Northwestern welcoming seven new Wildcats to women’s soccer program in 2024

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women’s soccer welcomed the addition of seven new Wildcats, head coach Michael Moynihan announced.

Incoming first-years include: Olivia Elliott (Santa Rosa, Calif.), Alex Fallon (Atlanta, Ga.), Ava Goodin (Collierville, Tenn.), Kate Hennen (Rumson, N.J.), Kennedy Roesch (San Diego, Calif.), Mary Stroebel (Cedarburg, Wis.), and Tanna Schornstein (San Diego, Calif.).

Olivia Elliott | Santa Rosa, Calif. | Sonoma Academy

High School: Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California … Started in midfielder for three years … Named captain during her sophomore and junior years … Undefeated during her high school career.

Club: Played for Santa Rosa United 06 ECNL for seven years.

Personal: Daughter of James and Elena … Born Olivia Anais Elliott on 01/10/2006 … Intends to major in biology at Northwestern.

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern for its combination of Big Ten athletics with amazing academics. The coaching staff immediately made me feel welcome and seeing how much the players loved their team made me feel confident in my decision. Northwestern’s beautiful campus and its proximity to Chicago were definitely a major bonus to a school I already loved.”

Alex Fallon | Atlanta, Ga. | The Westminster Schools

High School: The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia… Named to the All-State team three years… Three time state champion … Played four years of varsity soccer … Member of the National Honor Society … Honor Roll student … Named National Merit Commended Student.

Club: Played for Concorde Fire Soccer Club for 10 seasons … Three time Southeast ECNL Champion.

Personal: Daughter of Jennifer and Brad … Born Alexandra Kate Fallon on 07/18/2006.

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because of its academic reputation and Big Ten soccer program. On my visit, I was incredibly impressed by the Walter Athletics Center and by the tremendous amount of resources they dedicate to developing athletes. Most importantly, the immense love and commitment between the players and the coaches was obvious and I really value this culture.”

Ava Goodin | Collierville, Tenn. | Collierville High School

High School: Attended Collierville High School in Collierville, Tennessee … Named to USYS National Championships Best XI in 2021 and 2023 … President’s Honor Roll student throughout high school.

Club: Played for the Dallas Sting Black ECNL for 12 years … Three-time Tennessee State Champion … USYS National Semifinalist in 2021.

Personal: Daughter of Victor and Lisa … Born Ava Claire Goodin on 09/03/2005 … Chose Northwestern over Wake Forest, Baylor, Mississippi State … Anticipated major at Northwestern is journalism.

Why Northwestern: “Northwestern provides all the tools to excel both on and off the field: an elite education, remarkable facilities, and an intimate community. The soccer team in particular has a great environment consisting of even greater people, and I can’t wait to grow as a player and person during my four years at Northwestern.”

Kate Hennen | Rumson, N.J. | Rumson-Fair Heaven High School

High School: Rumson-Fair Heaven High School in Rumson, New Jersey … Played four years of varsity soccer and was named a captain for two seasons … Received All-Conference Honors during her junior and senior years as well as named Team-MVP … Two-time state champion … Ran track for four years … Placed top-10 in the country at New Balance Nationals … Helped start high school’s flag football team during her junior year … Honor Roll student every year of high school … Member of the National Honor Society, French Honor Society and English Honor Society.

Club: Played for Cedar Stars Monmouth for nine years … Made the playoffs during every year played … Always placed within top-three in the conference.

Personal: Daughter of Colleen Hennen and Robert Ackerman … Born Kathleen Elise Hennen on 08/19/2005 … Chose Northwestern over Princeton, GW, Colgate and Maryland … Competed against Sarah O’Donnell … Intends to major in biology at Northwestern.

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because it offered the best of both athletics and academics. Its community not only motivates people to bring out the best in themselves but bring out the best in each other in and out of the classroom.”

Kennedy Roesch | San Diego, Calif. | Patrick Henry High School

High School: Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, California.

Club: Played for San Diego Surf Soccer Club … Ranked 28th in the Class of 2024 by Top Drawer Soccer … Reached finals of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) in 2021 and quarterfinals in 2023 … ECNL All-American and Southwest Conference Player of the Year from 2021-2023 … Member of the 2022 Under-16 Women’s Youth National Team … Member of the USWNT under-19 pool … Teammates with Tanna Schornstein at San Diego Surf Soccer Club.

Personal: Born Kennedy Martin Roesch on 08/03/2006 … Chose Northwestern over Stanford, USC, and Michigan … Intends to study Biology at Northwestern.

Why Northwestern: “Northwestern offers the perfect blend of academics and athletics!”

Mary Stroebel | Cedarburg, Wisconsin | Cedarburg High School

High School: Cedarburg High School in Cedarburg, Wisconsin … President of the National Honor Society … High Honor Roll all four years … Played four years of varsity soccer … Named All-Conference, All State, and Team MVP as a freshman and a sophomore and did not play as a junior due to injury … Named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region Team as a sophomore … Will be captain this spring in her senior season … Played varsity basketball for four years.

Club: Played for North Shore United Soccer Club … Won a WYSA state championship … Qualified for four USYS Regional Championships … Named team captain for U13-U19 seasons.

Personal: Daughter of Laura and Duey Stroebel … Born Mary Elise Stroebel on 07/23/2005 … Has seven older siblings who played sports in college, including brother Trevor who played football and received his graduate degree from Northwestern … Intends to major in Economics at Northwestern.

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern due to its combination of great academics, elite athletics, and its location in the Midwest. I really like the coaching staff and feel that the team is a great fit for me. It has always been a dream school of mine, and I am very excited to be a Wildcat!”

Tanna Schornstein | San Diego, Calif. | Torrey Pines High School

High School: Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California … Maintained a 4.0 unweighted GPA … Played one year of varsity soccer and was named captain … As a centerback, tallied ten clean sheets in an undefeated season … named to league First Team.

Club: Played for San Diego Surf Soccer Club … Reached ECNL finals twice … Won the 2023 Surf Cup … Teammates with Kennedy Roesch.

Personal: Born Tanna Alexa Schornstein on 05/20/2006 … Father Greg played basketball at the University of New Mexico, Mother Valerie played softball at New Mexico State … Chose Northwestern over Pepperdine, Auburn, Baylor, and Texas … Intends to study Economics at Northwestern.

Why Northwestern: “From the moment I stepped on campus during my official visit, I knew Northwestern was for me. The program’s culture embodies a brightness met with incredible dedication and diligence. I like to live with a constant push to be a little bit better than I was yesterday, I know that Northwestern will uphold these principles for me both academically and on the soccer field.”