2012 All-SSC Women’s Soccer Team Announced
A total of 23 student-athletes have been named to the 2012 All-Sunshine State Conference Women’s Soccer Team. Tampa’s Lauren Moore was selected Player of the Year, while her teammate, Cici Gonzalez, was tabbed Freshman of the Year. Rollins claimed the other major awards, with Brenna McKee chosen Offensive Player of the Year, Anita Cox pegged Defensive Player of the Year, and Alicia Milyak Schuck named Coach of the Year.
Earning a spot on the All-SSC First Team with Moore (M), Gonzalez (F), Cox (D), and McKee (F) were: forward Azure Dorsey (Rollins); midfielders Gabby Russo (Tampa) and Kelly Whittaker (Florida Tech); defenders Alyssa Abrahamsen (Florida Southern) and Shannon Walisch (Tampa); goalkeeper Kori Butterfield (Tampa); and at-large selection Kirstie Schults (Lynn).
Picking up all-conference second-team honors were: forwards Malin Broberg (Nova Southeastern), Caroline Evers (Florida Southern), and Erika Forsberg (Florida Tech); midfielders Kara Moore (Florida Southern), Courtney Peffley (Tampa), and Dana Treat (Eckerd); defenders Dilja Olafsdottir (Nova Southeastern), Morgan Sammons (Florida Southern), and Taylor Thigpen (Rollins); goalkeeper Amanda Kopale (Nova Southeastern); and at-large selection Morgan Crescent (Eckerd).
Rollins forward Ali Schrader received honorable mention.
Voting for the All-SSC Women’s Soccer Team was conducted among the league’s soccer coaches and sports information directors.
A sophomore playing in her hometown at the University of Tampa, Moore led the SSC with 34 points and 15 goals. She averaged a league-best 1.89 points per game and 0.83 goals per game. She also tied for eighth in the conference with four assists.
A sophomore from Austin, Texas, McKee tallied nine goals and six assists. Coming off a medical hardship season, she was third in the SSC with 24 points, an average of 1.50 per contest. Her nine goals also ranked third among league players, while her six assists placed fifth.
A senior from London, Cox provided leadership on a Rollins squad that fielded 18 freshmen and sophomores. She anchored a Tar defense that held opponents to just over one goal per match (1.19) and tallied seven shutouts, which tied for third in the conference. Cox also lent a hand on offense when needed, notching three goals.
In her debut season out of Lutz, Fla., Gonzalez formed the second half of a prolific tandem that propelled Tampa to the top of every team offensive statistical category. She ranked second in the SSC to her teammate Moore with 31 points (1.72 per game) and 12 goals (0.67 per game). Gonzalez also tied for third in the SSC with seven assists.
Milyak Schuck wins her first SSC Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year honor in just her second season as head coach at Rollins, having served six seasons as the Tars’ top assistant before taking the helm in February 2011. After starting the season 2-4, Milyak Schuck led a team comprised mostly of freshmen and sophomores to a ten-match unbeaten streak, including nine victories. With their strong finish, the Tars won the third SSC regular-season title in program history. Displaying a balanced attack, the squad ranks third in every conference offensive statistical category and also ties for third with seven shutouts. The Tars are ranked No. 14 in the latest NSCAA top-25 poll.
2012 ALL-SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM
FIRST TEAM
F – Azure Dorsey, Rollins (So)
F – Cici Gonzalez, Tampa (Fr)
F – Brenna McKee, Rollins (So)
M – Lauren Moore, Tampa (So)
M – Gabby Russo, Tampa (So)
M – Kelly Whittaker, Florida Tech (Sr)
D – Alyssa Abrahamsen, Florida Southern (Jr)
D – Anita Cox, Rollins (Sr)
D – Shannon Walisch, Tampa (Jr)
GK – Kori Butterfield, Tampa (Jr)
At-Large – Kirstie Schults, Lynn (So)
Player of the Year – Lauren Moore, Tampa
Offensive Player of the Year – Brenna McKee, Rollins
Defensive Player of the Year – Anita Cox, Rollins
Freshman of the Year – Cici Gonzalez, Tampa
Coach of the Year – Alicia Milyak Schuck
SECOND TEAM
F – Malin Broberg, Nova Southeastern (Jr)
F – Caroline Evers, Florida Southern (Fr)
F – Erika Forsberg, Florida Tech (Fr)
M – Kara Moore, Florida Southern (Jr)
M – Courtney Peffley, Tampa (Sr)
M – Dana Treat, Eckerd (Sr)
D – Dilja Olafsdottir, Nova Southeastern (Jr)
D – Morgan Sammons, Florida Southern (Sr)
D – Taylor Thigpen, Rollins (So)
GK – Amanda Kopale, Nova Southeastern (Fr)
At-Large – Morgan Crescent, Eckerd (So)
HONORABLE MENTION
F – Ali Schrader, Rollins (Sr)