Athenians Add Olivia Wright to 2022 Squad

Published by San Antonio Athenians SC Communications 2/4/2022

San Antonio Athenians SC is proud to welcome local product Olivia Wright back to the squad for the 2022 season.

Athenians Technical Director Leland Hammonds expressed his excitement at Wright’s return to the purple and white: “We are ecstatic to have Olivia back with our squad. She’s an extremely versatile player that gives us pace and threat on the wing and depth in the midfield.”

Wright, a graduate of Cornerstone Christian School, worked her way into the Athenians squad last season, making her first appearance off the bench in the third regular season game against Lone Star Republic. From there, her energy and offensive spark meant that she was a key part of the team that made a run to the UWS National Semifinals and picked up a Southwest Regional Championship on the way. Wright ended the UWS season with 10 appearances, 2 starts, and 1 assist.

Wright plays collegiately with Texas State University at the NCAA Division 1 level, competing in the Sun Belt Conference. The Bearcats finished the 2021 season 7-8-2, moving in the right direction after only winning 4 games the season before. As a sophomore, Wright played in 14 matches, starting eight. She recorded two goals and one assist, including one match-winning goal.

Olivia Wright is the 3rd player announced as part of the Athenians’ 2022 squad, joining local products Mia Wildeman and Helene Farris. Stay tuned to the club’s website and social media channels for further announcements.