Royals welcome new recruits
Fresh talent joins an established roster to build upon last years history making season.
The Douglas College women's soccer team is coming off the best season the program has ever had. The team won the first provincial title in Douglas College women's soccer history by defeating the VIU Mariners 2 - 0 in the gold medal game. The team went on to compete in the National Championship Tournament in Peterborough Ontario, finishing fourth overall.
The mostly veteran team is losing multiple key players. However head coach Chis Laxton remains hopeful for the season thanks to the incoming recruits.
"I am really excited about our 2016 recruitment class. We have a lot of quality students and people joining us at Douglas College for next season," he said. "They are all very diverse in their skill-sets and will look to fill the holes left by our grads. Many of these recruits will be competing and pushing our returning group for spots from day one."
The team would like to welcome the following student-athletes to the program and to Douglas College:
Taylor Wettig Defender/Midfielder | Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Kwantlen Eagles
Taylor is a tough defensive player with the ability to chip in at attack. Taylor joins us after a successful first season at KPU. Taylor will give us quality and the necessary depth at holding midfilder and centre back.
Alyssa Smith Goalkeeper Walnut | Grove Secondary | Surrey United Premier
Alyssa is a skillful and determined goalkeeper. She brings experience to our goalkeeper union having played at the senior premier level and having been a part of the BC provincial program.
Sonali Dholliwar Defender/Forward | Panorama Ridge Secondary | Surrey United U18
Sonali is a skillful, thoughtful, and composed player. She is versatile, as she has played several positions at the BCSPL level. We are excited to see where she will slot in for our team.
Nisha Samra Defender Fleetwood | Park Secondary | Surrey Guildford United
Nisha is a skillful, versatile, and attack-minded defender. She has excellent work ethic and comes from a deep soccer family. We expect her to make an impact in her first season.
Mary Allworth Defender | Earl Marriott Secondary | Delta Coastal Selects
Mary is a commanding and physical centre back. She is as strong in the air as she is on her feet. She will be competing for a spot on our back line.
Chantalle Bracken Goalkeeper | Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Kwantlen Eagles
Chantalle is a hardworking, shot-stopping goalkeeper. She joins our goalkeeper union after two seasons with KPU. Chantalle will bring PACWEST experience to the team.
Samantha Frketich Forward | Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Surrey United U21
Sam is an exciting attack-minded player with a nose for goal. She will help us as we look to spread the goals more evenly throughout our roster.
Nicole Scott Goalkeeper | Seaquam Secondary | Delta Coastal Selects
Nicole is a technically strong and dynamic goalkeeper. She will help strengthen our goalkeeping union for the 2016 season.
Francesca Loaisiga Defender/Midfielder | Seaquam Secondary | Delta Coastal Selects
Francesca is a technical, hardworking, and tenacious player. She will bring needed depth to our group.
Jordynn Senay Forward | Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary | Surrey Guildford United
Jordynn is a hardworking and versatile player. She has lots of potential as she can play in multiple positions.
Alexa Gazzola Goalkeeper | Little Flower Academy | Vancouver FC
Alexa is a technical, committed, and hardworking goalkeeper. She will bring depth to our goalkeeper union.
