Concordia University Chicago 2014-15 Women's Soccer

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

2014-15

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LEARN ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 3

DIRECTIONS & MAPS 4-5

LEARN ABOUT CUC ATHLETICS 6-9 QUICK FACTS 6 ADMINISTRATION & SPORTS INFORMATION 7-8 FIVE PILLARS OF CUC WSOC 9

MEET THE COACHING STAFF 10-12 COACH GOINES 10 COACH PHEASANT 11 COACH EVANS AND MCCAIG 12

GAME SCHEDULE 13

ROSTER 14-15

PROGRAM RECORDS 16-18

MEET THE 2014 TEAM 19-39 SENIORS 19-21 JUNIORS 22-26 SOPHOMORES 27-32 FRESHMEN 33-38 MANAGERS 39

CUC Quick Facts Location: River Forest, IL Founded: 1864 Undergraduate Enrollment: ~1,500

Ranked 22nd out of ~7,400 U.S. universities for its Education bachelor’s and master’s level degree programs

Ranked 4th of all universities in Illinois for Personal Attention

Founded in 1864 as a college for teachers by The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Concordia University is located on a 40-acre campus 10 miles west of downtown Chicago, in beautiful, upscale, suburban River Forest, Illinois. At Concordia University Chicago, you’ll experience learning that enriches faith that uplifts and leadership that takes you places. Our distinctive academic programs are designed to meet the needs of the world in which we live, serve and work. A CUC education opens doors to your career and prepares you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Concordia University Chicago is a comprehensive university comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs (the Institute of Professional Studies and Graduate Cohort programs), and a recently added Nursing program. CUC offers graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as doctoral degrees. The Student-to-Faculty Ratio is 17:1, with an average class size of 20. The student body represent 30 states and a dozen countries. The percentage of students earning financial aid is 100%.

DIRECTIONS & MAPS From the north Take I-294 South to I-290 East Exit on Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From the south Take I-294 North to I-290 East (right past tollway). Take I-290 East to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B). NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From the far west Take I-88 to I-290 East Take I-290 East to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B). NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From downtown Chicago Take I-290 West to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn right (north) on Harlem Avenue to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From O'Hare Airport Take the I-190 East ramp towards Chicago Loop. Exit on South River Road, exit number 1B. Take River Road (stay in left lane) for approximately 5 miles to 1st Avenue. Turn right onto 1st Avenue. Take 1st Avenue to North Avenue. Turn left on North Avenue. Take North Avenue to Harlem. Turn right on Harlem. Take Harlem Avenue to Augusta. Turn right on Augusta. Turn right on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From Midway Airport Turn left onto Cicero Avenue. Take Cicero to Flournoy Street. Turn left on Flournoy Street and then make a SLIGHT left to I-290 West. Take I-290 West to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn right on Harlem Avenue to Augusta. Turn left on Augusta. Turn right on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street.

CUC Athletics Quick Facts Nickname: Cougars Colors: Maroon & Gold Mascot: Charlie T. Cougar

National Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (charter member)

Concordia University Chicago has a proud tradition of success within the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and the NCAA Division III, including conference championships in both men’s and women’s sports. However, our most impressive “trophies” are the generations of Cougar graduates enjoying lives of excellence, leadership and service throughout the world.

The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference began its first season of competition in the fall of 2006. The conference consists of 12 private colleges and universities from the shared-border states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Many have shared traditional rivalries dating back to predecessor conferences, the Lake Michigan Conference and the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference. The Northern Athletics Conference sponsors 18 sports. The Northern Athletics Conference, an NCAA Division III member conference, became eligible for automatic NCAA postseason berths in 2008-09. The 12 member institutions the conference is composed of makes it the third largest conference in NCAA Division III.

Name TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE

Administration

Pete Gnan Director of Athletics [email protected] 708-209-3192

Kathy Gephardt Assist. Director of Athletics [email protected] 708-209-3498

Sue Walsh Faculty Athletics Representative [email protected] 708-209-3533

Tina Hynes Administrative Assistant Athletics [email protected] 708-209-3116

Sports Information

Jim Egan Sports Information Director [email protected] 708-209-3541

BJ Pheasant Assist. Sports Information Director [email protected] 708-209-3541

MAILING ADDRESS: Women's Soccer Athletics Phone: (708) 209-3116 c/o Concordia University Chicago 7400 W. Augusta St. Athletics Fax: (708) 209-3154 River Forest, IL 60305 We Are the Cougars! Since October of 1933, Concordia University teams have gone by the nickname of Cougars. Before then, no official nickname was used, and it was common for teams to be referred to as Concordians, Maroons, Foresters, Teachers and/or Pedagogs. Finally, the Oct. 5, 1933 issue of Concordia’s student newspaper, The Spectator, began the process of selecting one official nickname. A ballot was provided for students to suggest three names, with the following guidelines to be taken into consideration: the name should characterize the teams’ fighting qualities, speed, courage and other traits. From the 31 names suggested, a second ballot was put together with the three most popular nominations – Cougars, Maroons and Foresters. The results of the vote were printed in the Oct. 19 Spectator, and Cougars was the winner with 223 votes; Maroons came in second with 168, and Foresters finished third with 128. The many reasons for choosing the Cougar nicknames were summed up in an editorial entitled “The Fighting Cougar” by a member of the Spectator staff: “The cougar is no piker! He is a powerful mountain-lion; muscular, tireless and sure-footed, he makes a fierce and relentless fighter. He isn’t afraid to tackle some large-sized foes; for he can pull down a full-grown horse if he really wants to. He has the stamina necessary for a severe chase and doesn’t dicker much about whom he tackles either. He’s game. When he makes a charge, it’s time to look out. ‘He can take it’ – and give plenty, too. He is apt to be a dangerous opponent at any time, for he feels right at home under many different conditions. Yes, a worthy namesake for Concordia’s teams he is – this felis cougar.”

NAME TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE

Women's Soccer

Thomas Goines Head Women's Soccer Coach [email protected] (708) 209-3561

BJ Pheasant Associate Head Women's Soccer Coach [email protected] (708) 209-3561

Maddy Evans Graduate Assistant Women's Soccer [email protected] (708) 209-3561

Achievements

Expectations for the 2013 Cougar season were high! The team delivered with the best season in the history of Cougar’s soccer with a 12-2-4 regular season and a berth to the NACC postseason for the first time in school history!

Collectively, the team set 20 Team, Individual, and Career records throughout the 2013 season. These records were both offensive and defensive with 51 goals scored and only 13 allowed through an 18 game season.

The team’s success was recognized by the NACC conference with multiple All-Conference and All- Freshman selections.

The Cougars are not just athletes, but students as well. They have a team GPA of 3.3 and over 38 Academic All-Conference selections in the past three years.

CUC Women’s Soccer Philosophy: The CUC women’s soccer is an extension of the mission of Concordia University Chicago as a whole. We aim to enrich the collegiate experience of all the members of the women’s soccer program. The coaching staff and players will strive to exemplify the highest standards of achievement and behavior in the classroom and on the field of play. The women’s soccer program will be based on the highest manner of respect for the game, our teammates, our coaching staff, and officials while competing at the highest level possible.

CUC Women’s Soccer Training Philosophy: The CUC women’s soccer team is dedicated to a year-long training routine that develops the overall strength, speed, and conditioning. This system is meant to allow for consistent growth throughout the entire calendar year that will culminate in peak physical ability during the competitive season. It is also designed to allow time for student-athletes to enjoy the entire college experience provided at CUC. Through a continual commitment to the strength and conditioning program of the women’s soccer program, the entire team will compete for conference titles and advancement in the NCAA tournament.

Five Pillars

The CUC Women’s soccer program is built upon Five Pillars. These five conceptual themes will be the basis for all academic, social, and athletic development. All members of this family will work to adhere themselves to the following:

Family An eagerness and desire to proactively be an interdependent member of a group dedicated to a cause greater than personal recognition. The start of the CUC women’s soccer team is the TEAM. “Much can be accomplished by teamwork when no one is concerned with who gets the credit” John Wooden

Integrity Doing things the right way every time in our personal, academic, and athletic lives…even when no one is watching. Our priorities are to be placed in the following order: God – Family – School – Soccer

Commitment A daily relentless pursuit of excellence in all areas of our lives – personal, academic, and athletic. "Excellence” is an action verb.

Competition A desire to hold each of our family members accountable to the Best 11 philosophy while testing ourselves against our own potential. “Every game is an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential” John Wooden The Best 11 philosophy is based on the concept of constant competition amongst the members of the soccer family on and off the field. This competition is based in a positive constructive environment, in which team members will motivate and push one another to reach for their highest potential. This concept is perpetual and fluid from session to session and game to game. This ideal is at the heart of the continual development of the CUC women’s soccer program.

Academic Excellence Setting long-term personal and professional goals will allow our student-athletes to prepare for professional post-collegiate career. We certainly want our student-athletes to crave and work for athletic individual/team success; however, they should be equally motivated to have success in the classroom. Victory on the field is always made better when academic achievement is included.

Thomas Goines Head Coach Women’s Soccer

Thomas Goines returns for 2014 season at Concordia University Chicago as the head coach for its women’s soccer team and the winningest all-time coach in CUC soccer history. Coming off a stellar 2013 season in which expectations were high, the team delivered with the best season in the history of Cougar’s soccer with a 12-2-4 regular season and a berth to the NACC postseason for the first time in school history! Collectively, the team set 20 Team, Individual, and Career records throughout the 2013 season. These records were both offensive and defensive with 51 goals scored and only 13 allowed through an 18 game season. The team’s success was recognized by the NACC conference with multiple All-Conference and All-Freshman selections. The Cougars are not just athletes, but students as well. They have a team GPA of 3.3 and over 38 Academic All-Conference selections in the past three years. “It’s an exciting time to be part of the Concordia-Chicago soccer program,” said Goines. “The hard work put in by those in the women’s soccer program is paying off as the team has matured in their preparation and behavior recognizing that their desire to have a successful soccer team has turned into the expectation of a successful team.” Goines transferred from NCAA D1 IPFW to current NACC rival CUW where he finished his career, graduating in 2006. He was a three-time All-Lake Michigan Conference selection, an All-Region selection and a two-time team captain for the Falcons. Goines has coached at the high school level, going back to his days as a student at Concordia Wisconsin when he served as an assistant for West Bend East High School. He has also coached at the Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans (2007-09) and at Bloomington High School North in Indiana. His two-year record at Bloomington was 26-5-6, and his 2010 team was crowned conference, sectional and regional champions. Goines was named both the conference and the Bloomington Herald-Times Coach of the Year for his efforts that year. Goines’ other coaching experiences include a 2009 stint with the Louisiana Olympic Development Program and club stints with West Bend United (2003-07), the Chicago Fire Juniors of Louisiana (2007-09) and the Bloomington Cutters (2009-11). He holds an Advanced National from the National Soccer Coaches’ Association of America (NSCAA) and both a national and regional goalkeeper diplomas. He also holds a National D License from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Goines earned his bachelor of arts in secondary education/broad field social studies from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2006. He graduated with his Master’s in sports management from Concordia University Irvine in the summer of 2012.

BJ Pheasant Associate Head Coach Women’s Soccer B.J. Pheasant joined the Cougar women’s soccer coaching staff in 2011. He is involved with all aspects of the program, particularly as Recruiting Coordinator and Director of Soccer Operations. Some projects implemented since his arrival include: an overnight prospect camp in the summer, a futsal tournament in the winter, and the Lutheran All-American Association, which honors soccer players from all Lutheran high schools across North America for their soccer, sportsmanship, and academics. Pheasant came to Concordia-Chicago from Franklin College in Indiana. CUC is the second program where his blueprint for a successful building project has proven successful. Prior to Goines and Pheasant’s arrival, the team had only won a single game and lost fifteen. They have now recorded three consecutive winning seasons and qualified for the NACC conference tournament for the first time in program history with a 12-3-4 record. His other development project was at Franklin College where the school went from three wins to a winning record the following year, which was the first winning season in program history. Prior to his collegiate coaching career, Pheasant assisted the soccer team at Bloomington North High School in 2009 and 2010 where he first worked with CUC’s head coach Thomas Goines. To date, he has coached 6 years of college soccer, 10 years of high school soccer, and 18 years in club soccer with a career record of 386-137-72 in his 47 seasons of action. He has two state titles and two final fours in club soccer along with two teams that advanced to semi state in the high school ranks. Pheasant’s coaching education includes an Advanced National coaching diploma from the NSCAA (USSF B equivalent), a College Coach certificate, and an NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping diploma. He also earned a Master’s in Athletic Administration & Sports Management from the number one ranked program in the US at Indiana University where he observed the IU soccer team for two years. Pheasant earned degrees in business and agricultural economics from Purdue in 2002. Along with his Master’s degree from Indiana University in 2009 he is currently enrolled in the MBA program at Concordia Chicago in leadership and change management and is the Assistant Sports Information Director.

Maddy Evans – Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer Evans currently plays professionally in the NWSL for the Boston Breakers. She also played in the WPSL for Aztec MA and led them to a Division title. “Training with the Breakers for the past two summers was an invaluable experience. It provided me the opportunity to get better every single day,” Evans said. “Furthermore, training in such a competitive, intense environment and having the privilege to work with and learn from such talented, passionate, and inspiring players and coaches definitely intensifies my desire to compete at the next level. I look forward to using my experiences to contribute to a successful 2014 CUC season.” During her collegiate career she was a four-year starter at Penn State and captained the team to the national championship game in 2012. She was also on the Academic All-Big 10 team. Coming out of high school she was an ESPN Rise Girls’ Soccer Top 50 Ranked player and won the USYS National Championship with her club team. To start her collegiate coaching career Evans was the lead assistant at MIT in 2013. Coach Goines said, “Bringing a coach to the CUC staff with the background Maddy has is a boon to our program. However, it is her positive attitude and intense desire to improve and learn the coaching profession that really made her stand out as we looked for coaches to add to the staff that could help move the Cougar program to the next level.” Evans earned her BA in English from Penn State University in 2012. She aspires to be a college soccer coach. Currently, she is enrolled at Concordia University Chicago to earn a Master’s degree in leadership studies with a focus in organizational leadership. James McCaig – Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Soccer & Goalkeepers James McCaig is in his second and final season as the Cougar men’s soccer graduate assistant and works with the women as well. “I’m looking forward to working with the Cougar soccer programs again. We are following on from good success this past year and hopefully can continue building the programs for even greater success in the near future,” said McCaig. While in England he played two years of semiprofessional soccer for St Margaretsbury FC and Cheshunt FC. He coached University of Greenwich for two seasons. He also was a head coach at the Arsenal FC Youth Development Centre for three years. McCaig hails from London, England via New Orleans, LA where he was the Head Varsity Coach for Cabrini High School for two years from 2011-13. While in New Orleans he also coached club soccer for the Chicago Fire Juniors Louisiana. He coached clubs teams to a state title and two runner ups. He was also an Olympic Development Program coach for the state of Louisiana. He holds a UEFA B License, an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, an English FA Level 3 coaching License, and an English FA Level 2 Goalkeeper License. McCaig earned his BS in Upper Class (HONS) sports science and professional soccer coaching Degree from University of Greenwich, London in 2011. He is currently enrolled at Concordia University Chicago to earn a Masters in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration on sports performance training scheduled to graduate in May of 2015. 12

Concordia University Chicago Cougars Women’s Soccer

2014 Schedule

DAY DATE OPPONENT LOCATION

Fri. 8/29/2014 Crown College - Mt Mary Invite Milwaukee, WI 5:00pm

Sat. 8/30/2014 Blackburn College - Mt Mary Invite Milwaukee, WI 11:00am

Wed. 9/3/2014 Beloit College River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 4:00pm

Sun. 9/7/2014 MacMurray College River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 1:00 pm

Sat. 9/13/2014 Illinois College Jacksonville, IL TBA

Sat. 9/20/2014 * Edgewood College River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 11:00am

Sun. 9/21/2014 Anderson University River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 1:00pm

Wed. 9/24/2014 * Aurora University River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 4:00pm

Sat. 9/27/2014 * MSOE Milwaukee, WI TBA

Tue. 9/30/2014 * Alverno College Milwaukee, WI 4:00pm

Wed. 10/1/2014 Mt Mary College River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 3:00pm

Sat. 10/4/2014 * Marian University Fond du Lac, WI TBA

Thu. 10/9/2014 Maranatha Baptist Watertown, WI 3:30pm

Sun. 10/12/2014 * Lakeland College River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 1:00 PM

Tue. 10/14/2014 * Benedictine University River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 3:00pm

Sat. 10/18/2014 * Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI 3:00pm

Sat. 10/25/2014 * Concordia-Wisconsin Mequon, WI TBA

Tue. 10/28/2014 * Dominican University River Forest, IL - Concordia Stadium 3:00pm

Sun. 11/2/2014 TBA TBA TBA

*conference opponents 13

Concordia University Chicago Cougars Women’s Soccer 2014 Roster

# NAME POS. HT. YEAR HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL

1 Shawna Rembold M 5-3 Jr. Rochester, MI Stoney Creek

2 Elise Bicek M 5-3 Sr. Mokena, IL Lincoln-Way East

3 Gabby Garza M 5-2 Jr. Fenton, MI Fenton

4 Elizabeth Sanders M 5-8 So. St. Louis, MO Parkway South

5 Kaely Fitterling D/M 5-2 Fr. Bridgeton, MO Pattonville

6 Lauren Chorowicz M/F 5-2 Fr. Kohler, WI Sheboygan Lutheran

7 Kelsey Schwab D 5-5 So. Grayslake, IL Warren Township

8 Sharice Ellenwood M 5-4 So. Streamwood, IL Streamwood

9 Christine Saucedo D 5-1 Jr. Brookfield, IL Lyons Township

10 Katie Biga F 5-1 Fr. Centerville, OH Centerville

11 Allison Kruk F/D 5-6 Fr. Elgin, IL St. Edward

12 Nikki Anderson M/F 5-0 So. Montgomery, IL Oswego

13 Stephanie Brown M 5-0 Jr. Streamwood, IL Streamwood

14 Alex Wilson M/F 5-5 Jr. Round Lake, IL Grayslake Central

15 Anne Rockert D 5-5 Sr. Kankakee, IL Herscher

17 Sarah LaCost F 5-8 Fr. Mount Prospect, IL Prospect

18 Natalie Weinhold M/F 5-3 So. St. Peters, MO Lutheran St. Charles 14

# NAME POS. HT. YEAR HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL

19 Haley Graner M 5-9 Sr. Waukesha, WI Waukesha West

20 Caycee Benesch D 5-7 Fr. Hanover Park, IL Schaumburg

21 Myrthe Harkenrider D/M 5-11 Fr. Fort Wayne, IN Concordia Lutheran

22 Christina Kiotis D 5-3 So. Park Ridge, IL Maine South

24 Megan Albregts D/M 5-7 So. Romney, IN McCutcheon

25 Bailey Panjkovich M 5-5 Fr. Elgin, IL Burlington Central

26 Emily Ernst D 5-4 Jr. Naperville, IL Naperville Central

27 Hillary Campbell F 5-11 Jr. Dyer, IN Lake Central

32 Alisha Johnson M/F 5-10 So. Coal City, IL Coal City

35 Kim Bower GK 5-3 So. Island Lake, IL Wauconda

36 Paige Trimbur GK 5-7 Fr. Manteno, IL Manteno

37 Callie Hasselbring GK 5-7 Sr. Houston, TX Cypress Ridge

38 Ally Krajnak GK 5-10 Fr. Griffith, IN Griffith

CUC Women’s Soccer Program Records

*Bold – Active Players FIRSTS:

Game Sept. 4, 2001 v. University of St. Francis, L 0-4

Goal Beth Drevlow, Sept. 25, 2001 v. Rockford (66:51)

Assist Rachel Mierow, Sept. 25, 2001 v. Rockford (Drevlow goal)

Win Oct. 3, 2001 v. Mount Mary (5-0)

Game Winning Goal - Stacy Hafner v. Mount Mary

Tie Sept. 28, 2002 v. Clarke (2-2)

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS:

Goals 5 Cheyenne Martinez-Trevino Mount Mary 2009

5 Alyssa Soulis Rockford 2011

Assists 4 Kristin Prange Mount Mary 2003

Points 10 (5g) Cheyenne Martinez-Trevino Mount Mary 2009

10 (5g) Alyssa Soulis Rockford 2011

10 (3g, 4a) Kristin Prange Mount Mary 2003

Shots 17 Kari Zielke MacMurray 2005

GK Saves 23 Maria Limon Manchester 2003

INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS:

Games Played 20 several players

Minutes Played 1904 (20g) Maria Limon 2003

Goals 23 Alyssa Soulis 2011

Assists 9 Alyssa Soulis 2011

Points 55 Alyssa Soulis 2011

Hat Tricks 4 Kristin Prange 2003

4 Alyssa Soulis 2011

Shots 129 Lisa Warner 2003

Game-Winning Goals 6 Alyssa Soulis 2011

GK Wins 12 Callie Hasselbring 2011-

GK Saves 195 Maria Limon 2002

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS:

Games Played 79 Maria Limon 2002-05

Minutes Played 6915 Tonya Fellows 2001-04

Goals 56 Alyssa Soulis 2010-13

Assists 26 Alyssa Soulis 2010-13

Points 138 Alyssa Soulis 2010-13

Hat Tricks 8 Alyssa Soulis 2010-13

Shots 267 Kari Zielke 2005-08

Game-Winning Goals 15 Alyssa Soulis 2010-13

GK Wins 30 Callie Hasselbring 2011-

GK Saves 314 Malika Manouzi 2004-07

TEAM RECORDS

TEAM GAME RECORDS

Goals 14 Rockford 2006

14 Robert Morris – Lake County 2013

Assists 12 Robert Morris – Lake County 2013

Shots 58 Mt Mary 2013

Shots Faced 58 Lakeland 2002

TEAM SEASON RECORDS

Goals 54 2005

Assists 41 2013

Shots 383 2003

Shots Faced 552 2002

GK Saves 223 2002

Wins 12 2013

Losses 16 2008

Ties 4 2013

Winning Streak 5 2013

Home Winning Streak 4 2013

Unbeaten Streak 11 (8-0-3) 2013

Unbeaten at Home for season 7 (5-0-2) 2013

Consecutive Games Scoring Streak 9 2013

2014 CUC Roster – 30

Seniors – 4

Elise Bicek Parents: Jim & Debbie Hometown: Mokena, IL High School: Lincoln-Way East Club: Windy City Pride Major: Secondary Education/Chemistry Favorite Soccer Player: Annie Rockert Favorite Quote: “E=MC2” ~Albert Einstein Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies & Cream About Elise: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for three years. She has played in 54 matches and started in 22. To date she has 1 goal and 1 assist. She has also been named captain as a Junior and Senior, as well as being named to the NACC All-Sportsmanship team in 2013…

Haley Graner Parents: Mary & Bernie Hometown: Waukesha, WI High School: Waukesha West Club: Waukesha SC & Elm Grove SC Major: Natural Sciences Favorite Soccer Player: Mia Hamm Favorite Quote: “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~Walt Disney Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Oreo About Haley: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for three years. She has played in 46 matches and started in 42. To date she has 9 goals and 2 assists. She has also been named to the NACC Honorable Mention Team in 2011…

Callie Hasselbring Parents: Lori & Andrew Hometown: Houston, TX High School: Cypress Ridge Club: Challenge SC Major: Psychology Favorite Soccer Player: Megan Rapinoe Favorite Quote: “The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is an opportunity for growth” ~Unknown “Pain is not an excuse. Quitting is not an option.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rocky Road About Callie: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for three years. She has played in 52 matches and started in all 52. She holds school records in most all GK statistics. She has also been named to the NACC Honorable Mention Team in 2012 and Second Team All-Conference in 2012…

Annie Rockert Parents: Paul & Sue Hometown: Kankakee, IL High School: Herscher Club: Herscher Tigers Major: Exercise Science/Natural Sciences Favorite Soccer Player: Elise Bicek Favorite Quote: “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” ~unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Annie: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for three years. She has played in 44 matches and started in 24. To date she has 7 goals and 1 assist. She is a two-time Iron Woman Award winner voted by her teammates…

Juniors – 7

Stephanie Brown Parents: Kim Galante & Richard Brown Hometown: Streamwood, IL High School: Streamwood Club: Fox Valley Strikers Major: Nursing Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo Favorite Quote: “Scoring goals is a great feeling, but the most important thing to me is that the team is successful. It doesn’t matter who scores the goals as long as we are winning.” ~Crisitano Ronaldo

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough About Stephanie: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She came to the Cougars via transfer from Bemidji State University. She has played in 18 matches and started in 14. To date she has 3 goals and 1 assist…

Hillary Campbell Parents: Misty & Dennis Hometown: Dyer, IN High School: Lake Central Club: Lincoln Way SC Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Soccer Player: Kyle Beckermann Favorite Quote: “The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.” ~Walter Bageho Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Hillary: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for two years, missing the 2013 season, due to injury. She has played in 18 matches and started in 15. To date she has 15 goals and 6 assists. She has also been named to the NACC Second Team All-Conference in 2012…

Emily Ernst Parents: Joe & Lisa Hometown: Naperville, IL High School: Naperville Central Club: Ajax Major: Elementary Education Favorite Soccer Player: Nikki “Pops” Anderson Favorite Quote: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: anything Ben & Jerry’s About Emily: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for two years. She has played in 36 matches and started in 11. To date she has 1 goal…

Gabby Garza Parents: Larry & Irene Hometown: Fenton, MI High School: Fenton Club: Vardar Major: Environmental Science Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo Favorite Quote: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is just one more time.” ~Thomas A. Edison Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Superman About Gabby: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She came to the Cougars via transfer from Northern Michigan University. She has played in 12 matches. To date she has 1 assist…

Shawna Rembold Parents: Monique & Eric Hometown: Rochester, MI High School: Stoney Creek Club: RSC – Rochester Soccer Club Major: Secondary Education/History Favorite Soccer Player: Mia Hamm Favorite Quote: “If you're not ahead, you're behind.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cotton Candy About Shawna: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for two years. She has played in 27 matches and started in 3. To date she has 4 goals and 6 assists…

Nikkie Saucedo Parents: Mario & Maria Hometown: Brookfield, IL High School: Lyons Township Club: Chicago Inter Homer Glenn Major: Natural Sciences Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ~Philippians 4:13 Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla About Nikkie: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She comes to the Cougars via transfer from Roosevelt University. She has played in 19 matches and started in all 19. To date she has 1 goal and 1 assist…

Alexandra Wilson Parents: Lisa Vargas Hometown: Round Lake, IL High School: Grayslake Central Club: ELA Elite Major: Natural Sciences Favorite Soccer Player: Shannon Box Favorite Quote: “If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.” ~William Blake Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Alex: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for two years. She has played in 36 matches and started in 24. To date she has 6 goals and 4 assists…

Sophomores – 9

Megan Albregts Parents: Mark & Louann Hometown: Romney, IN High School: McCutcheon Club: Hoosier FC Major: Nursing Favorite Soccer Player: Mia Hamm Favorite Quote: Jeremiah 29:11 “She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies & Cream About Megan: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 19 matches and started in 18. To date she has 1 goal and 2 assists…

Nikki Anderson Parents: Kathy Smith & Carl Anderson Hometown: Montgomery, IL High School: Oswego Club: Midwest United Major: Undecided Favorite Soccer Player: Elise Bicek Favorite Quote: “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” ~Mark Twain Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Strawberry ice cream; prefers frozen yogurt About Nikki: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 9 matches and started in 1. To date she has 1 assist…

Kim Bower Parents: Chris Bower & Jeff Bower Hometown: Island Lake, IL High School: Wauconda Club: Crystal Lake Force Major: Graphic Design Favorite Soccer Player: Hope Solo Favorite quote: “And though she be but little, she is fierce.” ~Shakespeare Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Kim: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. Injury forced Kim to miss the 2013 season. She will compete well for time in 2014…

Sharice Ellenwood Parents: Terri & Rudolph Hometown: Streamwood, IL High School: Streamwood Club: Hawthorne Woods Major: Psychology Favorite Soccer Player: Neymar Favorite Quote: “People can only break you if you let them.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: ALL THE ICE CREAMS About Sharice: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 18 matches and started in 17. To date she has 2 assists…

Alisha Johnson Parents: Beverly & Brian Hometown: Coal City, IL High School: Coal City Club: USSA Major: Biology Favorite Soccer Player: David Beckham Favorite Quote: “Nothing worth having comes easy.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies & Cream About Alisha: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 19 matches and started in 9. To date she has 3 goals and 5 assists…

Christina Kiotis Parents: Miranda & Nick Hometown: Park Ridge, IL High School: Maine South Major: Special Education Club: Elite S.C. Favorite Soccer Player: Megan Rapinoe Favorite Quote: “The only disability is a bad attitude.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip (the green kind) About Tina: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 19 matches and started in 18...

Elizabeth Sanders Parents: Todd & Kelli Hometown: St Louis, MO High School: Parkway South Club: Ajax Elite FC Major: Political Science Favorite Soccer Player: Landon Donovan Favorite Quote: “You have to do everything you can, you work your hardest and if you stay positive you have a shot at a silver lining.” ~Silver Linings Playbook Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Reeses About Elizabeth: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 19 matches and started in 16. To date she has 4 goals and 2 assists…

Kelsey Schwab Parents: Mark and Dawn Hometown: Grayslake, IL High School: Warren Township Club: Grayslake Galaxy & Lindenhurst Comets Major: Undecided Favorite Soccer Player: DeMarcus Beasley Favorite Quote: “Time will pass anyways. Follow your dreams.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate About Kelsey: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 10 matches. To date she has 1 goal…

Natalie Weinhold Parents: Dennis & Julie Lueck Hometown: St Peters, MO High School: St Charles Lutheran Club: Lou Fusz Major: Early Childhood Education Favorite Soccer Player: Hope Solo Favorite Quote: “The difference between try and triumph is the umph.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate with sprinkles About Natalie: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for one year. She has played in 19 matches and started in 16. To date she has 8 goals and 8 assists. She was named team captain in 2014 and received Second Team All-Conference in the NACC in 2013…

Freshmen – 10

Caycee Benesch Parents: Tom & Mary Hometown: Hanover Park, IL High School: Schaumberg Club: Sports Club United & Revolution F.C Major: Exercise Science Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ~Wayne Grestzky Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Caycee: She comes to CUC from Schaumburg, IL vis Schaumburg H.S. She played club soccer for Sports Club United and Revolution F.C…

Katie Biga Parents: Larry Biga & Susan Krapfel Hometown: Centerville, OH High School: Centerville Club: Ohio Galaxies F.C. & CUSA Major: Natural Sciences Favorite Soccer Player: Alex Morgan Favorite Quote: “Believe in the beauty of your dreams.” ~Martin Luther King Jr. Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough About Katie: She comes to CUC from Centerville, OH, via Centerville H.S. She played club soccer for Ohio Galaxies F.C. and CUSA. She varsity member for her high school team and was voted Most Explosive Award…

Lauren Chorowicz Parents: Aaron & Jeanne Hometown: Kohler, WI High School: Sheboygan Lutheran Club: Plymouth F.C & Washington County F.C. Major: K-12 Education/Physical Education Favorite Soccer Player: Mia Hamm Favorite Quote: “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Lauren: Lauren Comes to CUC from Kohler, WI, via Sheboygan Lutheran H.S. She played club soccer Plymouth F.C and Washington County F.C. She received all-conference honors her Junior season and was selected as a Lutheran All-American Second Team member in 2013…

Kaely Fitterling Parents: Jeff & Kim Hometown: Bridgeton, MO High School: Pattonville Club: Panathinaikos S.C. Major: Sports Management Favorite Soccer Player: Sarah LaCost Favorite Quote: “If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breath, then you will be successful.” ~Youtube Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: ALL THE ICE CREAMS About Kaely: She comes to CUC from Bridgeton, MO via Pattonville H.S. She played club soccer for Panathinaikos S.C. in club. She received all-conference honors all fours years…

Myrthe Harkenrider Parents: Glenn & Jody Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN High School: Concordia Lutheran Club: Ft Wayne Sport Club Major: Director of Christian Education Favorite Soccer Player: Blythe Harkenrider Favorite Quote: “Play Hard. Make Good Decisions. Have Fun.” ~Glenn Harkenrider Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Spaghettieis About Myrthe: She comes to CUC from Fort Wayne, IN via Concordia Lutheran H.S. She played club soccer Sports Club. She received all-conference honors twos years, all-district honors her senior year, and was selected as a Lutheran All-American First Team member in 2013…

Ally Krajnak Parents: Mike & K.T. Hometown: Griffith, IN High School: Griffith Senior Club: N.W. Indiana United & Indiana ODP Major: Mathematics/Actuarial Science Favorite Soccer Player: Hope Solo Favorite Quote: “Got to risk it for the Biscuit.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough About Ally: She comes to CUC from Griffith, IN, via Griffith H.S. She played club soccer NW Indiana United and Indiana ODP…

Allison Kruk Parents: Kevin & Sue Hometown: Elgin, IL High School: St. Edward Club: Arsenal Heat U23s Major: Social Work Favorite Soccer Player: Mia Hamm Favorite Quote: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” ~Hope Solo via twitter Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate About Allison: She comes to CUC from Elgin, IL, via St. Edwards H.S. She played club soccer for Arsenal Heat U23’s. She received all-conference honors all four years, all-area honors three years, and broke the school record (boys and girls) for a career…

Sarah LaCost Parents: Greg & Kristy Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL High School: Prospect Club: Chicago Fire Jrs Major: Exercise Science/Psychology Favorite Soccer Player: Kaely Fitterling Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ~Wayne Gretzky Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies & Cream About Sarah: She comes to CUC from Mount Prospect, IL, via Prospect H.S. She played club soccer for Chicago Fire Juniors. She was three year varsity member and named team captain her senior season…

Bailey Panjkovich Parents: Janice & Tim Hometown: Elgin, IL High School: Burlington Central Club: Heat United Major: Psychology Favorite Soccer Player: Delaney Laprieno Favorite Quote: “Uhm … Yea ….” ~Baileyz P. Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Bailey: She comes to CUC from Elgin, IL via Burlington Central H.S. She played club soccer for the Heat United. She received all-conference academic team all four years and was voted team MVP her senior year…

Paige Trimbur Parents: Jill & Louis Hometown: Manteno, IL High School: Manteno Club: USSA Major: Nursing Favorite Soccer Player: Tim Howard Favorite Quote: “Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.” ~Unknown Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Strawberry About Paige: She comes to CUC from Manteno, IL, via Manteno H.S. She played club soccer for USSA and Three Lions F.C. She was a two year varsity player, her freshman and sophomore season before switching to year-round club soccer…

Team Managers – 2

Danny Garza – Team Manager Parents: Larry & Irene Hometown: Fenton, MI High School: Fenton Major: Environmental Science Favorite Soccer Player: Gabby Garza Favorite Quote: “Hold tightly to your passion and never let it go. Let it infuse your life with meaning and purpose and become the motivator for everything you do.” ~Rashida Rowe Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Danny: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for two years, starting every match as a freshman. She has played in 23 matches and started in 20. Injury has forced her into a manger role for the 2014 season…

Cassie Sarokin – Team Manager Parents: Steve & Chris Hometown: Green Bay, WI High School: NEW Lutheran Major: Elementary Education Favorite Soccer Player: Fernando Torres Favorite Quote: “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and the job’s a game.” ~Mary Poppins Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip About Cassie: She has been a member of the Cougar Soccer family for two years. She came to the Cougars via transfer from Concordia-St. Paul. She has played in 24 matches. To date she has 1 goal and 1 assist. Injury has forced Cassie into a manager role for the 2014 season…