Penn women’s soccer team brings in 9 newcomers for 2025 campaign

PHILADELPHIA– The University of Pennsylvania’s Douglas N. Brush Head Coach of Women’s Soccer, Dr. Krissy Turner, has announced her program’s 2029 recruiting class.

Nine women — Lauren Anderson, Kylie Emanuel, Casey Forman, Landon Lipton, Leah Lynch, Nicki Masseur, Zula Root, Lauren Stevens, and Keira Taylor — will join the program as freshmen in August.

“Overall, this is a class that provides high-level experience coupled with a competitive mindset which will elevate our program,” Turner said. “Thank you to my staff for their help in recruiting such a talented group of young women who embody the best of Penn Women’s Soccer. These young women will mesh well with the current team and add depth in many areas on the field. We are excited for their arrival to campus in early August.”

Introducing the Penn women’s soccer incoming Class of 2029:

LAUREN ANDERSON
Defense
Spring Hill, Fla. | F.W. Springstead

Club: Hernando Heat (2016-20) and Tampa Bay United ECNL (2020-25)

High School: Three-year letter winner and one-year captain … Three-time Gulf Coast 8 champion … Two-time district champion … Competed in state Final 8 and Final 16 (one time each) … Two-time All-Gulf Coast 8 Conference Player (2022 and 2023) … Two-time Florida State/Southeast Region ODP selection (2019 and 2020) … Nike ID2 National Best XI selection (2022) … Two-time ECNL Southeast Conference First Team selection (2023 and 2024) … Three-time ECNL National Selection Game participant … Four-year ECNL team captain (2021-25) … Three ECNL National Playoff appearances (2021, 2022, and 2023) … USLW League Final 8 appearance (2023) … Four-year Academic High Honors student.

Personal: Father played baseball at Gettysburg College (1988-1991) … Brother, Brendan, plays baseball at Florida Southwestern State College… Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “I loved the coaching staff and how they made me feel wanted here, and it was obvious from the players I met that they loved being here. The chance to help build a winning team while getting a first-rate Ivy League education on a campus with so much to offer was a life-changing opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”

Coach Turner on Anderson: “Lauren is a fearless competitor who brings a strong technical foundation with her to University City.”

KYLIE EMANUEL
Midfield
Washington D.C. | School Without Walls

Club: Washington Capital United (2014-20) and Arlington Soccer Association (2020-25)

High School: Varsity letter winner … DCIAA Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year (2023) … DCIAA Girls’ Soccer All-League Team (2023) … DCSAA Girls’ Soccer All-Met Team (2023 and 2024) … DCIAA scoring and assists Leader (2023) … Varsity track athlete … DCIAA 1600M and 800M track champion … DCIAA track all league (2022-23) … National Honor Society member … Certificate of Achievement in Fitness and Lifetime Sports recipient.

Personal: Father is a Penn alumnus … Will enroll in College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “As I learned more about its academic excellence, diverse opportunities, and supportive community, I realized how well Penn aligns with my own aspirations. One of the most compelling aspects of Penn is its competitive, yet supportive environment—which is especially evident on the Penn Women’s soccer team. I am excited by the idea of representing Penn on the field and contributing to the success of the team. The chance to be part of a school that has shaped my family’s history is truly special. At Penn, I see an opportunity to excel both academically and athletically in ways that extend beyond the classroom and the soccer field.”

Coach Turner on Emanuel: “Kylie has a strong love of the game, and her passion for it shines through in how she competes at a very intense level.”\

CASEY FORMAN
Defense
Wynnewood, Pa. | Lower Merion

Club: Lower Merion Soccer Club (2015-20) and FC Delco ECNL (2020-25)

High School: Four-year letter winner and two-year captain … Two-time Central League champion (2021 and 2022) … Three-time first-team All-Main Line (2022, 2023, and 2024) … Two-time first-team All-Central League (2023 and 2024) … Three-time North Atlantic First Team all-conference (2021, 2022, and 2023) … North Atlantic Second Team all-conference (2024) … National Merit Scholar … Officer of Computer Science Club … Writing fellow.

Personal: Father wrestled at Yale (1981-1985) … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “I chose Penn because of its mix of strong academics and competitive soccer, as well as the beautiful campus in a great city.”

Coach Turner on Forman: “Casey is quick and crafty with the ball and has a skill set that allows her to play in the back, the midfield, or up front.”

LANDON LIPTON
Midfield
New York, N.Y. | Poly Prep Country Day School

Club: MSC (2013-18), World Class FC (2018-21), and PDA (2022-25)

High School: Letter winner and one-year captain … three-time All-Conference (2022, 2023, and 2024) … Conference champion … NYSAIS champion … Named to first team ECNL in PDA … Model U.N. … Writer for school newspaper.

Personal: Brother, Holden, played baseball at Penn … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “I am super excited to attend the University of Pennsylvania because it is an incredible university with a global presence and incredible alumni. I am also looking forward to the opportunity to pursue my passion for soccer at the Division I level.”

Coach Turner on Lipton: “Landon is another student-athlete whose background allowed her to compete in an environment with one of the top girls’ clubs in the country. She has the versatility to play multiple positions, which is one of her many strengths as a player.”

LEAH LYNCH
Defense
Los Altos, Calif. | Sacred Heart Prep

Club: MVLA ECRL-NL (2021-23) and SVSA GA (2023-25)

High School: Four-year letter winner and captain … CCS Division I Semifinalist (2023) … CCS Division V champion (2024) … NORCAL finalist (2024) … SHP second team all-league (2024) … Competed as a varsity track and tennis athlete … Athlete Build for Others Scholarship recipient (2024) … SHP Award for Academic Excellence in Chemistry recipient … Senior class officer.

Personal: Father played football and baseball at Stanford (1989-92), playing 14 years in the NFL; currently serves as San Francisco 49ers general manager (since 2017) … Mother played tennis at Southern California (1987-92) … Brother, Jake, played football at Stanford (2018-21) … Sister, Lindsay, played tennis at Santa Clara (2019-23) … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “I chose Penn because it has been my dream for my whole life to play Division I college soccer. Getting the chance to fulfill this dream at Penn with outstanding academics, people, and a great community cultivated by the coaches and players is an opportunity I am so grateful for.”

Coach Turner on Lynch: “Leah is a tremendous athlete who is a fantastic ball winner. This is an area of her game that will be a great asset to us.”

NICOLA “NICKI” MASSEUR
Defense
New York, N.Y. | The Brearley School

Club: World Class ECNL Girls 07 (2021-25)

High School: Four-year letter winner and one-year captain … Two-time AAIS champion (2023 and 2024) … NYSAIS champion (2024) … Three-time AAIS All-Star selection (2021, 2023, and 2024) … Two-time New England Conference champion (2022 and 2023) … Three ECNL Playoff appearances (2022, 2023, and 2024) … Sixth-place finish in ECNL Nationals (2023) … Model U.N. …Mock Trial … Upper School Athletics representative (2021-2024) … LSA Youth Board Member … K-5 enrichment tutor … Service Club … Staff writer on school yearbook.

Personal: Mother played field hockey at Penn and is a Penn Athletics Hall of Fame inductee … Father ran track at Cornell … Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “I chose Penn for the rigorous academic environment balanced with the family-like team environment that the players and coaches have cultivated.”

Coach Turner on Masseur: “Nicki is an attack-minded outside back, which fits well into how we want to play. She also provides us depth, as she can play in a few different positions on the field.”

URSZULA “ZULA” ROOT
Forward
Berkeley, Calif. | Berkeley

Club: Lamorinda Soccer Club (2022-25)

High School: Varsity letter winner … West Alameda County – Foothill League champion (2022) … Member of Western Region ODP Championship team (2022) … Four-time GA Northwest League champion (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) … Two-time GA Northwest Conference Talent ID (2023 and 2024) … Served as editor on the Berkeley High Jacket; Gold Crown Winner of Columbia Scholastic Press Association … Volunteered at the SF Marin Food Bank for five years.

Personal: Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “I chose Penn because of the amazing academic opportunities it has to offer. Dr. Turner’s program at Penn is competitive, hardworking, and challenging, which I value. Penn is the best place for me to grow to face new challenges and to make the most of opportunities on and off the field.”

Coach Turner on Root: “Zula is a talented 1v1 player who will be creative up front for us and enhance our attack.”

LAUREN STEVENS
Midfield
Encinitas, Calif. | La Costa Canyon

Club: City SC (2018-21) and San Diego Surf (2021-25)

High School: Named a four-star recruit by TopDrawerSoccer.com… Named Top 150 IMG ranked player… Attended US Youth National Team camp (2022) … US Youth National Team ID Center invite (2022) … Played in ECNL Playoffs (2022 and 2023) … Surf Cup champion (2022 and 2024) … National Honor Society member… Volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Cake4Kids, and NCL… Served as a classroom aide at her local elementary school.

Personal: Will enroll in the Wharton School.

Why Penn? “I chose Penn because of the exceptional athletics and academics. The competitive, yet supportive, atmosphere fostered by the coaching staff provides me with an excellent environment to be successful on and off the field.”

Coach Turner on Stevens: “Lauren’s experience playing for one of the best club teams in the country allowed her to learn how to be a box-to-box midfielder who is relentless in her effort.”

KEIRA TAYLOR
Defense
Raleigh, N.C. | Millbrook

Club: Sporting Blue Valley (2011-17) and NC Courage Academy (2017-25)

High School: Letter winner … NCFC Junior Showcase champion (2019) … US Youth National Team ID Center invite (2022) … Jefferson Cup finalist (2022) … 2024 U17 ECNL National Playoffs (2024) … Member of the U20 USL NC Courage Team (2024) … NC Courage Academy team captain (2022-2025) … National Honor Society member … Spanish Honor Society member … Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society member … TOP Soccer volunteer … Was a member of debate club.

Personal: Father played ice hockey and lacrosse at St. Michael’s College… Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Why Penn? “I chose Penn because the academic and athletic programs are of the highest level. The environment is competitive, friendly, and welcoming. I am very excited to bring my soccer game to the next level while challenging myself and growing in the classroom at Penn.”

Coach Turner on Taylor: “Keira’s experience with her club program provided her with a competitive environment while teaching her the game. She has a great foundation to do well as a Division I student-athlete.”