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Northwestern Women's Soccer Signs Five Incoming First-Years

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer has announced the signing of five incoming first-year student-athletes. Cate Alumkal, Clare Greisen, Lila Kontuly, Jorja Lewis and Addy Randall will join the Wildcats for the upcoming 2027 season.

Cate Alumkal | M | Ann Arbor, Mich. | Michigan Tigers FC

  • Tallied 22 goals in 15 games in her junior season
  • Named MVP and First Team All-Region in 2024 and 2025
  • Led Greenhills School to three consecutive district championship wins
  • Won the 2025 USYS National Championships with Michigan Tigers FC

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because, during my visit, I loved that the team and coaches felt like a family and struck a great balance between hard work, competitiveness, and fun. It is an excellent school for science; all the facilities are amazing, and it is right on the lake!”

Clare Greisen | F/M | New Canaan, Conn. | World Class FC

  • Scored the game-winning goal in the 2024 CIAC Class L State Championship
  • Tallied 27 goals and 10 assists as a sophomore, with nine goals and three assists in the 2024 state tournament, breaking New Canaan High School's single-season goals record
  • Earned 2026 ECNL First Team All-Conference – U17 New England honors
  • Named United Soccer Coaches All-American and CGSCA All-American in 2025
  • Named 2025 FCIAC Player of the Year in her junior season

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because it truly felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus. The combination of incredible academics, competitive Big Ten soccer, and a team and coaching staff that made me feel valued was everything I was looking for. Having grown up in the Chicago area and with both of my parents attending graduate school at Northwestern, I am so excited to return and create my own experience as a Wildcat.”

Lila Kontuly | F/M | Park Ridge, Ill. | Eclipse Select SC

  • Earned ECNL U15 Midwest First Team All-Conference Honors in 2023-24
  • Received six U.S. Youth National Team Talent ID Center invitations
  • Selected for the Olympic Development Program National Team in 2024
  • Awarded All-State Honors and team MVP in freshman season at Maine South, with 13 goals and six assists in eight games

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because it offers world-class academics, the opportunity to compete in the Big Ten, and a community that will constantly challenge me to grow. Above all, it was the people and culture that made Northwestern feel like home.”

Jorja Lewis | D | Rochester, Mich. | Nationals SC

  • Named ECNL Midwest All-Conference first team in 2026 and second team in 2025
  • Six-time U.S. Soccer Talent ID Camp invitee 
  • Selected for the 2026 ECNL NC National Selection Game
  • Also competed in track and field and was a 2026 state qualifier in the 100-meter

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern University for its academic and athletic excellence. I wanted a school where I would be challenged academically and athletically, and I believe Northwestern University and the Evanston community will give me opportunities to excel in both.”

Addy Randall | M | Winnetka, Ill. | Eclipse Select SC

  • Earned All-American Honors as a sophomore and junior
  • Named Chicagoland Soccer Player of the Year in 2026
  • Tallied 32 goals and 25 assists in her junior season at New Trier
  • Awarded ECNL Midwest All-Conference Honors two years in a row

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because it offers the perfect balance of competing at the highest level of college soccer while receiving an incredible education. I was drawn to the competitive culture, the people, and the opportunity to challenge myself both on and off the field.”