Posts Tagged ‘Women’s First Team’
Spurs Signing: Alyssa Otto
We’re pleased to welcome Alyssa Otto to the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team. Currently a sophomore at Mercyhurst University, Otto grew up in Bridgeport, Ohio and played for FC Wheeling United and Saint Clairsville High School. “I’m grateful to be given this opportunity to be a part of the Pittsburgh Hotspurs team,” said Otto.…
Read MoreSpurs 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: 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: 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 MoreSpurs Signing: Sabrina Pettinato
Putting on the Hotspurs badge again, we’re pleased to welcome Sabrina Pettinato to the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team. Pettinato competed with the Hotspurs for three years in our College Prep Phase after training with Coach Dave Richmond since a youth player. “Sabrina has an amazing attitude and is super intelligent – she really…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Abby Torres
Already a part of the Hotspurs Family, we’re pleased to announce Abby Torres will be joining the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team. Torres is entering into her 3rd season in the WPSL after 2 seasons with Coach Jordan and Tommo at Steel City FC. “Through each stage of my career– from learning the game…
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