ACC champion Duke Blue Devils lock up top-ranked 2025 recruiting class

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke women’s soccer first-year head coach Kieran Hall has announced the signing of seven future Blue Devils who will join the program in 2025.

The members of this year’s class include: Lexi Coughlin, Kaylee Kim, Daya King, Avery Oder, Kosette Koons-Perdikis, Jocelyn Travers and Molly Vapensky.

“We are delighted to welcome our 2025 incoming class into our family,” said Hall. “This group is very talented and more importantly, stays true to the values that are at the heart of our program. They’re driven to push themselves and contribute to the team’s success. Together with a motivated returning squad, they will form a competitive team this fall and for the years ahead.”

The class was tabbed No. 1 nationally by TopDrawerSoccer and features five in the top 23 of the 2025 class – Oder (8), Travers (15), King (17), Vapensky (19), Coughlin (23). Oder is the top forward in the class, while Vapensky is the No. 1 goalkeeper.

More Information on Each Signee:

Lexi Coughlin
Position: Defender
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Corona, Calif.
High School: Santiago H.S.
Club Team: Legends FC

Ranked No. 23 overall in the 2025 Class by TopDrawerSoccer
Listed as the No. 7 overall defender and No. 6 player from the Southern California region
Helped lead Legends FC to the ECNL National Finals in 2022 and 2024
ECNL All-American and First Team All-League selection
In last two years at Santiago H.S., tallied 33 goals and 12 assists in only 36 matches
First Team All-League as a sophomore and second team as a junior, even though she missed 17 matches due to national team play
An All-Riverside County and three-time Academic All-League honoree
Guided Santiago H.S., to a 67-7-7 ledger over three seasons
Her H.S. team advanced to the finals as a junior and freshman and quarters as a sophomore

Hall on Coughlin: “We are excited to add Lexi Coughlin to our family. Coming from Legends FC, one of the top clubs in California, Lexi brings exceptional technical qualities and composure on the ball — a highly sought after combination for a center-back. Lexi’s defensive IQ is outstanding. She reads the game with precision and makes intelligent decisions under pressure. Additionally, her leadership qualities set her apart, and we’re confident she’ll be a strong presence on and off the field for us.”

Kaylee Kim
Position: Forward
Height: 5-4
Hometown: Belmont, Calif.
High School: Carlmont H.S.
Club Team: Bay Area Surf

Ranked No. 79 overall in the 2025 Class by TopDrawerSoccer
Listed as the No. 5 player from the Northern California and Hawaii regions
Helped lead Bay Area Surf to ECNL Nationals Round of 16 in 2023 and 2024
A 2024 NorCal All-League First Team (2023) and Second Team (2024, 2022) selection
Member of the NorCal Player Development Program and advanced to the Gothia Cup finals in 2023 and 2024
Led Mountain View Los Altos to the ECNL National quarterfinals in 2022
As a freshman and sophomore at Carlmont H.S., notched 32 goals and nine assists
Earned Carlmont offensive MVP in both seasons, while also being tabbed Freshman of the Year as a rookie
A CIF Central Coast Section All-District Second Team as a freshman and PAL All-District First Team as a sophomore

Hall on Kim: “Kaylee is a fantastic addition to our program. From her time at Bay Area Surf, one of California’s premier clubs, Kaylee has developed exceptional technical quality and intelligent movement that will make an immediate impact. Her high energy and ability to find the goal make her a dynamic presence on the field, and her work rate will be invaluable to our attack. Kaylee’s positive spirit and enthusiasm will also be a great addition to our team culture, and we’re looking forward to supporting her development here.”

Daya King
Position: Defender
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Moreno Valley, Calif.
High School: Vista Del Lago H.S.
Club Team: Legends FC

Ranked No. 17 overall in the 2025 Class and the No. 5 defender by TopDrawerSoccer
The No. 4 player from the Southern California Region
Represented the U.S. at the 2024 U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while placing third
Helped lead the U-17 U.S. squad to the 2024 CONCACAF Championship in Mexico
A U-17 Southwest All-Conference First Team selection
Selected for the 2024 Denmark Tour and 2023 UK Tour with Capelli Sport
Helped lead the U.S. U-16 team to the Mondial Montaigu Tournament Championship
A part of the U-15 U.S. squad that won the CONCACAF Championship in 2022
A U-17 and U-15 ECNL finalist

Hall on King: “We’re thrilled to welcome Daya King. Another addition from Legends FC, she brings a dynamic and fast presence to our left side. Daya has an exceptional balance of attacking and defending qualities — she’s able to contribute in both areas with consistency and energy. Beyond her on-field talent, she’s a wonderful person with a strong mentality, and we’re excited to see her grow and make an impact with us.”

Avery Oder
Position: Forward
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Calabasas, Calif.
High School: Oaks Christian
Club Team: Beach FC (Calif.)

Ranked No. 8 overall in the 2025 Class and the top forward by TopDrawerSoccer
U-17 ECNL National Player of the Year
U-17 ECNL National Champion and All-American
U-17 ECNL Playoffs Best XI squad recognition
Invited for the U.S. U-19 training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla., in 2024
Attended the U-17 U.S. Camp in Chula Vista, Calif., and U-17 camp in Carson, Calif., in 2024
Trained with U-16, U-15 U.S. squads over the years
A two-time NSCAA All-American as a sophomore and junior
Ventura County Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year as a junior
A three-time All-Southwest Conference First Team selection
Tallied 54 goals, 32 assists and 140 points in three years of H.S. soccer

Hall on Oder: “Avery is an outstanding attacking talent with a bright future ahead of her. She is a creative player with incredible technical and problem-solving skills. She’s quick and direct and can hurt the opponent in a variety of ways. Avery brings a lot of energy to our attack and is a perfect fit for the way we play. We are looking forward to seeing her flourish.”

Kosette Koons-Perdikis
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Chevy Chase, Md.
High School: St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
Club Team: Virginia Union FC

Selected to participate in High School All-American Game as a senior
Totaled 15 goals, 35 assists and 65 points in high school
Named All-League, All-League All-Star, Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention as a senior
Helped lead her H.S. squad to the ISL Regular Season Co-Championship as a senior, the first since 2005
Earned All-League honors as a sophomore
Francisco Hope Tournament MVP and two-time All-Tournament team honoree
Played four years of varsity lacrosse and was a three-time captain

Hall on Koons-Perdikis: “We’re excited to welcome Kosette to our program at Duke. Coming from Fairfax Virginia Union, a leading club in Virginia, she brings a great balance of skill and composure to our midfield. Kosette has an exceptional ability to control the tempo of the game, always making intelligent decisions under pressure. We’re excited to see her make an impact both defensively and in attack as she continues to develop with us.”

Jocelyn Travers
Position: Defender
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Santa Cruz, Calif.
High School: Santa Cruz H.S.
Club Team: Bay Area Surf

Ranked No. 15 overall in the 2025 Class and the No. 4 defender by TopDrawerSoccer
The No. 1 player in her Northern California and Hawaii Region
Represented the U.S. at the 2024 U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while placing third
Helped lead the U-17 U.S. squad to the 2024 CONCACAF Championship in Mexico
Attended 10 U.S. Women’s Youth National Team camps from 2022-24
An ECNL Best XI as a sophomore, junior and senior
ECNL All-American as a junior
ECNL Girls Conference Player of the year in Northern California as a junior
ECNL Girls Conference Cup Selection
Santa Cruz County All-League First Team as a freshman and sophomore
Santa Cruz County Player of the Year as a sophomore

Hall on Travers: “We have been looking forward to welcoming Jocelyn to Duke for some time. Coming from Bay Area Surf, Jocelyn is a hugely talented left-sided defender with exceptional creativity and soccer intelligence. Her passion for the game shines through in her work ethic and her ability to influence play from the back. We’re excited to see her continue to develop and make a real impact on our team.”

Molly Vapensky
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Evanston, Ill.
High School: Fusion Academy
Club Team: FC United (Ill.)

Ranked No. 19 overall in the 2025 Class and the top goalkeeper by TopDrawerSoccer
The No. 1 player from the Midwest Region
Represented the U.S. at the 2024 U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while placing third
Helped lead the U-17 U.S. squad to the 2024 CONCACAF Championship in Mexico
Current member of the Carolina Ascent USL Super League
A part of the U-15 U.S. squad that won the CONCACAF Championship in 2022
2023 U-16 ECNL National Champion with Solar SC
Helped lead the U.S. U-16 team to the Mondial Montaigu Tournament Championship
Member of U.S. National Teams at the U-15, U-16 and U-17 age groups

Hall on Vapensky: “We are delighted to have Molly join us. She’s a goalkeeper with incredible potential, combining excellent shot-stopping skills with impressive composure under pressure. Her passion for the game and her work ethic are exactly what we look for in our student-athletes. We’re excited to see her develop further and contribute to our team’s success in the years to come.”