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…

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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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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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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…

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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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Pittsburgh-native Maddie Layman is putting on the blue and yellow to join the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team in our inaugural season.  This will be Layman’s 4th season in the WPSL (2019, 2018, 2016 with Steel City FC). “Maddie is a savage! She’s an incredibly experienced, true competitor,” said Tom (Tommo) Ovenden. “That experience…

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After wrapping up her collegiate career in the fall, we’re pleased to welcome Pittsburgh-native Ashley Amato back to the pitch as a member of the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team. Amato competed for three seasons as a member of Steel City FC.  “I’ve coached Ashley since she was 10 years old. To see her…

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The inaugural roster for the Pittsburgh Hotspurs (WPSL) Women’s First Team is starting to form with the signing of goalkeeper Jess Neill – a member of the 2019 Keystone Division All-Conference team.  This will be Neill’s third season with Coach Tom (Tommo) Ovenden and Jordan Daloisio (GM) after competing with Steel City FC in 2018…

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Steel City FC (WPSL) Joins Pittsburgh Hotspurs, Providing Full Women’s Pathway of Play from Youth through Adult   Pittsburgh, PA – November 5, 2019 — Pittsburgh Hotspurs SC are proud to announce that Steel City FC has joined the club for the 2020 season, maintaining competition in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). “This is…

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