As the UNBC Men’s Soccer program looks to take the next big step in 2025, their backline is getting a boost from the South Pacific.
Head Coach Steve Simonson announced today (Wednesday) Jamie Wildash-Chan of Wellington, New Zealand has committed to the team.
The 19-year-old played last season with Western Suburbs in the Central League. Western finished second in league competition which allowed them to qualify for the National League Championship in New Zealand.
Wildash-Chan has also competed for Wellington College at the high school level where he earned the College Futsal Player of the Year Award along with a training stint with Hearts of Midlothian FC in Scotland.
“My biggest strength is my mentality and my work-rate,” explained the newest member of the TWolves. “I like to be involved in the attack, putting in crosses, scoring goals, and taking on players. And on the other side I like to defend and help on the last line wherever needed.”
Simonson stated, “Jamie is a dynamic winger and wing back with an incredible work ethic and strong leadership traits. in all my interactions with Jamie he demonstrates all the right characteristics not just as a player but as a person to help grow, what’s already headed towards being a very strong program here at UNBC. We can’t wait to have him join us in August as we believe he’ll be a fantastic fit at our school.”
Academically, Wildash-Chan plans to study Psychology at UNBC after earning Wellington College Well-being prefect honours along with a National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 1) and a National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 3) Physics (achieved with excellence).
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