This class of seniors on the women’s soccer team has made waves since they first stepped on the pitch for Yale in 2021. Over four years, their skill and depth has garnered recognition time and again.

Alanna Butcher ’25 ended her first-year season as the team’s second leading scorer with 16 goals. Ellie Rappole ’25 was not far behind, with 13 goals that season.

Although 2021 was a shaky season for the Bulldogs, who finished with a 3–14 record overall, players in the class of 2025 and their teammates were determined to turn that around. 

By the end of the 2022 season, four members of the class of 2025 were tied for leading scorer at 15 goals each — Laila Booker ’25, Rebeka Róth ’25, Tanner Cahalan ’25 and Nana Yang ’25. 

In 2023, the team finished sixth in the Ivy League but went on a three-game winning streak against Seattle, Seton Hall and the University of Connecticut. In their final season, Rappole and Booker earned Third Team All-East Region honors. Rappole received a First Team All-Ivy nod as well, while Booker earned Second Team All-Ivy. 

During her final season, Rappole was also named Ivy League Co-offensive Player of the Week. “She’s a top player and a handful for teams,” head coach Sarah Martinez wrote.