Two More Recruits Sign Women's Soccer Letters of Intent   

Posted June 18, 2007
A transfer from Iowa and a freshman from Canada have signed Letters of Intent to play for the Scorpions women's soccer team.

Sophomore transfer Olyvia Gaytan from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and freshman Carling Rootes from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, have signed Letters of Intent to play for the Scorpions.

The signings brings the total number of women's soccer players who have signed to 10.

 

The women’s soccer team begins play Thursday, August 23, 2007 against the Instituto Tecnologico Superiores de Poza Rica Petroleros. 

Olyvia Gaytan (forward/midfielder)

"I’ve seen her play in high school for two years as well as with her club team," Scorpion head coach Nik Barjaktarevic said. "We plan to use her athleticism, excellent crosses, penetrating and scoring ability in the attacking third of the field. She also brings the experience of playing at the college level that we will need especially in our first year."

Gaytan played at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, an NCAA Division III school, during the 2006-07 season. The 5-6 sophomore is a graduate of Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs. She plans to major in History and Secondary Education.

"I chose to transfer to try something new and have the chance to play on a very promising team," Gaytan said. "I'm very excited to come and meet everyone and just get used to the new environment. I'm really pumped to get down to Texas and play my favorite sport.

Carling Rootes (midfielder/defender)

"Carling will bring size, physical play and leadership to our back line," Barjaktarevic said about the 5-9 freshman. "She knows the game well, can play as a defensive midfielder, and is dangerous when close to the goal as well. It was great to see her play this spring in Dallas and I’m looking forward to see her in action."

Rootes graduated from Lord Beaverbrook High School in Calgary in 2007 and was selected to play in a state all-star game. She has also participated in club soccer in Canada. Rootes plans to major in Biology.

"I am looking forward to playing soccer at the university level," Rootes said. "Hopefully, we will build a strong reputation for women's soccer. I am really excited about playing in a place where the weather is much different than what I am used to."