HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB
An impressive attacking prospect from the state of Connecticut, Kulpa joined the Nittany Lions in the fall of 2024 after her graduation from Cromwell High School… She did not participate in high school soccer due to her club commitments, spending multiple seasons with Oakwood Soccer Club under the direction of coaches Eric Plimpton, Chris Mogavero, Matt Cameron, Todd Sadler, John Natalie and Penn State women’s soccer legend Tiffany Weimer… While in the Oakwood program, Kulpa was a 2022 Youth All-American, was named the MVP of the GA U17 National Championship and led her team to a GA National title in 2022.
PERSONAL
A native of Cromwell, Connecticut, Kulpa is the eldest child of Michael and Laura Kulpa… She has two younger siblings named Brennan and Peyton… While at Cromwell High School, Kulpa was an active member of her school’s chapter of the National Honor Society, serving as a representative on the Student Council while leading the Unified Sports Club… She secured high honors academically during her tenure at Cromwell and graduated in the spring of 2024… While in Happy Valley, Kulpa plans to study business and psychology and plans to graduate in the spring of 2028… She hopes to continue her soccer career professionally upon graduation and will look for a career in the business world when her playing days end… In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, fashion and spending time with friends and family.
WHY PENN STATE
“I chose Penn State for a number of reasons, most notably the top-tier soccer program. I am looking forward to learning under the most exceptional coaching staff in the nation, and I believe they will help me grow in many ways on and off the field. The program’s huge emphasis on who you are as a person aligns significantly with my values. Beyond soccer, Penn State’s strong sense of community is something I am eager to be a part of, promoting an environment where I believe I can thrive academically, personally and athletically.”