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Costa Rican International Captain Joins Blue Heat

01/30/2017, 12:30pm EST
By Admin

Katherine Alvarado signs on for the 2016 UWS champions

SANTA CLARITA, CA - The defending United Women’s Soccer (UWS) champion Santa Clarita Blue Heat have added another Costa Rican international to their 2017 roster. Santa Clarita are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Katherine Alvarado for the upcoming summer season in United Women’s Soccer, pending league approval.

“This shows we are all about quality in this league, only the best,” said Blue Heat Technical Director and Club Owner Carlos Marroquin, who could not be more excited to add more international experience to his team. “Someone of Katherine’s experience, passion and drive will be crucial in defending our title in an ever-growing league. I am committed to bringing the best to the city of Santa Clarita and to UWS.”

Currently playing for Deportivo Saprissa in Costa Rica, Alvarado has been a Costa Rican international since playing in the U-17 & U-20 Women’s World Cups in 2008 and 2010, respectively. With fifty international caps to her name, the 25-year-old was a key member in Costa Rica’s first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance in 2015, acting as one of the team captains while starting all of the group games.

Alvarado is excited to join Blue Heat in 2017 and brings a wealth of experience to the team that already boasts two Costa Rican internationals - forwards Melissa Herrera and Carolina Venegas.

“Soccer is my passion, its in my veins,” said Alvarado. “We are a soccer family and I’m happy to have the chance to show the quality our of play and skill with my national teammates in Santa Clarita.”

For the latest news, signings and updates visit the team’s official website at SCBlueHeat.com. You can “Like” the Santa Clarita Blue Heat on Facebook and on Twitter at @SCBlueHeat.

About United Women’s Soccer (UWS): UWS is a national women’s soccer league sanctioned by U.S. Soccer through the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). UWS is a professionally operated league created for teams that meet high minimum standards. The season runs from May until the end of July, culminating in a National Championship match. The UWS player pool is comprised of college players, aspiring & former professionals and international stars. You can follow UWS on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

UWS is managed by EDP, a leading soccer management company that runs a number of leagues and tournaments. In addition to UWS, EDP operates youth leagues that includes an NPL league, the EDP Super Club program, the EDP Premier League and the EDP Championship League. EDP also runs EDP Futures programs for U-7’s to U-12’s and it conducts more than 20 youth tournaments, including tournaments within its EDP Cup Series and EDP Showcase Series.

Media can contact UWS Director of Communications Jorma Kansanen by e-mail at Press@UWSSoccer.com. You can visit the league’s official website at UWSSoccer.com. Interested team applicants can contact League Director Joe Ferrara by e-mail at Joe@UWSSoccer.com.

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