BEFORE PENN STATE
An impressive attacking midfielder, distributor and goal-scoring threat, Fusco arrived in Happy Valley after a trio of decorated seasons at the University of Tennessee… During her impressive career in Knoxville, Fusco totaled 38 points split between 14 total goals in addition to 10 assists, making 61 appearances and 53 starts in three years with the Lady Vols… Fusco arrives in the nation’s premier soccer conference after landing First Team All-SEC honors a season ago after booking six goals and four assists for 16 total points, highlighted by her first career hat trick against Texas A&M in league play on Oct. 22… She ranked fifth on the team in scoring in her 2022 sophomore effort after starting all 19 matches… In 2021, Fusco finished as the No. 13-ranked freshman in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer after amassing 13 points in her rookie campaign split between four goals and five assists.
HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB
Rated as the No. 101 overall prospect and No. 31 midfielder by IMG Academy/TopDrawerSoccer for the class of 2021… Named a 2019 Youth Girls All-American by the United Soccer Coaches… Played club soccer for Internationals SC alongside fellow 2021 Tennessee signee Taylor Huff… Three-time ECNL Player Development Program invitee and All-Ohio Valley Conference… Named to the Best XI at the 2018 ECNL National Camp in Portland, Oregon… Played two years of high school soccer as a freshman and sophomore for Olmsted Falls, earning all-conference honors both seasons and picking up all-state accolades in 2018
PERSONAL
A native of Olmsted Township, Ohio, Fusco is the eldest child and only daughter of Janae and Scott Fusco… She has one younger brother, named Dominic, who is four years her junior… Fusco excelled academically during her tenure at Tennessee, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology earlier this year… While at Penn State, she will pursue a graduate degree in business management from the prestigious Smeal College of Business… After expending her collegiate eligibility, Fusco plans to play professionally and ultimately pursue a career as a physician’s assistant.
WHY PENN STATE
“I chose to transfer to Penn State for its exceptional soccer program, with an emphasis on the coaching staff and the family-like atmosphere I felt while I was visiting. I truly believe the coaches here at PSU are the best in the country. I am so excited to join a competitive and determined group of women who share the same values that I do. This school’s reputation as an excellent academic institution helped push me to make this decision, as well as the stellar Penn State alumni network. I can’t wait to get this next chapter started.”