Meet the 2025 Field Hockey NewcomersMeet the 2025 Field Hockey Newcomers

Meet the 2025 Field Hockey Newcomers

EVANSTON, Ill. - The 'Cats added seven newcomers in the off-season, including transfer talent from Delaware, Old Dominion and Princeton.

"We are very excited for our '25 newcomers," head coach Tracey Fuchs said. "We have a diverse group, from experienced graduate students, as well as undergraduates and four first-years.  We look forward to their immediate impact as we attack and vie for more championships."

#5 Kerry McCormick (B)
A junior transfer from Haddonfield, N.J., McCormick joins the 'Cats from Old Dominion, where she played 38 career games. In 2024, she earned preseason All-Big East recognition and was a two-time captain in high school.

Welcome to the Wildcats, Kerry McCormick ????

An incoming junior from Haddonfield, New Jersey with 38 career games played at Old Dominion, earning preseason All-Big East recognition in 2024. pic.twitter.com/kFxuCNmMiE

— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) June 26, 2025

#13 Grace Schulze (F)
A graduate transfer from Greenwich, Conn., Schulze joins the 'Cats from Princeton, where she was a two-time All-Ivy League forward selection. Schulze spent her last season with the Tigers as a captain, and had the second-most assists on the team.

Welcome to the Wildcats, Grace Schulze! ????

A graduate transfer from Greenwich, Connecticut, and a 2x All-Ivy League forward from Princeton. pic.twitter.com/EisvQugP5z

— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) June 23, 2025

#14 Kate Janssen (M)
A sophomore transfer from Laren, The Netherlands, Janssen joins the 'Cats from Delaware, where she played in all 22 games in her rookie season. The midfielder earned CAA All-Rookie honors, for her six-point season, as she helped the Blue Hens to an NCAA tournament berth.

Welcome to the Wildcats, Kate Janssen ????

An incoming sophomore from the Netherlands who started all 22 games at Delaware last season and earned CAA All-Rookie honors. pic.twitter.com/w6zXfDjVw2

— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) June 25, 2025

#1 Lindsey Brown (M)
A first-year from Boylston, Mass., Brown joins the 'Cats from Algonquin Regional High School where she ranks second in program history with 90 career points. She notched 25 goals and eight assists in her senior season. Brown was also a part of two USA FH U18 National Teams.

Welcome to the Wildcats, Lindsey Brown ????

A midfielder from Boylston, Massachusetts and member of the @USAFieldHockey U18 National Team, Brown ranks second in Algonquin Regional HS history with 90 career points. pic.twitter.com/GlvRaFeBR6

— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) June 24, 2025

#15 Annika de Haan (M)
A first-year from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, de Haan joins the 'Cats with top-level youth experience in the Netherlands and Spain. De Haan was a member of the HC Athena Amsterdam first team and the North Holland U15 regional team.

Welcome to the Wildcats, Annika de Haan ????

An experienced midfielder from Amsterdam with top-level youth experience in both the Netherlands and Spain. pic.twitter.com/wTpQTLBqxC

— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) July 2, 2025

#16 Julia Soriano (M/B)
A first-year from Wilmette, Ill., Soriano joins the 'Cats as a local standout from New Trier High School where she earned First Team All-State honors. Soriano was a three-time state champion and four-year varsity letter winner. She earned first-team All-State and All-Conference honors in her senior season.

Welcome to the Wildcats, Julia Soriano ????

A local standout from Wilmette, Illinois and three-time state champion who earned First Team All-State honors. pic.twitter.com/WwlFMrZNDl

— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) June 27, 2025

#39 Kayla Joyce (GK)
A first-year from Baden, Pa., Joyce joins the 'Cats from North Allegheny High School where she notched over 600 career saves in the last two seasons. She was a first-team All-State honoree and three-time letter winner, as well as a two-time All-WPIAL All-Star.

Welcome to the Wildcats, Kayla Joyce ????

First Team All-State goalkeeper from Baden, Pennsylvania with over 600 career saves in the last two seasons. pic.twitter.com/S2KNW1pHY5

— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) July 3, 2025