Karoline Hernes has been named captain of the Yale Women’s Soccer team for the 2026 season, according to an announcement from Sarah Martinez, Loring Family Head Coach. Hernes, who will be a senior, is recognized for her leadership abilities and performance both on and off the field.
“I’m thrilled for Karoline to lead our team over this next year,” said Martinez. “She is a natural leader and eager to take this next step in an important time for our program. She is backed by a strong senior class who will lead by committee and continue to raise the standards each day for our program.”
Hernes plays as a midfielder and studies mechanical engineering. During her junior year, she received Academic All-Ivy recognition as well as CSC Academic All-District honors. She started all 13 games in the last season, recorded two assists, and played a career-high 990 minutes.
“I’m incredibly excited and honored to take on the role of captain this upcoming year,” said Hernes. “We are an amazing group of dedicated players who are eager to grow and take on new challenges. I look forward to leading the way as we push each other, and I can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together!”
Over her collegiate career so far, Hernes has appeared in 34 matches, accumulating more than 1,700 minutes on the field with two goals and five assists.
