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State Player of the Year Highlights Transfer Class
12/30/25 | Women's Soccer
EUGENE, Ore. – Portland native Ellie Felt, a prep All-American and the 2023 Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year for Sunset High School, leads a class of five transfers who will join the Ducks for the 2026 season.
In addition to Felt, a midfielder who played at Nebraska in 2025 and will be a sophomore, the class includes junior forward Lauren Hunter (Santa Clara), sophomore goalkeeper Brynn Korpela (San Diego State), sophomore midfielder Logan Russo (Texas Tech) and sophomore midfielder Maddie Sharrer (Colorado). All five will begin training with the Ducks this spring.
"We are very excited about this incoming group of transfers and are confident they will immediately impact our program," said coach Tracy Joyner. "Each of them are competitors. They are willing to put in the work and contribute to building an amazing program. We welcome them into our Duck family with open wings."
Ellie Felt, R-So., 5-3, Midfield, Portland, Ore.
Sunset High School | Nebraska
BEFORE OREGON
Played in all 18 games for Nebraska her freshman season … Took 19 shots with seven on target and scored a goal in the Cornhuskers' season opener against Southern Indiana … Season-high three shot attempts versus Missouri State (8/17) and Purdue (10/9) … Enrolled at Oregon State for a term in the fall of 2024 before transferring to Nebraska.
HIGH SCHOOL
The 2023 Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year for Sunset High School … Played in the 2022 High School All-American Game and was named to the Sports Illustrated Best High School Players in the Nation list in 2023 … Earned three All-America honors … Two-time USA Today HSSA Girls Soccer Player of the Year (2023-24) and Metro League Player of the Year (2022-23) … Four-time all-state selection … In club ball, competed for the Portland Thorns Academy and ranked in the top five nationwide in assists … Named to the Best 11 for the Northwest Conference … Three-time All-American USCA for Club Youth Girls … ECNL all-conference in 2022 and 2023 … IMG Top 150 Players in the U.S. for 2024 graduates … Received U.S. Youth National Team training center invites in both 2017 and 2018.
PERSONAL
Born in San Antonio, Texas … Parents are Joni and Edward Felt … Mother Joni was on the swim team at Penn.
Ellie Felt on Oregon
"I chose the University of Oregon because of the energy and excellence of the coaching staff and their ability to develop players to the professional level. I'm fired up to join a program that's building something special. Being from Oregon, I trained with some great athletes that played for the Ducks. I've always known that Oregon strives to win and their athletes push themselves to play at the highest level."
Lauren Hunter, Jr., 5-3, Forward, Rocklin, Calif.
Whitney High School | Santa Clara
BEFORE OREGON
Played in 18 matches (one start) and scored two goals with two assists over two seasons at Santa Clara … 15 career shots … Saw action in six matches as a sophomore in 2025 … Had assist in her first career start against San Jose State (8/14) … Made 12 appearances as a freshman on Santa Clara's West Coast Conference championship team in 2024 … Scored goals against San Jose State (8/15) and Cal Poly (9/8) and had an assist versus Portland (10/5) … Scored the game-winning goal against Cal Poly … Attempted a career-best four shots at UC Davis (9/1).
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time SFL first team selection for Whitney High School (2020-23) ... Team was 2021-22 San Joaquin Section champions as she scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 title match ... Scored 43 goals for Whitney, including 12 as a senior in 2024. ... Two-time Scholar Athlete (2021-22 and 2022-23) … Played for Davis Legacy Soccer Club ... Team was Sweden Gothia Cup finalists in 2023 and champions in 2022 ... Named ECNL second team for the 2022-23 season ... Called to the U.S. National Team training center in 2020.
PERSONAL
Born in Rocklin, Calif. … Parents are Donna and David Hunter … Part of ASB and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Club as well as the CJSF Club ... Sister Ashley played soccer at Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Lauren Hunter on Oregon
"Oregon was one my schools of interest when I was getting recruited in high school. Oregon is a big school with great facilities. They play in a really good conference. Through the recruiting process, I found that I have many common interests with the coaching staff."
Brynn Korpela, R-So., 5-9, Goalkeeper, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Maria Carrillo High School | San Diego State
BEFORE OREGON
Rostered for two seasons at San Diego State, but did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was the league defensive player of the year as both a sophomore and a senior for Maria Carrillo High School … Played 910 minutes in goal across 12 matches as a senior and allowed just five goals ... As a sophomore, made 16 saves to shut out Windsor High, which had scored in each of its prior 17 matches … Team captain and two-time team MVP … Played club ball for Santa Rosa United and was that team's goalkeeper of the year in 2023 … 2021 ECNL Northwest Conference first team.
PERSONAL
Born in Santa Rosa, Calif. … Parents are Jennifer and David Korpela.
Brynn Korpela on Oregon
"I really like the reputation of the coaching staff and the principles and standards they set for the team. I also love the competitive atmosphere of Oregon Athletics and think it will be a great opportunity to grow as a player and a person. I was impressed by how far the program goes to keep players at their best in every aspect of the game.
Logan Russo, R-So., 5-4, Midfielder, Medina, Ohio
IMG Academy | Texas Tech
BEFORE OREGON
Played in eight matches as a freshman in 2024 at Texas Tech … Attempted one shot (Oral Roberts, 9/1) for a Red Raider team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament … Redshirted the 2025 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended the prestigious IMG Academy where she played for Miguel Rodrigues … Helped lead IMG to a 12-3-2 record in 2023 … Part of an IMG squad that saw 17 players sign with D-I schools … Qualified for the GA playoffs all three years at IMG Academy … Played her freshman season at Highland High School before transferring to IMG Academy … Led Highland to the Suburban League championship, and was the team's top scorer … First-team all-conference ... Also ran track for Highland … Honor roll … National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Born in Cleveland, Ohio … Parents are Chris and Heather Russo … Father Chris was an All-American wrestler at Eastern Michigan, while her mom Heather ran track for the Eagles … Sister Payton plays soccer at Central Michigan.
Logan Russo on Oregon
"It is the total package. The coaching staff, culture, facilities, academics and the opportunity to play in the Big Ten Conference made it an easy decision to want to play for Oregon. The idea of playing at Oregon for this coaching staff is really exciting to me."
Maddie Sharrer, So., 5-7, Midfielder, Pearl City, Hawaii
Kamehameha Schools | Colorado
BEFORE OREGON
Played in 20 matches for a Colorado team that advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2025 … Had one goal, two assists and five shots … Recorded a goal and an assist against UNC Greensboro (8/24) … Also had an assist in a 2-0 win over Arizona State (10/10).
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a 2022 state champion with Kamehameha and made the state finals in 2023, 2024 and 2025 … Two-time first team all-state … two-time first team ILH … Impact player of the match for the 2024 state semifinals with two goals and an assist … 2023 ILH leading goal scorer (12) … Scored 27 career goals and handed out 24 assists … Played club ball for Hawaii Rush … Won the 2022 Surf Cup Super Black championship … Three-time Miso Women's League champions and the leading scorer in 2023 … Scored five goals and had three assists at the U23 Roma Caput Mundi Tournament … U23 Roma Caput Mundi finalists … Five-time club state champs (2018-22) … U.S. Youth National Team U14 West Regional Camp … Hawaiian National Team U18 and U23 selection … Scored two goals and had two assists against New Zealand (Maori) Federation Football Team during the King's Hawaiian Football Festival … OPD National Team experience in 2022 and regional team player from 2019-23.
PERSONAL
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii … Parents are Kristy and Christopher Sharrer … Went to a school for native Hawaiian children and can speak 'Olelo Hawaii' (Hawaiian).
Maddie Sharrer on Oregon
"I chose the University of Oregon because it immediately felt like a place I could truly call home. Oregon is a place where I'm confident I can succeed both athletically and academically. The resources here are phenomenal, and UO genuinely sets its student-athletes up for long-term success. Coming from Hawaii, I also feel that Oregon is a natural fit for me — the culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and diverse. Eugene is a beautiful city, and there's no other place I'd rather spend the rest of my college career. I absolutely love what Coach Tracy and the staff are building at Oregon, and I wanted to be a part of it."
- www.GoDucks.com
In addition to Felt, a midfielder who played at Nebraska in 2025 and will be a sophomore, the class includes junior forward Lauren Hunter (Santa Clara), sophomore goalkeeper Brynn Korpela (San Diego State), sophomore midfielder Logan Russo (Texas Tech) and sophomore midfielder Maddie Sharrer (Colorado). All five will begin training with the Ducks this spring.
"We are very excited about this incoming group of transfers and are confident they will immediately impact our program," said coach Tracy Joyner. "Each of them are competitors. They are willing to put in the work and contribute to building an amazing program. We welcome them into our Duck family with open wings."
Ellie Felt, R-So., 5-3, Midfield, Portland, Ore.
Sunset High School | Nebraska
BEFORE OREGON
Played in all 18 games for Nebraska her freshman season … Took 19 shots with seven on target and scored a goal in the Cornhuskers' season opener against Southern Indiana … Season-high three shot attempts versus Missouri State (8/17) and Purdue (10/9) … Enrolled at Oregon State for a term in the fall of 2024 before transferring to Nebraska.
HIGH SCHOOL
The 2023 Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year for Sunset High School … Played in the 2022 High School All-American Game and was named to the Sports Illustrated Best High School Players in the Nation list in 2023 … Earned three All-America honors … Two-time USA Today HSSA Girls Soccer Player of the Year (2023-24) and Metro League Player of the Year (2022-23) … Four-time all-state selection … In club ball, competed for the Portland Thorns Academy and ranked in the top five nationwide in assists … Named to the Best 11 for the Northwest Conference … Three-time All-American USCA for Club Youth Girls … ECNL all-conference in 2022 and 2023 … IMG Top 150 Players in the U.S. for 2024 graduates … Received U.S. Youth National Team training center invites in both 2017 and 2018.
PERSONAL
Born in San Antonio, Texas … Parents are Joni and Edward Felt … Mother Joni was on the swim team at Penn.
Ellie Felt on Oregon
"I chose the University of Oregon because of the energy and excellence of the coaching staff and their ability to develop players to the professional level. I'm fired up to join a program that's building something special. Being from Oregon, I trained with some great athletes that played for the Ducks. I've always known that Oregon strives to win and their athletes push themselves to play at the highest level."
Lauren Hunter, Jr., 5-3, Forward, Rocklin, Calif.
Whitney High School | Santa Clara
BEFORE OREGON
Played in 18 matches (one start) and scored two goals with two assists over two seasons at Santa Clara … 15 career shots … Saw action in six matches as a sophomore in 2025 … Had assist in her first career start against San Jose State (8/14) … Made 12 appearances as a freshman on Santa Clara's West Coast Conference championship team in 2024 … Scored goals against San Jose State (8/15) and Cal Poly (9/8) and had an assist versus Portland (10/5) … Scored the game-winning goal against Cal Poly … Attempted a career-best four shots at UC Davis (9/1).
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time SFL first team selection for Whitney High School (2020-23) ... Team was 2021-22 San Joaquin Section champions as she scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 title match ... Scored 43 goals for Whitney, including 12 as a senior in 2024. ... Two-time Scholar Athlete (2021-22 and 2022-23) … Played for Davis Legacy Soccer Club ... Team was Sweden Gothia Cup finalists in 2023 and champions in 2022 ... Named ECNL second team for the 2022-23 season ... Called to the U.S. National Team training center in 2020.
PERSONAL
Born in Rocklin, Calif. … Parents are Donna and David Hunter … Part of ASB and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Club as well as the CJSF Club ... Sister Ashley played soccer at Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Lauren Hunter on Oregon
"Oregon was one my schools of interest when I was getting recruited in high school. Oregon is a big school with great facilities. They play in a really good conference. Through the recruiting process, I found that I have many common interests with the coaching staff."
Brynn Korpela, R-So., 5-9, Goalkeeper, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Maria Carrillo High School | San Diego State
BEFORE OREGON
Rostered for two seasons at San Diego State, but did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was the league defensive player of the year as both a sophomore and a senior for Maria Carrillo High School … Played 910 minutes in goal across 12 matches as a senior and allowed just five goals ... As a sophomore, made 16 saves to shut out Windsor High, which had scored in each of its prior 17 matches … Team captain and two-time team MVP … Played club ball for Santa Rosa United and was that team's goalkeeper of the year in 2023 … 2021 ECNL Northwest Conference first team.
PERSONAL
Born in Santa Rosa, Calif. … Parents are Jennifer and David Korpela.
Brynn Korpela on Oregon
"I really like the reputation of the coaching staff and the principles and standards they set for the team. I also love the competitive atmosphere of Oregon Athletics and think it will be a great opportunity to grow as a player and a person. I was impressed by how far the program goes to keep players at their best in every aspect of the game.
Logan Russo, R-So., 5-4, Midfielder, Medina, Ohio
IMG Academy | Texas Tech
BEFORE OREGON
Played in eight matches as a freshman in 2024 at Texas Tech … Attempted one shot (Oral Roberts, 9/1) for a Red Raider team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament … Redshirted the 2025 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended the prestigious IMG Academy where she played for Miguel Rodrigues … Helped lead IMG to a 12-3-2 record in 2023 … Part of an IMG squad that saw 17 players sign with D-I schools … Qualified for the GA playoffs all three years at IMG Academy … Played her freshman season at Highland High School before transferring to IMG Academy … Led Highland to the Suburban League championship, and was the team's top scorer … First-team all-conference ... Also ran track for Highland … Honor roll … National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Born in Cleveland, Ohio … Parents are Chris and Heather Russo … Father Chris was an All-American wrestler at Eastern Michigan, while her mom Heather ran track for the Eagles … Sister Payton plays soccer at Central Michigan.
Logan Russo on Oregon
"It is the total package. The coaching staff, culture, facilities, academics and the opportunity to play in the Big Ten Conference made it an easy decision to want to play for Oregon. The idea of playing at Oregon for this coaching staff is really exciting to me."
Maddie Sharrer, So., 5-7, Midfielder, Pearl City, Hawaii
Kamehameha Schools | Colorado
BEFORE OREGON
Played in 20 matches for a Colorado team that advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2025 … Had one goal, two assists and five shots … Recorded a goal and an assist against UNC Greensboro (8/24) … Also had an assist in a 2-0 win over Arizona State (10/10).
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a 2022 state champion with Kamehameha and made the state finals in 2023, 2024 and 2025 … Two-time first team all-state … two-time first team ILH … Impact player of the match for the 2024 state semifinals with two goals and an assist … 2023 ILH leading goal scorer (12) … Scored 27 career goals and handed out 24 assists … Played club ball for Hawaii Rush … Won the 2022 Surf Cup Super Black championship … Three-time Miso Women's League champions and the leading scorer in 2023 … Scored five goals and had three assists at the U23 Roma Caput Mundi Tournament … U23 Roma Caput Mundi finalists … Five-time club state champs (2018-22) … U.S. Youth National Team U14 West Regional Camp … Hawaiian National Team U18 and U23 selection … Scored two goals and had two assists against New Zealand (Maori) Federation Football Team during the King's Hawaiian Football Festival … OPD National Team experience in 2022 and regional team player from 2019-23.
PERSONAL
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii … Parents are Kristy and Christopher Sharrer … Went to a school for native Hawaiian children and can speak 'Olelo Hawaii' (Hawaiian).
Maddie Sharrer on Oregon
"I chose the University of Oregon because it immediately felt like a place I could truly call home. Oregon is a place where I'm confident I can succeed both athletically and academically. The resources here are phenomenal, and UO genuinely sets its student-athletes up for long-term success. Coming from Hawaii, I also feel that Oregon is a natural fit for me — the culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and diverse. Eugene is a beautiful city, and there's no other place I'd rather spend the rest of my college career. I absolutely love what Coach Tracy and the staff are building at Oregon, and I wanted to be a part of it."
- www.GoDucks.com
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