Penn State Welcomes Seven-Member Signing Class on 2025 National Signing Day

Anna Babcock | F | Sedro-Woolley, Wash. | Sedro-Woolley | Crossfire Premier | TDS FOUR STAR, #19

Emma Johnson | M | Greenfield, Ind. | Mt. Vernon | Lexington USL | TDS FOUR STAR, #30

Ellie Kocher | F | Allentown, Pa. | Parkland | Penn Fusion SA | TDS FOUR STAR #10

Paige Pasinski | M | Phoenix, Ariz. | Sunrise Mountain | SC del Sol | TDS FOUR STAR #17

Olivia Robinson | F | Scotch Plains, N.J. | Rutgers Prep | STA | TDS FOUR STAR, #38

Lily Selvy | GK | O’Fallon, Mo. | Fort Zumwalt North | Lou Fusz Athletic | TDS THREE STAR, #148

Layla Tomezak | M | Rochester Hills, Mich. | Adams | Nationals | TDS THREE STAR

FORWARD | SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WASH. | SEDRO-WOOLLEY / CROSSFIRE PREMIER

Hailing from Sedro-Woolley, Washington, Anna Babcock heads to Happy Valley as a prominent prospect at the forward position. Babcock plays club soccer under the direction of coach Leo Maric with the Crossfire Premier ECNL organization, picking up All-Conference First Team accolades in 2024. She has consistently been regarded as one of the top prospects in her age group nationally, most recently earning calls up to the U18 and U17 United States Women’s Youth National Teams. Babcock has played in multiple international friendlies with the USYNT and also earned a bronze medal with the U17 team at the FIFA U17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic in 2024. As a student at Sedro-Woolley High School, Babcock has consistently been an Honor Roll student. Her father, Tim, played collegiate soccer at the University of Washington and then went on to play professional indoor soccer for the Seattle SeaDogs for several seasons. Babcock was rated as a four-star prospect according to TopDrawerSoccer.com and landed the No. 19 ranking nationally in the IMG Academy Top 200 club player rankings for the 2026 high school graduating class.

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WHY ANNA CHOSE PENN STATE

“I chose to continue my soccer career at Penn State because it just feels like home. The energy from the coaches and players really inspired me, and I love how driven and close the team is. I’m excited to grow, compete at the highest level, and be part of something special here in Happy Valley. I can’t wait to get started and represent Penn State.”

MIDFIELDER | GREENFIELD, IND. | MT. VERNON / LEXINGTON USL 

A native of Greenfield, Indiana, Emma Johnson arrives in Happy Valley as one of three midfielders in the 2025 Nittany Lion signing corps. She currently plays with the Lexington USL Super League team and has a decorated history at the ECNL level as well, appearing in a trio of ECNL National Selection Games while being named to the ECNL National Camp Top XI in both 2021-22 and 2023-24. Johnson also owns ECNL First Team-All Conference laurels, placement on the ECNL Girls Conference Cup Best XI, and helped steer her team to the 2023 USL W League National Title. She has also been a valuable contributor in the USYNT system, earning calls up to camps with the U15, U18, U19 and U20 teams over the past few years. Johnson attended Mt. Vernon High School in Fortville, Indiana, in addition to the Indiana Connections Academy while pursuing her development in women’s soccer. Coming from an athletic family, Johnson’s father, Brian, played baseball at Marian University and graduated in 2001, while her older brother, Brandon, was a men’s soccer player at the University of Indianapolis, graduating in 2024. Johnson was rated as a four-star prospect according to TopDrawerSoccer.com and landed the No. 30 ranking nationally in the IMG Academy Top 200 club player rankings for the 2026 high school graduating class.

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WHY EMMA CHOSE PENN STATE

“I chose Penn State because of its strong athletic tradition and commitment to excellence, both on and off the field. The coaching staff and the culture they’ve built within the program immediately resonated with me. From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt at home. I was also drawn to the deep sense of community and pride that comes with being a Nittany Lion.”

FORWARD | ALLENTOWN, PA. | PARKLAND / PENN FUSION SA

Penn State’s highest-ranked recruit in the 2025 signing class and lone signee from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Ellie Kocher arrives in Happy Valley following a decorated club soccer career. The Allentown native handles her club soccer commitments with the Penn Fusion Soccer Academy ECNL 08 team under the direction of coach Craig Scangarella. Kocher was an ECNL National Champion, the ECNL North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year and an ECNL All-American in 2024, while landing three-straight years of ECNL First Team laurels from 2023 to 2025. Kocher has also been a powerful presence with the United States Soccer Federation, attending multiple camps with the U17 USYNT, as well as the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. While developing on the pitch, Kocher attended Parkland High School and was a member of the National Spanish Honors Society and PALS club. Both of her parents played collegiate soccer, with her father, Bradley, playing at Muhlenberg College in the family’s hometown of Allentown, while her mother, Shannon, played at Rutgers. Kocher was rated as a four-star prospect according to TopDrawerSoccer.com and landed the No. 10 ranking nationally in the IMG Academy Top 200 club player rankings for the 2026 high school graduating class.

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WHY ELLIE CHOSE PENN STATE

“I chose Penn State because it was the school that I felt aligned best with my core values. When I visited campus, it felt like home. The team was incredibly welcoming and created a true family environment. From the first time I talked with the coaches, I could tell that they are amazing people and that they put their athlete’s well-being first. As a soccer player growing up in Pennsylvania, I’ve been following Penn State women’s soccer since I was seven years old, and it’s a dream come true to continue my soccer and academic career here.”

MIDFIELDER | PHOENIX, ARIZ. | SUNRISE MOUNTAIN / SC DEL SOL

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Paige Pasinski heads to University Park as yet another intriguing piece in the future Nittany Lion midfield group. Over the past 12 years, Pasinski has worked with SC del Sol under the direction of coaches Tommy McNaughton and Andy Ward. While with SC del Sol, she has served as the team’s captain from 2018 through this season, participating in multiple elite competitions over the past few years. She was a part of the Capelli Cup team that went on a tour of Denmark at both the U17 and U19 levels, while also participating in GA National Talent ID Camps in every year from 2022 to 2024. Pasinski has also been a fixture in the United States Women’s Youth National Team system over the past few years, earning eight camp call-ups in addition to a quartet of caps against the Netherlands, Germany and Japan. While training with SC del Sol and the USYNT, Pasinski attended Sunrise Mountain High School and earned academic letters in all four years at the institution, also working with the special needs community during her stint in high school by partnering with Unified Sports, a program geared towards meaningful engagement for special needs students in athletics. Pasinski was rated as a four-star prospect according to TopDrawerSoccer.com and landed the No. 17 ranking nationally in the IMG Academy Top 200 club player rankings for the 2026 high school graduating class.

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WHY PAIGE CHOSE PENN STATE

“I chose Penn State for a variety of reasons. The rich team culture, contagious school spirit, and amazing coaching staff are unmatched. The program’s core pillars embody my personal values. On my visit, I witnessed firsthand how hard this team plays and the mindset that’s instilled within them. I knew this was a place that would further my development as a player and also help me grow as a person. Seeing all the ways Penn State gives back to the community really is something special, and that helped seal the deal. I’m so excited to join the Nittany Lion family and help add another star to the Penn State crest.”

FORWARD | SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. | RUTGERS PREP / STA

Hailing from Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Olivia Robinson heads to Happy Valley as another decorated prospect on the front line at the forward position. Over the course of her club career, Robinson has worked with regional powerhouse STA under the direction of coaches Tom Shields and Kelly Smith. While playing with STA, Robinson helped guide her team to a Champions Cup title as well as a pair of Playoff finals appearances. She also boasts extensive experience with the United States Women’s Youth National Team system, representing the Red, White & Blue at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup this fall in addition to earning a call up to the team’s camp in Spain this year. Robinson also boasts prior experience at the U15 level, attending a 60-person camp in Chula Vista, California, a few years ago. She played varsity soccer at Rutgers Prep and helped lead her team to a trio of state championships over the past three years with the 2025 title still to be determined. While developing her talents at Rutgers Prep, Robinson also participated in the school orchestra and pom squad, supporting her fellow students through the performing arts. Robinson was rated as a four-star prospect according to TopDrawerSoccer.com and landed the No. 38 ranking nationally in the IMG Academy Top 200 club player rankings for the 2026 high school graduating class.

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WHY OLIVIA CHOSE PENN STATE

“From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew that Penn State was the place for me. The competitive athletics and excellent coaching were exactly what I was looking for. Beyond athletic, Penn State’s strong academic reputation ensures that I can succeed both on and off the field. The school’s passionate community and amazing spirit make it a place where I can grow as a player and person.”

GOALKEEPER | O’FALLON, MO. | FORT ZUMWALT NORTH / LOU FUSZ ATHLETIC

A native of O’Fallon, Missouri, Lily Selvy brings her talents to Central Pennsylvania as a highly-regarded goalkeeping prospect. Selvy is Penn State’s first signee at the goalkeeper slot since Kealey Titmuss joined the Blue & White ahead of the 2024 season. Selvy handles her club soccer commitments with Lou Fusz Athletic in nearby St. Louis, learning under the direction of coaches Bry McCarthy, Chad Otec, Matt Mueller and Connar Armstrong. While with the organization, she has been a GA National Champion, National Talent ID selection, five-time Frontier Conference champion, as well as a five-time visitor in the GA Final Four. From a USYNT perspective, Selvy has been called into six ID Centers over the past few years. While attending Fort Zumwalt North High School, she earned Second Team All-State laurels, GAC Player of the Year accolades, as well as First Team All-Conference and All-Region accolades. In addition to soccer, Selvy earned varsity letters in women’s swimming, participated in Jazz Band, FCA and the National Honors Society while ranking inside the top 10 of her class with a 4.5 GPA. Selvy was rated as a three-star prospect according to TopDrawerSoccer.com and landed the No. 148 ranking nationally in the IMG Academy Top 200 club player rankings for the 2026 high school graduating class.

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WHY LILY CHOSE PENN STATE

“I chose Penn State because it feels like home. I believe by continuing my soccer and academic career here, I will grow and transform into the best athlete, scholar and person I can be. The community surrounding both the school as a whole and the women’s soccer team is unmatched by anything I have ever experienced. The coaches and the team are such a tight-knit family, and they cared about me not just for my soccer skills or for what I could bring to the team, but for me as a whole person. Their excellence on the field and history of developing players for the future only increased my desire to be a Nittany Lion.”

MIDFIELDER | ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH. | ADAMS / NATIONALS

A native of Rochester Hills, Michigan, Layla Tomezak rounds out the Nittany Lion signing class as an enticing prospect at the midfielder position. Tomezak plays for one of the strongest club programs in the nation with Nationals Soccer Club under the direction of coaches Gronthik Chattergee, Jeremy Harkins and David Robertson. She has earned a variety of accolades with Nationals over the past few years, leading her squad to the 2022 GA Champions Cup semifinals as well as the 2023 GA Champions Cup finals. In 2024, Tomezak was a Girls Academy National Championship finalist and also earned ECNL Midwest All-Conference accolades in 2024 and 2025. Tomezak has also participated in the GA Mid-America Talent ID camp in every year since the 2021-22 season. While a student-athlete at Rochester Adams High School, Tomezak was a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball, landing All-League distinction in 2025 as well as All-League Honorable Mention accolades in 2023 and 2024. Tomezak picked up a three-star rating from TopDrawerSoccer.com, joining PSU’s highly-touted midfield corps.

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WHY LAYLA CHOSE PENN STATE

“I chose Penn State because the coaching staff truly cares about me as a player and as a person. I know I’ll be pushed to become the best version of myself both on and off the field. The team’s work ethic and drive to succeed is unmatched, and that’s something I want to be a part of. From the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. There’s no doubt that Penn State is where I belong.”