Washington – The Georgetown women's soccer team welcomed seven freshmen to its squad for the 2022 season as the newcomers signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.
Head Coach Dave Nolan
"My staff and I have worked very hard to assemble this outstanding group of student athletes for the Fall of 2022. They are a fantastic group of young people, excited to maintain and work hard to raise the already high standards we have here in our program, both on and off the field. There is a combination of great attacking potential with some strong defenders in the group and another talented goalkeeper, all of whom will add to the competitiveness and depth of our group."
Esme Brayshaw
NYC, NY
Forwards
Calhoun School
NYC SC GA
Accolades
- 2020 Appointed GA rep for NYSC team.
- 2019 and 2021 League high in assists and goals - NYCAL
- 2019 and 2021 League MVP - NYCAL
- 2019 Club ranked 5th in the Nation - NYSC
Nolan on Brayshaw: "Esme is a strong, physical attacking player with great versatility. She can play either flank or centrally and her pace is always a threat. We are excited to welcome Esme to the group."
Why I chose Georgetown: "I chose Georgetown because having the opportunity to play on such a high caliber team, and study at a university with the academic excellence of Georgetown, is a dream come true. Since I was little, D.C. has been a place my family and I have loved, and from the first time I visited the Georgetown campus I felt like I was home. I'm confident that the coaching staff and players are the people who will challenge and support me over the next 4 years to be the player and student I aspire to be."
Ellen Carter
Hermosa Beach, CA
Defender
High School: Chadwick School
Club: Beach FC ECNL
Accolades
- ECNL Nationals Cup Champions 2021
- ECNL SW Conference Regional League 2020
- Beach FC Team Captain 2018-21
- Cal South Pro & ODP Selection 2017
- JASF Defender of the Year, 2019
Nolan on Carter: "Ellen is a leader who can play anywhere along the back line. She reads the game very well, is tough in the tackle and can play out of the back comfortably. We are happy to add Ellen to this group."
Why I chose Georgetown: "I chose Georgetown because it offers the ideal balance between top-tier academics and competitive athletics in an incredible city. I am so thrilled to be coached by the amazing coaching staff and join such a tight-knit team culture. Hoya Saxa!!"
Mary Cochran
Ramapo, NJ
Forward/ Midfielder
High School: Ramapo
PDA U18/19 ECNL
Accolades:
* 2019 North Jersey Player of the Year as a sophomore.
* 2019 NJ.com Second Team All-State.
* 2020 NJ.com Third Team All State.
* 2020 United Soccer Coaches All American team.
* 2021 Rostered for the Girls High School All-American game.
* Invited to every US National Training Centers from 2015-2019.
* Selected for the ECNL National All-Star Game in Florida Jan 2020.
Nolan on Cochran: "Mary is a versatile attacking player, she can play any position up top or in midfield. She has a great engine and has a great creative instinct around the goal. We are delighted to bring Mary to the Hilltop."
Why I chose Georgetown: "Georgetown fulfills my goal of attaining an excellent education while playing soccer at the highest competitive level. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I knew it was the perfect place for me. I am so excited to be part of such an incredibly talented team and to play for the most amazing coaches. I can't wait to spend the next four years of my life at Georgetown. Go Hoyas!"
Lily Froehlich
Rumson, GA
Defender
High School: Trinity Hall
Club: PDA ECNL U18/19
Accolades:
- HS Captain 2021
- HS Player of Year Candidate, Conference & State 2021
- ECNL National Finalist 2021 & 2019
- ECNL All Conference Team 2021
Nolan on Froelich: "Lily is a very talented left footed defender. She can play either center back or full back. A good passer, tough tackler, she also has great size and can be a threat on set pieces. We are excited to welcome Lily to the Hilltop."
Why I chose Georgetown: "It has always been my dream to attend an elite university, and to get to join a group of outstanding student-athletes. I'm inspired by the current members of the women's soccer program, the coaches, and the alumni. The broad set of doors that open to students at Georgetown is unlike anywhere else. I am ecstatic about the opportunity to be among a group of women that thrive both on and off the field at Georgetown. Hoya Saxa."
Cara Martin:
Alexandria, VA
Goalkeeper
High School: TC Williams
Club: Arlington U18/19 GA
Nolan on Martin: "Cara is a blessed with good size for a goalkeeper and the work ethic necessary to become a very good college keeper. She is a great shot stopper, has good feet and plays well of her line. She will join and push our current goalkeepers to a new level."
Why I Chose Georgetown: "I chose Georgetown because of its great academics and its great athletics. Additionally, for me, Georgetown has always been extra special — I fell in love with the campus the first time I visited, when I was 7 years old. I grew up fifteen minutes away from campus, and I have been to Shaw Field to watch the Hoyas play more times than I can count. Watching Georgetown play has always inspired me to want to play collegiate soccer myself, and I'm so thankful to have that opportunity."
Natalie Means
Lafayette, CA
Forwards
HS: Acalanes
Club: Lamorinda SC
Accolades:
- WPSL Pac North Conference Champion, 2021
- All-conference PAC North WPSL team, 2021
- USYNT Northwest Identification Training, 2021
- Team Captain of Lamorinda SC Girls Academy, 2020 and 2021
- Fall 2021 GA season: averaging 3 goals per game
Nolan on Means: "Natalie is a very versatile attacking player. She is very technical, has good back to goal ability but also has the pace to go past players 1v1. Natalie also has very good soccer brain and helps bring out the best of those players around her. We are very happy to add her to our group."
Why I Chose Georgetown: "I choose Georgetown because its academic reputation presents challenge balanced with tremendous opportunity. From a soccer perspective, Georgetown will help me develop into the best player I can be by supporting me with premier coaching, elite players, and a winning culture. I am so excited to be a Hoya and have the opportunity to attend such an amazing university that will drive my academic and athletic goals!"
Henley Tippins
Atlanta, GA
Forward
High School: Westminster
Club: Concorde Fire ECNL
Accolades:
- State HS Gatorade Player of the Year, 2020/21
- State HS Champion 2019 & 2021
- #1 Nationally Ranked HS Team 2020/21
- Top Scorer ECNL Nationally 2019/20
- National Training Center 2015-18
- 4 Year Captain Club Team
Nolan on Tippins: "Henley is one of the top forwards in the country. She is an excellent target player, holds the ball up well, links well with players around her, is great in the air and is a very good finisher. We are very excited to add Henley to this class."
Why I chose Georgetown: "Even in a virtual recruiting process during a pandemic I quickly felt a chemistry with the coaching staff and could tell that the program's values aligned with mine. The Elite academics, Washington D.C. networking opportunities and the stunning campus sealed the deal."
