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Washington U. Places Four on NSCAA All-Central Region Women’s Soccer Team

St. Louis, Mo., December 11, 2008 — Washington University in St. Louis placed four student-athletes on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/adidas Women's Soccer All-Central Regional Team, as announced by the NSCAA.         Junior back Libby Held, Potomac, Md. (Winston Churchill) and junior forward Caryn Rosoff, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Harvard-Westlake) earned first-team honors, junior midfielder Becca Heymann, Winchester, Mass. (Buckingham Browne & Nichols) notched second-team honors, and senior goalkeeper Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) earned third-team accolades.         Held, who earned second-team all-Region honors in 2007, started 20 games in the backfield for the Bears in 2008. She was part of a Bears' defense that allowed just 19 goals all season, while posting eight shutouts. Held, a first-team All-America and all-University Athletic Association (UAA) honoree in 2008, has appeared in 60-career games with two goals and 13 assists for 17 points.         Rosoff earned first-team honors for the second-consecutive season after leading the Bears in goals (nine) and points (22) in 2008. The 2007 UAA Player of the Year, she scored a team-best four game-winning goals, including game-winners against No. 19 Calvin College on Aug. 29, No. 10 Rhodes College on Oct. 25, and at No. 16 Rochester on Oct. 31. Rosoff enters her senior season ranked fifth in WU history in career goals (31) and points (77), seventh in game-winning goals (8) and eighth in assists (15).         Heymann was the most consistent player for Washington U. in 2008 leading the team and ranking third in the UAA in assists with seven. She also scored two goals from her center midfield position, including the game-winner against Maryville University on Sept. 18. Heymann has appeared in 61 career games with 14 goals and 11 assists.         Boe put together a 15-4-2 overall record in the nets for the Bears with a 0.91 goals against average. The UAA leader in saves (88) and saves per game (4.2), she also ranked fourth in save percentage (.822) and shutouts (six). A three-time Academic All-UAA honoree, Boe appeared in 42 career games, and ranks fifth in school history in career goals against average (0.82), sixth in saves (110) and eighth in victories (16).         Washington University completed its first season under head coach Jim Conlon with a 15-4-2 overall mark. The Bears won their third-straight and sixth overall UAA championship. Washington U. advanced to the NCAA Sectional Semifinals for the third time in as many years, and finished the season ranked No. 8 in the NSCAA top-25 poll. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University Men’s Soccer Has Three Student-Athletes Earn National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-South Region Honors

St. Louis, Mo., December 10, 2008 – The Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team had three student-athletes earn National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-South Region honors for the 2008 season, as announced by the association. Senior forward Marshall Plow, Solon, Ohio (Hawken Upper) and sophomore back Alex Neumann, Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manuel) earned first-team honors, and sophomore defender Randall Schoen, Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa East) was a second-team selection. All three student-athletes earn NSCAA all-region honors for the first time in their careers.         Plow played in all 18 games for the Bears this year, making 17 starts. He scored a goal and had an assist playing forward for the Red and Green. Plow was a first-team All-University Athletic Association (UAA) honoree this year after twice earning honorable mention all-UAA honors (2006 and 2007). He finishes his career at Washington University with 13 goals and 12 assists, and 38 total points.         Neumann and Schoen started in the backfield for all 18 of Washington University's games this season and served as the anchors of the Bears' stellar defensive unit. The WU defense allowed just 22 goals all year, posting eight shutouts. Washington U. had a shutout streak of seven-consecutive games in the middle of the season, which set a new school record. Schoen was also a first-team all-UAA honoree for the first time in his career.         Washington U. (12-5-1) ended the season with a 2-1 double overtime victory of the University of Chicago on Nov. 8. The win pushed the Bears to 4-3 in UAA action, which was good for a fourth-place finish in the conference standings. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

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No. 8 Washington University Women’s Soccer Falls at No. 22 Wheaton College, 3-0, in Sectional Semifinals of NCAA Tournament

Wheaton, Ill., November 21, 2008 – The defending NCAA Division III national champion Wheaton College women's soccer team broke a scoreless halftime tie with three second-half goals en route to a 3-0 victory over Washington University in St. Louis in the NCAA Sectional Semifinals on Friday night at Joe Bean Stadium in Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton, the 2004, 2006 and 2007 NCAA Division III national champion, takes on the winner of Carleton College and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College on Sunday at 6 p.m. for a berth in the semifinals.        Washington U. had a golden opportunity to score just 2:14 into the contest. A ball was sent into the box and settled by junior Caryn Rosoff, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Harvard-Westlake), who found senior Caitlin Malone, Valparaiso, Ind. (Valparaiso) unmarked three feet from the goal. Malone did not get a strong foot on the ball and her shot was saved by Wheaton goalkeeper Ingrid Erickson.        Wheaton (20-2-3) controlled play the next 15 minute outshooting the Bears 5-0, including a shot by Kari Klynstra that just went over the head of WU senior goalkeeper Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley). The Thunder outshot Washington U., 8-4, but the Bears had a 4-3 advantage in corner kicks. The wind chill dipped into the low teens in the second half, but that did not bother the Thunder as they scored the first goal of the game with a man down at 53:38. Taryn Lee, the 2007 Division III National Player of the Year, went down the backline and crossed to Kari Klynstra, who one-timed it past Boe for her 10th goal of the season.         Washington U., who is making its eighth NCAA appearance, did not fold as freshman Lee Ann Felder, Tucson, Ariz. (Catalina Foothills) got around the Thunder defense and sent a shot wide right at 55:27. Lee almost gave Wheaton its second goal at 61:14 as she blew by senior Shirey Lane, Plano, Texas (Plano East), but rolled a shot just outside the left post.        The Thunder sealed the victory with a pair of goals late in the second half. Erin Hodina scored in the 80th minute and Ali Kopelman added another at 89:20 to round out the scoring.        Wheaton outshot Washington University, 22-7, and had a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks. Boe finished the contest with six saves in her final game with the Red and Green. The Thunder improved to 91-3-3 at home since the start of the 2002 season, and now lead the all-time series between the two teams, 7-4. Washington U. ends its first season under head coach Jim Conlon with a 15-4-2 overall mark. The Bears won their third-straight University Athletic Association (UAA) title and sixth overall. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

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Washington University’s Amanda Boe Named to 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Women’s Soccer First Team

St. Louis, Mo., November 18, 2008 — Senior goalkeeper Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) of the No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team has been named to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-America Women's Soccer First-Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Boe is the fifth women's soccer student-athlete to earn Academic All-America honors, and the first in school history to earn first-team honors. Boe has put together a 15-3-2 overall record in the nets for the Bears with a 0.81 goals against average. The University Athletic Association (UAA) leader in saves (83) and saves per game (4.15), she also ranks third in save percentage (.838). Boe, a three-time Academic All-UAA honoree, has appeared in 40 career games, and ranks fourth in school history in career goals against average (0.73), sixth in saves (105) and eighth in victories (16).         She earned University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week honors on Nov. 18, after posting back-to-back shutouts as the Bears advanced to the NCAA Sectional Semifinals for the third-consecutive season with two victories at home. Boe made seven saves and stopped three of four penalty kicks in Washington U.'s 3-1 shootout victory over Illinois Wesleyan University in the second round on Sunday.         "I'm incredibly surprised and honored. I had no idea that I would be recognized this way and I'm very grateful for it.," said Boe, who carries a 3.97 grade point average while majoring in biochemistry. "I'm very excited that I could contribute something wonderful to the women's soccer program at Washington University."         The Bears take on No. 22 and defending national champion Wheaton College (Ill.) on Friday, Nov. 21,  at 5 p.m., in the NCAA Sectional Semifinals in Wheaton, Ill. Washington U. is 15-3-2 overall, and earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning its third-straight conference championship. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University Women’s Soccer Advances to NCAA Second Round With 3-0 Victory Over Principia College at Home

St. Louis, Mo., November 15, 2008 – The No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team advanced to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Division III Championship with a 3-0 victory over Principia College on Saturday night at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo.                Senior Caitlin Malone, Valparaiso, Ind. (Valparaiso) had two goals in the victory for the Bears, while junior Caryn Rosoff, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Harvard-Westlake) added a goal and an assist.                "We played well tonight and put together a good game plan. Our starting 11 set the tone for the match tonight," said Washington University first-year head coach Jim Conlon. "When you get your two forwards scoring and your midfielders creating, it's a good mix for the game. It's great to get a win tonight, but our goal for this weekend is to get two victories and we will have our work cut out for us tomorrow."                Rosoff gave the Bears a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute as she took a pass from senior Shirey Lane, Plano, Texas (Plano East) and beat Principia goalkeeper Mel Stein with a one-timer. The goal for Rosoff was her team-leading ninth of the season and 31st of her career. The game-winning goal was Rosoff's eighth of her career, moving her into seventh on the all-time list.                Malone scored in the 55th minute on an assist from Rosoff, and then made it 3-0 in the 63rd minute as she took a pass from senior Lauren Mehner, Cape Girardeau, Mo. (Notre Dame) down on the left side and drilled a left-footed shot from 20 yards out to the far corner. Malone now has 22 career goals, and is one shy of eighth all-time.                Senior goalkeeper Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) made one save in 75 minutes of action, while sophomore Katy Southworth, St. Louis, Mo. (MICDS) made two saves in 15 minutes. Washington U. outshot Principia, 12-9, and had a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks. Principia wraps up its season with a 19-2 record, suffering both losses to Washington U.                Washington University (15-3-1) takes on the winner of Illinois Wesleyan University or No. 17 Rhodes College on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. for a berth in the NCAA Sectional semifinals.       ---------------------------------     Christopher Mitchell     Director, Sports Information     Washington University in St. Louis     (314) 935-5077 (Office)     (618) 560-9280 (Cell)     (314) 935-4600 (Fax)     mitchell@wustl.edu (Email)     http://bearsports.wustl.edu

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Soccer St. Louis Magazine Young Writer Joe Pesek 1v1 with DeSmet

Washington University Women’s Soccer Hosts NCAA First and Second Rounds, Nov. 15-16; Bears Face Principia on Saturday at 5 p.m.

St. Louis, Mo., November 10, 2008 — The No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team will make its third-consecutive and eighth overall appearance in the NCAA Division III Championship, as announced Monday by the NCAA Division III Selection Committee. The Bears will host first and second round action, Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 15-16, at Francis Field.         Washington U., ranked No. 8 in the final NSCAA/adidas top-25 poll, earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning the University Athletic Association (UAA) for the third-straight year. The Bears posted an overall record of 14-3-1, including a 6-1 mark in UAA play.         The Bears will take on Principia College in the opening round on Saturday at 5 p.m., followed by No. 17 Rhodes College and Illinois Wesleyan University at 7:30 p.m.         Principia (19-1) earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship after winning the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) tournament with a 1-0 double overtime victory over Webster University. The Panthers are making their second appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Washington U. defeated Principia, 3-1, in the teams' only meeting on Oct. 7 in Elsah, Ill.         Rhodes (14-4-1) is making their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance after winning the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Tournament championship with a 3-1 victory over Millsaps College. Washington U. posted a 1-0 victory over Rhodes on Oct. 25 at Francis Field.         Illinois Wesleyan (15-6) received an at-large bid after suffering a 1-0 loss to No. 22 Wheaton College in the championship game of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) tournament. The Titans will be making their second NCAA Tournament appearance in school history.         The winners of Saturday's games will meet on Sunday at 6 p.m., for a berth into the Sectional Semifinals. Ticket prices will be $6 for adults and $3 for students. SCHEDULE Saturday         5 p.m. – Principia College vs. Washington University         7:30 p.m. – Illinois Wesleyan University vs. Rhodes College         Sunday   6 p.m. – Winner of game one vs. winner of game two --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington U. Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Finale Against Chicago, 2-1

St. Louis, Mo., November 8, 2008 – The Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team closed out the regular season with a 2-1 double overtime victory over the University of Chicago on Saturday afternoon at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo. Freshman Patrick McClean, Kingwood, Texas (Kingwood) scored the game-winner early in the second overtime as Washington University secured a least a fifth-place finish in the University Athletic Association (UAA) standings. Junior John Hengel, Milwaukee, Wis. (Marquette University High) lofted a pass over the Maroon defense, and McClean corralled it, and then lofted a shot over UC goalkeeper Chris Giusto for his fourth goal of the season. Junior goalkeeper John Smelcer, St. Louis, Mo. (CBC) picked up his 12th win of the season for the Bears. Senior Ryan Kruse, Rockford, Ill. (Guilford) made the start in goal for the Red and Green and played the first 45 minutes allowing one goal and making one save. Senior Kevin Brege, Portola Valley, Calif. (Menlo School) gave the Bears the early 1-0 lead as Washington U. scored on its first shot of the day. Senior Eric Hills, Great Falls, Va. (Flint Hill School) sent a pass from 30 yards into the box to Brege, who deflected the shot past Giusto. The goal for Brege was the first of the season and fifth of his career.         Chicago (5-10-3, 1-5-1) knotted the score at 1-1 at the 43:32 mark as Edgar Friloux drilled a shot from 35 yards out through the hands of Kruse. The goal for Friloux was his third of the season. Washington U. (12-5-1, 4-3 UAA) outshot Chicago, 10-8, for the game, and had a 12-7 advantage on corner kicks. The Bears allowed seven shots in the first half, but only one in the final 58 minutes. The 2008 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament field will be announced on Monday, Nov. 10, at 8 a.m. on www.ncaa.com. Prior to the game, Washington U. honored its seven seniors who played their final game at Francis Field. The senior class posted a 48-21-9 (.673) record during the four-year period and appeared in two NCAA Tournaments. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University Women’s Soccer Falls to Chicago, 1-0, on Senior Day

St. Louis, Mo., November 8, 2008 – The No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to the University of Chicago on Saturday afternoon at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo., in both team's final University Athletic Association (UAA) contest of the season. Sigrid Nachtergaele scored the game-winner for Chicago with five minutes remaining as she deflected a shot past senior Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) for her fifth goal of the season. Boe finished the contest with three saves. Washington U. outshot Chicago, 11-8, while both teams each had five corner kicks. The loss snapped Washington U.'s 12-game home win streak dating back to last season. Prior to the game, Washington U. honored its nine seniors who played their final regular season game at Francis Field. The senior class has posted a 59-19-2 (.750) record during the four-year period, won three UAA titles, and appeared in three NCAA Tournaments. Washington U. shared the UAA title with Emory University with a 6-1 conference mark, but earned the NCAA automatic bid due to a 2-0 win over the Eagles on Oct. 12. The 2008 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament field will be announced on Monday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. via live video webcast on www.ncaa.com. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Field of Dreams: State Games

As the 2008 Boys season draws to a close, the hard work and visions are coming to fruition for a few area teams. The field is coming together for sectional match-ups. St. Louis is well represented in every class.

Class 3 sectional action begins on November 11th. McCluer North (13-11-2) will take on Seckman (10-12-2). Parkway West (21-5-1) will battle the Winner of Disctrict 3 (Mehlville vs Oakville 11/8). Chaminade (17-11) upset SLUH to face DeSmet (23-5). A civil battle will be raged in the Francis Howell district when Howell North (14-11-1) Squares off against Central (20-6)

In class 2A quarterfinal action (11/13), Priory (17-4) will battle for the win with St. Dominic (20-6-1). Class 1A finds John Burroughs (16-10) in a war with Missouri Military Academy (17-3).

For more details on game time and location visit the Missouri State High School Activities Association website at www.mshsaa.org.

Mike Sorber listed as NATIONAL SOCCER HALL OF FAME RELEASES ELECTION 2009 PLAYER BALLOT

Hall of Fame Releases Election 2009 Player Ballot

ONEONTA, NY (November 4, 2008) – The National Soccer Hall of Fame today released the 2009 Player ballot. Players eligible for election to the Hall of Fame are:

Jeff Agoos – 134 caps, 1988, 2002 World Cup, 10 seasons in MLS, 5-time MLS champion, 3-time MLS all-star

Mike Burns – 75 caps, 1992 Olympic Team, '94 and '98 World Cup team, 7 MLS seasons,

Mauricio Cienfuegos – 8 MLS seasons, 3-time MLS All Star, MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup champion

Raul Diaz Arce – 6 MLS seasons, 2-time MLS Cup champion, U.S. Open Cup champion

Thomas Dooley – 81 caps, 1994, 1998 World Cup team, 4 MLS seasons, MLS all star, 1992 Honda Award

John Doyle – 53 caps, 1990 World Cup team, 1988 Olympic Team, 1991 Gold Cup champion, 5 MLS seasons,

Marco Etcheverry – 8 MLS seasons, 4-time All Star, MVP, 3-time MLS Cup champion, U.S. Open Cup champion

Joy Biefeld Fawcett – 239 caps, World Champion 1991 and 1999, Olympic Gold in 1996 and 2004

Robin Fraser – 26 caps, 10 seasons in MLS

Dominic Kinnear – 54 caps, '91 Gold Cup champion, 5 MLS seasons,

Frank Klopas – 40 caps, 1988 Olympic Team, 1994 World Cup, 4 MLS seasons, MLS and Open Cup champion

Roy Lassiter – 30 caps, MLS all star, MLS scoring champion, MLS Champion

Shannon MacMillan – 176 caps, World Champion in 1999, Olympic Gold in 1996

Pato Margetic – 5 NASL seasons, 2-time NASL champion, 3-time NASL all-star, 15 indoor seasons,

Joe-Max Moore – 100 caps, '92 Olympic Team, '94, '98, and '02 World Cup Team

Victor Nogueira – 6 seasons in the NASL, 13 seasons indoor soccer, 4-time MVP

Peter Nowak – 5 MLS seasons, 3-time MLS all star, MLS Cup champion, 2-time Open Cup champion

Cindy Parlow – 158 caps, World Champion in 1999, Olympic Gold in 1996 and 2004

Preki Radosavljevic – 28 caps, 4-time MLS all star, MLS champion in 2000

Mike Sorber – 67 caps, 1994 World Cup team, 5 MLS seasons

Earnie Stewart – 101 caps, '94, '98, 2002 World Cup team, Honda Award winner in 2001, MLS champion in 2004

Steve Trittschuh – 38 caps, 1990 World Cup team, 6 MLS seasons,

Carlos Vaderama – 7 MLS seasons, 3-time MLS all-star, MVP

Tisha Venturini Hoch – 132 caps, World Champion in 1999, Olympic Gold in 1996

Peter Vermes – 67 caps, 1988 Olympics, 1990 World Cup, 7 MLS seasons, MLS Cup and Open Cup champion

"This is an impressive list of candidates," Hall of Fame President Steve Baumann said."It contains World Cup players and champions, MLS champions, and Olympians. We look forward to announcing the newest members of the Hall of Fame on January 15^th at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention in St. Louis and on the Center Circle Live broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel."

The voting period opens on November 3^rd and concludes at noon on December 3^rd. Voters in the Player Election include:

• Selected members of the media,
• Hall of Famers,
• Past and present U.S. Men's and Women's National Team coaches and select MLS coaches, and
• Selected MLS, WPS, and U.S. Soccer administrators.

About the Hall of Fame

The Mission of the National Soccer Hall of Fame is to Celebrate the History, Honor the Heroes,

Inspire the Youth and Preserve the Legacy of Soccer in the United States.

Located in Oneonta, NY, the National Soccer Hall of Fame opened a new 30,000 sq.ft., state-of-the-art multimedia museum in 1999. The Hall of Fame tells the story of soccer in America through artifacts, photographs, video and written narratives. The main VideoWall portrays some of the greatest moments and the greatest goals in soccer history as well as live soccer action from the World Cup, MLS, and U.S. Soccer matches. The Hall features an extensive interactive, youth oriented Kicks Zone, including a kid-sized indoor field, where visitors have fun kicking, heading and playing video soccer games. Unique and rare artifacts on exhibit range from The Dewar Cup, the oldest team trophy in U.S. sport, to the Women's World Cup won by the USA in 1999, the uniforms of Pele and Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly's golden shoes, and NASL championship rings. That and so much more are all at the National Soccer Hall of Fame. In addition to the interactive Museum, the National Soccer Hall of Fame's 61-acre complex boasts the Kicks Hall of Fame Museum Store, a research library, four world-class soccer fields and office/meeting facilities. Visit the Hall of Fame at www.soccerhall.org

No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis Women’s Soccer Wins UAA Championship With 2-1 Victory at Case Western Reserve

Cleveland, Ohio, November 2, 2008 – The No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team captured the 2008 University Athletic Association (UAA) championship with a dramatic 2-1 win at Case Western Reserve University on Sunday afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio. It marked the fourth-straight 2-1 winning decision for the Bears in conference play.         With the win, Washington U. clinched its third-straight and sixth-overall conference title, and the automatic berth to the 2008 NCAA Division III Tournament. It also marks the 125th UAA championship in Washington University school history. "Case Western Reserve was a very good team, and they came right at us today," said Washington University first-year head coach Jim Conlon. "The second half we started moving the ball cleaner and pressed them, and was just waiting for a combination to go in. Caitlin Malone worked hard today to got herself into possession to score."         Trailing 1-0 at halftime, senior Caitlin Malone, Valparaiso, Ind. (Valparaiso) scored both second-half goals for the Bears, including the game-winner with 14 seconds left in the game. Malone, who notched the 11th game-winning goal of her career, moved into ninth on the Washington University all-time list in goals scored (20) and 11th in points (42). She also scored the game-winning goal in last-year's UAA-clinching 4-0 win at home against Case Western Reserve.         Malone headed home a cross from junior Elyse Hanly, Westborough, Mass. (Westborough) at 61:02 to knot the score at 1-1, and then took a pass from junior Caryn Rosoff, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Harvard-Westlake) and one-touched it before putting the game-winner in to the back of the net at 89:46. The assist for Rosoff was her 14th of her career, moving into ninth on the all-time list.         Senior Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) made four saves for Washington University as she picked up her 14th win of the season. The Bears outshot Case Western Reserve, 12-7, and had a 4-3 advantage on corner kicks.         Washington University (14-2-1, 6-0 UAA) concludes regular season play at home against the University of Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. Prior to the game, Washington U. will honor its nine seniors who will be playing its final game at Francis Field. Chicago (11-5-1, 4-2 UAA) has won five-straight games, and upset No. 16 University of Rochester, 2-1 in double overtime, on Sunday. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University in St. Louis Women’s Soccer Wins at No. 16 Rochester, 2-1, For Seventh-Straight Victory

Rochester, N.Y., October 31, 2008 – The No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team inched a bit closer to a third-consecutive University Athletic Association (UAA) championship with a 2-1 victory at No. 16 University of Rochester on Friday night in Rochester, N.Y. The win for Washington University was its seventh-straight overall, and 11th-consecutive against Division III opponents. "This game was played at high level tonight. We moved the ball around well, but had to make some adjustments in the first half," said first-year head coach Jim Conlon, who picked up his 109th career victory as a women's coach and 217th overall. "Caryn Rosoff was phenomenal on the two goals, and showed tonight why she is one of the best players in the country." Rochester (10-4-2, 2-3 UAA) took an early 1-0 advantage in the 10th minute as Bridgette Varin scored off a corner kick. The Bears equalized a little more than three minutes later at 13:06 as junior Caryn Rosoff, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Harvard-Westlake) chipped UR goalkeeper Celeste Homback to knot the score at 1-1. Senior Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley), who leads the conference in saves, made several good stops to keep the game knotted at 1-1. In the 21st minute, Erin Carballo chipped Boe, but she made a nice save six-yards off the line. Rosoff, reigning UAA MVP, was not finished yet. She gave the Bears the 2-1 lead 2:36 into the second half as she collected a ball on the left wing and lifted a 20-yard shot to the right side of the net. The goal for Rosoff was her team-leading eighth of the year and 29th of her career. Two minutes later, UR's Bridgette Varin got a ball at the edge of the crease, but Boe managed to deflect a shot while she was falling in the other direction. Boe finished the contest with six saves, as Rochester outshot Washington U., 10-6. The Yellowjackets also had a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks. Washington University (13-2-1, 5-0 UAA) plays its final road game of the season on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Case Western Reserve University. Game time is set for 11 a.m. (ET) in Cleveland, Ohio. A victory at Case Western Reserve secures the Bears its sixth UAA title in school history and the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

No. 16 Washington University Men’s Soccer Picks Up 1-0 Win Over Maryville University on Monday Night

St. Louis, Mo., October 27, 2008 – Senior forward Pierre Hoppenot scored a goal in the seventh minute of action that proved to be the game winner as the No. 16 Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team picked up a 1-0 win over Maryville University at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo., on a chilly Monday evening.       The Bears took control of the game early on as Hoppenot scored his third goal of the year. Junior John Hengel possessed the ball at the top of the Maryville box and hit a streaking Hoppenot with as pass he sliced through two defenders. After finding room past the defense Hoppenot beat Maryville goalkeeper Michael Flately with a shot to the left side of the net. Washington University only had a pair of quality scoring chances through the first 45 minutes of action, and the Bears were whistled offside nine times. Sophomore Nick Wilbar registered the other quality scoring chance of the half for the Red and Green taking control of a loose ball at the 10-yard line and firing a shot that Flately had to dive to his left to knock out of bounds. WU outshot the Saints 4-0 in the first frame. As the cold air set in during the second half neither team managed to gather any momentum offensively, mustering only a combined four shots on goal. The Bears' best scoring chance of the second half came when freshman Zach Hendrickson fired a long shot from the right side of the field that careened off of the left Maryville goalpost in the 56th minute. Junior goalkeeper John Smelcer made four saves in picking up the win for the Red and Green. It was his fourth shutout of the year and the team's eighth. Washington University (11-3-1) will return to action on Friday, Oct. 31, when it travels to Rochester, N.Y., to take on University Athletic Association (UAA) rival and seventeenth ranked University of Rochester at 7:30 p.m. (ET). The Rochester game will be the first of two crucial UAA match-ups for the Bears this weekend. The squad will also face Case Western Reserve University on Sunday, Nov. 2, in Cleveland, Ohio, as they try to stay in the hunt for the 2008 conference title and a bid into the NCAA Division III tournament. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

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Fw: No. 16 Washington University Men’s Soccer and No. 21 Dominican University (Ill.) Play to High Scoring 3-3 Draw

No. 16 Washington University Men's Soccer and No. 21 Dominican University (Ill.) Play to High Scoring 3-3 Draw St. Louis, Mo., October 24, 2008 – The No. 16 Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team let a two-goal second-half lead slip away as it played to a 3-3 tie with No. 21 Dominican University (Ill.) at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday night. After taking a 2-1 lead into halftime, the Bears pushed their lead to 3-1 in the second, but Dominican struck twice in just 1:06 to knot the score at three goals apiece and force the tie.         Dominican entered the match-up with a 14-2 overall record and the second-highest scoring offense among all NCAA Division III teams at 4.27 goals per game. Washington U. had not played in a game this year with more than four total goals, and the Bears, who began the evening averaging 1.77 goals per game hung with the fast-paced Dominican attack.         The game was also critical for standing in the NCAA Division III Central Region. Despite Washington University's edge in the polls, Dominican entered the first NCAA regional ranking of the year ranked fourth, while the Red and Green checked in at the seventh spot.         Freshman Pat McLean scored two goals in the first half to put the Bears in the drivers seat in the early going. His first score of the night came in the seventh minute and occurred after a miscue by Dominican goalkeeper Piotr Sliwa. With McLean chasing a long pass down the right side of the field, Sliwa came out to play the ball at the corner of his box, but he faltered as McLean came bearing down on him. McLean wasted no time stripping Sliwa of the ball, which he sent into an empty net.         McLean's second goal came in the 17th minute of action. Sophomore Randall Schoen threw the ball in from the left side of the field to junior John Hengel, who dribbled directly into the Stars' box. Initially stymied by a Dominican defender, Hengel did manage to push a shot on goal. Sliwa made a save on the shot but was unable to reel in the rebound and McLean was there to take advantage of the loose ball and knock in his third score of the season.         The Stars pulled within one goal later in the first. After Schoen was whistled for a foul and handed a yellow card, Dominican's Michael Kapusta took a free kick near the Bears' end line. His pass found Stan Micic, who used his height advantage to rise over the WU defenders and head the ball past junior John Smelcer.         Hengel put the Red and Green back up by two in the second half. Taking a long pass from senior Marshall Plow, Hengel bore into the Dominican zone, and spun around the only defender separating him from Sliwa. With a good angle on the goal, he sent a shot into the right corner past a sprawling Sliwa, his team-leading eighth score of the season.         The Bears nearly pushed their lead to three goals later in the half, but what seemed like an innocuous miss at the time came back to hurt Washington U. in the end. Dominican was whistled for that appeared to take place inside of the box, but the referee spotted the ball just outside of the zone meaning there would be no penalty kick. Plow took the free kick for Washington U. and he fired a shot through the wall of Dominican defenders, which parted to let the shot through. But instead of finding the back of the net Plow's bending shot ricocheted off the left goal post and the Stars cleared it out of the zone.         Avoiding a three-goal deficit, Dominican's offense got on track. The Stars cut the score to 3-2 as Kapusta sent a long throw in from the left side to Rigoberto Barajas, who headed the ball into the middle of the field to find Aaron Romo, who then headed the ball into the net. Following that goal, Dominican marched right back into Washington U. territory and after a flurry of action in front of the net, Kapusta sent a loose ball past Smelcer to tie the game, where it remained through the two overtime periods.         Friday night's game was a rematch of the 2007 NCAA Division III Regional Final match-up between the two schools. In a game that also went into overtime last November, the Bears edged Dominican, 1-0, to advance to the NCAA sectionals. After Friday's tie, the Red and Green are 2-0-2 all-time against the Stars.         Washington U. (10-3-1) will play its final non-conference game of the season on Monday, Oct. 27, at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo. The Bears will take on Maryville University at 7 p.m. -30- Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Fw: Washington University Women’s Soccer Wins 12th-Straight Home Game With 1-0 Victory Over No. 10 Rhodes

Washington University Women's Soccer Wins 12th-Straight Home Game With 1-0 Victory Over No. 10 Rhodes St. Louis, Mo., October 24, 2008 – The No. 11 Washington University women's soccer team extended its home winning streak to 12 games with a 1-0 victory over No. 10 Rhodes College in a top-15 match-up on Saturday morning at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo. Washington U., who leads the all-time series with Rhodes, 9-1-1, have now won 26 of its last 27 games at home.         Despite an early start at 9:30 a.m., the Bears came out with a little fire as Washington U. scored on its first shot of the game for the lone goal of the contest. Junior Caryn Rosoff, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Harvard-Westlake) gathered a lose ball in front of the Rhodes net just 31 seconds into play and beat Rhodes goalkeeper Becca Clarin with a shot to the near corner. The goal for Rosoff was her team-leading sixth of the season and 28th of her career.         Washington U. outshot Rhodes, 8-4, in the first half, and senior goalkeeper Amanda Boe, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) made two saves.         Boe preserved the shutout for the Bears with a diving save in the 69th minute, deflecting a shot from Ashley Nadd out of bounds for a Rhodes corner kick. She finished the contest with five saves. Washington U. outshot Rhodes 19-11 in the victory.         Washington University (12-2-1, 4-0 UAA) travels to No. 19 University of Rochester on Friday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. (ET), in Rochester, N.Y. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University Women’s Soccer Snaps Nation’s Longest Winning Streak in 3-1 Win at Principia

The No. 18 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team snapped the nation's longest winning streak with a 3-1 win at Principia College on Tuesday night in Elsah, Ill. Principia, ranked No. 7 in the NSCAA Central Region, had won a Division III-best 13-straight games.         Junior Caryn Rosoff, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Harvard-Westlake) gave the Bears the early 1-0 lead in the 16th minute as she took a pass from junior Carter Schwarberg, Mission Hills, Kan. (Pembroke Hill) and beat Principia goalkeeper Mel Stein on a breakaway. The goal for Rosoff was her team-leading fifth of the year and 27th of her career. An evenly matched first half saw Washington U. outshoot Principia, 6-4, as WU took a 1-0 lead heading into intermission.         As Washington U. did in its loss at University of Missouri-Rolla on Oct. 1, the Bears had a lapse early in the second half that resulted in a goal. Erwin Carey's shot from 30 yards went over senior goalkeeper Amanda Boe's, Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) outstretched arms to even the score at 1-1.         The Bears answered back seven minutes later at 69:45 to take the lead for good. Junior Elyse Hanly, Westborough, Mass. (Westborough) took a pass from junior Becca Heymman, Winchester, Mass. (Buckingham Browne & Nichols) and blasted a left-footed shot from 15 yards out to the far corner for her third goal of the season.         A clever move by Heymann resulted in the third goal of the game in the 77th minute. After Principia committed a foul 30 yards out, junior Libby Held Potomac, Md. (Winston Churchill) went to the sidelines to get instructions from head coach Jim Conlon. In the meantime, Heymann recognized Stein was setting up the wall so she blasted a shot to an open net to push the lead to 3-1.         Boe made six saves in the victory for the Bears, there sixth win in the last seven games. Principia outshot Washington U., 12-11, and the Bears had a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks.         Washington University (8-2-1, 1-0 UAA) steps back into University Athletic Association (UAA) play against No. 9 ranked Emory University on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. --------------------------------- Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

STL's SAUERBRUNN picked 3rd in Draft Results and WPS Coming to Fox Soccer Channel

Oct. 6, 2008   Which players did your team select in Monday's WPS General Draft? We've got the full draft results at womensprosoccer.com.   Rank the Teams   After checking out the draft results, head to fancorner.womensprosoccer.com and tell us which team is on top after the WPS General Draft.     There's one place to catch the WPS National Game of the Week: Fox Soccer Channel (FSC) on Sunday nights beginning in April 2009. In addition to the WPS Sunday night game of the week, FSC will air the WPS All-Star Game, while postseason coverage will be televised nationally on Fox Sports Net's owned and affiliated regional sports networks. Learn more about watching WPS on FSC.   More General Draft coverage coming at womensprosoccer.com this week:   - ESPN.com's Graham Hays' WPS General Draft analysis - Draft Day diaries from select draftees - More Draft reaction from players, coaches and general managers   Chat, blog and post about the players who will soon be starring in WPS at fancorner.womensprosoccer.com. www.womensprosoccer.com | fancorner.womensprosoccer.com Women's Soccer, LLC, 1000 Brannan St., Suite 401, San Francisco, CA 94103 Forward to a Friend | Click here to Opt-out

Follow the WPS General Draft Online and on FSC

Oct. 3, 2008 Follow the WPS General Draft Live Which players will your WPS team select next? The answers are coming Monday, Oct. 6 at 2pm ET / 11am PT when the WPS General Draft is conducted. Follow the draft results live at fans.womensprosoccer.com. Watch a Draft Recap on FSC with Abby and Leslie Live in Studio Then watch a recap of the draft and a discussion of WPS with the Washington Freedom's Abby Wambach and Bay Area's Leslie Osborne on Fox Soccer Channel's Fox Football Fone-In with Nick Webster and Steve Cohen live starting at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Monday, Oct. 6. More WPS General Draft Chatter: Pinpointing teams' needs for the WPS General Draft Who should go #1 in the WPS General Draft? View the draft order www.womensprosoccer.com | fans.womensprosoccer.com Women's Soccer, LLC, 1000 Brannan St., Suite 401, San Francisco, CA 94103 Forward to a Friend | Click here to Opt-out

id2 Regional Training Camp Has Kicked Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    id2 Regional Training Camp Has Kicked Off   Click HERE for daily updates from the New Jersey camp. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Oct. 3, 2008) - The 2008 edition of US Club Soccer's national identification and development program commences today at the PDA Soccer Facility in Zarephath, N.J., with the first of three id2 Regional Training Camps. Additional Regional Training Camps will be held Oct. 10-13 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., and Nov. 13-16 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. Selected boys born in 1995 and 1996 and girls born in 1994 and 1995 have been invited to participate. The boys' staff coaches are led by id2 Boys' Director Gerry McKeown, who is also an assistant coach with the U.S. U-15 Boys' National Team. The coaches include: Bob Jenkins, Head Coach of the U.S. U-18 Men's National Team and Director of Coaching and Player Development Sam Nellins, Director of Operations at PDA Soccer Club Michael Nigro, Coach at PDA Soccer Club Ronan Wiseman, Director of Training at Massapequa Soccer Club and assistant coach at Adelphi University The girls' staff, led by id2 Girls' Director and Eclipse Select Soccer Club Director of Coaching Rory Dames, consists of: Steve Campbell, Co-Director of Coaching at Freestate Soccer Alliance and Director of Total Soccer Training Jason Dewhurst, Director of Coaching at Stars of Massachusetts Soccer Club Mike O'Neil, PDA Soccer Club Director of Coaching and Associate Women's Head Coach at Rutgers Univ. Mike Bristol, Director of Goalkeeping at Eclipse Select Soccer Club, will handle goalkeeping coach duties for boys and girls. A typical daily schedule for each id2 camp places players on the training field for one or two sessions each day, with down time being utilized for guest speakers and clinicians. Soccer Hall of Famer Tab Ramos spoke with players on opening night of the New Jersey Regional Training Camp, and it is anticipated that additional well-known soccer celebrities and personalities will attend, speak and/or participate at the New Jersey camp as well as the events in California and Texas. Further information on these guests will be provided on the id2 Web page as it becomes available. U.S. Soccer Youth Development Program staff will be in attendance, as the id2 Regional Training Camps seek to identify and develop the country's best players for inclusion in U.S. Soccer's National Team programs. Seven id2 participants from 2007 have advanced into the U.S. U-14 Boys' National Development Program, while many other id2 alums have advanced onto higher levels in years past. One such player is Charles Renken, a U-14 and U-15 Boys' National Team alumnus who also been a member of the U.S. U-17 Residency Program in Bradenton, Fla. Most recently on the girls' side, Olivia Brannon (Troy, Mich./Michigan Jags) and Sarah Molina (Rocky River, Ohio/Ohio Premier) both played for the U.S. U-15 Girls' National Team in this summer's Women's Nike Friendlies. id2 Regional Training Camps are invitation-only events that bring together the nation's top boys' and girls' youth players for four days of competition, evaluation and fun. Players are invited to participate as a result of an extensive year-long scouting program in which scouts throughout the country identify players in their own environment as they compete with their club teams. The only cost to players involved in id2 is that of travel to the venue. Lodging, meals and a comprehensive training kit are provided by US Club Soccer and Nike. US Club Soccer's national identification and development program concept was initiated in July 2004 when the inaugural id2 National Training Camp was held in Raleigh, N.C. From that event, six id2 participants earned invitations to U.S. Soccer's U-14 National Development Program camp and an additional 20 players were added to U.S. Soccer's U-14 player pool. The annual National Training Camp was eliminated in 2006 in favor of three Regional Training Camps, to better accommodate interested players. The addition of girls' participants was also welcomed in 2006. Be sure to check the id2 Regional Training Camp Web page for more information, as pictures, interviews, blogs and updates on guest speakers will be added on a daily basis at each of the camps. About US Club Soccer: US Club Soccer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop competitive club soccer in the United States. 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O'MARA, SMITH LEAD UMSL MEN'S SOCCER TO FIRST GLVC WIN OVER KENTUCKY WESLEYAN

O'MARA, SMITH LEAD UMSL MEN'S SOCCER TO FIRST GLVC WIN OVER KENTUCKY WESLEYAN

ST. LOUIS, MO., September 26, 2008 – Freshman Johnny O'Mara and senior Jared Smith each recorded goals to help the University of Missouri-St. Louis men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over visiting Kentucky Wesleyan Friday night in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.

It was the first league win of the season for the Tritons, who improved to 5-3-1 overall, including 1-3 in the GLVC. Kentucky Wesleyan drops to 0-8 on the year, including 0-7 in the conference.

O'Mara put the Tritons up 1-0 in the 39^th minute with his third goal of the season on a one-timer off a cross from senior Colin Huber.

Smith then added an insurance goal in the 65^th minute, firing from five yards out on the right side on a cross from junior Blair Spencer. It was Smith's fourth goal of the season.

The Tritons finished the contest with 13 shots, while allowing just four by the Panthers. UMSL landed seven shots on goal, while Kentucky Wesleyan placed two on target. Senior Mike Bober played all 90 minutes in the keeper spot, recording two saves.

UMSL is back in action on Sunday afternoon, hosting Bellarmine in a 2:30 p.m. contest.

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