HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB
One of the most versatile student-athletes in the nation, Raymond joins the Blue & White as a reclassified member of the 2026 signing class and hails from Cumming, Georgia… Raymond has been a decorated member of the USYNT player pool over the past few years, adding additional acclaim at the ECNL and high school levels… She handled her club commitments with the United Futbol Academy under the guidance of coaches Alan Woods, Rafiq Sabir and Iggy Moleka, earning ECNL All-Conference accolades in addition to a pair of appearances in the ECNL National Selection Game and a pair of ECNL Conference Cups… She has been a part of the U.S. Youth National Team as the U15, U16, U17 and U20 levels in varying capacities, including appearances at a UEFA Tournament in addition to a gold-medal performance with the U16 team in a tournament hosted by Turkey in May of 2024… At the high school level, Raymond played at West Forsyth High School and helped direct her squad to an undefeated 2024 regional and state championship season… Raymond was named an All-Region and All-State selection, a two-time Defender of the Year and a Freshman Athlete of the Year over the course of her high school playing career… She additionally participated in varsity girls’ basketball, landing Defensive Player of the Year accolades in the process, adding further varsity letters as a member of the girls’ flag football team… Raymond was one of five top 100 players joining the PSU roster in 2025, securing the No. 75 individual ranking according to TopDrawerSoccer.
PERSONAL
Born in the spring of 2008, Marlee Raymond is the youngest daughter of Jessie and David Raymond… She has two older sisters named Lexi and Kassadi, and the family also has five pet dachshunds named Luci, Harlee Quinn, Ollie, Bentlee and Rocco… During her time at West Forsyth High School, Raymond participated in multiple student and community organizations such as DECA, BSU, NTHS and WALA, and also participated in the 3DE Business Leadership program… While at Penn State, she plans on studying sports marketing and hopes to play professionally after college, ultimately working in the sports marketing field at the conclusion of her playing days… Away from the soccer field, Raymond enjoys playing basketball, photography and spending time with family and friends.
WHY PENN STATE
“From the moment I arrived on campus, I knew Penn State was the place for me. They genuinely support women’s sports and strive to improve their facilities to create the best environment for every athlete. The school spirit is incredible, and the energy at games is unbeatable. The campus has a calming, safe and welcoming environment. Plus, the coaching staff is amazing, and the connection within the team is something special. They do a great job at developing pros, which was really important to me when deciding where I was going to commit.”