2019-20 Douglas College Royals Women's Soccer Recruits

Newest additions to the 2019-20 Royals recruiting class. Pictured L-R: Kya Cleto, Taylor Spong, Isabella Silva, and Sophie Irvine
Newest additions to the 2019-20 Royals recruiting class. Pictured L-R: Kya Cleto, Taylor Spong, Isabella Silva, and Sophie Irvine
Posted: Jul 08, 2019

"We are really excited to be welcoming these new Royals into the Pride. These student athletes will all vie for starting positions in week 1 and make our roster even deeper. They each bring unique strengths and experiences that are invaluable to our program. The newest student athletes are decorated champions at the local, provincial and national level including the 5 Coastal FC players who were 2018 National Club Champions. Most importantly, these newest Royals all have great character and will be tremendous in the school and in the community." - Chris Laxton, Head Coach

Madison Martin

Position: Midfielder
Club: TSS
League: MWSL
Program: Education
High School: Lord Tweedsmuir
City: Surrey
Player Accolades: Playing Premier Women's Soccer (MWSL), Provincial A Cup Champion, Coastal Cup Champion, League Champion (MSL), BC HPP Program Player
Academic Accolades: 4.0 Honour Roll Student
Coach's Thoughts: Maddy is a very technical player with a very high soccer IQ. As a result, she is very versatile and can play in multiple positions. She brings strong character and an excellent work rate to the Douglas College program.
What are your goals for next season: My goals for next season are to positively contribute to the team both on and off the field and to learn from my teammates and grow as a soccer player and person.

Elisha Machado

Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Coquitlam Metro Ford
League: BCSPL
Program: Nursing
High School: Archbishop Carney
City: Coquitlam
Player Accolades: Fraser Valley 'AA' Champion; 4th at 'AA' Provincials, League Champion (MSL), BC Summer Games
Academic Accolades: 1st Honours
Coach's Thoughts:Elisha is a technical goalkeeper with excellent hands and footwork. She is courageous and has a great work ethic. She is also comfortable with the ball at her feet and will be able to help us play out of the back.
Describe yourself in 3 adjectives: Energetic, fun and hardworking

Sarah Burns

Position: Centre Back
Club: Coastal FC
League: BCSPL
Program: General Studies
High School: Clayton Heights
City: Surrey
Player Accolades: CSA Club National Champion, BCSPL League Champion, BCSPL Cup Champion, Provincial 'Premier' Cup Champion
Academic Accolades: 4.0 Honour Roll Student
Coach's Thoughts: Sarah is a smart and strong central defender. She is excellent in the air and even better with the ball at her feet. She is comfortable playing the ball out of the back and will help us in all phases of play.
How do you feel about joining the Royals?: I'm excited to play at a high level of soccer during my schooling and get the opportunity to continue playing with some of my current teammates.

Lauren Muter

Position: Full Back
Club: Coastal FC
League: BCSPL
Program: Nursing
High School: Sullivan Heights
City: Surrey
Player Accolades: CSA Club National Champion, BCSPL League Champion, BCSPL Cup Champion, Provincial 'Premier' Cup Champion
Academic Accolades: Principal's List and Honour Roll
Coach's Thoughts: Lauren is a very thoughtful and technical fullback. She can play on either side and is strong with and without the ball. She has added an element of physicality since her CSA National Championship triumph and I look forward to seeing her continue to develop in our program.
What are your goals for next season?: My goals for next season are to really push myself outside of my comfort zone, and to further grow as a player. I want to try new things, expand my skill set, and ultimately impact the team in a positive way.

 

Alicia Skirzyk

Position: Forward
Club: Coastal FC
League: BCSPL
Program: BPEC
High School: Sands
City: Delta
Player Accolades: CSA Club National Champion, BCSPL League Champion, BCSPL Cup Champion, Provincial 'Premier' Cup Champion
Academic Accolades: Honour Roll, Merritt Award
Coach's Thoughts: Alicia is a technical and powerful forward. She is very calm and composed on the ball and even more so in front of goal. We expect that she will be able to create and finish a lot of chances for us in the years to come.
Describe yourself in 3 adjectives: Fast, strong, aware

Gracie Quesnelle

Position: Forward
Club: Coastal FC
League: BCSPL
Program: General Studies
High School: D.W. Poppy
City: Langley
Player Accolades: CSA Club National Champion, BCSPL League Champion, BCSPL Cup Champion, Provincial 'Premier' Cup Champion
Academic Accolades: Creative Writing Award
Coach's Thoughts: Gracie is a dangerous forward with a love for scoring goals. She is someone who enjoys taking on opponents in the final third and creating problems for their back line. She has already demonstrated her ability to score against PACWEST opponents and we look forward to that continuing.
How do you feel about joining the Royals?: I am very excited to join and can't wait to be apart of a positive atmosphere

 

Olivia Ortiz

Position: Midfielder
Club: Coastal FC
League: BCSPL
Program: Sciences
High School: Delta Secondary School
City: Tsawwassen
Player Accolades: CSA Club National Champion, BCSPL League Champion, BCSPL Cup Champion, Provincial 'Premier' Cup Champion,
Academic Accolades: Principals list and Honour Roll
Coach's Thoughts: Olivia is a smart and technical midfielder. She is someone who can find and exploit pockets of space. She is good at linking up with her the forwards and enjoys joining in on the attack.
What are your goals for next season?: My goals are too make new friends and continue develop as a soccer player in a new environment

 

Tess Venables

Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Fraser Valley Selects
League: MSL
Program: Criminology
High School: Sardis
City: Chilliwack
Player Accolades: CFC Goalkeeper of the Year
Academic Accolades: Honour Roll
Coach's Thoughts: Tess is a strong and athletic goalkeeper. She is explosive when diving and is brave in 1v1 situations. We are looking forward to seeing how she continues to develop at Douglas.
Describe yourself in 3 adjectives: Consistant, Coachable, Leader

 

Rachel Kilbrai

Position: Midfielder
Club: Delta Coastal Selects
League: MSL
Program: Sciences
High School: Delview
City: Delta
Player Accolades: Provincial 'A' Cup Champion, Coastal Cup Champion, League Champion (MSL),
Academic Accolades: Honour Roll
Coach's Thoughts: Rachel is a powerful and determined player. She has a great attacking mindset - with a nose for goal and the ability to play the final pass in the final third. She is also a strong defender, especially closer to the opponent?s goal.
What are your goals for next season?: My goals for next season are to work my butt off in both practices and games allowing me to gain new knowledge about the game, and to be a key contributor to the team!

 

Izabella Bryant

Position: Centre back
Club: Delta Coastal Selects
League: MSL
Program: Criminology
High School: Lord Tweedsmuir
City: Surrey
Player Accolades: Provincial 'A' Cup Champion, Coastal Cup Champion, League Champion (MSL),
Academic Accolades: Honour Roll
Coach's Thoughts: Izabella is a tenacious and good technical player. She is strong in tackles and is a good ball winner. She is also a stronger passer; she helps build and connect her team through the thirds of the pitch.
How do you feel about joining the Royals?: Very excited to be apart of such a great team looking forward to next season

Sophie Irvine

Position: Midfielder
Club: Port Coquitlam Eurorite
League: MSL
Program: General Studies
High School: Riverside Secondary
City: Port Coquitlam
Player Accolades: Athlete of the year in 2015, League and Provincial Champions A cup 2018, League Champions 2019
Academic Accolades: Principals list and Honour Roll
Coach's Thoughts: Sophie is a hard-working and fearless defensive player. She is comfortable on the ball, aggressive and an excellent tackler. She can play as a centre back or in the midfield
What are your goals for next season?: To make the team and get into the starting lineup

 

Isabella Silva

Position: Forward
Club: Burnaby Girls
League:
Program: General Studies/Sport Science
High School: Burnaby South Secondary School
City: Burnaby
Player Accolades: league champions 2018/19
Academic Accolades: Honour roll grade 8-10
Coach's Thoughts: Isabella is a determined player with great character. She has excellent pace, likes to take players on and finds dangerous scoring positions. She plays wing or forward.
What are your goals for next season?: To work hard and improve myself mentally and physically.

 

Kya Cleto

Position: Midfielder
Club: Coquitlam Metro Ford HPL
League:
Program: General Studies/ Social Work
High School: Fraser Heights Secondary School
City: Coquitlam
Player Accolades: 
Academic Accolades: Honour Roll
Coach's Thoughts: Kya is a technical, attack-minded player. She can play anywhere in the central midfield and can find pockets of space. She likes to connect with the front runners and finding forward positions.
What are your goals for next season?: Make the most of the time I am given and work hard to earn playing time

 

Taylor Spong

Position: Striker
Club: Coquitlam Metro Ford 
League:
Program: General Studies/ Social Work
High School: New Westminster Secondary School
City: Coquitlam
Player Accolades: 
Academic Accolades: 
Coach's Thoughts: Taylor is a classic #9. She likes to play with her back to goal, as well as cause problems in the attacking 18 yard box. She defends well from the front and makes life difficult for teams playing out of the back.
How do you feel about joining the Royals?: I am so excited to start the next chapter of my life and have a group of teammates to experience it with.
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