensive skills combined with her ability to attack make her a well-rounded player. We look forward to watching Marisa develop her game further here at UofL."

University of Louisville Athletics

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