Cape Coral, March 22- Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions is delighted that we can announce that Zoey Spitzer, ASUN All-Freshman Team 2017, will be playing for our Women's Team. We had an interview with her.
FGCDL FC: Who are you, where are you from and how old are you?
Zoey Spitzer from Naples, Florida and I am 19 years old.
FGCDL FC: What was your high school?
I went to school at Gulf Coast High School and played there 4 years of soccer.
FGCDL FC: What is your college?
I am a freshman at Florida Gulf Coast University. I play Division 1 college ball .
FGCDL FC: What kind of honors did you receive in your player career?
Started all 19 matches as a freshman, earning a spot on the ASUN All-Freshman Team. Also got ASUN Conference's Defensive Player of the Week. Earned All-State accolades in each of her final 3 seasons at Gulf Coast High School. Named Naples Daily News Prep of the Week 4 times.
FGCDL FC: Best moment in soccer?
Best soccer moment is winning in double overtime against Lipscomb university to win the ASUN Championship
FGCDL FC: Why did you choose to play for us?
I chose to play for the Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions, because I need a place locally to play in the summer and I think this is the best place in the summer to improve my skills. I heard great stories about the coaching and organization and this will help me towards my sophomore year of college.
FGCDL FC: Expectations for the upcoming season?
I expect to have fun playing soccer while also getting better. Besides that I look forward to meet the Orange Family during the summer, because the pictures from last year made me really excited.
Head Coach Vincent de Weger is thrilled to have Zoey on his team: " Zoey is a player who doesn't really need a introduction. She is one of the only players in Division 1 College ball who started all her games as freshman. She has speed, game vision and a great pass. I look forward to work with her."
Do you want to play with Zoey? Register now for our try-outs by clicking here.
