Entering the 2023 fall campaign, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's soccer team will look to complete another postseason push with an influx of young talent into their already stellar roster.

Last season the Blues reached the OUA playoffs for a 22^nd consecutive season, reaching the OUA quarter-finals. In 2022, Toronto ranked top four offensively for goals scored (40) and top three defensively in goals conceded (21) through the 12-game regular season.

FROM THE COACH'S DESK
"We had a very large graduating class in 2022 which has led us to bring in a big group of first-year recruits this year. It's been great to bring all of the new student-athletes into our group and get them contributing straightaway. This is the start of a new project for us and I'm really excited about the future! We are going to be working hard to get organized defensively and use that as a strong foundation for the rest of the season."

• Angelo Cavalluzzo, University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's soccer associate head coach.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Key Returners: Hannah Chown (CB), Valentina Greco (FB), Hannah Anderson (MF), Cassie Chan (CB)

Key Additions: Natasha Budisa (ST), Ula Curley (MF), Julia Cochrane (MF)

LAST SEASON'S LEADERS
Goals: Lindsey Bosveld | 12 GP, 8 G

Assists: Karly Hellstrom | 11 GP, 6 A

Saves: Maddy Nardin | 8 GP, 29 SV

FROM THE FIELD
"We have a lot of hard work ahead of us as we welcome a group of very talented new players, but I am looking forward to seeing how they will shake up the competition. I know we have the potential to be successful this year so I'm very excited!"

• Hannah Chown, 3^rd year, Defender/Midfield

MARQUEE GAMES
September 8 vs. Ottawa
The first home game of the season at Varsity Stadium, the Blues will challenge the defending OUA champion and U SPORTS bronze medalist Ottawa Gee-Gees. The perennial powerhouse from the nation's capital have provided U of T with a tough outing each and every time the two have met, including knocking Toronto out of the playoffs last season, and will no doubt be ready once again when the Blues look to avenge the postseason loss.

September 16 vs. TMU
In the only meeting in the battle for Toronto this season, the Varsity Blues will be on the road to face the Bold in mid-September. U of T have dominated the rivalry, including outscoring TMU 11-2 in three victories since October 2022.

October 1 vs. Queen's
This mid-season matchup will see the Blue and White face off with the Tri-colour at Varsity Stadium. The Gaels have had a leg-up on the Varsity Blues over several previous meetings, and will once again bring forward a strong squad to challenge Toronto on home turf.

October 22 vs. RMC
In this home finale for the Varsity Blues, Toronto will look to put on a show in front of the home crowd when they close out the season versus RMC. U of T have won 18 consecutive matches against the Paladins dating back to 2011, and the Varsity Blues will have postseason aspirations top of mind in this final matchup of the regular season.

GET YOUR TICKETS
Game tickets can be purchased at varsityblues.ca/tickets.

All Varsity Blues home soccer games will also be streamed live and on-demand via oua.tv.