ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Head Coach JuanPa Favero has announced the addition of Sara Ivandić, who will be joining the Oakland women's soccer program for the 2022 season. 

Ivandić is a decorated centerback and central midfielder who represents the Croatian Full National Team after playing for Youth National Team, levels U16, U17 and U19.

Her Senior National Team debut was on November 30th 2021, in a match against Moldova as a part of a qualifying tournament for the World Championship. Croatia won the game 4-0, where Ivandić recorded 10 minutes of playing time. 

In October Ivandić played for the U19 National Team in a qualifying tournament for the European Championship. Croatia played and won all three games against Lichtenstein, Latvia and Kosovo. Ivandić played in all three games for 90 minutes, as a midfielder. 

"We are excited to welcome Sara, the program's first Croatian-born player to our program and family," Favero said.

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The Ivandić File

Sara Ivandić
Zadar Croatia | Franjo Petric High School
5'7 | Centerback/ Central Midfielder

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Favero on Ivandić
"Sara is the type of player that gives us the depth and quality that we have been hoping to get to solidify our central play. In addition to being able to play as a centerback and holding mid, she is versatile enough to play as a striker. We love her technical ability and tactical awareness and her high level of athleticism and aerial game will help make her transition a smooth one."