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Irish Add Sophia Prudholme To Incoming Class

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Doug and Lisa Jones Family Head Women’s Soccer Coach Nate Norman is pleased to announce the addition of Sophia Prudholme to the incoming class. Prudholme will join seven incoming freshmen along with two transfers that are joining the Irish for the upcoming 2021 season.

“We can’t wait for Sophia to join our team,” said Norman. “She will give us another dynamic attacking player who will only add to our attack. She is a very skilled 1-v-1 attacking player who consistently creates plenty of goal scoring opportunities. She is also a fantastic person who will be a great fit for who we are as a program. Sophia will only continue to get better and we believe she will have a fantastic career here at Notre Dame.”

Prudholme hails from Malibu, California and is a forward/midfielder during her prep career. She played club for Eagles SC (CA) while also competing for Oaks Christian high school. She is the daughter of Steve and Sharon Prudholme and has two brothers; Kennon and Stevie.

“I chose Notre Dame because it is everything I want in a school,” said Prudholme. “It has amazing academics, a great soccer program, and an incredible community. After stepping foot on campus, I knew this is where I wanted to be.”

In her final season with Oaks Christian, she was named the 2020-21 Marmonte League MVP and earned a spot on the All-Area team. Prudholme was also named a 2021 Scholar Athlete this past academic year. During her sophomore campaign, Prudholme was a first team Marmonte League honoree. In 2017, Prudholme and the Eagles were the Region IV Presidents Cup Champion.

Sophia Prudholme
Forward/Midfielder
Malibu, CA
Oaks Christian (Eagles SC)

  • 2020-21 Marmonte League MVP
  • 2020-21 Scholar Athlete
  • 2021 All-Area Team
  • 2019 First Team Marmonte League 
  • Played club for Eagles SC (CA)
  • 2017 Region IV Presidents Cup Champion
  • Daughter to Steve and Sharon Prudholme
  • Has two brothers; Kennon and Stevie
  • Intends to major in Business Management

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