UW Women’s Soccer Signs German International Anouk Westphal
April 08, 2025 | Women's Soccer
SEATTLE – Washington head women's soccer coach Nicole Van Dyke has announced an addition to the Huskies' incoming freshman class with the signing of German international Anouk Westphal.
Westphal, a defender from Berlin, will join the Huskies following stints at German professional clubs Hertha BSC and Union Berlin.
Anouk Westphal
D • Berlin, Germany (Hertha BSC)
NATIONAL TEAM
• Called up to German U16 National Team in 2021
• Competed in German U17 National Team training camp in 2022
• Also competed in the UEFA Development Tournament in 2022
CLUB
• Saw action in 14 matches for Hertha BSC during the 2024-25 Regionalliga Nordost first half
• Scored in Hertha's 3-0 victory over FC Viktoria
• Also competed in Hertha's DFB-Pokal cup matchup with Wolfsburg
• Began career at Union Berlin, competing for the club's U17 squad
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Carola Westphal
COACH VAN DYKE ON WESTPHAL
"We're excited to welcome Anouk to our team as an incoming freshman. As a natural wingback, she brings a great mix of athleticism and a really high work rate. Anouk has an innate desire to both defend and contribute to the attack, making her a perfect fit for our style of play. We're looking forward to watching her develop and make her mark as she settles in with the team."
WESTPHAL ON SIGNING WITH UW
"The opportunity to compete at the highest level while pursuing my academic goals in such a dynamic environment is a dream come true. I know the Huskies will challenge me to grow both as a player and as a person, and I'm excited to contribute to the team's success. That's why I chose the University of Washington for my Division I soccer commitment."
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
Westphal, a defender from Berlin, will join the Huskies following stints at German professional clubs Hertha BSC and Union Berlin.
Anouk Westphal
D • Berlin, Germany (Hertha BSC)
NATIONAL TEAM
• Called up to German U16 National Team in 2021
• Competed in German U17 National Team training camp in 2022
• Also competed in the UEFA Development Tournament in 2022
CLUB
• Saw action in 14 matches for Hertha BSC during the 2024-25 Regionalliga Nordost first half
• Scored in Hertha's 3-0 victory over FC Viktoria
• Also competed in Hertha's DFB-Pokal cup matchup with Wolfsburg
• Began career at Union Berlin, competing for the club's U17 squad
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Carola Westphal
COACH VAN DYKE ON WESTPHAL
"We're excited to welcome Anouk to our team as an incoming freshman. As a natural wingback, she brings a great mix of athleticism and a really high work rate. Anouk has an innate desire to both defend and contribute to the attack, making her a perfect fit for our style of play. We're looking forward to watching her develop and make her mark as she settles in with the team."
WESTPHAL ON SIGNING WITH UW
"The opportunity to compete at the highest level while pursuing my academic goals in such a dynamic environment is a dream come true. I know the Huskies will challenge me to grow both as a player and as a person, and I'm excited to contribute to the team's success. That's why I chose the University of Washington for my Division I soccer commitment."
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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