Ahead of the 2024 Canada West season, the UNBC Timberwolves are adding a Dutch import.
Men’s soccer head coach Steve Simonson has announced center back/midfielder Pipeijn (Pip) van der Ende has signed via Peninsula College in Washington State.
Last season, van der Ende appeared in all 20 games where he tallied two goals while adding seven assists en route to a 2023 NWAC championship.
Peninsula College captured division banners during each of van der Ende’s two seasons, and last season he was an all-star honourable mention.
“I know a buddy who went to Canada to play, so I knew that option was there,” reflected van der Ende. “Then I came into contact with Steve [Simonson] and it was the right fit immediately. All the people were welcoming and I was like: I have to go here,” said van der Ende.
“Pip is a fantastic addition to our program,” shared Steve Simonson. “He has an incredible brain for the game and fits our philosophy perfectly on the pitch. He has gelled instantly from a social perspective with the group due to his open and genuine personality. Pip also has strong innate leadership traits which I look forward to seeing come out within this overall young group of players.”
Last season, he cracked the honour roll three times and the President’s List once at Peninsula and will be studying General Business at UNBC.
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