ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Lewis University women's soccer coach Chris Koenig announced the addition of six new members for the 2025 fall season.
 
Caroline Hadler – Graduated from Elk Grove High School, completing the Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish. Athletically, she was All-Area Honorable Mention in 2023 and 2024 and was All-Conference in 2024.  In 2025 she was All-conference and All-sectional, as well as 2025 Daily Herald All-Area.  She is a member of the Elite SC team that was an NPL national semi-finalist.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
"I chose Lewis because I loved the team chemistry that I saw, and I felt like the campus was a good fit form me." - Hadler. 
"Caroline has pace and can really get up and down the wing. She is a great server of the ball, and we are excited to have her joining the family." - Koenig

Talia Kaempf – A four-time letter winner at Wheaton North High School and four-time all-academic award winner. Karmpf became one of five people to score at least 22 goals in a season at Wheaton North. Kaempf was All-Conference, All-Sectional, ODP State and Regional Team and Chicagoland Soccer All-State.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
"I chose Lewis because it instantly felt like a place where I could challenge myself academically and athletically. The people and the environment made it feel like the perfect fit!" – Kaempf
"Talia is a midfielder that loves to get forward. She has shown an ability to score goals but also has vision that will open things up for players around her. Her soccer IQ fits our group perfectly." – Koenig

Brooke Maxedon – She was offensive player of the year her first-year season and helped lead Huntley to a regional championship in 2023 and 2024. This past season, Maxedon was the Huntley High School Golden Boot Award winner where she helped lead her team to a 17-2-3 record this past spring, highlighted by a 9-0 mark in conference play. Maxedon is also a member of the Rockford Raptors ECNL-RL team.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
"I chose Lewis because it felt like I could be successful as a student and as a player while being apart of a great program." – Maxedon
"Brooke has pace and loves to compete. She has a great motor and does not stop. Brooke has a high ceiling but also has the tools to compete right now." – Koenig

Cali Rucka – The Minooka High School alumna was a two-time Team MVP, three-time All-SPC, three-time All-Area, All-State honoree as a junior, All-State Honorable Mention as a sophomore and All-Sectional as a junior. She had 15 goals and 25 assists as a junior, 11 goals and 18 assists as a sophomore and nine goals with 20 assists as a freshman.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
"The first call I had with Coach Chris, it sparked something in me. After that, I took further steps, and the the team was everything I looked for. It looked like a great environment that I wanted to be in, work hard and accomplish my goals.  When everything fit, from academics to athletics, that's when I knew Lewis was the right fit for me." – Rucka
"Cali is a tough, physical defender who excels in 1 v 1 defending situations. She is an excellent fit for our program and the GLVC as a whole. I am excited to see her compete this fall." – Koenig

Jaylin Sustr – The Lincoln-Way Central graduate helped the Knights to four regional titles and a third-place finish in state during her high school career. The Sport Management major is an outside midfielder.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
"I chose Lewis because it felt like home both in the classroom and on the field. Playing soccer here gives me the opportunity to grow as an athlete and a person, surrounded by teammates and coaches who will push me to be the best." – Sustr
"Jaylin is a quick flank player. She loves taking players on and has the tools to create in the final third. Her creativity and work rate fit us well." – Koenig

Olive Tinucci – A graduate of Lane Tech, she is a member of the National Honors Society and is an Illinois State Scholar. On the field she made the CPL All-Conference Team in 2024 and 2025. She was also named IHSCCA All-State following her senior year performance.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
"I chose Lewis because of the friendly and competitive environment the players and coaches offer. I am looking forward to joining a team and community that values their academics but also competes and creates a bond on and off the field." – Tinucci
"Olive is a quick and physical defender that organizes and starts the attack. She is comfortable in possession and picks her passes really well. She will be a fantastic addition to the Lewis family." – Koenig