ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell women's soccer head coach
Rob Ferguson announced Thursday afternoon (July 9) the seven student-athletes joining the Big Red program for the 2026 season.
The incoming student-athletes consist of two goalkeepers,
Ellie Gudusky and
Sofia Kerrigan; two defenders,
Camryn Savig and
Ella Pfeiffer; and three forwards,
Sofía Menéndez,
Dylan Steinberg, and
Hayes Wheeler. The group spans five states, with three student-athletes coming from California, two from Pennsylvania and Texas, and one apiece from Connecticut and Washington.
"We are thrilled to welcome our incoming class — it's always such an exciting moment," Ferguson said. "We added two goalkeepers, a position we approached with a very deliberate focus this cycle. They both handle and distribute the ball well, and importantly, they have a high floor and a high ceiling because of their mentality and the way they approach training.
"In the back line, we have an excellent mix of athleticism and technical quality in both Camryn and Ella. They come from high-level development environments out West. Camryn brings all the traits of a strong, ball-playing central defender, while Ella offers excellent speed, 1v1 defending, and attacking quality from outside back.
"Up front, we're adding three players with three very different profiles. Dylan is a goal-scoring, quick, tricky left-footed player who's dynamic and has a real eye for making things happen in the final third. Hayes is a strong, physical forward who holds the ball up well, brings others into play, and can also threaten in behind — she strikes the ball extremely well. Sofía brings international flair, having grown up playing in Madrid; she combines technical quality with the ability to separate from defenders and the vision to create something special on the ball."
Biographical information on each player can be found below.
Goalkeeper •
5-8 •
New Hope, Pa. • The Hun School of Princeton [N.J.] • HEX FC Bucks ECNL
Four-year letterwinner in soccer at New Hope Solebury HS and The Hun School of Princeton ... two-time All-Mid-Atlantic Prep honoree in 2024 and 2025 ... also earned NJGSCA and First Team All-NJISAA recognition in 2025 ... named team captain for 2025 season ... ranked as No. 2 goalkeeper in Pennsylvania by TopDrawerSoccer ... named
PhillyBurbs Top Performer as a freshman in 2022 ... an AP Scholar and finished on Honor Roll ... played club soccer with Hex FC Bucks ECNL, where she finished as an ECNL First Team All-Conference North Atlantic selection in 2022 ... enrolling in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Goalkeeper •
5-7 •
Seabstopol, Calif. • Cardinal Newman HS • Marin FC ECNL
Two-time First Team All-League and Second Team All-League honoree ... named defensive MVP and served as captain for one year ... also played softball for four years ... played club soccer with Marin FC ECNL ... named an Oxford Scholar, was member of honor roll, and volunteered with Miracle League North Bay and Redwood Empire Food Bank ... enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Forward •
5-8 •
Houston, Texas • American School of Madrid [Spain] • CFF Olympia Las Rozas
Played club soccer with CFF Olympia Las Rozas, competing against premier clubs including Real Madrid and Atletico ... served as team's leading scorer and captained team during 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons ... competed in numerous international tournaments, including ones in Spain, France, and Portugal ... helped club win Alicante Tournament in 2024, highlighted by scoring twice in final to earn Pichichi Trophy, awarded to tournament's leading scorer ... member of National and French Honor Societies... four-year member of executive student council, four-year honor roll student, and received academic excellence in all four years ... enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Defender •
5-5 •
Camarillo, Calif. • Oaks Christian School • Slammers FC HB Køge ECNL
Played four years of soccer at Oaks Christian School, where she was a two-time captain and helped lead team to three Marmonte League championships (2023-25) ... finished as a two-time First Team All-League selection (2023, 2024) and was second-team selection in 2025 ... four-year member of National Honor Society and four-time Honor Roll student ... National Honor Society board member representative in 2026 ... received Health Institute Founding President Award ... played club soccer with Slammers HB Køge FC, where she won 2025 ECNL National Championship ... three-time ODP Southern California Team member (2019-21) ... will be enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Defender •
5-11 •
Granite Bay, Calif. • Granite Bay HS • Placer United ECNL
Four-year member of Granite Bay's girls soccer team, where she served as team captain and was a two-time First Team SFL All-League selection as a sophomore and senior ... also earned Second Team SFL All-League honors as a junior, which included team earning SFL Championship ... earned United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete and Granite Bay Grizzly Female Athete of the Year awards ... also played two years of flag football, earning one varsity letter ... named 2025-26 Female Winter Athlete of the Year in both soccer and flag football ... played club soccer with Placer United ECNL, where she served as team captain and was an ECNL First Team All-Conference selection during 2023-24 season ... will be enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Forward •
5-1 •
Bala Cynwyd, Pa. • Lower Merion HS • Penn Fusion ECNL
Earned four varsity letters in girls soccer at Lower Merion HS, aiding team to pair of Central League championships (2022, 2023) ... received two All-Central League First Team selections (2024, 2025) after being named a second-team honoree in 2022 and 2023 ... four-time All-Main Line First Team selection (2022-25) ... named to Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association (PSCA) All-State team in 2025 ... two-time Offensive MVP (2024, 2025) and was named team captain for 2025 campaign ... member of National Honor Society, four-year Honor Roll student, and was two-time DECA state qualifier ... played club soccer for Penn Fusion ECNL, winning 2024 ECNL National Championship ... aided club to three ECNL Elite 8 appearances (2023, 2024, 2026) and was a four-time Round of 16 qualifier (2022-25) ... will be enrolling in the SC Johnson College of Business.
Forward •
5-7 •
Fairfield, Conn • Choate Rosemary Hall • Connecticut FC ECNL
Played four years of soccer at Choate Rosemary Hall, where she served as team captain as a senior while receiving All-State, All-Region, and All-NEPSAC honors in 2025 ... also named a NEPSAC Junior All-Star and Founders All-League in 2024 ... aided Choate Rosemary Hall to Women's Western New England Prep School Soccer Association
(WWNEPSSA) Class A and Founders League championships in 2022 ... named to Dean's List all four years ... played club soccer for Connecticut Football Club (CFC) in ECNL ... will be enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences.
