The University of Toronto women's soccer program is pleased to announce 10 recruits who have signed letters of intent and committed to playing for the Varsity Blues beginning in the 2020 season.
"I am really excited about our 2020 recruit class," said Varsity Blues women's soccer associate head coach Angelo Cavalluzzo. "I believe we've brought in an extremely strong group that will see them all challenge for positions in the starting eleven from day one. They are all very talented players that will come in and make an impact at the OUA and U SPORTS level straightaway. This group of players will immediately help us build upon our success from last season and I can't wait for the work to begin in August."
Hannah Harkin
Position: M
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Brooklin, Ont.
High School: Father Leo J. Austin C.S.S.
Previous Team: FC Durham Academy (OWSL)
Hannah Chown
Position: D/M
Height: 5-8
Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.
High School: St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S.
Previous Team: North Mississauga Black Panthers (League 1)
Intended Major: Humanities (English)
Carissa Callaway
Position: W
Height: 5-2
Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.
High School: Appleby College
Previous Team: Oakville Blue Devils (League 1)
Intended Major: Life Science
Alessia Iannizzi
Position: W
Height: 5-2
Hometown: Bolton, Ont.
High School: St. Michael's C.S.S.
Previous Team: Vaughan Azzurri SC (League 1)
Intended Major: Humanities
Yasmeen Al-Kas
Position: M
Height: 5-3
Hometown: Newmarket, Ont.
High School: Aurora H.S.
Previous Team: Aurora FC (League 1)
Intended Major: Kinesiology
"I chose U of T because it is one of the most prestigious universities that will help me grow as person during my undergrad. Secondly, I choose UofT for the great soccer program and coaches it offers, which will allow me to grow as an athlete."
Sydney DiCola
Position: M
Height: 5-4
Hometown: London, Ont.
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas C.S.S.
Previous Team: FC London (U21)
"I chose U of T because of its high level academics and its strong athletic program. I look forward to playing my first soccer season with U of T in the fall."
Cassie Chan
Position: D
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Burnaby, B.C.
High School: Burnaby Central S.S.
Previous Team: TSS FC (MWSL)
Intended Major: Kinesiology
Rhiannon French
Position: S
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
High School: Crofton House School
Previous Team: TSS FC (MWSL)
Intended Major: Humanities
"I chose the University of Toronto because of its reputable academic programs, beautiful campus and competitive athletics. When I visited last summer I immediately knew that it was the place I wanted to spend the next chapter of my life. It's a special environment and I look forward to becoming a part of the Varsity Blues family!"
Paige Young
Position: D
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Surrey, B.C.
High School: Lord Tweedsmuir S.S.
Previous Team: TSS FC (MWSL)
Intended Major: Kinesiology
"I chose the University of Toronto because of their reputation in the sciences and the Varsity Blues soccer program because of their style of play and coaching. I am most looking forward to the overall university experience and furthering my knowledge in the sciences, as well as kicking it on the soccer field!"
Jayda Olak
Position: S
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Richmond, B.C.
High School: McMath S.S.
Previous Team: TSS FC (MWSL)
Students who sign a letter of intent and/or commit to Varsity Blues intercollegiate teams will be eligible to play at the University of Toronto provided they are academically admissible and have applied through the normal process with the Ontario Universities Application Centre.
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