Texas A&M strengthens defense with signing of Arizona State transfer Norah Bell

COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M soccer team bolstered its backline with the addition of Arizona State transfer Norah Bell head coach Bobby Shuttleworth announced.

“We’re excited to welcome Norah to the Texas A&M soccer program,” Shuttleworth said. “She has excellent physical tools and a dynamic presence on the field. That allows her to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Her versatility across the backline gives us important flexibility as she can play multiple positions and adapt to different roles.”

Last season the multi-faceted defender played in 19 matches for the Sun Devils, registering 18 starts as a freshman. She logged 1,298 minutes helping the Arizona State defense record eight shutouts and a 0.98 goals-against average.

Bell recently earned a call-up to the Canada U-20 National Team international camp, serving as a substitute in an April 16 friendly against Costa Rica.

“Norah brings valuable international experience with Canada, which will be a great addition to our team,” Shuttleworth said. “Defensively she is strong, reliable and difficult to break down while also having the ability to contribute dynamically to attack when the opportunity arises. We’re thrilled to add her to our squad and we can’t wait to see how she continues to develop here at Texas A&M.

Bell and recent signee Ciara Jade Mitchell look to join a growing list of Canadians to star at Texas A&M, including Mia Pante, Jazmine Wilkinson and Andersen Williams.

Her club experience includes play at the highest levels in the Canadian west. Bell played for Kamloops United FC in League1 BC and Thompson Okanagan FC of the British Columbia Premier League. She also saw time with the BC Soccer Provincial Program Development Group and the Vancouver Whitecaps Elite Academy’s National Development Centre.