PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Douglas N. Brush Head Coach Dr. Krissy Turner of the University of Pennsylvania women's soccer team is excited to announce the recruiting class of 2030. The class features twelve women – Emily Burnham, Camarin Choi, Ria Desai, Lane Flanagan, Harper Goergen, Josephine Hensley, Molly Karp, Marley Murdock, Isabelle Rudnick, Grace Saxton, Marijke Terhorst, and Alisa Ziletkina – who will join the program and continue to help build the future of Penn soccer.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of student-athletes to our community. They embody the rare combination of academic curiosity and competitive excellence that defines both our program and our institution. Each has demonstrated a commitment to pushing boundaries—in the classroom, in competition, and within their communities—and we are confident they will make an immediate and lasting impact on our campus. We look forward to supporting their growth as scholars, teammates, and leaders in the years ahead.
 
I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our current team for the dedication and effort they showed in helping to secure this talented group."
 
Introducing the Penn women's soccer 2030 recruiting class:
 
Emily Burnham
Forward
Wellesley, Mass. | Wellesley
 
Club: NEFC 2007 /2008 Girls Academy (GA, 2025-2026) … NEFC 2006/2007 Girls Academy (GA, 2024-2025) … NEFC 2007 Girls Academy (GA, 2018-2024).
 
High School: 2025 High school All-American … 2025 Boston Globe Athlete of the Year … 2025 Bay State League Carey MVP … 2x Boston Globe All Scholastic (2024, 2025) … 2x Metrowest Daily News All Star (2024, 2025) … Boston Herald All Scholastic (2024, 2025) … 2024 MIAA D1 State Champion + Boston Globe Player of the Game (one goal and one assist) … 2x Eastern Mass First Team (2024, 2025) … 2x Bay State League All Star (2024, 2025) … All-New England, 2025 … Captain, 2025
 
Personal: Will enroll in the Wharton School.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn for its top-tier academics, competitive soccer program, and welcoming team culture. I also love how it's in the heart of the city but still has a close-knit campus feel."
 
 
Camarin Choi
Forward
Cypress, Calif. | Fairmont Preparatory Academy
 
Club: Slammers HB Køge (2021-2026) … LAFC Slammers (2020-2021) … CDA Slammers FC (2018-2020).
 
High School: First Team All-League, Offensive Player of the Year, All CIF-SS (2022-2023) … First Team All-League, Offensive Player of the Year, Scholar Athlete (2023-2024) … San Joaquin League Player of the Year, Scholar Athlete, Athlete of the Year (2024-2025).
 
Personal: Cassidy Choi: sister, soccer & basketball, 13 years, Fairmont Preparatory Academy … Austin Choi: father, basketball, Cypress High School … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "Penn offers the rare opportunity to compete at the highest level of collegiate soccer while pursuing an exceptional education. I was drawn to the competitive culture, strong team values, and commitment to excellence both on and off the field."
 
 
Ria Desai
Goalkeeper
Manhattan Beach, Calif. | Marlborough School
 
Club: LA Breakers ECNL (2019-2026)
 
High School: All-League Defensive MVP, Angelus Soccer League, CIF Southern Section (2025) … Marlborough School Athlete of Distinction Award (2025) … All-League First Team, Angelus Soccer League, CIF Southern Section (2025) … Coaches' Award, Marlborough Varsity Soccer (2024) … All-League Second Team, Angelus Soccer League, CIF Southern Section (2024).
 
Personal: Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn for the opportunity to learn from exceptional coaches and professors, and to join a community of teammates and students who inspire my growth. I am incredibly grateful to be a student-athlete at Penn."
 
 
Lane Flanagan
Midfield
Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. | Palos Verdes
 
Club: Beach FC ECNL (2015-2026)
 
High School: All Bay League First Team (three times) … All CIF Southern Section (two times) … All Area First Team (three times)
 
Personal: Joe Flanagan (Dad) played soccer at Cal State Dominguez Hills and went on to play professionally for LA Heat & LA Salsa, coached the men's team at Cal State Dominguez Hills for over 30 years and led them to win 2 national titles … Julie Flanagan (Mom) played volleyball at Santa Clara University (1987-1991) … Cade Flanagan (brother) played soccer at Marymount University … Cas Flanagan (sister) played soccer at Western Michigan 2020-2023 … Jack Flanagan (brother) currently playing soccer at the University of Notre Dame … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn because it offers the rare opportunity to compete at a high level in soccer while receiving a top-notch education."
 
 
Harper Goergen
Midfield
New York, N.Y. | Poly Prep Country Day School
 
Club: DUSC (2025-2026) … CFC (2024-2025) … Asphalt Green (2021-2024).
 
High School: 2025 NYSAIS First Team All-Ivy League & Midfielder of the year award … 2024 NYSAIS Second Team All-Ivy League … MVP of NYSAIS Tournament … 2023 NYSAIS Second Team All-Ivy League.
 
Personal: Robert Goergen Jr. (Father) ATP professional tennis player (2 years) … University of Richmond (4 years) Division 1 scholarship tennis player … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn for the rigorous academic offerings and for the welcoming environment created by the coaches, players, and students."
 
 
Josephine Hensley
Goalkeeper
St. Louis, MO | Festus Senior
 
Club: Saint Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL 2008 Navy (eight years) … Played club soccer for Saint Louis Scott Gallagher … ECNL National Selection Game attendee … ECNL Conference Cup Attendee … ECNL Playoffs 2023 Elite Eight qualifier … 2024 Midwest Conference First Team- all with SLSG ECNL Navy.
 
High School: Student Council … National Honor Society … Fellowship of Christian Athletes
 
Personal: Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn for its incredible education, family-like atmosphere, and winning environment that pushes me to keep improving both athletically and academically."
 
 
Molly Karp
Forward
Setauket, N.Y. | Ward Melville
 
Club: Long Island Slammers (2020–2026).
 
High School: Varsity Track: Qualified for section XI Track Counties (2024-2025 Spring), (2025-2026 Winter) … Soccer: Girls Varsity Soccer Division 1 All Division (2025-2026) … Soccer '25 Season Standout.
 
Personal: Will enroll in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn because it gives me the chance to challenge myself both academically and athletically at the highest level. From the moment I stepped on campus I knew Penn was the kind of environment that would push me to grow every day. I'm especially excited to continue playing soccer at a high level with the Penn Quakers and to be part of a team that values hard work, competitiveness, and constant improvement."
 
 
Marley Murdock
Forward
Stillwater, Minn. | St. Croix Preparatory Academy
 
Club: Thunder Academy ECNL (2024-2026) … St. Croix Soccer Club NPL (2020-2024) … Utah Celtic FC (2018-2020).
 
High School: Soccer, Skyline Conference Champions, (2023-2025) … Soccer, Minnesota Section 4A Champions, 2024, 2025 … Track and Field All-Conference (2023) … All-Conference … Soccer All-Conference (2023) … Soccer All-Conference (2024) … Soccer Team MVP (2024) … Soccer All-State 1st team (2024) … Soccer All-Conference (2025) … Soccer Team MVP (2025) … Soccer All-State 1st team (2025) … Soccer Minnesota Ms. Soccer Nomination (2025).
 
Personal: Will enroll in the College of Arts and Science.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose the University of Pennsylvania because I'll be able to participate in a competitive soccer program while also receiving a world class education. The player to coach relationships, team environment, and school prestige made it impossible to turn down. After conversations with the coaches and visiting campus, I knew Penn would be a place I can continue to grow as a soccer player, student, and ultimately set myself up for success in whatever I chose to pursue."
 
 
Isabelle Rudnick
Forward
Lansdale, Pa. | North Penn
 
Club: Montgomery United (2012-2022) … Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals (2022-2026).
 
High School: Track and Field: North Penn Women's Track League Champions (2024) … 200m Indoor School Record (25.67) … Women's soccer : District 1 Honorable Mention (2025-2026).
 
Personal: Moforehan Abinusawa (cousin) track and field at the University of Pennsylvania (4 years) … Olatide Abinusawa (cousin) track and field at the University of Pennsylvania (4 years) … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose University of Pennsylvania because it has always felt like home to me. Growing up just outside the city, Penn has been a constant presence in my life, and when I spent time on campus, that familiarity turned into a real sense of belonging. The environment felt welcoming and close knit, and I could genuinely see myself being part of the community. I knew it was where I was meant to be."
 
 
Grace Saxton
Forward
Wyckoff, N.J. | Ramapo
 
Club: World Class Football Club Girls 2008 ECNL (2021-2026).
 
High School: Soccer: 2022 Second Team All-League … 2023 Second Team All-League … 2024 First Team All-League … 2024 First Team All Bergen County … 2024 Third Team All Group 3 … 2024 All State Recognition … 2025 First Team All-League … 2025 First Team All-County … 2025 North Jersey First Team All-Area … 2025 NJGSCA "Top 20" in North I Region … 2025 NJGSCA All State Team … 2025 United Soccer Coaches All Region Basketball: … 2023-2024 Second Team All-League … 2024-2025 First Team All-League … 2024-2025 Third Team All Bergen County … 2025-2026 First Team All-League … 2025-2026 Second Team All Bergen County … Softball: … 2023 Second Team All-League … 2024 First Team All-League … 2024 First Team All Bergen County … 2025 First Team All-League … 2025 Second Team All Bergen County.
 
Personal: Father Brian Saxton- Played Division I Football and Baseball at Boston College. Played five years in the NFL with the NY Giants and the Atlanta Falcons … Older sister Ella Saxton- Member of the Boston College Division I Rowing Team … Twin sister Maddie Saxton- Plays Division I Soccer at Marist University … Will enroll in the Wharton School.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn because it offers the opportunity to pursue world-class academics alongside high-level Division I soccer, in an incredible city, with a team and program I truly believe in. I'm excited to pursue a degree in business in the nation's leading program and to be part of such a driven and talented community. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew this was where I could thrive, grow, and be challenged to be the best version of myself, both on and off the field."

 
Marijke Terhorst
Midfield
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Parmant Jorris
 
Club: Professional soccer player, PSV Eindhoven U21 team: (June 2024 – present ) … National Champions Fall 2024… #2 Nationally in 2025 Professional soccer club AJAX Amsterdam … Ajax youth academy 2019-2024 … MVP summer camps 2019, 2020
Local club Alkmaar, AFC34 (June 2019-2023) … Player as a girl on an all Boys' selection team from U11 till U16 The Netherlands National Soccer Team U15-U17, K.N.V.B. National Soccer Association … Multiple international matches vs USA, Germany, France, England, Belgium (May 2021 – June 2024). International tournaments and training camps. 
 
Personal: Will enroll in the Wharton School.
 
Why Penn?: "Playing for the Penn women's soccer team gives me the amazing opportunity to pursue my dream of competing at the highest level, contribute to winning championships, and continue to grow academically. What also really stood out to me about Penn is the strong sense of community, especially within the soccer team."
 
 
Alisa Ziletkina
Forward
Vienna, Austria | Ballsportgymnasium Wein
 
Club: USV Neulengbach (2025-2026) … FK Austria Wien (2021-2025) … First Vienna (2018-2021).
 
National Team: Austrian Women's National Team U19 (2023-2025) … Played in U20 World Cup in Colombia (2024).
 
Personal: Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I choose Penn because it allows me to pursue excellence both academically and athletically in one of the most competitive environments in the country and to genuinely embrace and engage with a new culture. At the University of Pennsylvania, I can challenge myself in the classroom while competing at the NCAA Division I level. This balance makes it the perfect place for me to grow and reach my full potential."