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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…
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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,”…
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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…
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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…
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The cold temperatures were no concern to 42 teams from across the Pittsburgh area, West Virginia, Philadelphia area, and Chambersburg, PA came together for the Pre-Spring College showcase. In an untraditional format, the theU16-U19 teams competed in 40-minute games in the first round-robin play to place for the final day of play championships. “I loved…
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The Columbus Crew SC Academy faced-off against a collection of top PA West boys players as Arsenal and Hotspurs assemble their best-combined teams for a day of friendlies. This is part of our ongoing collaboration with the Hotspurs. We are extremely excited to showcase the best our player pools have to offer against one of the…
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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…
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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.…
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Congratulations to the following College Prep Phase Hotspurs players on their achievements in their 2020 high school soccer season: UAVSL All-Conference Emma Daily Mckenna Martin Avery Grichow District 10 Region 2 Hilary Burtner Emma Hays Kaleb Kuhn Trent Davey All- WPIAL and All-Section Selections Landon Mohney David Merriman Jacob Ciganik Caleb Yuricha Nate Schlesinger Gabe…
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We’re excited to share more about our collaboration with Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh beginning this fall. The collaboration benefits all players, with those from the Arsenal Academy Program and the Hotspurs College Prep Phase (U16-U19) having the opportunity to earn a spot with the NPSL or WPSL First Team squad. The youngest players in our…
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