First Teams
Spurs Signing: Taylor Bombalski
Joining the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team is Pittsburgh-area-grown player, Taylor Bombalski. “Taylor is a solid, strong footballer who is savage on the field,” said Coach Tom Ovenden. “She is hard-working in everything she does, and truly just knows the game.” In 2020, Bombalski became the Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at her alma…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Amanda Miller
The Pittsburgh Hotspurs Women’s First Team, competing in the WPSL, has added more top-Pittsburgh homegrown talent to the roster in Amanda Miller. Miller graduated last year from Fordham University (D1) and previously played with Steel City FC in the 2018 season where she made the all-conference team. “Amanda is a strong striker that brings high-level…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Lucas Alese
Putting on the Hotspurs jersey again, we’re pleased to welcome Lucas Alese to the Men’s First Team roster (NPSL). “Lucas epitomizes hard work. He has a phenomenal engine and plays with a tenacity that can’t be taught. He is developing really well at Arsenal right now, improving all aspects of his game week by week,”…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Josie Valeri
We’re pleased to welcome Pittsburgh area-native Josie Valeri to the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team. Valeri currently is a sophomore playing at Point Park University. “Josie is a spirited, young personality. And as a player, that same translates into her play,” said Coach Tom Ovenden. “She’s a solid attacking-minded fullback.” The Seneca Valley high…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Marissa Salisbury
Stepping out onto the pitch again, we’re excited to announce Marissa (DeZorzi) Salisbury will be competing this season with our Women’s First Team. No stranger to the program and style of play, Salisbury has been coaching with the Hotspurs since returning to the area. “This is really a comeback season that Marissa is ready for,”…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Dixon Veltri
Pittsburgh-native and Pitt Women’s soccer captain Dixon Veltri is putting on a different shade of blue and yellow this summer — joining the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team. “Dixon brings great experience to the midfield,” said Coach Tom (Tommo) Ovenden who coached the young Valtri. “She shows what it’s like to play at a…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Gabe Norris
Putting on the Hotspurs kit for the 3rd time, we’re pleased to welcome Gabe Norris to the Men’s First Team competing in the NPSL for the 2021 season. Norris, a Robert Morris University (D1) commit for the upcoming season, was the 2nd youngest starter during our Members Cup series games last summer. “Gabe joined the…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Leila Hannaoui
Pittsburgh-area grown player, Lelia Hannaoui has joined the Women’s First Team for the upcoming 2021 season. The Weirton, WV-native has previously played in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and Coach Tom Ovenden and Jordan Daloisioat Steel City FC. “Leila trained last summer and continued to show how very technically sound and creative she is…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Bella DeFabbo
Take-2 of the “inaugural” season for the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team is starting to shape up with the signing of goalkeeper Bella DeFabbo, current Duquesne (D1) junior. “Bella made a great impression on our coaching team on the first meeting,” said head coach Tom Ovenden. “She is a focused goalie that shows maturity.…
Read MorePittsburgh Hotspurs Roundup: NPSL 2020 Members Cup
2020 has obviously been a tough year. COVID-19 created an unprecedented situation that had the world on lockdown for months. In the midst of preparing for our 2nd season in the NPSL, tryouts were postponed and the season ultimately canceled. Yet, on June 8th, the City of Pittsburgh finally received the green light to begin…
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