Just two days after future teammate Madelyn Lary announced her commitment, Emily Crowley followed suit on July 13, giving Army their first pure defender in the 2028 recruiting class. Army once again tapped into the greater Boston region with Crowley, following in the footsteps of midfielder Gabrielle Mirak, who graduated from college in 2025 and hailed from a similar area. Crowley plays high school lacrosse at Thayer Academy in Braintree, Massachusetts, and represents Laxachusetts on the club circuit. In Crowley, West Point is getting a strong clearing defender who sets up the offense in transition. Tall and physically strong, she uses her height and strength to cause turnovers and push the pace. She is fundamentally sound on the defensive and is a constant communicator who helps anchor the defense during extended offensive sets.