Co-Captain Wylie Roossien ’26 has led Girls Soccer to an undefeated 3-0 record, as they have completely dominated their opponents with a combined score of 22-4. Once Roossien had picked up soccer, she has never let go.
“I started playing soccer when I was three or four [years old], because in our small town every little kid joined — it was called ‘Little Kickers’ — and that’s when I first got into it. I just fell in love with it because of my friends who were playing [with me] and also because the coaches and the environment were amazing,” said Roossien. “I played so many sports growing up and a lot of them were individual, like tennis and gymnastics. But, ultimately, I [continued] with soccer because I love the culture of support and cheering each other on.”
Isabel Park ’28 spoke to Roossien’s incredible leadership as captain, especially how she lifts the team morale on and off the field. As a false nine, Roossien plays a pivotal role linking the midfield and the attack, providing service and anchoring the middle of the park to guide the team to victory.
“Last game against Rivers, she had six assists, which is insane. She connects with the other attackers really well. She’s really one of the driving forces for most of our goals, and obviously, the more goals we score, the more intense and pumped up we get. For example the game on Saturday, the score was 8-4. They scored on us. She got back at it, assisted, and just kept pushing the team again,” said Park. “[After practices,] she’s a natural leader. She doesn’t have to speak or scream as much to make her presence known. It’s a kind of natural respect.”
Fellow Senior and friend Murathime Daisley ’26 praised Roossien’s character, evident in everything she does.
“Wylie is someone who leads by example in terms of her approach to the game and how she works at practice. She influences people not only by what she says out loud, but also by how she presents herself in all those spaces,” said Daisley.
“I’m super competitive, and I’m always trying to work the hardest that I can,” said Roossien. “My work ethic is one of the things that separates me from others as an athlete. But, in terms of the team, leading by example and being able to apply [that mindset] to our team environment [is awesome] because it pushes others to do the same and meet that intensity and level of [competitiveness]. As a person, I try to uplift those around me and that translates to my role as a leader this year.”
Roossien will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to play Division I collegiate soccer and eventually hopes to play at the professional level.
