Women’s Soccer Inks Six Future ‘Cats on National Signing Day
11/14/2024 1:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Head Coach Michael Moynihan has announced the addition of six Wildcats to the Northwestern women's soccer roster.
The first-year signees include Audrey Alberts (Highland Park, Ill.), Gabby Anderson (San Diego, Calif.), Liz Cardwell (Joliet, Ill.), Quinn Erim (Nashville, Tenn.), Keira Kemmerly (Berwyn, Pa.), and Nyamma Nelson (West Linn, Ore.).
Audrey Alberts | Highland Park, Ill. | Highland Park | Chicago FC United
High School: Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois… Played center back and midfielder junior year, tallying seven goals and three assists… Led Highland Park girls soccer to their first ever playoff win… Earned League MVP honors… Illinois State Scholar… Named an AP Scholar.
Club: Played for Chicago FC United for seven years… Three time GA National Talent ID Participant… Four time GA Mid-America Talent ID Participant.
Personal: Daughter of Keri and John Alberts… Born Audrey Jerris Alberts on 03/09/2007… Intends to study biology at Northwestern.
Why Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because of the amazing opportunity to play high level soccer in the Big Ten and study at one of the top universities in the country. As soon as I stepped on campus, I felt at home because of the incredible team culture both on and off the field."
Gabby Anderson | San Diego, Calif. | The Bishop's School | San Diego Surf
High School: The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California… Starter on varsity soccer freshman and senior year… Captained senior year under coach Connor McFadden… Head Ambassador for school admissions office.
Club: Played for San Diego Surf for 12 years… Competed with current Wildcats Kennedy Roesch and Tanna Schornstein.
Personal: Daughter of Marty and Mark Anderson… Born Gabrielle Rose Anderson on 03/22/2007… Co-President of the Period Poverty Project, a nonprofit organization serving those without proper access to hygiene products… Board Member of the Lucky Ducklings Club, a branch of the Lucky Duck Foundation, a national nonprofit organization fighting homelessness… Intends to study Cognitive Science at Northwestern.
Why Northwestern: "From the beginning of my recruiting process, I knew I wanted to find a place that fostered an environment of competition and athletic achievement, as well as academic excellence. During my visit to Northwestern I immediately found that ideal atmosphere, and I was struck by the incredible people and the welcoming culture of both the team and the entire institution. It quickly became clear that this was a place where I could thrive both athletically and academically, and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else."
Liz Cardwell | Joliet, Ill. | Joliet Catholic Academy | Chicago Inter
High School: Joliet Catholic Academy in Joliet, Ill…Played forward freshman year, recording 28 goals and 12 assists… Named to the All-Conference Team… Leading goal scorer… Regional champion… Played varsity golf from sophomore year on… High Honor Roll student all four years… Member of the National Honors Society… Member of Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society.
Club: Played for Chicago Inter for eight years… Two-time Illinois State Cup Champion… National League Regional Champion.
Personal: Daughter of Lee and Michael Cardwell… Born Elizabeth Marie Caldwell on 09/12/2006… Father, Michael, played baseball at Lewis University… Intends to study Economics at Northwestern.
Why Northwestern: "The first time I stepped onto Northwestern's campus I knew this was the school for me. I wanted to compete at one of the highest levels of collegiate soccer in the Big Ten and to receive the best education from one of the top universities in the country."
Quinn Erim | Nashville, Tenn | The Harpeth Hall School | Tennessee Soccer Club
High School: The Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tennessee… Played varsity soccer all five years… Scored two goals to lead Harpeth Hall to state championship win in 2021… Tallied 26 goals and ten assists junior year… Captained the team senior year… All-State and All-Region selection… Member of Harpeth Hall Honor Roll… Member of Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society.
Club: Played for the Tennessee Soccer Club since 2013… Two time Ohio Valley First Team All Conference Selection… Ohio Valley Second Team All Conference Selection.
Personal: Daughter of Raif and Michele Erim… Born Quinn Virginia Merlyn Erim in Atlanta, Georgia on 10/19/2006… Loves to read, watch sports, and crochet… Intends to study Neuroscience at Northwestern.
Why Northwestern: "After doing research about the academics and athletics at Northwestern, as soon as I stepped on campus I knew that it was where I wanted to go. It had the perfect combination of rigorous academics with a competitive and challenging athletic program that I was looking for. Those aspects combined with the team and coaching environment make Northwestern a perfect place for me to continue my athletic and academic career."
Keira Kemmerley | Berwyn, Pa. | Conestoga | Penn Fusion
High School: Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania… Played varsity soccer from sophomore year on… Three time selection to All Central League First Team… League MVP runner-up senior year, recording 13 goals and 15 assists… Honor Roll student throughout high school tenure.
Club: Played for Penn Fusion SA for eight years… 2024 North Atlantic Conference Champion.
Personal: Born Keira Elizabeth Kemmerley in Philadelphia on 03/09/2007… Has a passion for the medical field… Loves cooking, hiking, and playing ping pong… Intends to major in Biology at Northwestern.
Why Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because its programs gave me the best of both the academic and athletic world. Northwestern's environment will set me up to achieve my dreams on and off the field, especially with the amazing staff supporting me along the way."
Nyamma Nelson | West Linn, Ore. | West Linn | Portland Thorns Academy
High School: West Linn High School in West Linn, Oregon… Played varsity soccer all four years… Named Team MVP sophomore year… Runner up in state championships that year… Captained the team junior year… Named an All-American in 2024… President of the Black Student Union.
Club: Played for the Portland Thorns Academy for seven years… Past nominee for the ENCL Second Team.
Personal: Daughter of Shannon Nelson… Born Nyamma Marie Nelson in Accra, Ghana on 08/30/2007.
Why Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because it is a strong athletic and academic school. I love the coaches and the team dynamic, so I feel like I can come in and feel a sense of belonging."
