Women's Soccer Signs Three Scarlet Knights

Rutgers women’s soccer has signed three future Scarlet Knights to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday. Olivia Bodmer, Allie Post, and Naïla Schoefberger will join the family for the 2022-23 season.

“We are excited to officially welcome this 2022 class to the banks. They are all fierce competitors who love to win and are well experienced playing in big games. This is a very talented group, they have competed with national teams and on the national championship stage,” said Head Coach Mike O'Neill.

"They will be able to come in and have an immediate impact on and off the field.  What I love about this class is their passion for the game and their desire to get better every single day.  They will add to our family culture, and I look forward to watching them raise the standard for our program." 

Olivia Bodmer

5-11 | Goalkeeper 

Monroe, N.J. | Notre Dame HS

Club: PDA

QUICK KICKS:

• Named to the All-American Game watchlist
• Member of the PDA ECNL BLUE 03/04
• 2019 ECNL Finalists with PDA North
• Member of the 2017 ODP Region Team
• Four-year varsity soccer and senior Captain at Notre Dame High school

Personal: Daughter of Margaret Lamb and Steve Bodmer…has two siblings Steve and Emma…Steve is her twin brother…Emma is a current goalkeeper for Providence women’s soccer.

“I chose Rutgers for its outstanding academics and broad array of majors. I also was moved by the family feel to the program and all of the amazing coaches and players that I have gotten to know. Also, for the opportunity to play Big Ten soccer, but still be close to home so my family can come to my games.” – Olivia Bodmer 

Allie Post

5-10 | Midfielder 

Mountainside, N.J. | Governor Livingston HS

Club: PDA 

QUICK KICKS:

• 2021 ECNL National Semi-Finalist with PDA
• 2019 ECNL Conference Selection Program
• Four-year varsity soccer letterwinner and captain at Governor Livingston
• 2018 Group 2 State Champion
• 2018, 2020, 2021 All-County Team
• Four-year first team All-Conference selection
• Two-time NJ All-State Recognition
• 2020 Union County Comeback Player of the Year

Personal: Daughter of Jay and Kirsten Post…two siblings, J.J. and Ashley…a four-year letter winner varsity basketball and varsity track…National Honor Society Member.   

“I chose Rutgers because of the amazing opportunities it offers me, playing for a great program with a family environment and an open-armed coaching staff. I’m proud to represent my home state of New Jersey where my family will be able to come watch me play. I’m excited to compete for Big Ten and National Championships.” – Allie Post

Naïla Schoefberger

5-8 | Defender 

Lutz, Fla. | Steinbrenner HS

Club: Tampa Bay United

QUICK KICKS:

• U19 Austrian WNT Team Camp and friendlies vs Italy (2021)
• U17 Austrian WNT Team Camp and friendlies vs Brazil and Portugal (2020)
• 2020 ECNL National Selection Team (Sanford, FL)
• 2019-20 Mid-Atlantic Player to Watch
• 2015 Fédération Française de Football (FFF) Nord/Pas-de-Calais Team selection
• Captain of Wilmington Hammerheads U16 ECNL
• Chose to train with ECNL and MLS U15-U17 boys in lieu of playing high school soccer

Personal: Daughter of Martina Croom-Schoefberger and Paul Croom II…has three younger siblings, Sojourner Croom, Florian Croom, and Zuni Croom…was born in Vienna, Austria and is fluent in English, German, and French…has lived and played soccer on three different continents, including Europe, North America, and Asia…her mother is a 3rd grade teacher and dad is a US Marine.

“What initially drew me to Rutgers was the competitiveness of their women’s soccer program and the school’s academics, but what locked in my decision was the amazing coaching staff and the family atmosphere. From the beginning, I’ve felt like I belong here.” – Naïla Schoefberger