Club: Selected for Provisional Squad for Canadian National Team U-17 World Cup… League 1 BC Playoff Cup semifinalists

Personal: Lived in China for eight years and Canada for 10… Spent gap year in Spain… Enjoys playing guitar, cooking, traveling

3 Questions for Zhu
Biggest Soccer Influence? "One of the biggest influences on my soccer journey, aside from my parents, is Nick Dasovic. When he took over midway through my U17 season, he taught me a lesson that stuck: 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.' His guidance pushed me to give 100% in everything I do, regardless of where I am or who's watching. It shaped not just the player I am, but the person I've become, always striving to put in the effort needed to succeed."

Do you have a hero or idol? "Cristiano Ronaldo is someone who I have always looked up to. I remember waking up at 3am with my dad to watch him play in the world cup."

Why Yale? "I chose Yale because of the exceptional coaching staff and the professional environment that surrounds the team. The top-tier program, facilities, and culture provide me with the best opportunity to pursue a professional soccer career after graduation. Additionally, I'm excited to meet incredible people from all over the world and be exposed to diverse cultures. One standout for me is Tsai, a center dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship. As someone who aspires to be an entrepreneur, the resources and support Tsai offers would provide invaluable guidance in helping me launch and grow a successful business from the ground up."

Stannard on Zhu: "Angelo is another player that wowed us at an ID camp to confirm the moments we saw when he was playing with the Vancouver Whitecaps. He is a very dynamic and creative attacking player that has a lot of similar attributes to a previous All-Ivy player for us, Max Rogers. His ability to create space and time with his technical ability, soccer IQ, and elite quickness will be a huge addition to our attacking options."