Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit50%
2
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
Villanova Women's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 4 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Pennsylvania · Metro Conference
Head coach
Michael GordonStaff directory ↗
5th season since 2023
2026–27 roster
17
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 24
Coach's 2024–25 avg — (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 17 players
Domestic 14 · 93% · International 1 · 7%
United States
- California9 · 60%
- Florida1 · 7%
- Hawaii1 · 7%
- Illinois1 · 7%
- Pennsylvania1 · 7%
- Virginia1 · 7%
International
- South Africa
1 · 7%
2 hometowns could not be placed and are not included.
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
6
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
3
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
5
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 9
- Center 3
- Utility 2
- Defender 1
- Goalkeeper 2
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Abby Moffatt | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Acampo, Calif.Saint Mary's HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Audrey Metcalf | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Newport Beach, Calif.Newport Harbor High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Catharine McCann | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Glen Allen, Va.Saint Andrews (Fla.) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Emmie Mallory | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Encinitas, Calif.La Costa Canyon | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jacqui Powers | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Hometown not listed | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Katie McCarthy | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Hometown not listed | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Layla Canales | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Gainesville, Fla.Gainesville | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Riley Hull | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | San Diego, Calif.Helix Charter | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tippy Maguire | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | San Jose, Calif.Saint Francis | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Sumner | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | C | Blue Bell, Pa.William Penn Charter School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lauren Short | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | C | Laguna Beach, Calif.Laguna Beach | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lucy Rutherfoord | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | C | Knysna, Western Cape, South AfricaThe Diocesan School for Girls | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Summe | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | Atherton, Calif.Sacred Heart Prep | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tessa Pettit | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | U | Arroyo Grande, Calif.Arroyo Grande | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Woodman | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DCenter Defender | Wilmette, IllinoisNew Trier | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Stephens | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | GK | Los Gatos, Calif.Los Gatos | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Reia Kimi | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | GK | Honolulu, HawaiiPunahou School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |