Louisville women’s soccer solidifies 2024 recruiting class spanning the entire U.S.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville women’s soccer head coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes and her staff have added eight players to their 2024 class.

Lauryn Contini, Avery Oregel, Amelia Swinarski, Grace Maddox, Piper Davidson, Brooklyn Lee, AG Gibson and Fina Davy are all set to join the Cardinals for the 2024 season. The signing class includes two forwards, four midfielders and three defenders. They hail from Kentucky, Ohio, Washington, Maryland and Georgia.

See below for a look at each member of Louisville’s signing class.

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Lauryn Contini
Midfielder | 5-5

Hometown: New Philadelphia, Ohio
High School: New Philadelphia
Club: Cleveland Force Soccer Club

Lauryn comes to the Cardinals from New Philadelphia, Ohio where she played for New Philadelphia High School and club for Cleveland Force and coach Rob Miller. She was the 2023 District Player of the Year and was voted No. 2 on Ohio’s Best Top-23 high school girls soccer players for the 2023 season. She is a two-time first team all-region (2022, 2023) and was first team All-Ohio in 2022. For her club team, she was selected to the ECNL National Training Camp in 2022 and the ECNL Selection Game Florida in 2022. She was an ECNL Ohio Valley All-Conference Team honoree in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

“Lauryn is going to provide an immediate attacking presence for us. She is capable of scoring goals with both feet from in and around the box. She strikes a ball exceptionally well and is also an excellent final passer who will be able to set her teammates up. She can play as a forward or an attacking mid with her great offensive instincts.” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

“Absolutely thrilled to see Lauryn head off to the ACC next season at the University of Louisville!  The sacrifices that Lauryn and her family have made over the years to prioritize her training and development at CFSC are remarkable. Lauryn’s drive and determination to be her absolute best will be paramount in her continued development. I look forward to watching Lauryn continue her career at Louisville, I am confident that she will continue to push herself to be the best.  Best of luck Lauryn!” – Rob Miller, Club Coach

Grace Maddox
Defender | 5-9

Hometown: Statham, Ga.
High School: North Oconee
Club: GSA

Grace comes to Louisville from Statham, Georgia where she played for North Oconee High School and club for GSA and coach Drew Prentice. She broke the school record for goals as a freshman with 29 in her first season. She was the State Champion in 2021 and a 2023 State Finalist while her team made the 2022 Final Four. She has been an All-Region team selection in each of her first three high school seasons. For her club team, she was a team captain for six years and a member of the all-conference team.

“Grace has the ability to play multiple positions for us as she is an excellent athlete who has played across every line for her club team GSA. She is good on the ball, a very good header of the ball and has the pace to catch you defensively as well as beat you offensively!” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

“Grace’s contribution to all parts of youth soccer at GSA will be impossible to replace. She has been a standout on the field for our team from the very beginning; she leads her peers through work ethic, respect, and performance. Grace has been an incredible role model for our younger players and is someone we point to on a regular basis as a model for all GSA players. We are excited to continue to watch her grow at the next level.” – Drew Prentice, Club Coach

“Grace is a text-book example of a leader. She has an unique strength of getting others to buy in and follow her example. And her example is always elite. Her workrate and commitment shine through every practice and game. Her athletic presence allows her to succeed in all areas of the field, beginning her career as a forward and transitioning into a defender. As a defender, Grace has the speed, height, power, and control. She is a constant voice of direction and praise. She is a true student of the game, insisting to understand the intricacies of what is asked of her so that she can lead those around her. Above else, she holds herself to an elite standard of character. She is the teammate that glues a team together and can be relied on in all situations.” – Ben Grassmeyer, High School Coach

Brooklyn Lee
Defender | 5-8

Hometown: Tacoma, Wash.
High School: Stadium
Club: PacNW

Brooklyn joins the Cardinals from Tacoma, Washington where she played at Stadium High School and club for Viet Nguyen. She led Stadium to the 2023 PCL championship and they were the district champions this season as well. In her senior season so far she has scored 20 goals and tallied nine assists. She was named PCL offensive and co-offensive MVP and earned first team All-PCL honors and honorable mention all-state accolades. For her club team, she was second team All-ECNL.

“Brooklyn is an intelligent defender who will be a great addition to our back line. She is very cerebral and has a natural feel for the game. She is both calm and composed on the ball while also being extremely difficult to beat 1-v-1. She is just beginning to scratch the surface of her potential.” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

“Brooklyn Lee’s progression over the years at PAC NW has been truly remarkable. Her dedication to elevating her soccer skills is unparalleled. She consistently seeks opportunities to enhance every aspect of her game, and her commitment to training is one of her key qualities as a player. What sets Brooklyn apart is her relentless pursuit of improvement and her competitive spirit, both of which have played a significant role in her development as a player. Her teammates find joy in playing alongside her, as her positive attitude and unselfish play make her a standout in every game. All of her coaches at PAC NW have raved about her coachable attitude and desire to improve have made her one of the best players to come out of the club. Brooklyn’s soccer intelligence and her ability to read the game are exceptional attributes that add to her value as a player. Her versatility allows her to excel in multiple positions. The University of Louisville is gaining a player with an incredible work ethic and an unwavering desire to triumph. The future looks incredibly bright for Brooklyn Lee.” – Viet Nguyen, Club Coach

Fina Davy
Forward/Midfielder | 5-7

Hometown: Delaware, Ohio
High School: Olentangy Berlin
Club: Ohio Premier

Fina comes to the Cardinals from Delaware, Ohio where she played at Olentangy Berlin high school and club for Ohio Premier and coaches WIllie Gage and Chris King. She has her name in the record books at Olentangy Berlin as she has the career record for goals, career hat tricks and the most assists in a season. In her senior season, she was named first team All-Conference and the Conference Player of the Year after scoring 20 goals and 18 assists. For her club team, she was first team All Conference ECNL this season and Best 11 USYS National Championships back in 2021.

“Fina is coming off of an excellent club campaign where she was instrumental in her team’s success. She has scored many goals and is a handful for opposition defenses. She has the versatility to beat you off the dribble or break you down with her passing ability. She has an extremely high work rate and rarely comes off the field for her club team.” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

Piper Davidson
Forward/Midfielder | 5-5

Hometown: Wenatchee, Wash.
High School: Wenatchee
Club: Crossfire Premier

Piper joins the Cardinals from Wenatchee, Washington where she played at Wenatchee High School and club for Crossfire and coaches Billy Wiskel and Kevin Legg. When playing for Wenatchee, she was an All-Conference first team member, two-time district champion and two-time league champion. In her high school career, she has scored 62 goals, tallied 46 assists and had 170 points. For her club team, she was also a first team All-Conference selection.

“Piper is a true wide player with excellent speed and ability to beat you on the dribble! She can play on the right or the left and will be difficult for defenders to contain. Piper is extremely fit and athletic and will flourish once we get her in our system.” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

“Piper has been the quintessential captain for our program. She leads with tremendous humility, competitiveness and work ethic. She knows when to be a voice for the program but prefers to lead by example. Although she has shattered every offensive record in school history, she remains one of the most unselfish players I have coached as evidenced by the fact that she has led her team in both assists and goals the past 2 seasons. She will frequently pass up an open shot to create an assist for an easier goal by one of her teammates. It has been an absolute pleasure coaching Piper and she will be missed by her teammates and coaching staff. Our loss is Louisville’s gain and we are all excited to follow her collegiate career. “L’s Up!” – David Vasquez, High School Coach

Avery Oergel
Defender | 5-5

Hometown: Fulton, Md.
High School: Reservoir
Club: Maryland United FC

Avery comes to Louisville from Fulton, Maryland where she played at Reservoir High School and club for Maryland United FC and coach Steve Campbell. While playing for Maryland United, she was a two-time ECNL First Team All-Conference (North Atlantic) selection and a member of the US National Team Pool. She was the captain of her club team and was selected for the 2023 ECNL NJ National Selection Game.

“Avery is a fearless competitor with the endurance and tenacity needed in a wing back! She is an excellent defender who is very difficult to beat and she is also very eager to get involved in the attack. She has the physical ability to get up and down the flank and help us to both defend and attack.” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

“Avery is a great teammate, competitor and a specialist left back who is very fast, competent in her 1-v-1 defending in wide areas and has the ability to constantly support the attack with her overlapping runs and crossing repertoire. Her ability combined with her work ethic and high fitness levels will blossom at the next level.” Steve Campbell, Club Coach

Amelia Swinarskil
Midfielder | 5-6

Hometown: Madison, Ohio
High School: Madison
Club: Internationals Soccer Club

Amelia joins the Cardinals from Madison, Ohio where she played at Madison High School and club for Internationals Soccer Club and coaches Keri Sarver, Zdravko Popovic, and Mike Marich. For her high school team, she was named Conference Player of the Year, two-time first team All-Conference and first team All-Created Cleveland. She guided Madison to the district finals. In her two years at Madison, she scored 30 goals and 23 assists. For her club team, she has been named first team All-Conference three years in a row.

“We are thrilled to add a player of Amelia’s ability to our 2024 class! She has an intuitive feel for the game and is very technical. She also has excellent vision which makes her a great passer and she is lethal on free kicks! Amelia plays club soccer with Cleveland Internationals who continually dominate on a national stage which will certainly help in her preparation for the college game.” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

“Amelia has been a consistent leader on a naturally ranked team in the ECNL. Her training habits, work-ethic and consistency are qualities you can count on day in and day out. She leads by example and makes those around her better. Amelia will be an exciting player to watch as she can solve pressure with her dribbling and passing ability, will create chances for herself and her teammates and her defensive work-rate is also excellent. We are excited to see how much she will grow as she competes with the best of the best in the ACC… the sky’s the limit!
-Keri Sarver, Club Coach

“I cannot find a word to describe my fortune and privilege to watch Amelia grow into an exceptional soccer player and even more important to a young role model on and off the soccer field. First time I saw her, I believed that her future was bright. Today she shines and makes everyone around her better. I’m looking forward to being her biggest fan on the next stage moving to college ranks and beyond. Amelia is an integral part of the international soccer club, and I’m confident that she will continue on that track at her next step pursuing her excellence at college level and beyond.” – Zdravko Popovic, Club Coach

AG Gibson
Midfielder | 5-4

Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
High School: Assumption
Club: Racing Louisville Academy

AG Gibson is a Louisville native where she plays high school at Assumption and club for Racing Louisville Academy and coach George Davis IV. For Assumption, she was a two-time first team All-State honoree and a two-time Region 7 player of the year. She guided Assumption to the region championship during the 2022 season. She has scored 56 goals and 53 assists during her career at Assumption. She was also named to the All-District team and All-Tournament team in 2022.

“AG has wanted to be a Cardinal for as long as I can remember. She has grown up coming to our camps and games and is extremely excited to wear the Cardinal jersey. She had an amazing hs season at Assumption HS where she was named Player of the Year!! She has an extremely competitive and upbeat way about her that is both contagious and positive.” – Karen Ferguson-Dayes

“Ag is one of the most dynamic, skilled and humble players I have ever coached. She makes the team better by her unselfish play and her ability to create opportunities for her teammates and herself. Her tenacity is unmatched and she is a pleasure to coach.” – Tammy Hailey, High School Coach