HAMILTON — Colgate Women's Soccer Head Coach
Lyndse Hokanson has announced the addition of six players who will be joining the team in the fall of 2023.
Colgate's Class of 2027 comes from five different states and has experience playing for top-level club teams in both the Elite Club National League (ECNL) and the Girls Academy League. The group includes several all-conference and all-state honorees that come from championship-winning high school and club teams. Off the field, they have also excelled both in the classroom as well as in their communities.
The members of the Class of 2027 are listed below in alphabetical order.
Addie Brislen
Defender
San Clemente, Calif.
West Coast FC Girls Academy League
Before Colgate
Brislen has played three years of varsity soccer at San Clemente High School as a starter on the team…Brislen helped the Tritons win the South Coast League Championship and reach the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Division I quarterfinals in 2022…she also earned the team's Most Improved Player Award…Brislen plays club soccer for West Coast FC of the Girls Academy League…she helped the team to the Girls Academy League playoffs in 2021…academically, she has earned AP Scholar with Honors accolades and an academic decile rank of 1…she also serves as secretary for the Blue Oceans Club.
Personal
Born: Adelaide Annemiek Brislen in San Clemente, Calif.
Family: Daughter of Michelle Brislen and Greg Riley…has one sister Sage and two brothers Ian and Nathan
On Choosing Colgate
"I visited the school and immediately loved it. I knew I couldn't pass up an opportunity to play Division I soccer and get an amazing education. The coaches are truly amazing, and I am super excited to play under an all-women staff!"
Coach Hokanson on Addie
"Addie has versatility to her game that allows her to be effective all across the back four. She is tough and plays bigger than her size. Her willingness to go to ground and ability to run players down make her a nightmare for attacking opponents. Her capacity in possession will be an asset to the way we like to play too."
Darby Campbell
Defender
Huntersville, N.C.
Charlotte Soccer Academy ECNL
Before Colgate
Campbell is a four-year starter and two-time all-conference selection (2021, 2022) at William Amos Hough High School…also a three-year captain for the Huskies…earned her varsity letter during the 2022 season…Campbell has helped the team win the Queen City Conference every year of her high school career…she also has played 10 years of club soccer for Charlotte Soccer Academy of the ECNL and has been a starter for the team…helped her club team win the conference championship in 2022…she is a member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, National Tech Honor Society, and National Science Honor Society...Campbell is also a Junior Marshall and involved in Make-a-Wish Club and Key Club.
Personal
Born: Darby Lanier Campbell in Huntersville, N.C.
Family: Daughter of Stephanie and Stepehan Campbell…has two sisters, Sydney and Victoria, and one brother Banks.
On Choosing Colgate
"What led me to choose Colgate were the amazing coaches who I look up to, and the hardworking, kind girls on the team. I also love how competitive the conference is and how amazing the academics are."
Coach Hokanson on Campbell
"Darby has all the great qualities you hope for in a center back - instincts, toughness, comfort on the ball, and leadership. What's really exciting about Darby is her upside. I think she's still scratching the surface of all the tools she has to bring and this environment will allow her to continue to grow and just get better and better. She has the makings to really leave an impact on the defensive side."
Maya Greenholz
Midfielder
Larkspur, Calif.
Marin FC ECNL
Before Colgate
A four-year varsity team member at Redwood High School, Greenholz has recorded 17 goals and 19 assists during her high school career including six goals and nine assists during her junior season…helped team win two Marin County Athletic League (MCAL) Championships (2019-20, 2021-22)…during the 2022 season she was a member of the Giants' team that was North Coast Section II finalist and California Interscholastic Federation Division II Quarterfinalist...the team also scored the most goals in program history in a season (82)…helped team achieve undefeated record during the 2020-21 season…named team captain for her senior season…earned MCAL All-League Honorable Mention (2021-22), and MCAL All-Underclassmen Team as both a freshman and a sophomore (2019-20, 2020-21)…has played for years of club soccer for Marin FC of the ECNL……she has tallied 51 goals and 64 assists during her club career including six goals and seven assists through the fall season…helped team reach the NorCal Premier State Cup Quarterfinals (2022) and the Gothia Cup Quarterfinals (2019)...also helped guide team to NorCal Premier State Cup Championship (2019)...was selected as a North Bay Senior Standout and Prep Soccer ECNL AZ Top Performer (2022)…also chosen as Total Global Sports Surf Cup Standout (2021)…academically she is a four-year Redwood Honor Society member and California Scholarship Federation member…she is also a member of the National Honor Society and was named a 2022 AP Scholar with Honors…Greenholz is involved in Daraja Club, Entrepreneurship Club, and Triathlon Club.
Personal
Born: Maya Elise Greenholz in Sacramento, Calif.
Family: Daughter of Amy McNelis and Jared Greenholz…has five brothers Lucas, Sam, Isaac, Zev, and Evan, and one sister Kiira.
On Choosing Colgate
"I wanted to go to a school that not only had strong academics and athletics but one where I felt like I really belonged and fit in. I liked the idea of a smaller school with a lot of school spirit, and when I stepped on the campus, it was very clear that Colgate was what I was looking for. I also felt like the coaches really care about me as a person and how I develop my character, not just what I brought as a player. I can't wait to experience actual seasons at an amazing campus, even if it may be a little colder than I'm used to!"
Coach Hokanson on Maya
"Maya has a spark to her game that is fun to watch, and will be super fun to coach. Between her pace and willingness to drive and attack with skill and speed, she will no doubt bring an added dynamic to our frontline group. I look forward to seeing all the ways that her game will continue to evolve and getting to be a part of her development as a person and player."
Hanao Nakamoto
Defender
Waldwick, N.J.
World Class FC ECNL
Before Colgate
Nakamoto is a four-year member of the varsity soccer program at Waldwick High School…she notched 14 goals and 19 assists during her high school career including three goals and eight assists as a senior….helped the team win North 1, Group 1 Sectional Championship and Bergen County Invitational Tournament Championship (2022)…Nakamoto is a two-time first team All-League selection (2020-21, 2022-23)…she earned Sectional Recognition and Group 1 Third Team All-State honors and was also named North 1 Top 20 (2020-21)…also named MVP Standout in the quarterfinals of the state tournament…was nominated for Freshman of the Year, Sophomore of the Year, and Junior of the Year…earned Defender of the Week honors as a senior…she has played club soccer for World Class FC of the ECNL since 2013…Nakamoto earned New England First Team All-Conference (2021)…she was also selected to the National Selection Game (2022)...helped the team win the conference championship in 2018 and 2019…was chosen as team captain (2020-21)…in the classroom, Nakamoto is a member of the National Honor Society…she is also involved in Student Council, Global Awareness Club, and Minds Over Matter Club.
Personal
Born: Hanao Ashly Nakamoto in Ridgewood, N.J.
Family: Daughter of Noriko and Tatsuya Nakamoto…has one sister Hiroo and two brothers Tokio and Rikuo.
On Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate because of the instant connection I felt with the coaching staff as well as the overall campus culture. The Colgate women's soccer coaches are one of the easiest people to talk to and it's very clear that they care about and have so much respect for their players. I also found the idea of being coached by an all-female coaching staff very intriguing. Not only that, but as soon as I stepped on campus, I immediately felt welcomed and at home. It was such a comfortable atmosphere and it made me realize that Colgate offers the exact environment I want to be in as a student-athlete."
Coach Hokanson on Hanao
"Hanao is a bulldog, there's no other way about it. We loved her grit and physicality and the way that she can take over a game with her effort and energy. She has always battled for everything that she's gotten, and that makes you excited as a coach to imagine all the ways she will continue pushing herself to get better and better. Hanao epitomizes the competitiveness and work ethic that we want to be known for, and know that having her here will push us closer to that image."
Grace Payne
Midfielder
Dripping Springs, Texas
Lonestar SC ECNL
Before Colgate
Payne attends Dripping Springs High School where she earned Midfielder of the Year and All-District Honorable Mention during the 2021-22 season after tallying three goals and eight assists…she helped the team win the district championship (2021-22)…Payne also earned Player of the Game twice…she was named team captain for her senior season…Payne played her first two seasons of high school soccer at San Juan Hills High School…she was named Most Valuable Player and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team during the 2020-21 season and also helped the team win the Sea View League Championship and reach the regional finals…she played club soccer for Lonestar SC of the ECNL, helping the team finish atop of the conference…in the classroom, Payne earned Principal Honor Roll (2019-2021) and Academic Excellence (2021-22).
Personal
Born: Grace Isabella Payne in Glendale, Ariz.
Family: Daughter of Susan and Jayson Payne…has two brothers Matthew and Charlie
On Choosing Colgate
"I chose to continue my academic and athletic career at Colgate because of the coaching staff and overall environment of the campus. The second I stepped foot in Hamilton and on campus, I knew it was the place I wanted to be. The coaching staff is incredible and I am so excited for these next four years."
Coach Hokanson on Grace
"The six position is such an important part of what we do here stylistically, and Grace has the components to her game that will integrate seamlessly into that model. She loves to be on the ball, she covers so much ground on the defensive side, and she has the added element of being a goal-scorer which is always a great skill to bring to the table. On top of all of that, Grace has a steady fortitude about her which will add to the DNA of our team culture in a meaningful way."
Ella Poppinga
Goalkeeper
New York, N.Y.
Player's Development Academy ECNL White
Before Colgate
Poppinga attends West End Secondary School where she played two seasons of varsity soccer, serving as team captain both years…she helped the team reach the league semifinals as a senior…played three years of club soccer for the Player's Development Academy…Poppinga was named New England All-Conference First Team (2021) and New England All-Conference Second Team (2022)…she has helped the team reach the ECNL National Playoffs twice, including a trip to the quarterfinals during the 2021 season….academically Poppinga has earned the AP Scholar Award twice…she is also involved in Green Team and Cooking for a Cause.
Personal
Born: Ella Charlotte Poppinga in New York, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of Laurie Stearn and Philip Poppinga…has one sister Sydney.
On Choosing Colgate
"When I visited Colgate for the first time, I felt that I could really envision myself there. Colgate has a really good balance of high-level, competitive soccer, and great academics which are both very important to me. The team culture is also exactly what I pictured for myself - supportive, fun, and surrounded by your best friends. This, as well as the community and environment, are some of the reasons why I knew that Colgate was where I wanted to be for the next four years."
Coach Hokanson on Ella
"Ella has so much composure and technical skill in her game, she makes the team around her comfortable that they are going to be in a great position to win games. Clean hands, steady feet, and an explosiveness that allows her to play big, Ella has a high ceiling for what she can accomplish at the collegiate level. It will be fun to see how she'll add to our goalkeeping corps with her ability and personality."
