TOLEDO, Ohio – Former University of Toledo women's soccer player, Isa Echeverri (Medellin, Columbia) has signed to play for Sevilla FC in Spain. Echeverri previously played for the Greek club Elpides Karditsas FC and the Columbian national team. Echeverri will join former Rocket and fellow Columbian native, Natalia Gaitan, in the Primera Division. Gaitan plays for Valencia CF Femenino.

"It's no surprise that Isa is getting this opportunity in Spain. She was an unbelievable player during her time with the Rockets," said head coach TJ Buchholz. "She is very deserving of getting to play with one of the best teams in the world. This is a tremendous honor and opportunity for her. Sevilla is getting an exceptional player and fantastic leader. We are looking forward to watching her do great things in Spain this season."

A 2017 graduate, Echeverri built an impressive resume as a Rocket that includes multiple conference and regional recognitions. Leading the offense during the 2017 season, Echeverri scored six goals, including three game winners, helping the Rockets to their fifth MAC Tournament title. Echeverri's efforts earned her a spot on the All-MAC Tournament Team, All-MAC First Team, and All-Region Great Lakes Third Team. The Medellin, Columbia native was named to the All-MAC First and Second Team twice during her career, as well as two All-Region Great Lakes Third Team accolades. In 2014, Echeverri scored four goals and earned a spot on the All-MAC Freshmen Team. She was named the Rockets' Offensive Most Valuable Player her sophomore year, finishing fourth in the MAC in scoring. She also earned the team's MVP in her final season in the Glass City. Echeverri finished her Rocket career with 14 goals, including seven game winners, and five assists.

Echeverri was successful off the field as well, earning Academic All-MAC and Distinguished Scholar Athlete honors during the 2015, 2016, and 2017 seasons.

Professionally, Echeverri competed for the Columbian national team at the 2015 World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics. She also competed at the 2014 Copa America Femenina Tournament and the 2015 Pan-American Games. As a member of the UWS Houston Aces, the 2018 UWS National Champions, Echeverri scored three goals in seven games.