ALY AT A GLANCE: Quick and athletic defender, with a very strong mentality … Should push for minutes this fall.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB: Played for coach Ralph Forman at Sanchem East High ... Earned two All-Conference and one All-County selection with the Flaming Arrows ... Also participated in track ... Played club soccer with Manhattan Pride in 2011-12 ... Pride went 15-8-2 with 10 shutouts … Won the Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament by not allowing a goal in three games …Went 4-0-0 at the 31st Annual JAGS Tournament … Six of eight losses by one goal … Held opponents to a 0.86 goals against average ... Had one goal and four assists ... Invited to regional ODP camp ... Played with the Lake Grove Dolphins from age eight to 16.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Steve and Anne Picascio ... Oldest of three siblings: Paige and Connor ... Majoring in international business.