CapU Department of Athletics
Below is a complete list of the women's soccer recruiting class of 2023.
Hometown: Burnaby, BC
Previous Schools: Notre Dame Regional Secondary
Height: 5'1"
Position: Midfield
Bellotti, "I chose to attend Capilano University to continue my soccer journey as well as continue my education in their prestigious psychology program."
Coach Kindel, "She plays central midfield and is very skilled with the ball. She's strong at keeping possession and switching the play. She also brings good playmaking ability using through balls to create chances."
Hometown: Burnaby, BC
Previous Schools: Burnaby South Secondary
Height: 5'3"
Position: Defense
Bolognese, "I chose Capilano University because I was given the opportunity to continue playing soccer while also studying Kinesiology."
Coach Kindel, "She plays both left and right full-back and is good at defending 1-on-1. She will be a future All-Star for the Blues program."
Hometown: Port Coquitlam, BC
Previous Schools: Terry Fox Secondary
Height: 5'3"
Position: Midfield
Chiu, "I chose Capilano University because of the welcoming environment both in the school and on the women's soccer team."
Coach Kindel, "She is a very solid player with tons of speed and can get crosses into the box. She adds pace to the front line and the ability to create chances."
Hometown: North Vancouver, BC
Previous Schools: Argyle Secondary
Height: 5'8"
Position: Defensive Midfield
Fraser, "I chose Capilano University for the beautiful scenery and the opportunity to join my siblings in being part of the Blues program."
Coach Kindel, "She is a very good talent and all-around athlete and is very good in the air. She brings conditioning and stamina in the middle to track back and make necessary defensive plays."
Hometown: Surrey, BC
Previous Schools: Enver Creek Secondary
Height: 5'4"
Position: Goalkeeper
Gill, "I chose Capilano University because they gave me the opportunity to pursue my two passions, soccer and the sciences. I am excited to start this new journey and I am thankful for the opportunity."
Coach Kindel, "Riya is a first-year goalkeeper who has had a tremendous pre-season. She has stepped up and will be a reliable depth in the keeper position when called upon."
Hometown: Mexico City, MX
Previous Schools: Byrne Creek Secondary
Height: 5'7"
Position: Forward/Midfield
Gonzalez, "I chose Capilano University because I was given an amazing opportunity and I like the team."
Coach Kindel, "She's the first international student-athlete in recent memory with the women's soccer program hailing from Mexico City. She adds tons of skill and experience to the forward line."
Hometown: Burnaby, BC
Previous Schools: Centennial Secondary
Height: 5'3"
Position: Centre Forward/Right Winger
Johnson, "I chose Capilano University because of the amazing business program, the supportive and welcoming team, as well as the beautiful campus."
Coach Kindel, "She's a former player for the Coquitlam Metro Ford BCSPL team. She's dominant upfront with the ability to go 1-on-1 and create chances for herself to get shots on the net."
Hometown: Kelowna, BC
Previous Schools: Immaculata Regional Secondary
Height: 5'4"
Position: Wing/Forward
Melnyk, "I chose Capilano University because of the beautiful campus, and due to it being a smaller school offering more opportunities."
Coach Kindel, "She's a good young talent that brings lots of energy. She's a very good striker with both feet and will be a future asset to the program as she progresses."