DURHAM – Duke women’s soccer head coach Robbie Church has announced the signing of four future Blue Devils who will join the program in the fall of 2024.
The members of this year’s class include Caroline Dysart, Lauren Martinho, Mary Long and Sophia Recupero.
The class features Martinho, the No. 5 player in the class, and all four signees are listed in the top-112 of the 2024 class by TopDrawerSoccer. Duke’s class is also listed in the top-10 among the TopDrawerSoccer rankings.
“We’re very excited to have Caroline, Mary, Lauren and Sophia join our women’s soccer family,” said Church. “They’re all unbelievable young ladies, all very, very good student-athletes and excellent on the playing field. They are the whole package that we look for at Duke. Each of them has their unique abilities and will have a really good opportunity and ability to come in and help our program grow.”
More Information on Each Signee:
Caroline Dysart
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5-8
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
High School: Canyon Crest Academy
Club Team: San Diego Surf ECNL
• Ranked No. 103 in the class of 2024 by TopDrawerSoccer
• The fifth-best goalkeeper in the 2024 class by TopDrawerSoccer
• Goalkeeper for San Diego Surf DA and ECNL for 10 years
• Played in the WPSL So Cal Conference in the summer of 2023 for San Diego Surf
• Member of U.S. Youth National Team pool since 2019
• Attended the U.S. Soccer U-16 YNT Domestic Camp in Portland, Ore.
• Competed in the USYNT West Region 4-day Mini-Camp in Chula Vista, Calif.
• 2022 ECNL Southwest Conference First Team selection
• Finalist at the 2021 ECNL National Championship
• Second Team All-League in basketball
Church on Dysart:
“Caroline comes from one of the top clubs in the country – San Diego Surf Club. She has the ability to work with the club as well as train with the NWSL keepers in San Diego. We are excited about her commitment. She’s a great student-athlete, shows excellence in the classroom and on the field. So, we look forward to Caroline joining our program and being a member of the Duke family.”
Lauren Martinho
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-8
Hometown: Cary, N.C.
High School: Green Level High School
Club Team: NC Courage Girls Development Academy
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