Marquette University Athletics
Women's Soccer Announces 2007 Recruiting Class
2/8/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Feb. 8, 2007
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Marquette women's soccer head coach Markus Roeders has announced its signing class of 2007. Ten student-athletes have committed to continue their academic and athletic undertakings at Marquette University starting in the fall. The class boasts four area club teammates, two reigning national club champions, plentiful Olympic Development experience and young women who truly emulate the title "student-athlete."
The incoming class includes: Rosie Malone-Povolny (St. Paul, Minn.), Lauren Acree (Whitefish Bay, Wis.), Lauren Thut (Kildeer, Ill.), Julia Victor (Shaker Heights, Ohio), Amanda Longo (Mahopac, N.Y.), Kristi Laurenzi (Kenosha, Wis.), Kelsey Lynch (Chicago, Ill.), Natalie Kulla (St. Louis, Mo.), Stephanie Vasos (Fox Point, Wis.), Ashley Bares (Belgium, Wis.).
"We are extremely excited that these young ladies have decided to attend Marquette University to further their education and athletic endeavors," said Roeders, who will be entering his 12th season in the fall of '07. "As a group, they are outstanding students, highly talented players and very eager to join our program. Athletically, all of them have experienced the highest level of youth soccer from participation in national, regional ODP events to winning national, regional and state championships with their club programs. Across the board, they have had outstanding club coaching, it gives them a great foundation to make an immediate impact at Marquette University. We are excited about their diversity as players and the flexibility they bring to play multiple positions on the field. Since the day they committed to Marquette, they have shown their support for our team and how well they fit with our Marquette soccer family. These young women are determined to help build on Marquette's success on and off the field, in the BIG EAST Conference and throughout the country. They embrace the pride and tradition that our teams have enjoyed and the team atmosphere that we call `Family'. They are all bright young women and we can't wait for them to join us this fall."
Rosie Malone-Povolny
Midfielder/Forward
St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall HS)
Club Team: Eagan Big Dawgs (Club Coach: Siros Jabari)
Olympic Development Experience
Region II Olympic Development Pool Team: 2004-06
Inter-Regional ODP Competition in Boca Raton, Fla: Nov. 2006
Minnesota Olympic Development Team: 2002-2006
High School Honors
Minnesota High School All-State Selection: 2006
Minnesota High School All-State Tournament Team Selection: 2004
Four-time All-Conference selection: 2003-2006
Career Stats - 53 goals and 39 assists
Team Captain: 2005 and 2006
Three-time team offensive MVP: 2004-06
Academic Honors
National Honor Society Member
Presidential Honor Roll
Roeders on Malone-Povolny: "Rosie is extremely versatile in her play. She has an attacking mind-set and is relaxed on the ball. She has a tremendous feel and vision for the game".
Malone-Povolny on coming to Marquette: "A Marquette education is not simply a fancy, calligraphy-covered piece of paper received after four years of drudgery. A Marquette education is a promise of four years of priceless lessons learned not only in the challenging classroom setting, but also through self-discovery. This second, and rarer form of learning, only comes when supplied with an environment that is built on the foundations of service, community, and family that Marquette University prides itself in. These enduring principles are clearly translated to the soccer field. Both, the coaches and the players of Marquette, reflect these beliefs in the way they interact with and influence those surrounding them. Not only do Markus, Franky and Dano have an extensive knowledge of soccer, they also possess the exceptional ability of fusing this expertise with their belief that soccer's natural essence, beauty and passion, should be honored through play that emulates principles. At Marquette, in the presence of people who live, learn, and play with passion and love, I can't wait to see how much I will grow."
Lauren Acree
Midfielder/Forward
Whitefish Bay, Wis. (Whitefish Bay HS)
Club Team: FC Milwaukee (Tony Wright)
Olympic Development Experience
Wisconsin Olympic Development State Team: 2002-2006
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Seven-time State Champion
Region II - Semi-Finalist: 2005
High School Honors
2005 State Runner-Up
All-State Selection: 2006
First Team All-Conference: 2006
Two-time regional and conference champions: 2005-06
Career Stats- 30 goals and 12 assists
Academic Honors
National Honor Society
High Honor Roll
Roeders on Acree: "Lauren loves to run at players and is crafty on the ball. Her athletic abilities and change of pace make her tough to defend."
Acree on coming to Marquette: "Marquette was my first choice. I knew that I needed a closely-knit team and all-around great coaches, and that is what the Marquette women's soccer program provides. Along with the honorable academics at Marquette, I know I will have a great experience in my next four years."
Lauren Thut
Defender
Kildeer, Ill. (Stevenson HS)
Club Team: Eclipse Select (Rory Dames)
Olympic Development Experience
Illinois Olympic Development State Team: 2002-2005
Eclipse Select
Five-time State Champions: 2002-06
Region II Midwest Champions: 2003 and 2006
Region II Midwest Finalist: 2005
USYSA National Champions (U17): 2006
Disney Soccer Showcase Champions: 2004
USASA National Cup Champions (U23 Eclipse Select): 2006
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NSC Lake Division Champion: 2004-05
Regional Champion: 2004-05
All-conference selection: 2004-05
All-sectional and Daily Herald All-Area Team: 2005
Chicago Sun-Times Top-20 Players: 2007
Academic Honors
North Suburban Conference All-Academic Team 2006 -2007 High School Honor Roll
Roeders on Thut: "Lauren is a smart and tough defender. She is assured going forward and distributes the ball well. She can play anywhere along the backline."
Thut on coming to Marquette: "I looked all over to find a school with the right mix of good academics and a quality soccer program. It was awesome to find one right in my backyard. The minute I set foot on the campus, met the coaches and the team, I knew Marquette was the place I wanted to be."
Julia Victor
Forward/Midfielder
Shaker Heights, Ohio (Shaker Heights HS)
Club Team: Cleveland Soccer Academy (Mario Grgic)
Olympic Development Experience
Ohio North Olympic Development State Team: 2005-06
Region II Olympic Development Pool Team: 2006
Inter-Regional ODP Competition in Boca Raton, Fla.: Nov. 2006
Super Y League - National ODP Select Team (Top-18 players): 2006
Super Y League - National ODP Select All-Stars (Top-36 players): 2005
Super Y League - Midwest Division ODP Select Team: 2004-06
Cleveland Soccer Academy
Ohio North State Cup Champions: 2006
Super Y League - Leading Scorer/Points: 2004-06
Super Y League North American Finals Finalist: 2005-06
Super Y League Midwest Division Champions: 2004-06
US Club State Cup Finalist: 2005 (Ohio Premier North)
Ohio North State Cup Finalist: 2004 (Ohio Premier North)
High School Honors Third Team All-State: 2006
State High School Leading Scorer (33) and Points (80): 2006
Ohio State Record Book: 103 career goals and four five-goal games
First-Team All-Greater Cleveland Selection: 2005 -06
Four-time First Team All-Conference Selection
Team Captain: 2005-06
Roeders on Victor: "Julia has great flair on the ball and isn't afraid to go 1v1. She has a scoring mentality but knows when to provide an assist."
Victor on coming to Marquette: "I decided to attend Marquette University because of the opportunity to play for a top program at a great school and work with a coaching staff that I liked. The girls on the team along with everyone I have met have made me excited to become part of the Marquette family. I am also very excited at the chance to become a better soccer player under Markus, Frank and Dano. When I visited Marquette they emphasized the fact that they want to help me become an all-around better player."
Amanda Longo
Defender/Midfielder
Mahopac, N.Y. (Mahopac HS)
Club Team: Monroe Magic (Jesse Kolmel)
Olympic Development Experience
New York East Olympic Development State Team
Monroe Magic Honors
Club Team - Super Y League Champions
Orange Classic Semi-Finalists
JAGS Champions
Columbia Invitational Champions
High School Honors
Team MVP
All-league and all-sectional selection
* Sisters - Tina played soccer at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. and Jessica plays soccer at Elon University in North Carolina.
Roeders on Longo: "Amanda is an unyielding, hardnosed `east coast' defender who strikes the ball well. She is difficult to beat and uses her skills to join the attack. Her versatility allows her to play in the back or midfield."
Longo on coming to Marquette: "I don't consider myself as the best player in the world. I'm not obsessed with individual titles. I'm much more interested in being part of a team, a family. That is why I chose Marquette, to be apart of a growing family that will always look out for each other on and off the field."
Kristi Laurenzi
Midfielder/Forward
Kenosha, Wis. (Tremper HS)
Club Team: FC Milwaukee (Tony Wright)
Olympic Development Experience
Wisconsin State Olympic Development Team 1999 - 2006
FC Milwaukee
Seven-time Wisconsin State Cup Champions: 2000-06
Region II Regional Semi-Finalist: 2005
High School Honors
Team Captain
WIAA All-State Selection: 2006
Three-time All-Southeast Conference Selection: 2004-06
All-Kenosha County Selection: 2006
Team leading scorer: 2005, 2006
WIAA High School State Quarterfinalist: 2004
WIAA High School State Semifinalist: 2005
Academic Honors
National Society of High School Scholars: 2005
Vice President of DECA
Roeders on Laurenzi: "Kristi never stops playing. She has a tremendous work-ethic and combines it with her ability to play anywhere on the field. She excels in attacking and defensives roles."
Laurenzi on coming to Marquette: "I chose Marquette because I like the school academically. I want to be a physical therapist, so it has my intended major and they have a really good program. Athletically, they're in the BIG EAST and they have a really great soccer program. I like the coaches and the players at Marquette."
Kelsey Lynch
Forward/Midfielder
Chicago, Ill. (St. Ignatius College Prep)
Club Team: Eclipse Select (Rory Dames)
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Illinois State Olympic Development State Team: 2002-2005
Region II Olympic Development Team Selection: 2003-2005
National Olympic Development Pool Selection/Training Camps: 2006 Houston, Texas; 2004 Seattle, Wash.
Eclipse Select Honors
Illinois State Cup Champions: 2006
Region II Midwest Champions: 2006
USYSA National Champions (U17): 2006
High School Honors
GCAC League All-Conference Selection: 2004-05
Illinois HSSCA First Team All-Section Selection: 2004-05
Did not play high school soccer in 2006 or spring of 2007
Academic Honors Illinois State Scholar: 2007
AP Scholar with Honors
National Honor Society: 2006-07
Honors with Distinction
Roeders on Lynch: "Kelsey is comfortable with the ball in tight spaces. She is a playmaker but her goal scoring ability has shown well over the past year."
Lynch on coming to Marquette: "I decided to attend Marquette University because it offers great academics, a great environment and size, and an amazing soccer program that feels like the perfect place for me."
Natalie Kulla
Goalkeeper
St. Louis, Mo. (Incarnate Word Academy)
Club Team: J.B. Marine Soccer Club (Mark Kaiser)
Olympic Development Experience
Missouri State Olympic Development State Team 2002 - 2006
Region II Olympic Development Pool Selection 2005 and 2006
Attend National Olympic Development Camp in Los Angeles in January 2007
J.B. Marine Soccer Club Honors
Midwest Regional League runner-up
High School Honors
Missouri High School Athletic Association State Champions: 2004
Missouri High School Athletic Association State runner-up: 2005
All-conference honorable mention: 2005
2006 Statistics - 0.72 GAA/12 shutouts
Academic Honors
American Legion Award
National Honor Society
Who's Who among High School Students
Roeders on Kulla: "A gifted goalkeeper who is commanding in the air and shows tremendous agility and quickness. Her field presence, confidence and communication skills separate her from the top goalies at her age."
Kulla on coming to Marquette: "I decided to attend Marquette because I believe in the school and soccer program's mission to try and develop well rounded good people. They believe that your academic and athletic families are your support and I think that's important. They also know how to have a good time and I am excited to be part of that."
Stephanie Vasos
Defender
Fox Point, Wis. (Nicolet HS)
Nicolet High School
Club Team: FC Milwaukee (Tony Wright)
Olympic Development Experience
Wisconsin Olympic Development State Team 2003-2007
FC Milwaukee Honors
Seven-time Wisconsin State Cup Champions: 2000-06
Region II Regional Semi-Finalist: 2005
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Team Captain: 2006-07
Team MVP: 2005
Team leading goal scorer: 2004-06
North Shore Conference - First Team All-Conference Selection: 2006
North Shore Conference - Second Team All-Conference Selection: 2005
Academic Honors
Nicolet High School Dean's List
Who's Who among High School Students
Roeders on Vasos: "Stephanie is a mentally tough defender who has a tremendous left foot. Her services are excellent and she embraces opportunities to go forward and help build the attack."
Vasos on coming to Marquette: "Marquette has an excellent academic and athletic reputation. I also enjoy the family atmosphere of the soccer program."
Ashley Bares
Forward
Belgium, Wis. (Northern Ozaukee HS)
Club Team: FC Milwaukee (Tony Wright)
*Older sister Brittany is a freshman soccer player at Marquette University
FC Milwaukee Honors
Seven-time Wisconsin State Cup Champions: 2000-06
Region II Regional Semi-Finalist: 2005
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Two-time Wisconsin State Champions: 2005 and 2006
Wisconsin State Runner-up: 2004
Three-time Central Lakeshore Conference Champions: 2004-06
Team Captain: 2006-07
Wisconsin Soccer Coaches All-State Team: 2005-06
Holds the WIAA State Tournament Record for most goals scored in the tournament (8) and most in one game (7), as well as the WIAA state record for most goals scored in a single season (69).
Two-Time Milwaukee Journal Sentinel First Team All Area - 2005-06
Ozaukee County Offensive Player of the Year: 2006
Career stats through junior year: 155 goals and 49 assists
Roeders on Bares: "Ashley is a pure goal scorer. She is strong, mentally tough and finds the direct route to goal. When it comes to scoring the big goals, she steps up at the right time."
Bares on coming to Marquette: "People told me that when I began my college search that `I will know it when it is right'. Well, I can say that looking at my options they were wrong. I didn't just know it, I felt it at Marquette. MU is about `family,' and to me nothing means more than that. When you are among family, family keeps it real, family also helps you develop into whatever you choose and in the process you are guided in the right direction for success. Whether it is academics, athletics or as a genuine human being, your possibilities are endless at Marquette. MU makes the journey to your destination an incredible, memorable and successful trip. With Marquette, I believe I will be able to attain whatever I want in every aspect of what I am hoping to accomplish in the classroom, on the soccer field or as an individual. With the MU staff and coaches and current players, I can truly feel that I am among family here at Marquette."
