University of North Carolina Athletics
Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Matson Signs Six To 2026 Class
November 12, 2025 | Field Hockey
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina field hockey head coach Erin Matson announced the signing of six new Tar Heels on Wednesday, adding some incredible talent on this year's National Signing Day.
Devon Anderson – Defender
Rye, N.Y. – Greenwich Country Day – AGH Field Hockey
Instagram: @devonandersonnn
Awards & Accomplishments:
- First-team All-FAA 2024.
- Named a team captain in both her junior and senior seasons.
- Earned All-NEPSAC distinction in 2024.
- Winner of the Salomon Field Hockey Award for Scholarship and Leadership.
Why Carolina?
"Since I've been born I've always wanted to go to UNC, and from the moment I stepped onto campus for the first time it felt like home."
Personal
Sofia Ferri – Midfielder/Defender
Phoenixville, Pa. – The Hill School – WC Eagles
Instagram: @sofia.ferri1
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Ranked as top-10 recruit in the class by Max Field Hockey.
- Pennsylvania state champion in 2022 and 2024.
- Max Field Hockey First-team All-American.
- Claimed silver with the junior UWSNT at the Junior Pan-American Games.
Why Carolina?
"I chose Carolina because it perfectly combines top-tier athletics with prestigious academics. The campus atmosphere is energetic and full of pride, creating a fun environment. The field hockey program is competitive, supportive, and motivated. The beautiful setting and strong sense of community drew me to Chapel Hill to grow as a student and an athlete."
Personal
Floor Holzenbosch – Midfielder
Den Haag, Netherlands – Maerlant Lyceum – HDM Field Hockey
Instagram: @floorholzenbosch_
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Three-time national champion in the Netherlands.
- Won national titles in both indoor and field.
- Voted as a captain of her team twice.
- Debuted in the highest division of hockey in the Netherlands this season.
Why Carolina?
"It's amazing, lots of perseverance, many achievements, and wonderful people."
Personal
Cecily Moorhead – Forward
Wimbledon, United Kingdom – Wellington College – Surbiton HC
Instagram: @cecilymoorhead
Awards & Accomplishments:
- National Schools Champion in 2023-24 with Wellington.
- Finished runners-up in the 2024-25 National Tier 1 Championship with her club Surbiton.
- Member of multiple England international squads, most recently playing for the U18 team.
- Five-time age group player of the year.
Why Carolina?
"I am beyond excited to be a Tar Heel. UNC is simply the best hockey program in the US and offers an outstanding education. I know Chapel Hill will give me best four years of my life and there's no better place to be."
Personal
Molly Nussbaumer – Midfielder
Chapel Hill – Cardinal Gibbons – Bull City Field Hockey
Instagram: @molly.nussbaumer
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Three-time North Carolina state champion.
- Two-time All-State and four time All-Conference honoree.
- Named the Offensive Player of the Year in her senior season.
- Gold medalist at the U21 Nexus Championships.
Why Carolina?
"UNC has always felt like home to me. Growing up in Chapel Hill, I've been so lucky to be able to watch some of my favorite athletes and role models compete. The energy that the fans bring is incredible, and being able to go from cheering in the stands to wearing the jersey is truly a dream come true. The history of Carolina athletics is something I am so grateful to be a part of. Go Heels!!!!!"
Personal
Morgan O'Donnell – Defender
Lincoln University, Pa. – Avon Grove – WC Eagles
Instagram: @modonnell.9
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Ranked as top-10 recruit in the class by Max Field Hockey, highlighted as the top defender.
- Four-time National Club Championships winner with WC Eagles.
- Called up for three different tours with the U18/U16 USWNT.
- Helped Avon Grove to qualify for the PIAA state tournament for the first time in their history as a sophomore and have gone back in her two years following.
Why Carolina?
"AMAZING campus, coaches, players and intensity! I love the team vibes – everyone is on the same page and serious about field hockey. The campus is beautiful, and the school has so many academic and athletic resources."
Personal
Devon Anderson – Defender
Rye, N.Y. – Greenwich Country Day – AGH Field Hockey
Instagram: @devonandersonnn
Awards & Accomplishments:
- First-team All-FAA 2024.
- Named a team captain in both her junior and senior seasons.
- Earned All-NEPSAC distinction in 2024.
- Winner of the Salomon Field Hockey Award for Scholarship and Leadership.
Why Carolina?
"Since I've been born I've always wanted to go to UNC, and from the moment I stepped onto campus for the first time it felt like home."
Personal
- Dad played water polo and rowed crew at Princeton. Brother currently rowing at Princeton.
- Danced ballet for nine years.
- Really good at trivia.
- Visited six continents before she turned 12.
- Started playing field hockey freshman year of high school.
Sofia Ferri – Midfielder/Defender
Phoenixville, Pa. – The Hill School – WC Eagles
Instagram: @sofia.ferri1
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Ranked as top-10 recruit in the class by Max Field Hockey.
- Pennsylvania state champion in 2022 and 2024.
- Max Field Hockey First-team All-American.
- Claimed silver with the junior UWSNT at the Junior Pan-American Games.
Why Carolina?
"I chose Carolina because it perfectly combines top-tier athletics with prestigious academics. The campus atmosphere is energetic and full of pride, creating a fun environment. The field hockey program is competitive, supportive, and motivated. The beautiful setting and strong sense of community drew me to Chapel Hill to grow as a student and an athlete."
Personal
- Likes to play golf and go snowboarding.
Floor Holzenbosch – Midfielder
Den Haag, Netherlands – Maerlant Lyceum – HDM Field Hockey
Instagram: @floorholzenbosch_
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Three-time national champion in the Netherlands.
- Won national titles in both indoor and field.
- Voted as a captain of her team twice.
- Debuted in the highest division of hockey in the Netherlands this season.
Why Carolina?
"It's amazing, lots of perseverance, many achievements, and wonderful people."
Personal
- Dad was a professional handball player.
- Has two dogs and two cats.
- Won a Dutch national championship in ping pong.
Cecily Moorhead – Forward
Wimbledon, United Kingdom – Wellington College – Surbiton HC
Instagram: @cecilymoorhead
Awards & Accomplishments:
- National Schools Champion in 2023-24 with Wellington.
- Finished runners-up in the 2024-25 National Tier 1 Championship with her club Surbiton.
- Member of multiple England international squads, most recently playing for the U18 team.
- Five-time age group player of the year.
Why Carolina?
"I am beyond excited to be a Tar Heel. UNC is simply the best hockey program in the US and offers an outstanding education. I know Chapel Hill will give me best four years of my life and there's no better place to be."
Personal
- Previously played netball and cricket.
- Uncle was a Morehead Cain Scholar at UNC in 1979.
Molly Nussbaumer – Midfielder
Chapel Hill – Cardinal Gibbons – Bull City Field Hockey
Instagram: @molly.nussbaumer
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Three-time North Carolina state champion.
- Two-time All-State and four time All-Conference honoree.
- Named the Offensive Player of the Year in her senior season.
- Gold medalist at the U21 Nexus Championships.
Why Carolina?
"UNC has always felt like home to me. Growing up in Chapel Hill, I've been so lucky to be able to watch some of my favorite athletes and role models compete. The energy that the fans bring is incredible, and being able to go from cheering in the stands to wearing the jersey is truly a dream come true. The history of Carolina athletics is something I am so grateful to be a part of. Go Heels!!!!!"
Personal
- Grew up playing soccer.
- Also enjoyed playing other sports like tennis, basketball, and swimming.
- Favorites hobbies: pickleball and spike ball.
Morgan O'Donnell – Defender
Lincoln University, Pa. – Avon Grove – WC Eagles
Instagram: @modonnell.9
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Ranked as top-10 recruit in the class by Max Field Hockey, highlighted as the top defender.
- Four-time National Club Championships winner with WC Eagles.
- Called up for three different tours with the U18/U16 USWNT.
- Helped Avon Grove to qualify for the PIAA state tournament for the first time in their history as a sophomore and have gone back in her two years following.
Why Carolina?
"AMAZING campus, coaches, players and intensity! I love the team vibes – everyone is on the same page and serious about field hockey. The campus is beautiful, and the school has so many academic and athletic resources."
Personal
- Started playing field hockey in kindergarten.
- Played lacrosse for nine years.
- Loves a good strawberry refresher.
- Started her own nail business in high school.
- Mom won three DII field hockey championships with Bloomsburg.
- Dad wrestled at Harvard.
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