Sacramento, CA: The California Storm announced today the signing of University of Tennessee midfielder Hannah Tillett. She returns to play in the US after a year with the Icelandic professional team, KR Reykjavík.

“I am extremely excited and appreciative of the opportunity to play out in Sacramento,” said Tillett, a native of Huntington, Indiana. “I have heard nothing but great things about the club and just ready to get started.”

Tillett wracked up accolades with the Lady Vols during her collegiate career:

• 2021 SEC Tournament Champions

• 2021 SEC East Championship

• 2020 SEC East Championship

• 2019 All-Conference USA

• 2018 Top Drawer Soccer Freshman Best XI

• 2018 United Coaches All-Region

• 2018 Conference USA Freshman of the Year

• 2018 All-Conference USA

In her senior year, she appeared in 21 games, starting in eight and logging two assists and two goals. Her last goal for the Lady Vols was logged in their victorious SEC Championship match against Arkansas.

Tillett also played for then-WPSL team the Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves, where she won 2021 WPSL Southeastern Conference Most Outstanding Player. With the Lady Red Wolves, she won Southeast Conference Championship titles in 2021 and 2020.