FORT WORTH, Texas - TCU head soccer coach Dan Abdalla announced the additions of Kim Castleberry and Brittany Slyman to the TCU women's soccer program on Thursday.

"We're excited to add two such dynamic attacking personalities this spring. Both of these players give us some very unique options to a great group of returning attacking players. With the addition of Kim and Brittany we will be one of the most dangerous attacks in the country," said Abdalla.

Castleberry comes to TCU from Texas A&M where she played in 25 games, including 10 starts this past fall. The McKinney native netted two goals during the 2009 season, while dishing out one assist. Prior to her stint in College Station, Castleberry, who was a two-time All-America honoree by both Parade and the NSCAA, was considered the No. 1 recruit in the nation for the class of 2009 by Top Drawer Soccer. She is currently a member of the U-20 Women's National Team and helped lead her club team to the U-17 US Youth Soccer National Championship in 2008 after earning runner-up honors in 2007. On the ODP level, Castleberry's North Texas team captured the 2008 ODP National Championship. She also excelled on the track during her Prosper High School career as she captured the 400 meters state championship during her junior season, while also placing second overall in the 100 meters twice at the Texas 3A State Track and Field Championships.

"Kim was arguably the best striker in the 2009 class and gives us the immediate ability to stretch any backline in the country with her pace. As dangerous as she is, we're looking forward to seeing her grow even more and add more weapons to her game," said Abdalla.

Slyman will compete for the Horned Frogs next fall after capturing the Manchester United Premier Cup/Nike Cup Golden Boot award in 2005. The Frisco native brings a wealth of club experience with her to Fort Worth as she also helped lead the Dallas Texans to the 2008 U-17 USYS National Championship. Slyman, who was invited to the 2006 ODP Region III College Showcase, helped the Texans place in the top-3 at the national tournament for three-straight seasons, including second overall in 2007. She was also a member of the North Texas State ODP team, while also being a member of the ODP Regional Pool since 2003. Away from the pitch, Slyman excelled in multiple sports as she earned multiple letters in basketball, softball and track and field. In softball, Slyman, who was an all-state and all-district selection, finished second in the nation in stolen bases, while leading Legacy Christian Academy to state runner-up honors. During her junior year, Slyman earned sixth-place honors in the triple jump at the state track and field meet, while placing fourth overall in both the long and triple jump at the regional meet.

"Brittany is a slasher and loves to get the ball and run at players. Her ability to create off the dribble adds a whole different dimension to our attack," said Abdalla.

The Horned Frogs closed out the 2009 campaign competing in their third-straight Mountain West Conference tournament.