9 Willa McGough
Willa McGough
  • Height:
    5'4"
  • Year:
    2024
  • Hometown:
    Plainfield, N.H.
  • High School:
    Kimball Union Academy
  • Position:
    M
  • Major:
    Undeclared

Bio

2022:

  • Appeared in 14 games and made 10 starts as a sophomore. 
  • Finished the season with 11 points on 10 goals and 1 assist. 
  • Caused 8 turnovers and collected 33 ground balls on the season. 
  • Made a career high 4 points with 3 goals and 1 assist on April 23 against Mount Holyoke. 

Before Wellesley:

  • Attended Kimball Union Academy, and graduated in 2020.
  • Was a two-sport athlete in soccer and alpine skiing.
  • Helped guide Girls Varsity Soccer team to a Class C NEPSAC Championship as a freshman in 2016.
  • Helped guide the alpine ski team to third place in the Lakes Region Giant Slalom Championship, and second place in the Lakes Region Slalom Championship.
  • Was captain of the alpine ski team during my senior year.
  • Was named a Lakes Region All-Star in soccer during my senior year.

Personal:

  • Daughter of Kate Whybrow and David McGough.
  • Mother, Kate Whybrow, rowed Crew at Williams College. 
  • Born in Geneva, NY.
  • Currently live in Plainfield, NH.
  • Two siblings, Chase and Gavin.
  • Has dairy and beef cows, goats, chickens, and dogs.
  • Chose Wellesley because she loved the culture and the team was so welcoming during her visits. There are many opportunities she will be able to embrace at Wellesley through study abroad programs, the location, research opportunities, and being able to play soccer.