HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer Head Coach Nikki Elsaesser has announced her 2021-22 incoming recruiting class.

The group includes eight student-athletes that will look to make an impact on a team that went 3-3-1 (2-2 E8) this spring.

The players hail from Pennsylvania (3), New York (3), Connecticut and Malaysia.

Below is the recruiting class with comments from Coach Elsaesser.

Abby Duttweiler
Corfu, NY / Pembroke High School
Defender

Abby is an athletic defender. We are excited to get her integrated into our style of play and see how can maximize her natural potential. 

Alliah Fluent
Saint Thomas, PA / James Buchanan
Goalkeeper

Alliah is a confident, athletic and bold goalkeeper. She is eager to learn and grow when she trains and is only going to improve in the collegiate soccer environment. 

Heather Johnston
Brocton, NY / Brocton Central
Defender

Heather has a great mentality. She has a great understanding of the game and will help to raise our competitive level. 

Natalie Milne
Buffalo, NY / City Honors High School
Forward

Natalie is a great striker with good size and an eye for the goal. She not only figures out how to put the ball in the back of the net but also looks for ways to set up her teammates. 

Ainiah Perretta
Wallingford, CT / Christian Heritage
Goalkeeper

Ainiah is a very experienced goalkeeper. She has a skill set that will compliment and create a great competitive environment for our goalkeeping group. 

Chloe Shaw
Bradford, PA / Bradford Area High School
Midfielder

Chloe is a confident and composed center midfielder. She was very successful in high school and is expected to be a great asset to our program. 

Rileigh Studley
Yardley, PA / Calvary Christian Academy
Midfielder / Defender

Rileigh is a great versatile player. She is a skilled defender who also has a eye for the goal. She is solid on both sides of the ball. 

Esther Tse
Penung, Malaysia / Dalat School
Defender

Esther is an experienced defender. She also has a great character that fits into the culture of our program very naturally.