​Homegrown Talent Joins the 2015-16 Huskie Women’s Soccer Team

The University of Saskatchewan Women’s Soccer team announced the signing of new players to its 2015-16 recruiting class yesterday. Welcoming to the roster seven homegrown players from right here in Saskatchewan, the Huskies have their sights set on an appearance at the Canada West Final Four play-offs. Building upon their successes in 2013 and 2014, the Huskie Women’s Soccer team open their season at home on September 12^th against the Manitoba Bisons and the Winnipeg Wesmen on September 13^th at 12:00 p.m. at Field 7 in PotashCorp Park.
 
Recruited to step out onto the field for the Green and White in 2015:
-          Brynn Bowles, Saskatoon – Aurora/ HPDC
-          Leesa Eggum, Sasktoon – Lakeland College Rattlers
-          Rita Fetsch, Yorkton – Yorkton United FC/ Sacred Heart H.S.
-          Jillian Madey, Regina – Q.C. United/ Dr. Martin LeBoldus H.S.
-          Jill McNeilly, Saskatoon -  Hollandia
-          Ella Molnar, Regina – Q.C. United
-          Jackson Wiegers, Saskatoon – Aurora/HPDC
 
Following is the news release from Huskie Athletics.

HUSKIE WOMEN’S SOCCER ANNOUNCES FIVE RECRUITS

 The University of Saskatchewan Huskie women’s soccer team is pleased to announce the signing of seven recruits to the 2015 recruiting class.

 Just as they did in a year ago, the Huskies continue to add local talent with four Saskatoon recruits set to join the 2015 roster. All seven recruits in this year’s class are from Saskatchewan.

 “We are very excited about this group of players coming into our program,” said Huskie head coach Jerson Brandica-Hamilton. “We believe all of these players possess the qualities, attributes and playing abilities that we are looking for in order to continue building on the recent success of our program.”

 Brandica-Hamilton will lead the team in his second season as women’s head coach (co-head coach in 2014), under the leadership of soccer program director Bryce Chapman. After two straight years of rewriting the history books in 2013 and 2014 with a playoff and Canada West Final Four appearance respectively, the Huskies will look to continue to climb the conference ladder in 2015.

 “Our recruits will add versatility and depth to our already established group and will bring a competitive edge to our day-to-day training. More importantly, they bring the right character in their enthusiasm to learn and challenge themselves at the next level.”

 The Huskies open their season at home September 12 against the Manitoba Bisons before hosting the Winnipeg Wesmen on September 13. Both games are set for a 12pm kickoff at Field 7 in PotashCorp Park.


 Name – Hometown – Last Club
 Brynn Bowles – Saskatoon – Aurora / HPDC

Comments from Jerson:
“Brynn is a versatile player that will add depth to our current squad. She comes in with great eagerness to learn and develop to the next level and we are excited to see what her true potential will be within our program.”

 Comments from Brynn:
“I am excited to be a part of the Huskie women’s soccer program because there is so much talent and drive that comes from each individual within the program. Seeing that constantly makes me want to continue to push myself each day. I hope to display my abilities both on and off the ball in order to show where I fit within this program.”

 Leesa Eggum – Saskatoon – Lakeland College Rattlers

Comments from Jerson:
“Leesa comes to us with a good pedigree as a footballer having been part of a U18 National Champion Club and most recently having achieved success at the College Level, which will add a winning mentality to our current group. She is an attacking minded player and we are excited to have her on board, as she will add depth and versatility to our existing attacking options.”

 Comments from Leesa:
“I am looking forward to having the opportunity to play soccer and challenge myself at the next level.”


 Rita Fetsch – Yorkton – Yorkton United FC/Sacred Heart H.S

Comments from Jerson:
“Rita is an attack-minded player with outstanding ability and very good instincts in one-on-one situations. She has very good movement off the ball and we believe she can step into our program and have an immediate impact for the 2015 season. She comes from a very good footballing family and is a player with the proper character to into our program.  We are very excited to have her on board.”

 Comments from Rita:
“I am excited to have the opportunity to play at the university level under a great coaching staff who will challenge me to develop to my fullest potential. I aspire to make my mark on the team both as a player and as a teammate.”


 Jillian Madey –Regina – Dr. Martin LeBoldus H.S. / Q.C. United

Comments from Jerson:
“Jillian is a technical player that we forsee playing both an attacking or defensive role for our team. She likes to maintain possession of the ball, which is a quality we very much value and demand from our midfielders and thus we think she has the ability to transition into the next level of competition. We look forward to working with her and developing her.

 Comments from Jillian:
“I am excited to be a part of the Huskie women’s soccer program… The team has a lot of talented players that I am happy to have the opportunity to play with and learn from.”


Jill McNeilly – Saskatoon – Hollandia

Comments from Jerson:
“Jill is a defensive minded player that is comfortable in possession and is always eager to learn and push herself to the next level. She has the character qualities that we are looking to continue building our program around and we look forward to continuing her development as a footballer.”

 Comments from Jill:
“I am honoured to be selected to play for the Huskies with such a great group of players and a winning program. I aim to continue to develop as a player and learn from the veteran players and the coaching staff.”


 Ella Molnar – Regina – Q.C. United

Comments from Jerson:
“Ella is an athletic player with great pace and a very high work ethic. We see her being able to transition very easily into our dynamic and high paced game philosophy. More importantly, she has the right mentality and character that we look for in players to step into our program.”

 Comments from Ella:
“I am very excited and privileged to have been chosen to be part of such a beneficial and strong program and to call myself a University of Saskatchewan Huskie Athlete.”


 Jackson Weigers – Saskatoon – Aurora / HPDC

Comments from Jerson:
“Jackson is a technical player who has a desire to always influence the game with a possession-oriented style, which is something we highly value in our program. She brings an enthusiasm into training and eagerness to challenge herself day in and day out and we are excited to see what her role becomes for her future years as a Huskie.”

 Comments from Jackson:
“I am looking forward to being around a group of like-minded individuals whom I can share success, struggle and good times with. I want to make a positive impact on the program, whether it be in training, in a game, or off the pitch.”