Penn State will be without a huge piece at midfield from last season in Cori Dyke, who recently was selected to the Orlando Pride in the NWSL draft.
Dyke was a huge contributor for Penn State last season and was named the Big Ten Defender of the Year. On top of her defense, she recorded five goals and six assists for the Nittany Lions in 2023.
Now, Penn State looks to fill the hole left by Dyke with several returning options and a new face for the upcoming 2024 season.
Returners
As for the returners on coach Erica Dambach’s squad, the standout is junior Olivia Borgen.