WASHINGTON - In just over two weeks, the Georgetown University women's soccer team will arrive back on the Hilltop as preseason camp for the 2017 season begins. The Hoyas, coming off their most successful season in program history, welcome eight newcomers to the program.

As the preseason draws near, we'll get a chance to know a bit about the incoming freshmen, with Charli Pogany (Sarasota, Fla./IMG Academy) this week. Pogany was a member of the Region III Olympic Development Program in 2015-16 and helped lead her club team to the state cup championship in 2016. She is a National Honor Society member and was student body vice president.

Favorite athlete and why ...
My favorite athlete is Andrew McCutchen (Pittsburgh Pirates). I had an opportunity to meet him on a few occasions at IMG and he was a really nice guy. I also really admire the way he handles himself both on and off the field.

If I didn't play soccer, I would ...
Probably be playing basketball or tennis.

Favorite summer activity ...
Going to the beach, snorkeling, fishing... anything on the water.

How many siblings do you have?
I am an only child.

What brought you to the Hilltop?
What brought me to Georgetown was the ability compete at the highest level while also getting an amazing education.

What's your favorite type of music and artist?
I love all music, but if I had to pick a favorite genre it would probably be rap. My favorite artist would probably have to be Rihanna.

Last fun thing you did ...
I went to the Sunset Music Festival with a lot of my teammates.

What are you most looking forward to in college?
I am looking forward to getting to know the team, playing soccer, and exploring Washington, D.C.

Biggest fear ...
Honestly I can't think of something I am genuinely scared of, I'm stumped.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things couldn't you live without?
Water, phone, music.

Do you have any pets?
I have two dogs, Maggie and Mya.

Favorite soccer memory ...
My favorite soccer memory was winning a tournament in a PK shootout, where I scored a PK and then went on right after to save the winning PK.

Favorite food ...
My favorite food is beef ravioli.

Georgetown advanced to the NCAA College Cup for the first time in program history and lost to eventual national champion Southern California. The Hoyas, seeded No. 2 in their region in the NCAA Tournament, finished the season with a 20-3-3 overall record and won the BIG EAST Tournament Championship for the first time in program history. Georgetown set program records for wins (20), shutouts (17) and goals scored (61).