Gia Vicari

Gia Vicari

Personal information
Full name	Giavanna Valentina Vicari
Date of birth	(2001-04-02) April 2, 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s)	Forward
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2023	Georgetown University	76	(25)
2023	Rutgers University	14	(2)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024	Odense Boldklub	10	(6)
2024–2025	Newcastle Jets	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 June 2025

Giavanna Valentina Vicari (born April 2, 2001) is an American professional women's soccer player who last played as a forward for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Women in Australia.

Youth career

Vicari attended The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania for high school. At The Baldwin School she was named 2018 All-American finished as the all-time record holder in goals and points with 81 goals and 41 assists. Vicari began her youth career playing for FC Revolution. She then played for FC Delco in the ECNL and concluded her youth career at Penn Fusion SA in the Development Academy. At Penn Fusion she was named to the IMG Top 150 Girls Club Soccer Player rankings in 2018. ^[1]

College career

Georgetown University

In 2019, Vicari attended Georgetown University where she played four seasons (2019–23) with the women's soccer team. During her time with the Hoyas, Vicari totaled 67 points on 25 goals and 17 assists in 76 games. Eleven of the 25 goals were named as game-winners. Vicari was named to First Team All-Big East for three consecutive years (2020–22) and lead her team's offensive efforts over those three seasons. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Rutgers University

Entering the 2023 season, Vicari was named to the Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Top 100 players, ranked #32. In her season with the Scarlet Knights, Vicari totaled 6 points on 2 goals and 2 assists in 14 games. ^[5]

Professional career

Odense Boldklub

In January 2024, Vicari signed her first professional contract with Odense Boldklub in Odense, Denmark. ^{[6] [7]} Vicari spent 6 months in Denmark, helping OB earn promotion to the Kvinde-DM Liga. In the 10 games spring season, Vicari had 6 goals and finished as the leading-scorer of Odense Boldklub. ^[8]

Newcastle Jets

Vicari joined Newcastle Jets for the 2024–25 A-League Women season in Australia. ^{[9] [10] [11]} She made her debut for the club against Wellington Phoenix in Newcastle Jets' first win of the season. ^[12] In July 2025, Vicari left the club at the end of her contract. ^[13]

References

1. "Gia Vicari '19 Signs Professional Soccer Contract". Baldwin School. January 25, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
2. "Gia Vicari – Women's Soccer". Georgetown University Athletics. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
3. "Women's Soccer Welcomes Grad Transfer Gia Vicari". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
4. Guarente, Jason (April 26, 2021). "Muhlenberg Township's Gia Vicari gives Georgetown women's soccer the scoring boost it needed". Reading Eagle. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
5. "Gia Vicari – Women's Soccer". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
6. "Gia Vicari Signs Pro Contract in Denmark". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
7. Ralph, Matthew (January 24, 2024). "Penn Fusion alum Gia Vicari signs pro contract in Denmark". Philadelphia Soccer Now. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
8. "Gia Vicari (Vicari G.) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
9. Valentine, Renee (October 31, 2024). "Revealed: Jets' new international striker keen to get started". Newcastle Herald. ProQuest   3122673573 . Retrieved April 28, 2025.
10. toml (October 30, 2024). "Newcastle Jets sign Gia Vicari". Newcastle Jets. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
11. sachapisani (October 30, 2024). "Newcastle Jets 'thrilled' to recruit 'clinical' American forward". A-Leagues. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
12. "Davis helps Jets sink Wellington". Newcastle Herald. November 18, 2024. p. 31. ProQuest   3129212068 . Retrieved April 28, 2025.
13. "Newcastle Jets confirm A-League Women's departures". Newcastle Jets . July 23, 2025.