PHILADELPHIA – Head Coach
Colleen Fink and the University of Pennsylvania field hockey program are excited to announce the newest members to join the Quakers this upcoming fall semester, introducing the Class of 2026.
"Recruiting, evaluating, and corresponding during a global pandemic was most certainly interesting for both parties," said Fink. "I feel our staff has done and continues to adapt, adjust and work extremely hard despite the challenging circumstance. I am incredibly excited to welcome this talented and well-rounded class. Each line of the field is covered through a geographically diverse group. More importantly this class brings a strong personality of high energy and positivity to complement the existing culture of the current team."
DYLAN BREIER
DuPont Manual | Louisville, Ky.
High School: Lettered in field hockey for three years … Two-year captain … Won three-straight regional championships from 2019-21 … 2021 Max Field Hockey Top 40 Watchlist for Midwest Region … 2020 Max Field Hockey Top 100 of 2022 Class … Three-time First Team All-State … 2021 All-Tournament Team for State Tournament … Two-time USA Today Field Hockey Player of the Year Kentuckian nominee, finalist in 2021 … Two-time NFHCA All-Region … 2019-21 KHSAA Field Hockey statistical leader for points in state (17 goals and 35 assists in 2020) … Three-time Varsity Offensive MVP … Also three-year letter winner in lacrosse … Won lacrosse regional championship in 2021 … 2021 Second Team All-State, First Team Kentucky All-Tournament team … Three-time First Team KHSAA Academic All-State … Two-time Honor Roll … National Spanish Exam honorable mention … Crimsons Against Cancer … Steering Committee.
Personal: Daughter of Shelly and Ben Breier … Father played Penn baseball from 1989-93 … Three-year captain, Blair Bat Winner, First Team All-Ivy from 91-93, and inducted into Penn Baseball Hall of Fame … Enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Coach Fink: "Dylan has had an incredibly successful career on a competitive team while achieving many individual accolades. She has a passion and a drive for the game and will continue to develop offensively at the collegiate level at Penn. She brings an infectious positive energy and spirit to her play that our staff values greatly in the evaluation process. We are excited to work with Dylan and watch her grow into a great talent."
MEET DYLAN…
Favorite Quote: "Great moments are born from great opportunities."
Proudest Athletic Moment: Being voted captain my junior and senior year.
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the mixture of amazing academics and competitive athletics. I love the urban environment of Philly but also the campus feel of Penn."
PHILINE KLAS
Torrey Pines | San Diego, Calif.
High School: Lettered four years in field hockey … Captain during senior year … 2021 CIF Championship runner up … Three-time Avocado West League Champions, totaling a three-year record of 56-8 … Max Field Hockey West/Mid-West Region First Team … Max Field Hockey Top 50 Class of 2022 … 2021 San Diego Section First Team … 2021 All-League MVP … Three-time First Team All-League … 2018 Second Team All-League … Two-time Team MVP … District Honors Choir … CA Seal of Triliteracy … Publication of Poem … Member of "Schuler Helfen" in Germany … Member of a Girls Empowerment Movement in Germany
Personal: Daughter of Susanne and Christian Klas … Sister, Smilla, committed to Harvard Field Hockey as Class of 2027 … Sister, Hanna, plays field hockey for HTHC in Hamburg, Germany … Sister, Josepha, played field hockey for BTHV in Bonn, Germany … Sister, Linnea, plays field hockey for RUSH San Diego … Enrolling in College of Arts and Sciences.
Coach Fink: "Philine has great field presence and is a talented and impressive defender. Her leadership and voice in the backfield are able to organize her defensive unit and position herself strategically to make the simple play. She can handle the ball well through transition and can outlet confidently out of the backfield. She will have the great benefit of working with several other talented Penn defenders who will help her grow her game in the upcoming season."
MEET PHILINE…
Proudest Athletic Moment: Scoring the tournament winning goal at the Beethoven Cup in Germany.
Favorite Athlete: Naomi Osaka
Pump Up Song: Shots (Broiler Remix) – Imagine Dragons
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the perfect mix of academics, athletics, and location. The field hockey team seems like one big happy family which I'm excited to be part of!"
LILY KUMAR
North Hunterdon | Lebanon, N.J.
High School: Lettered three years in field hockey … 2021 NJ Group III State Champion with 21-2 record … 2021 Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tri-Country Champions … 2021 Skyland Conference Champions with perfect 8-0 record … 2021 NJ North Group III Section Champions … 2020 First Team All-North Jersey Non-Public, Third Team All Non-Public, First Team All-County, and First Team All-Skyland Conference Mountain Division … Lettered one year in lacrosse … Honor Roll all semesters of high school … High Honor Roll … National Honor Society … National English Honor Society … National Spanish Exam honorable mention.
Personal: Daughter of Catherine and Jay Kumar … Brother, Connell, plays lacrosse at Virginia … Was High School All-American and Under Armour All-American … Father played soccer at Dartmouth … Enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Coach Fink: "Lily has tremendous speed down the outside. She is the true definition of an outside wing. She utilizes her speed successfully and can gain entry into the circle along the baseline. Lily was somewhat under the radar as a high school recruit, so I am really excited for her to come to Penn and make a name for herself. She will develop her goal scoring skills and build on the sound fundamentals and athleticism she currently has."
MEET LILY…
Favorite Quote: "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."
Proudest Athletic Moment: Winning the 2021 NJ Group III State Championship
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Home Alone
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the unparalleled education combined with a great field hockey program led by amazing coaches."
AMY LANOUETTE
Windham | Windham, N.H.
High School: Lettered four years in field hockey … Captain senior year … Two-time NH Division 1 State Champions with a two-year 26-1 record … Four-time NH Division 1 First Team All-State … Two-time NFC Selection … 2021 NH Division 1 Defensive Player of the Year … 2021 NEXUS Championship Selection … Max Field Hockey Top 50 Class of 2022 … 2019 AAU Junior Olympics and U16 NCC … 2021 Eagle Tribune All-Star and NH Twin State All-Star … Played four years of tennis, winning 2021 NH Division 1 State Championship … National Honor Society … Spanish Honor Society … Science National Honor Society … SMILES Club Executive … SALT Captain … Four-year High Honors.
Personal: Daughter of Gina and Kevin Lanouette … Sister, Rachel, played field hockey at Brown for 2015-19 … Brother, Ryan, played men's volleyball at Roger Williams for 2017-21 … Four club teammates playing at Ivy League schools … Enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Coach Fink: "Amy has very much already bought into the goals, mission and culture of Penn Field Hockey. Amy will be looking to contribute in the back field early in her career at Penn. She has the advantage of working with a very senior and experienced defensive group that she will learn an incredible amount from through training and film. Amy is hard working, disciplined and resilient in the back field. She has excellent tackling skills, speed on the ball and makes the simple decision with the ball in high pressure situations."
MEET AMY…
Most Embarrassing Moment: On the day of the state championship my senior year, I left my stick in my car and didn't realize it until I got to the field. I had to call my parents to turn around and get it for me.
Pump Up Song: I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Athlete: Bobby Orr
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the beautiful campus within Philly and the incredible opportunity to play with such a tight-knit group of girls!"
LIVIA LOOZEN
International School Utrecht | Utrecht, Netherlands
High School: Started playing field hockey for Kampong, one of the Netherlands top clubs … Won national championship with Surbiton in UK in 2016 and was runner-up in 2017 … Returned to Netherlands to play for SCHC Bilthoven in highest Dutch national level … Also competes in sailing.
Personal: Daughter of Barbara and Tom Loozen … Sister, Nadine, has 10 years of field hockey experience … Seven teammates are playing Division I field hockey including two at Ivy League institutions … Enrolling in the Wharton School of Business for business marketing.
Coach Fink: "Livia is a fast and effective striker. She attacks with high energy and aggressiveness. She has great speed with the ball, has great footwork, and is an all-around very strong athlete. She has a powerful shot with both the forehand and backhand and will catch her opponents off guard with her change of speed and release of the ball. Livia will be a great addition to our team offensively."
MEET LIVIA…
Most Embarrassing Moment: Someone introduced themselves saying, "Hi, I am Chad." I accidentally responded with "Hi, I am Chad" because my brain just stopped working.
Proudest Athletic Moment: Winning UK nationals and Player of the Year in the same season.
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the coaching staff, the academics, and the location. Everything really."
JULIA RYAN
Winsor School | Brookline, Mass.
High School: Lettered four years in field hockey … Team captain … Two-time New England champion, including a 14-3-1 record senior year … Three-time NEPSAC First Team … 2021 NEPSAC Player of the Year … Two-time EIL All-League … 2021 Max Field Hockey New England All-Region First Team … 2021 Max Field Hockey Preseason Player to Watch … Max Field Hockey Call of 2022 Next 50 … Lettered six times in ice hockey … 2020 EIL All-League and 2019 EIL honorable mention … Lettered four years in lacrosse … Two-time EIL All-League … NEPSAC First Team … School record for most draw controls in single season, and most ground balls in career and single season … Two-time National Latin Exam Maxima Cum Laude.
Personal: Daughter of Kristen and Pat Ryan … Three high school teammates playing Division I field hockey including two at Ivy League Institutions … Enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Coach Fink: "Julia is a very talented midfielder with a high work rate and is a relentless defender that stays engaged in the play, frustrating her opponent. She has great hands and is able to force turnovers and transition the ball offensively with a single simple elimination and pass. Julia will look to contribute through the midfield and gain valuable experience."
MEET JULIA…
Favorite Quote: "The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have."
Proudest Athletic Moment: Winning New England's my freshman year for first time in school history.
Favorite Athlete: Tom Brady
Why Penn? "I chose Penn for its excellent academics and urban location with a campus feel, as well as the chance to compete for an Ivy League championship."
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