Santa Clara University signs California Thorns player Cianna Elmazaj

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Via Santa Clara University) – Santa Clara women’s soccer will welcome forward/defender Cianna Elmazaj of Saratoga, Calif. to the 2019 roster.
Elmazaj played club soccer for the California Thorns where she scored seven goals in 13 games. Her team is currently ranked No. 17 in the nation. Elmazaj also played lacrosse in high school.
In the classroom, Elmazaj was recognized on the honor roll at Archbishop Mitty High School.
She wants to be an attorney because she wants to help people.
Elmazaj has a sister, Adriana, and brother, Zander. Her mother, Vjollca, is an account executive and her father, Ian, is a supply chain manager.
In her free time, Elmazaj enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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