No. 7: Olivia Rizakos named first-ever Women's Soccer U SPORTS Player of the Year November 5, 2025, Olivia Rizakos made program history by becoming the first Gryphon women's soccer player to take home the Chantal Navert Memorial Award as the U SPORTS Player of the Year. It marks the first time in the 30-year history of the award, which dates back to 1995, in which a University of Guelph student-athlete has been named the top player in the country in women's soccer. ---- As 2025 winds down, we're taking a look back at the moments that defined an unforgettable year for Gryphon Athletics — the achievements, milestones, and stories that resonated across our campus and beyond. Read this story and see our full top 10 list by clicking the bio link. #Gryphon #Top10 #GuelphGryphons #GryphonSoccer #USportsSoccer #OUASoccer #UofGuelph #PlayeroftheYear