Alliyah Rowe shared the end of another record-breaking regular season in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) not just with her CAPERS teammates and coaches, but also the legendary student-athlete whose record she beat earlier this month. Ally says spending time with Ross Webb, the former Saint Mary’s University standout striker who held the all-time scoring record from 1978-82, was an amazing opportunity.The pair talked about Ally’s accomplishments, the differences in their careers having played four decades apart and the changes in skill for today’s athletes. Ally says their conversation will stick with her forever. “He is a very down-to-earth, humble guy who not only gave me praise but also insight on how the game has developed,” she says. “It was an honour getting to meet him and hearing the wisdom he had to pass down and the stories from his time as a player.”
Heading into this season, Ally was focused on team success more than individual records but says she understood the career record was in striking distance if she had a strong enough season. After her performance on the pitch this season, she has cemented her legacy as one of the best players – male or female – to lace up cleats in the AUS.
“Ally has done it year in and year out,” says Head Coach, Ness Timmons. “Even though she is the most heavily marked player in the conference, she is resilient and has a knack for getting open and being in the right spot.” Off the pitch, Ness describes Ally as a role model and a leader who helps her teammates and does whatever it takes to bring the CAPERS to success.
Ally says she is happy with the development of her soccer IQ and says the secret is practicing how you play. “Give it your all like it’s your last game, your last time on the field,” she says.
With the regular season behind them, Ally and the CAPERS are embarking on what matters most — winning an AUS banner. With their first place finish, the CAPERS secured a first-round bye in the 2024 AUS Women’s Soccer Championship and will take the pitch in a semi-final match on Friday, October 25.