ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Roberts Wesleyan University women's soccer team is pleased to welcome six first-year student-athletes for the 2025 season.
The incoming class includes two midfielders, four defenders and a set of twins.
"They're a good class," said
Bobby McColl, who was announced as the Redhawks' head coach in February. "It's a bit of a mixture of players that were committed prior to me coming in and then players that we were able to sign after I got hired.
"I am really happy with the overall class. They bring good experience at the club level and we have a couple of internationals on the team. The newcomers are going to bring a lot of energy and a lot of athleticism. They have fit in really well with the team so far, so I hope that they can contribute."
Roberts opens its season on Sept. 4 at Ohio Dominican University.
Let's meet the newest Redhawks:
Position: Midfield
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
High school: St. Basil The Great College School
Major: Biology
Before Roberts: Named MVP of her high school team as a junior. Played volleyball and participated in track and field in high school.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I picked Roberts because I think it's the perfect fit for me. I visited with my family and we immediately liked the campus and the community atmosphere. The soccer team and the coach were very welcoming. I also think the school has very good values and is a place where I can get a great education."
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Position: Defense
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
High school: St. Basil The Great College School
Major: Biology
Before Roberts: Served as captain of her high school team. Played volleyball, softball, and ran track in high school. Served as a member of her school's yearbook committee and volunteered with a cat rescue organization.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts to continue my athletic and academic journey because the team was very welcoming, and coach Bobby was really nice when I came to visit. Roberts also had the academic program that I was interested in."
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Position: Defense
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Lancaster, N.Y.
High school: Lancaster
Major: Nursing
Before Roberts: Named ECIC Division I second-team as a junior and first-team as a senior. Also played flag football and was a member of the Science Honor Society in high school. Had interception for a touchdown and was named South MVP of Kensington Lions All-Star Flag Football Classic.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts Wesleyan because I love the size of the campus and everyone there was so welcoming when I went on visits. I am majoring in Nursing and the program at Roberts is great. The soccer team is also very good and I felt I fit in the best with the program and the players on the team."
Position: Defense
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.
High school: Charles Finney
Major: Undecided
Before Roberts: A three-sport standout, she helped the Falcons reach the Section V finals in soccer, basketball and flag football as a senior. Scored 17 goals and notched three assists during her senior soccer season, finishing her career with 52 goals and 51 assists and being named team MVP. Scored 1,039 points in basketball and was named the Private-Parochial Player of the Year. Excelled in flag football, scoring 22 touchdowns and intercepting 27 passes while leading the Falcons to the Section V Class C crown. Named first-team all-state, All-Greater Rochester and News 8 PrimeTime 585 Elite Award for Small School Flag Football.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts Wesleyan because it is a close-to-home school that offers competitive athletics and strong academics within a supportive, faith-based community. I was looking for a Christian campus, and I felt like the Roberts campus was an example of that. The athletic program is competitive and committed to developing well-rounded student-athletes, which is another reason I wanted to attend this school."
Position: Defense
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Courtice, Ontario
High school: Courtice
Major: Childhood and Special Education
Before Roberts: Named MVP of her high school team as a senior. Also participated in rugby and many fund-raising events, including Relay For Life.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts Wesleyan because it allows me the opportunities to grow in different aspects of my life. A main component that influenced my decision to attend Roberts was the athletics side of things. I have heard many great things about the athletics at Roberts from people who have and are still attending Roberts, which piqued my interest. Hearing how these people have not only enjoyed and grown on their sports teams but also in their academics showed me that this was a school I would want to attend. Another aspect that influenced my decision was the opportunity to grow my faith. The school community provides the perfect environment for me to expand my spiritual connection which is something I want to do. Aside from the athletics and faith aspects of my choice, I also chose the school for what it can provide me with academically. The program I am going into aligns perfectly with my career goals, and I am very excited to have the chance to explore this opportunity."
Position: Midfield
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.
High school: Northstar Christian
Major: Exercise Science
Before Roberts: Set five school records and currently owns four– career goals (82), career points (203), season goals (33) and season points (83) - at Northstar. Scored 28 goals and recorded eight assists as a senior.  Named Private-Parochial League Division 2 Player of the Year twice. Selected a New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete and received ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student Award in athletics. A member of National Honor Society, she also served as vice president of her senior class. Â
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts because of the tight-knit community, great academics, and emphasis on faith. The soccer program focuses on team culture while maintaining a competitive environment, which I love. Overall, it felt like the right fit for me."
