Saints Lineup for '07 Features Offense Firepower
September 09, 2007
After a successful 2006 campaign in which the women's soccer team earned the second seed in the GNAC tournament, its highest seed in program history, the Saints return to the field this fall armed with a strong mix of experience and youth. With 13 newcomers joining the ranks of 15 veterans, it appears Head Coach Wayne Currie will have a strong arsenal of players that together should have a great chance of improving upon last year's 7-9-2 overall record.
Top offensive threat and captain Erin Kelly '08 prepares for her final season in blue and white, hoping to add to an impressive list of accomplishments that includes three GNAC All-Star selections and finishing each season as the Saints' top scorer. She'll be helped out up front by Kate McKenna '10, who bolstered Emmanuel's production as a freshman, adding seven goals and 15 points on the season.
"She's our field general," said Currie, who returns for his sixth season at Emmanuel. "She has the potential to dominate the GNAC this year. We'll be looking for her to score more goals."
Caitlin Egan '08, a four-year starter, will serve as captain for her second year, joining Kelly and defenseman Lauren Buffone '09. Buffone and Hillary Mota '10 are expected to anchor the Saints' backfield this season with help from Stephanie Millis '11 and Jacquelyn Alverez '11.
Other promising newcomers include forwards Amber DiNucci '11, Lauren Prall '11 and Erika Johnson '11 as well as midfielders Kristina Marik '11, Kristen Cusimano '11 and Kellie Scalora '11.
The Saints will host Babson College on Thursday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. All home games are played at Winsor School soccer fields.