Illinois welcomes transfer defender Kylie Marschall from Virginia Tech

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois soccer head coach Katie Hultin announced the addition of transfer Kylie Marschall (Ashburn, Va.) to the roster for the 2026 season.

Marschall is set to join the Illini as a senior after three seasons at Virginia Tech.

“Kylie brings high-level experience and a relentless competitive spirit, but what stands out most is her hunger to keep growing and learning every single day,” Hultin said.

KYLIE MARSCHALL I DEFENDER I ASHBURN, VA. I VIRGINIA TECH // TSJ FC VIRGINIA

ABOUT MARSCHALL

• Appeared in 41 matches in two seasons as a Hokie, all as a starter
• Helped keep 14 clean sheets in her career at Virginia Tech
• Scored her first career goal in Tech’s season-opening 4-0 win over Campbell (Aug. 15, 2024)
• Scored the game-tying goal in the Hokies’ 3-2 comeback victory over No. 6 Florida State (Oct. 6, 2024)
• Team-high 2,047 minutes in her sophomore season (2024-25)
• Crucial in the Hokies’ Elite Eight berth as Virginia Tech posted its 11th shutout of the season in the 1-0 win over No. 17 Iowa in the Sweet 16 (Nov. 24, 2024)
• Named an All-American in 2021-2022 by the United Soccer Coaches