4/22/2015
For Immediate Release
Sounders Women sign Canadian Internationals Campbell and McNicoll for 2015
Ashley Campbell
With the 2015 season closing in, the Sounders Women have added important pieces. The recent signings of Canadian International Kinley McNicoll and Ashley Campbell adds to the growing roster for 2015.
Campbell started her freshman year off strong at the University of Dayton accumulating a total of 12 goals and 4 assists, earning a total of 28 points. By her junior year she was invited to participate in the Canada’s U-20 National Team training camp and had recognition on the TDS National Top 100 list while garnering All Atlantic 10 First Team honors, All Ohio First team honors, and NSCAA All Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team honors.
“Ashley’s direct style is an asset to our squad,” explained Head Coach Hubert Busby Jr. “Ashley has tremendous pace and combines well with other players.”
Kinley McNicoll
McNicoll, a top-100 freshmen in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer.com, was selected to Canada’s national team for the U17 FIFAWorld Cup and competed in the 2014 FIFA U20 World Cup as Canadian team captain leading the team to the quarterfinals. McNicoll was a First Team All Big Ten selection as a junior and won the Big Ten Tournament Offensive Most Valuable Player award in 2014. She was a 2013 Second Team All Big Ten selection after being named to the Big Ten All Freshman Team in 2012.
“As captain of the Canadian U20 National Team, Kinley has shown tremendous leadership qualities even at a young age. She is another versatile and technical player who we are happy to have join our team,” finished Busby.
Campbell and McNicoll arrive shortly to begin the summer W-League season in Washington.
The Sounders Women resume their pre-season exhibition matches on Thursday, April 23rd at Seattle Pacific University at 7pm. Tickets and the schedule can be found online at www.sounderswomen.com
Sounders U23/Sounders Women
The Sounders U23 and Sounders Women teams are owned and operated by owners Lane Smith, Cliff McElroy, and Mike Jennings.
The Sounders U23 play in the Northwest Division of the Premier Development League (PDL) and the Sounders Women play in the W-League which is the first and longest-standing women’s soccer league in North America. Featuring current college age amateur players with former international and professional stars, both the PDL and the W-League provide elite amateurs the opportunity to compete while maintaining their eligibility as college student-athletes. Both the PDL and the W-League are recognized throughout the world for providing superior competition for players, while offering affordable family entertainment for fans throughout North America. The Sounders U23 team is the direct PDL affiliate to the Sounders FC first team and USL S2 team.
