Seven high-level youth soccer players sign with Columbia women’s soccer program

NEW YORK – Columbia University women’s soccer head coach Tracey Bartholomew has announced the addition of seven top-rated student-athletes that will be ready to compete for the 2023 season.

“We are excited to welcome this outstanding class to our program,” Bartholomew said. “These student-athletes bring a wealth of competitive experience from top-ranked clubs competing at the highest level.  They possess the technical skills, speed and athleticism necessary to make meaningful contributions to our program. They also have the character we desire and mindset to help complement our current team members and further our culture of excellence.”

#14 Maia Beltran – Forward

Maia Beltran joins Columbia from the College Prepatory School in Oakland, California. During her junior and senior years of high school, Beltran played multiple positions on the soccer field. As a multi-sport athlete, she earned two letters in soccer and one letter each in volleyball, cross country and track. Beltran was part of a team that won a League Championship in 2022 and 2023. Her team also finished first in the Bay Area Conference and the BCL East. Maia played for Bay Area Surf as the team won the 2022 National Championship for the Girls Academy. Maia is the daughter of Samuel and Kristin Beltran. She has one brother, Noah. Maia plans to enroll in Columbia College.

#7 Isabel Liu – Defender

Isabel Liu will join the team from Dublin High School in Dublin, California. Liu played center back and center midfield for all four years of high school. She was a team captain during her junior and senior years. Liu earned All-League Second Team – North Coast Section honors in her freshman, junior, and senior seasons. She was named to the Northwest First-Team All-Conference list in 2022. She played club soccer for Mustang SC in the ECNL. Isabel is the daughter of Lawrence Liu and Marichu Manglicmot. She has two siblings, Sophia and Joseph. Isabel plans to enroll in Columbia College.

#22 Sophia Ambrose – Forward

Sophia Ambrose come to Columbia from the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland. Ambrose played soccer and swam during her whole high school career. She played the forward and wide infield positions. Ambrose was selected for the Elite Clubs National League Mid-Atlantic All-Conference First Team as a member of Virginia Union FC at the club level. She was a team captain during her junior and senior years as the team captured the 2021 Independent School League A Division Championship. She was inducted into the Holton-Arms Athletic Association. Ambrose was also an elite swimmer as she helped the team win three WMPSDDL Championships (2020, 2022, 2023). Sophia is the daughter of Sharif and Afsaneh Ambrose. She has one sibling, Kian. Sophia plans to enroll in Columbia College.

#2 Trinity Parameswaran – Defender

Trinity Parameswaran joins the Columbia women’s soccer squad from Rye Country Day School in Rye, New York. Parameswaran was named the varsity soccer captain for her senior season. She played defense and outside back throughout high school. She was a top 15 leading scorer in section and second overall in assists in section in 2021. Parameswaran was named a Western New England Prep Schools First-Team All-Star and Fairfield Athletic Association First-Team All-League in 2022. On the club side, she played in the ECNL for World Class FC. Trinity is the daughter of Prem and Charity Parameswaran. She has two siblings, Hudson and Kayla. Her father, Prem played hockey at Columbia for three years. Trinity plans to enroll in Columbia College.

#15 Samantha Weiss – Defender

Samantha Weiss hails from Mercer Island, Washington where she attends Mercer Island High School. Weiss played the forward position in one year on the high school soccer team as a junior in 2021 and earned KINGCO Conference All-League 3A First-Team honors. She played with ECNL club Crossfire Premier for the rest of her high school career and was a Topdrawer Soccer ranked player. Weiss was part of a team that finished first in the 2022 ECNL Pacific Division of the Northwest Conference. Samantha is the daughter of Andrew and Sara Weiss. She has one brother, Derek. Her mother, Sara was part of the varsity rowing crew at Dartmouth, while her father, Andrew played tennis at Princeton. She plans to enroll in Columbia College.

#00 Katrina Chorzepa – Goalkeeper

Katrina Chorzepa joins the Lions from Berlin High School in Berlin, Connecticut. Chorzepa earned three varsity letters for all three seasons she played goalkeeper in high school. Chorzepa played goalkeeper for the Oakwood Soccer Club as the team won the 2022 National Championship for the Girls Academy League. The Oakwood Soccer Club finished as Champions Cup finalists in 2022. The team then finished in third place in the Champions Cup in 2023. Katrina is the daughter of Stanislaw and Janina Chorzepa. She has three siblings, Adrianna, Christopher and Natalia.

#24 Ruby Hogue – Defender

Ruby Hogue joins the team as a walk-on defender from Harlem, New York City. Ruby graduated from the Bronx High School of Science where she was two-year captain of varsity soccer and was recognized as part of the Best In The City Team in the Mayor’s Cup. Ruby came up playing at Manhattan Soccer Club where her team won the 2019 NY State Cup and training with Eric Kipoliongo of Stage10 FC. She also plays classical viola in the Columbia University Music Performance Program. Ruby double majors in African American Studies and Creative Writing at Columbia College.

“The class of 2027 is also stellar in the classroom and they are committed to giving back to their communities,” Bartholomew said. “These players will work hard every day to make our alumni proud. We cannot wait to see them wearing Columbia Blue. Go Lions!”