By Edgar Rivas, Jr.

Julia Caseres, 21, Criminal Justice, from Union, NJ has surpassed U.S. Women’s Soccer Captain Christie Rampone as the all-time NJAC leading scorer in a 4-0 shutout against SUNY-Old Westbury.

Julia Caseres made a transition from Rutgers-Newark to New Jersey City University’s up-and-coming soccer program. She only stayed one year at Rutgers-Newark and her decision to come here paid off.

“I couldn’t play under that coach,” said Caseres

“From what we’ve [the team] been told, we’ve come a long way from where we were,” said goalkeeper Brittany Hoffman, 18, Fire Science, from McMurray, PA.

Rampone had 212 points during her tenure at Monmouth University. Caseres finished the game with 216 points.

“It’s amazing to even know that I was going to do something like that,” said Caseres.

Olympia Sciortino, 18, Special Education, from Bridgewater, NJ assisted on one of Caseres two goals.

“Honestly it felt great because I know I contributed a goal to one of the top scorers on our team. I felt so happy to be a part of that,” she said. “I’m so happy for her. I’ve known her for a while now and I think she deserves every little bit of what she earned.”

But don’t expect Caseres to brag all over campus. She’s low-key about this record and plans to stay that way.

“I’m more focused on continuing the season and leaving on a high note,” she said.

“Julia is not a bragger,” said Coach Robert Bielan. “She’s one of those girls that would just work hard and get it done on the field.”

A very focused and determined soccer player, she knows what it takes to be successful.

“She puts in 100% [in her effort],” said Coach Beilan.

In a year where records are being broken in NJCU athletics, this record epitomizes the rise of a program. This team is not a joke and other schools should take notice.

“We’re definitely getting better. We have improved the past two years and other teams are taking us seriously,” said Caseres.

The amazing thing about this team is their chemistry. This team is perhaps the most harmonious team ever at NJCU.

“We have 18 players on this team and 18 players have the same goals,” said Coach Bielan. “They would even spend the night together going to the movies, going bowling, or having dinner together. That’s the kind of harmony they have.”

In her spare time, she likes to hang out with her friends and family. Her favorite team is Sky Blue FC, a WPS team from Piscataway, NJ. Her favorite soccer player is Alex Morgan, who was on the U.S. Women’s team in World Cup Germany 2011. She wants to be a police officer in the future.

“I want to go to the academy and wherever it takes me, it takes me,” she said.

Coach Bielan thinks she could succeed in another career.

“She’s a student of the game. Julia can definitely be a college coach and a huge, huge successful coach,” said Coach Bielan.

The next time you hear about NJAC soccer, Julia’s name and this school will forever be linked to it.

“That’s a nice little moniker,” said Coach Bielan.