Florida Gators soccer signs 10 prospects in 2020 class

Special report on the Florida Gators soccer team:

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gator soccer signing class comes from the U.S.’s east and west coasts plus includes Florida’s first player from Sweden. Florida Head Coach Becky Burleigh announced the 10 who inked with the team during the November signing period.

The class includes players with international experience, members of state club champion teams who also played at regional or national ECNL, U.S. Player Development or ODP events.

“We’d like to welcome the 2020 class to Gainesville. We’re really excited about this group. I think we not only have some terrific players in this group but also some really great people who are going to add to our culture.” Burleigh said.

Florida Soccer Signees (enrolling for 2020 season)

Name

Hometown

Position

High School

Club

Anna DeLeon

Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

D

Palos Verdes H.S.

Strikers FC

Alexa Goldberg

St. Petersburg, Fla.

GK

St. Petersburg H.S.

Tampa Bay United

Tori Grambo

St. Johns, Fla.

D/F

Bartram Trail H.S.

Florida Elite Soccer Academy

Izzy Kadzban

Longwood, Fla.

MF

Lake Mary H.S.

Florida Kraze Krush

Ashlyn Kane

St. Johns, Fla.

MF/D

Bartram Trail H.S.

United Soccer Alliance DA

Beata Olsson

Enkoping, Sweden

F

Celsiusskolan Uppsala

Uppsala W

Madelaine Rhodes

Vero Beach, Fla.

F

Vero Beach H.S.

Florida Kraze Krush

Delaney Tauzel

Jacksonville, Fla.

MF

Creekside H.S.

Florida Elite Soccer Academy

Sydney Urban

Belle Harbor, N.Y.

MF/D

Poly Prep Country Day School

PDA

Julia Violante

Largo, Fla.

D

Largo H.S.

Tampa Bay United

Anna DeLeon @annadeleonn

*   Position: Defender
*   High School: Palos Verdes High School (Coach: Sean Lockhart)
*   Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
*   Club Team: Strikers FC (Coach: Terri Patraw)
*   Info

*   High School
*   Co-captain and MVP of Varsity Team 2018-19<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dailybreeze.com_2018_12_23_soccer-2Dsouth-2Dholiday-2Dall-2Dtournament-2Dteams_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=XshoB0pz94dV_-fC44JtwiJ6RiC8lqynrqMiXFH9y-0&e= > and 2019-20 seasons
*   Club
*   2018 Surf Club Champion and 2019 Finalist – Strikers ECNL
*   ODP West 2018 Finalists<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_cal-2Dsouth-2Drosters-2Dset-2Dfor-2Dus-2Dyouth-2Dsoccer-2Dfar-2Dwest-2Dodp-2Dchampionships_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=fVze9FId0vGclcb-HLfimf-mmi4ff4GKvdWdeROhvgo&e= >
*   2017-18 FRAM Coast Soccer League Premier Division champions
*   2017, 2018 and 2019 Olympic Development Program<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_cal-2Dsouth-2Drosters-2Dset-2Dfor-2Dus-2Dyouth-2Dsoccer-2Dfar-2Dwest-2Dodp-2Dchampionships_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=fVze9FId0vGclcb-HLfimf-mmi4ff4GKvdWdeROhvgo&e= > (ODP) Cal South roster selection; captain of 2018 ODP team
*   Fun Fact
*   Can trace her lineage all the way back to the Mayflower – related to General William T. Sherman and John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed)

Becky Burleigh says:
“Anna has had a lot of experience at a high level as a defender. She’s a really good technical defender – an attacking defender which is exactly how we like to play so we feel like she is going to fit right in.”

Alexa Goldberg

*   Position: Goalkeeper
*   High School: St. Petersburg High School (Coach: Rui Farias)
*   Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fla.
*   Club Team: Tampa Bay United (Coach: Jim Cote)
*   Info

*   High School
*   St. Petersburg reached 2017 and 2019 4A Florida High School Athletic Association semifinal (field player on high school team)
*   Scored winning overtime goal in 2017 regional semifinal<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tampabay.com_sports_soccer_preps_youthful-2Dst-2Dpetersburg-2Dahead-2Dof-2Dschedule-2Dends-2Dstate-2Ddrought_2312346_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=diroEMWNB7EGtwX9CCUq-2q_qaF0KnE5QjJjhg1Nrpo&e= >
*   Club
*   Olympic Development Program (ODP) State Team
*   2019 ECNL Southeast Conference Selection Program<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_ecnl-2Dsoutheast-2Dconference-2Dselection-2Dprogram-2Dcsp-2Droster_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=pcT79-EDA_nVRi1mjoWJnjiUUrphYcDpHVecD_Zm5T0&e= >
*   International
*   Won gold<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.maccabiusa.com_maccabi-2Dyouth-2Dgames-2Dresults_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=yj0W6NO_o2lf1basIwvm6A67OKw8URc9cTYWUBtEPic&e= > with Team USA at 2018 Maccabi Youth Games<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.maccabiusa.com_florida-2Dresidents-2Dappointed-2Dto-2Dteam-2Dusa-2Dfor-2Dthe-2D2018-2Dmaccabi-2Dyouth-2Dgames_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=H8TxY6Ut18DZyKcqtZ0Zf6F5JlpxjWPlWWC0CtIU21w&e= >

Becky Burleigh says:
“Alexa is someone we feel has a ton of potential. She is really, really athletic and very, very good with her feet. We play with the goalkeeper’s feet a good bit so for her to fit into our system will be pretty easy. She’s also from TBU, a club we’ve had a lot of success with in the past in terms of former players.”

Tori Grambo

*   Position: Forward
*   High School: Bartram Trail High School (Coach: Jen Rodriguez)
*   Hometown: St. Johns, Fla.
*   Club Team: Florida Elite Soccer Academy (Coach: Mike Pickett)
*   Info

*   High School
*   2018 Allstate All-American<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__allstatecup.com_allstate-2Dall-2Damericans_-3Fmgc-5F6-3D4_girls&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=tCc1dfS79cps113OF_ghJh9k-bf8qa6t47KQW8CN1vU&e= >
*   2018 Times-Union All-First Coast first team selection<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jacksonville.com_sports_20180416_meet-2D2017-2D18-2Dall-2Dfirst-2Dcoast-2Dgirls-2Dsoccer-2Dteam&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=DQWhtaIZ6Tf77YEs-Yls8rtQHvyQs_CycFL1FLNzZqI&e= >
*   St. Augustine Record 2018 Player of the Year<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.staugustine.com_sports_20180327_bartram-2Dtrail-2Dwinger-2Dtori-2Dgrambo-2Dleads-2Drecords-2Dall-2Dcounty-2Dgirls-2Dsoccer-2Dteam&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=wOqsTUo3yk2Lu2e4AuovRpoBYyfXnf3El_-ZRKqcTF4&e= >
*   Bartram Trail reached 2019, 2018 4A Florida High School Athletic Association semifinal and 2017 region semifinal
*   Bartram Trail won 2019 St. Johns River Athletic Conference title<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.staugustine.com_sports_20190116_sjc-2Droundup-2Dbartram-2Dtrail-2Dwins-2Dsjrac-2Dgirls-2Dsoccer-2Dtitle&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=ocr66RluqLtMK9zkI3Jbn9lNSauyxI5Q4fsZKEMEoCY&e= >
*   2017<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jacksonville.com_sports_high-2Dschools_2017-2D03-2D17_more-2D20-2Dnortheast-2Dflorida-2Dplayers-2Dearn-2Dall-2Dstate-2Dsoccer-2Dhonors&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=L_yxKjDWbcoCOIYMn4B8aMIJlniRzal97-eNUUNWQB4&e= >, 2018<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.floridacoaches.org_uploads_1_0_7_7_107786351_girls-5Fsoccer-5F-2D-5Fall-5Fstate-5F-2D-5F2018.xls&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=ev-cTwHpSq-wI3cn2_kLorlP8bPVBSEnzqqayvgOWLs&e= > and 2019<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.floridacoaches.org_uploads_1_0_7_7_107786351_girls-5Fsoccer-5F-2D-5Fall-5Fstate-5F-2D-5F2019.xls&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=BfGR3dUGNLkmtqCpCcgqPPt0dSpmeIDaMQmK_3OKHN0&e= > Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-state selection
*   Bartram Trail H.S. reached the 2018 and 2019 4A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) semifinal
*   Club
*   Member of Florida Elite ECNL 2001 that reached Under-16 USYS 2017 national championships<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org_events_2017-2DNational-2DChampionships_Schedule_16U-2DGirls_Division-2D1_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=DQk9F2WlyVNwj3_x6gU0FijPMIrDYhUWGoZUBOg7NgI&e= >
*   2018 U-17 ECNL/United Soccer Coaches Southeast all-conference selection<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jacksonville.com_sports_20180702_candelino-2Dpatterson-2Dearn-2Dregional-2Dechl-2Dsoccer-2Dhonors&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=CDFs5IrM8wgR8fNo40sO88B1W1yoZWoPatXIkeW-GEI&e= >
*   ODP Florida state team for five years
*   ODP region III team selection for three years
*   ECNL national camp invitation
*   Member of 2019 US Youth Soccer 02/01 ODP South Region trip to Switzerland, Germany and Czech Republic<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usyouthsoccer.org_assets_1_6_switerland-5F-5Fgodp-5Froster-5Ffor-5Fwebsite-5Fsouth-5Fup.pdf&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=e8yz5vn7uexgq0dGH3KKQraWt-FEKJQa5cREPkoWdqE&e= >; team traveled to England in 2018
*   Fun Fact
*   Pre-competition superstition: Listening to her music

Becky Burleigh says:
“Tori Grambo is somebody who really can play any position on the field. For her club, when they need goals, she plays up front; when they need defense, she can go to the back. Really versatile player with a very high soccer IQ and very tough physically. I’m excited about her addition to our team.”

Izzy Kadzban @izzykadzban<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_izzykadzban_-3Fhl-3Den&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=c90-GP9rfxLyAgR3h2hC1Zv11fZ2ILNgjHIJfCwdzYU&e= >

*   Position: Midfielder
*   High School: Lake Mary High School (Coach: Bill Eissele)
*   Hometown: Longwood, Fla.
*   Club Team: Florida Kraze Krush (Coach: Hue Menzies)
*   Info
*   High School
*   Seminole All-Conference in 2017<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridakrazekrush.com_multitude-2Dof-2Dkrush-2Dand-2Dkraze-2Dplayers-2Dselected-2Dseminole-2Dall-2Dconference-2Dsac_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=UI7mD_6qIAJZhxCjOoEUPb5w6vRO3Tf5xVtyaX0IE2k&e= > and 2018<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__talking-2Dsoccer.com_TS4_showthread.php-3Fp-3D2224582&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=goUeEStBfvTMuuJ3owet_55JrcxOXuPZxMcEnaRNj20&e= >
*   31 goals 10 assists in sophomore season, earning Orlando Sentinel All-Area first team honors<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridakrazekrush.com_21-2Dkrush-2Dplayers-2Drecognize-2Dby-2Dorlando-2Dsentinel-2Dfor-2Dhigh-2Dschool-2Dall-2Darea-2Dteam_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=QzFekRTWUBlcTqeJQCBcHBhEEuZTP6eTDiQuV4QgJyk&e= >
*   Club
*   Four-year member of 01 Krush ECNL team (Elite Clubs National League)
*   Selected to 2015 ODP Regional Team
*   Recognized with USL National Under-15/16 honor in 2017<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_SpiritUnited_status_829672119558619136-3Fs-3D20&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=dIK6diVYA43SIa5Y9TI4xCCEO44EfG3VOrM9nNjGYhM&e= >
*   International
*   Made Chile Senior National Team debut on Oct. 6, 2019 in 3-0 win versus Uruguay
*   While earning her second senior national team cap, scored goal off first-ever shot competing with full national team (Oct. 8, 2019 / 3-1 win versus Uruguay).
*   Chilean Under-17 National Team<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridakrazekrush.com_isabelle-2Dkadzban-2Dplays-2Dfor-2Dchile-2Du17-2Dwomens-2Dnational-2Dteam_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=iTcL-hdUWDJuJDCc66SOfe3niW6diIeWLefmed8NCrc&e= > – four goals in seven appearance
*   Chilean U-20 National Team<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.anfp.cl_noticia_34255_nomina-2Dde-2Dla-2Dseleccion-2Dfemenina-2Dsub-2D20-2Dpara-2Dla-2Dliga-2Dsudamericana-2Dzona-2Dsur&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=XI8qInN6tiPH4wzFlRXiF4mGWCYKE_NFRXZDEx2ryRw&e= >
*   Fun Facts
*   Grandmother is a Rapa Nui from the Easter Island; First Rapa Nui to represent Chile in international soccer play
*   Ran opening leg on Lake Mary H.S.’s bronze medal 4×800-meter relay team at the 2019 4A Florida High School Athletic Association Track & Field Championships<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.athletic.net_TrackAndField_meet_364085_results_f_1_4x800m&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=WsrbsRQg_K4vBgtf0090B9cR9NCo3zz1tvzInmQnfKs&e= >
*   Has a Wikipedia page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.wikipedia.org_wiki_Isabelle-5FKadzban&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=TSOakOCrfMWNENAeUvRXTtUk_s4u-fxOcFVrF-IR3vk&e= >

Becky Burleigh says:
“Izzy is a player who has a ton of international experience. She’s been spending a lot of time with her national team in Chile. She is someone who continues to get better and better. Real workhorse and unbelievable student – she’s going to add to our team.”

Ashlyn Kane @ashlyn_kane<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ashlyn-5Fkane-3Fs-3D20&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=ZnKPwj_MXDtMKv6-oTpvQ1PzP_9uDRhZciQKAA25b8A&e= >
Position: Defender
High School: Bartram Trail High School (Coach: Jen West)
Hometown: St. Johns, Fla.
Club Team: United Soccer Alliance DA (Coaches: Luis Torres and Wale Leyimu)

*   Info
*   High School
*   Finished freshman year with 11 goals and 9 assists before joining U.S Soccer Developmental Academy
*   Club
*   United Soccer Alliance DA advanced to 2019 U.S. Soccer DA U-18/19 semifinals
*   U.S. Soccer Training Invite 2014-2017
*   Participated in 2017 U.S. Soccer Southeast Training Center combine
*   Competed in United Soccer Alliance DA match versus France Under-20 National team in 2018
*   Olympic Development Program (ODP) State Team 2013-2015
*   Florida State Cup Champion 2015 and 2016 (Florida Elite Soccer Academy)
*   USYS Southern Regional Championship 2016 Champion (Florida Elite Soccer Academy)
*   USYS Southern Regional Championship 2015 Finalist (Florida Elite Soccer Academy)
*   Fun Fact
*   Favorite quote: “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi

Becky Burleigh says:
“Ashlyn is somebody we are excited to add to our class. Very happy to add some size to our recruiting class. She provides a really good presence in the air, very technically sound and can hit long balls out of the back. Just somebody who can for sure be different than what we have in terms of just her presence.”

Beata Olsson
Position: Forward
High School: Celsiusskolan Uppsala
Hometown: Enkoping, Sweden
Club: Uppsala W

*   Info
*   Club
*   Leads Uppsala with 12 goals<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.flashscore.co.uk_team_ik-2Duppsala-2Dfotboll_CE1M8rKh_squad_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=4aT9snY96WQgSlETdJGL77DEmpSd3BKez1gALHNKHEU&e= >
*   Uppsala was second in 2019 Elitettan League standings<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__liveupdate.soccerway.com_national_sweden_division-2D1-2Dwomen_2019_regular-2Dseason_r50522_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=3ZKzQBpRUce7QpMJv42nMYnS_pgq9sC_RghD9EdVynY&e= > and advances to Damallsvenskan (Sweden’s top) division next season<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.nt.se_sport_uppsala-2Dtill-2Ddamallsvenskan-2Dchockade-2Dbajen-2Dom6358197.aspx&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=wVJLG2O4zBSBe6r0j7wy-myf2wbw-vqCLu7prykOHhw&e= >
*   International
*   Member of Sweden’s Under-19 National team<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.uefa.com_womensunder19_season-3D2020_teams_player-3D250115604_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=r4Uj7pXLUdQw5PNwfdwxRIkofZV-cCLIc_joPmKo8BE&e= >; scored seven goals during U-19 UEFA Championships qualification play<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.flashscore.ca_player_olsson-2Dbeata_GG1kGn5M_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=m_aLhz3wu3L4tF2-hsDFqZRJHsVTeybpY5t8_9hJB5o&e= >
*   Represented Sweden in U-18 play versus Iceland and Norway in summer of 2018
*   Scored six goals for Sweden in U-17 UEFA Championships qualification play

Feature<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eposten.se_sport_beata-2Dolsson-2Dfick-2Dchansen-2Doch-2Dtog-2Dden-2Dunt5363132.aspx&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=CHd03wqPipdQi0d1SPUlP5BPPke8ojdABa_QJeuYtPs&e= > 7-14-19

Becky Burleigh says:
“Beata is someone who has a ton of international experience, both with her national team and club team in Sweden. She’s a goal scorer. She’s really brave in the box and is really good around the front of the goal. We’re very, very excited to bring someone of her experience level to our team. ”

Madelaine Rhodes
Position: Forward
High School: Vero Beach High School (Coach: Dan Dickens)
Hometown: Vero Beach, Fla.
Club Team: Florida Kraze Krush (Coach: Hue Menzies)

*   Info
*   High School
*   2019 TCPalm All-Area Girls Soccer Player of Year after scoring an area-best 33 goals and added 11 assists for 77 points<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tcpalm.com_story_sports_high-2Dschool_2019_06_07_prep-2Dzone-2Dathletes-2Dof-2Dthe-2Dyear_1365417001_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=YleOJWEdd2RXJVkIwQZi1nFSyx7etiPsrn5yKb_XEmg&e= >
*   Class 5A representative for 2019 Florida Dairy Farmers Girls Soccer Player of the Year
*   Vero Beach H.S. advanced to 2019 5A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) semifinal; 2017 and 2018 regional final
*   2018 TCPalm All-Area Girls Soccer Player of the Year<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tcpalm.com_story_sports_high-2Dschool_2018_03_22_hagberg-2Drhodes-2Dset-2Dapart-2Dtheir-2Dskills_425753002_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=qrreVlvo5_Ba7ORP3nnGwafUNs7QTtCUijgSvTp7lZQ&e= > after scoring 54 goals
*   2018 TCPalm PrepZone Athlete of the Year<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tcpalm.com_story_sports_high-2Dschool_2018_05_23_live-2Dwho-2Dbest-2Dprepzone-2Dathletes-2Dyear_631567002_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=KD2XxznNBDe6VzI3mG18yan_LrP1Sus2vARCtuK3VCI&e= >
*   2018 Girls All-State Soccer Team<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.floridacoaches.org_uploads_1_0_7_7_107786351_girls-5Fsoccer-5F-2D-5Fall-5Fstate-5F-2D-5F2018.xls&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=ev-cTwHpSq-wI3cn2_kLorlP8bPVBSEnzqqayvgOWLs&e= >
*   Club
*   ECNL U18/U19 Southeast All-Conference Team 2018-2019 selection<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_ecnl-2Dall-2Dconference-2Dteams-2D2018-2D2019-2Dsoutheast-2Dconference_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=-Clf-rEmLWAI0AT4ryZLaxaBiQPO-2Wcy1UsXWBkzhA&e= >
*   Fun Fact
*   As a sophomore, Rhodes was the lone finalist in two sports for Treasure Coast Post All-Area athlete of the year honors – soccer and flag football<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tcpalm.com_story_sports_high-2Dschool_2018_05_23_george-2Djohnson-2Dmadelaine-2Drhodes-2Dnamed-2Dmale-2Dand-2Dfemale-2Dathletes-2Dyear_634731002_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=i2qydsj7ntFzFC9uqP0preSdiFAd-U2XR18DCIqx6pk&e= >
Becky Burleigh says:
“Madelaine is a goal scorer. She’s really, really crafty and is dangerous around the box. Not only does she like to shoot, but she also can find other players in terms of combination. She really fits our style of play.”

Delaney Tauzel @delaneyytauzel<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_delaneytauzel_-3Fhl-3Den&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=wmk4FTsI4tJLHuyjapCA6iccIt30M6aYKic1NeNMHyI&e= >

*   Position: Midfielder
*   High School: Creekside High School (Coach: Brent Johnson)
*   Hometown: St. Johns, Fla.
*   Club Team: Florida Elite Soccer Academy (Coach: Mike Pickett)
*   Info:
*   High School
*   Creekside advanced to 2017 4A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) final<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jacksonville.com_sports_2017-2D02-2D16_riding-2Dmidfield-2Dbalance-2Dcreekside-2Dgirls-2Denter-2Dfirst-2Dsoccer-2Dfinal&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=uq90TuD0n-ORa7VQTAbICTEOdC97hmR5824Kjri4doc&e= >
*   Creekside H.S. reached 2018 4A FHSAA Regional semifinal
*   2018<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.floridacoaches.org_uploads_1_0_7_7_107786351_girls-5Fsoccer-5F-2D-5Fall-5Fstate-5F-2D-5F2018.xls&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=ev-cTwHpSq-wI3cn2_kLorlP8bPVBSEnzqqayvgOWLs&e= > Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-state selection
*   2018 Times-Union All-First Coast second team selection<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jacksonville.com_sports_20180416_meet-2D2017-2D18-2Dall-2Dfirst-2Dcoast-2Dgirls-2Dsoccer-2Dteam&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=DQWhtaIZ6Tf77YEs-Yls8rtQHvyQs_CycFL1FLNzZqI&e= >
*   2018 St. Augustine The Record All-County team<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.staugustine.com_sports_20180327_bartram-2Dtrail-2Dwinger-2Dtori-2Dgrambo-2Dleads-2Drecords-2Dall-2Dcounty-2Dgirls-2Dsoccer-2Dteam&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=wOqsTUo3yk2Lu2e4AuovRpoBYyfXnf3El_-ZRKqcTF4&e= >
*   Club
*   Member of 2019 US Youth Soccer 02/01 ODP South Region trip to Switzerland, Germany and Czech Republic<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usyouthsoccer.org_assets_1_6_switerland-5F-5Fgodp-5Froster-5Ffor-5Fwebsite-5Fsouth-5Fup.pdf&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=e8yz5vn7uexgq0dGH3KKQraWt-FEKJQa5cREPkoWdqE&e= >
*   2018 U-17 ECNL/United Soccer Coaches Southeast all-conference selection<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jacksonville.com_sports_20180702_candelino-2Dpatterson-2Dearn-2Dregional-2Dechl-2Dsoccer-2Dhonors&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=CDFs5IrM8wgR8fNo40sO88B1W1yoZWoPatXIkeW-GEI&e= >
*   2017 US Youth Soccer 00/01 ODP Thanksgiving Interregional All-Star team selection<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_us-2Dyouth-2Dsoccer-2D2017-2Dodp-2Dgirls-2Dthanksgiving-2Dinterregional-2Dall-2Dstar-2Dteams_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=qmqYVaYTf6Fm42p3z_1hmHZw0eqg8YRx8EhFf-JILpE&e= >
*   Member of Florida Elite ECNL 01 that reached Under-16 USYS 2017 national championships<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org_events_2017-2DNational-2DChampionships_Schedule_16U-2DGirls_Division-2D1_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=DQk9F2WlyVNwj3_x6gU0FijPMIrDYhUWGoZUBOg7NgI&e= >
*   Olympic Development (ODP) Regional Team
*   ODP 2000/2001 South Team<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.topdrawersoccer.com_club-2Dsoccer-2Darticles_us-2Dyouth-2Dsoccer-2Dodp-2Dgirls-2Dsouth-2D00-2D01-5Faid43354&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=D2_hcwEBA4udUeko_Wfxa7ZVmqmE4rRLQONz1nRFiCc&e= >
*   USYS Southern Region Championships 2015 – Champion
*   USYS Southern Region Championships 2014 – Finalist
*   Florida State Cup Champion – 2014 and 2015

Becky Burleigh says:
“The beauty of Delaney’s game is in the simplicity of her game. It is really hard to make things look simple and she does a very, very good job of that. She’s super consistent, never gives the ball away and is a connector between anyone that she plays with – whether that is the midfield or anywhere else.”

Sydney Urban @sydurbs
Position: Midfielder/Defender
High School: Poly Prep Country Day School (Coach: Kristin Cannon)
Hometown: Belle Harbor, N.Y.
Club Team: PDA (Coach: Mike O’Neill)

*   Info
*   High School
*   Selected for East roster for Dec. 7 High School All-American Game in Orlando, Fla.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.topdrawersoccer.com_high-2Dschool-2Dsoccer-2Darticle_girls-2Dhigh-2Dschool-2Dall-2Damerican-2Dgame-2Droster-5Faid47174&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=iL4vYrHHjHcBnXMeOvV-RdNlk6Sfmmo2–6gVuYejAk&e= >
*   2018 Allstate All American<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__polygonnews.org_1989_sports_sydney-2Durban-2Dnamed-2Dan-2Dall-2Damerican-2Dsoccer-2Dplayer_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=sVecVFCwn70rbkU59Wl3bvI2qyDhL-UTSNSRMIwXP-w&e= >
*   2019-20 USA Today Preseason All American<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__usatodayhss.com_2019_meet-2Dthe-2D2019-2Dall-2Dusa-2Dpreseason-2Dhigh-2Dschool-2Dgirls-2Dsoccer-2Dteam&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=kma1qDA5lnIlN6_heIu5aZUGBVl9e8-5OC6NZwioAkE&e= >
*   2019 The Ivy Preparatory School League first team
*   Turned in 30 goals and 11 assists in 2019 New York Group B action
*   2018 New York Group B All-State Team<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.newyorksportswriters.org_reference_girls-5Fsoccer-5Fall-5Fstate-5F2018.shtml&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=rJ_QL3mJEKPs8LapcVlxqeql0tLGz6LC2OUGG9MSW7A&e= > after 23 goals and 16 assists
*   Poly Prep Country Day School won 2018 N.Y. State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Group B title<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__brooklynreporter.com_2018_12_poly-2Dprep-2Dgirls-2Dcapture-2Dthree-2Dfall-2Dstate-2Dchampionships_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=Xly2at3kAdMJBo2t32eRebnLblkOHquCU9xa9Ic4RYs&e= > and repeated in 2019<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.nysais.org_uploaded_Athletics_Fall-5F2019-5FPackets_NYSAISAA-5FGirls-5FSoccer-5FTourn-5FBracket-5F2019.xls-5F-255bCompatibility-5FMode-255d.pdf&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=4Eul_W7SG6TN9NzV2nAcxRFLMHrWXFL8yTKkGZvvXZA&e= >
*   Club
*   2019 ECNL National Champions – Virginia
*   2019 ECNL National Finals Standout
*   2017 ECNL Northeast Champions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_ecnl-2Dnational-2Dfinals-2Dconclude-2Dwith-2Du14-2Du17-2Dtitle-2Dmatches-2Din-2Drichmond-2Dva_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=XO4vWjaQVB26_Onhqc3OkGP6adWTnfM-FuJ9MucGJP4&e= >
*   Olympic Development Program (ODP) Captain 2012 -2017
*   2015, 2016 ODP Region 1 Team Inter Regional Thanksgiving Tournament; 2002 XI
*   2016 National ODP 2001/2002 Training Camp<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_2016-2Dodp-2Dgirls-2Dnational-2Dtraining-2Dcamp-2D2002-2Drosters_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=k41WXwAqSemNb8QY0ZXFgC3T0bA34vPHCEHn1SbiZ6Q&e= >
*   Fun Fact
*   “When I play soccer, I sing.”

New12 Brooklyn Feature<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__brooklyn.news12.com_story_41332770_poly-2Dpreps-2Dsoccer-2Dsuperstar-2Dsydney-2Durban&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=7g95Prrk7QKw-p3sFo5y4noCm2BqlAirEc57_cEvCeg&e= >

Becky Burleigh says:
“Sydney is a player who has a lot of experience at a high level with her PDA club from New Jersey as well as her high school team which was state champions. She’s super composed on the ball, great leader and has a high level of experience. ”

Julia Violante
Position: Defender
High School: Largo High School (Coach: Dan Flynn)
Hometown: Largo, Fla.
Club Team: Tampa Bay United (Coach: Jim Cote)

*   Info
*   High School
*   Largo H.S. advanced to 2019 3A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) semifinal; missed much of 2018-19 season with knee injury but did play in tournament action
*   Advanced to 2018 3A FHSAA regional final and 2017 regional semifinal
*   Club
*   Selected to 2019 Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Southeast Conference Selection Program<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.soccerwire.com_news_ecnl-2Dsoutheast-2Dconference-2Dselection-2Dprogram-2Dcsp-2Droster_&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=pcT79-EDA_nVRi1mjoWJnjiUUrphYcDpHVecD_Zm5T0&e= > (CSP)
*   ODP State Team
*   Fun Fact
*   Spectrum Sports 360 Athlete of the Week – July 20, 2018<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.baynews9.com_fl_tampa_sports_2018_07_20_athlete-2Dof-2Dthe-2Dweek-2D-2Djulia-2Dviolante&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=djNnw7Edq6msfB8gn0bRf1Z68OYjlqItg0JJ7aEUJvI&s=40g4P5P292nyzgCUcUeuQM6dHD2xRS3FUfyX3KWY9NA&e= >

Becky Burleigh says:
“Despite coming off injury, we feel Julia is someone who can come in and help us right away because of her athleticism and ability to play out of the back. She is a physical defender who can also play, which again just really fits our style.”

Andrew Spivey
Andrew always knew he wanted to be involved with sports in some capacity. He began by coaching high school football for six years before deciding to pursue a career in journalism. While coaching, he was a part of two state semifinal teams in the state of Alabama. Given his past coaching experience, he figured covering recruiting would be a perfect fit. He began his career as an intern for Rivals.com, covering University of Florida football recruiting. After interning with Rivals for six months, he joined the Gator Country family as a recruiting analyst. Andrew enjoys spending his free time on the golf course and watching his beloved Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter at @AndrewSpiveyGC.