DURHAM — Duke women’s soccer program will welcome another standout recruiting class to the mix in 2023 as head coach Robbie Church and his staff landed the No. 6 overall class. During the spring, GoDuke.com will be spotlighting each of the eight newcomers.
The sixth incoming freshman that will be spotlighted is Kaeden Koons-Perdikis, who is a 5-9 defender from Chevy Chase, Md. She attends Georgetown Visitation Prep and plays for the Bethesda Soccer Club ECNL.
GoDuke.com: What made you choose Duke?
Kaeden Koons-Perdikis: The work hard/play hard mentality.
GD: Tell us about your soccer game and what you hope to bring to Duke?
KKP: I hope to bring leadership, composure, defensive presence, and lots of headers to Duke!
GD: Favorite NWSL Player?
KKP: Becky Sauerbrunn
GD: Most excited for at Duke (soccer and not soccer)?
KKP: I’m most excited to become a part of the DWS family and the academic challenge!
GD: What is a fun fact/skill/talent people may not know about you?
KKP: When I was younger, I dreamed of owning a Subway (sandwich) store!
GD: Who are your biggest inspirations on and off the pitch?
KKP: My parents, my three younger sisters, and my teammates inspire me to work hard every day on and off the pitch.
GD: What is your proudest moment on the soccer field so far?
KKP: Scoring the game-winning penalty kick against our high school rivals!
GD: At what age did you start playing soccer?
KKP: Two
GD: Did you play other sports growing up?
KKP: Basketball, swimming, and lacrosse (but I love all sports!)
GD: I know it is early, but do you have any idea yet what you think you might want to major in?
KKP: Biology on the Pre-med track
Quick Hitters:
Favorite Athlete: Nolan Smith
Hobbies: Time with friends/family, Traveling, Working out, Blasting music in my car
Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Favorite Emoji: ??
Latest show you watched on television/Netflix?: Outer Banks
If you were to play another sport, what would it be? Basketball or Lacrosse
Mountains or Beach: Beach!
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Moosetracks77
Any Pregame Rituals? Hype music and pre-wrap
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