Nov. 8, 2007
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Colonial Athletic Association released the 2007 All-CAA Women's Soccer teams Thursday night as three Lady Monarchs were honored. Senior forward Lisa McKenzie (Inverness, Scotland) and junior midfielder Caroline Brown (Lansdale, Pa.) were both named to the All-CAA Third Team, while freshman midfielder Ashley Kukura (Virginia Beach, Va.) was named to the All-Rookie Team. William & Mary's Claire Zimmeck and Hofstra's Sue Weber repeated as the CAA Player of the Year and Defender of the Year respectively, as JMU's Cate Tisinger took Rookie of the Year and her coach Dave Lombardo was named Coach of the Year.
McKenzie was tied for team lead in goals as she set a new career high with six. She also added an assist in her final year while she co-captained the Lady Monarchs with fellow senior Beth Messier. McKenzie knocked home three of her goals in conference play, including two game-winners. One of her game-winners came against VCU with one second remaining in double overtime.
The senior concludes her career among the ODU all-time leaders in goals, assists and points. She is tied for sixth all-time in points with 43, tied for 7th all-time in goals with 17, and has sole possession of 7th all-time in assists with 11.
Caroline Brown, a junior midfielder from Pennsylvania, joins her on the All-CAA Third Team. Brown was one of the most consistent Lady Monarchs all season, and rarely left the field of play, especially in CAA action. She had one goal and two assists during the year and was a force in the middle of the field on defense. She started every game for ODU this season.
Ashley Kukura, a true freshman from Virginia Beach, is the third Lady Monarch in as many years to be named to the conference All-Rookie squad. Dani Hammer was named to the team a year ago and Janna Pearson earned the honor her freshman season.
Kukura started 12 games as a newcomer and played in all 17 for head coach Joe Pereira. She became an essential element to the ODU offense, as much of the attack ran through her in the defensive midfield position. She showed impressive ball control against some of the conference's top defenders and often created shot opportunities for the Lady Monarchs.
She had one goal and four assists for six points on the season. She had two assists in conference play, coming against James Madison and VCU.
Old Dominion finished the season with a 7-8-2 mark overall, and a 3-7-1 CAA record.
2007 All-CAA Women's Soccer Team (Selected by CAA Women's Soccer Coaches)
First Team
Player, School Cl. Pos. Hometown/High SchoolBrooke DeRosa, Hofstra Sr. F Ronkonkoma, N.Y./ConnetquotAnnie Lowry, James Madison* Sr. F Butler, Pa./ButlerClaire Zimmeck, William and Mary* Jr. F Fairfax, Va./WoodsonDanielle Collins, William and Mary* Jr. MF Cream Ridge, N.J./Peddie SchoolKimmy Germain, James Madison# Jr. MF McLean, Va./LangleyEdel Malone, Hofstra Jr. MF Ennis, Ireland/Colaiste Mhuire/GMITKelly Renkin, UNC Wilmington* Jr. MF Midlothian, Va./Clover HillBridgit Cooley, VCU Sr. D Clifton, Va./SetonKaitlin O'Connor, William and Mary Fr. D Chantilly, Va./ChantillySue Weber, Hofstra* Sr. D Islip, N.Y./IslipBrandi Daniels, Towson* Sr. GK Huntington, N.Y./Harborfields
Second Team
Player, School Cl. Pos. Hometown/High SchoolCaitlyn Germain, Delaware So. F Auburn, Mass./St. Peter-MarianAmy Pickard, Delaware Fr. F Lancaster, Pa./Lancaster CatholicCate Tisinger, James Madison Fr. F Clifton, Va./CentrevilleJenny Cauble, UNC Wilmington* Sr. MF Greensboro, N.C./GrimsleyMegan Flanagan, VCU# Jr. MF Franktown, Colo./PonderosaStephanie Power, VCU Jr. MF Dartmouth, Nova Scotia/DartmouthTiffany Yovino, Hofstra Fr. MF Holtsville, N.Y./Sachem EastChrista Mann, Georgia State Sr. D Peachtree City, Ga./McIntoshSamara Stephen-Dowd, VCU Jr. D Vienna, Va./OaktonCaitlin Walko, James Madison So. D Vienna, Va./LangleyMeghan Walker, William and Mary# Jr. GK Wallingford, Pa./Strath Haven
Third Team
Player, School Cl. Pos. Hometown/High SchoolKelly Keelan, George Mason So. F Broomal, Pa./Delaware ChristianLisa McKenzie, Old Dominion Sr. F Inverness, Scotland/Forres AcademyJasmine Riley, VCU Jr. F Arlington, Va./WakefieldMyriam Bouchard, VCU So. MF Quebec, Canada/Cardinal RoyCaroline Brown, Old Dominion Jr. MF Lansdale, Pa./North PennSophia Palmquist, Northeastern* So. MF Goteborg, Sweden/BernadottesymnasidtEmily Sammis, Delaware Sr. MF Huntington, N.Y./HuntingtonJess Crankshaw, Hofstra So. D Lanoka Harbor, N.J./Lacey TownshipAbby Lauer, William and Mary Jr. D Oak Hill, Va./JeffersonJessica Paris, George Mason Jr. D Clifton, Va./CentrevilleKaitlin Bond, Drexel Jr. GK Landisville, Pa./Hempfield
2007 CAA Player of the Year: Claire Zimmeck, William & Mary2007 CAA Defensive Player of the Year: Sue Weber, Hofstra2007 CAA Rookie of the Year: Cate Tisinger, James Madison2007 CAA Coach of the Year: Dave Lombardo, James Madison
* - All-CAA First Team in 2006# - All-CAA Second Team in 2006
CAA Women's Soccer All-Rookie Team
Player, School Cl. Pos. Hometown/High SchoolTandy Banks, UNC Wilmington Fr. F Maysville, N.C./White OakHeidi Blankenship, Georgia State Fr. GK Indianapolis, Ind./AvonKim Chiarelli, Drexel Fr. F Bridgeton, N.J./Bishop EustaceMelissa Gomes, Towson Fr. F Kingsville, Md./John CarrollAshley Kukura, Old Dominion Fr. MF Virginia Beach, Va./KellamKaitlin O'Connor, William and Mary Fr. D Chantilly, Va./ChantillyLaurel Pastor, VCU Fr. MF Springfield, Va./West SpringfieldAmy Pickard, Delaware Fr. F Lancaster, Pa./Lancaster CatholicTeresa Rynier, James Madison Fr. MF Leola, Pa./Conestoga ValleyCate Tisinger, James Madison Fr. F Clifton, Va./CentrevilleKaty Winsper, William and Mary Fr. D Virginia Beach, Va./Princess AnneTiffany Yovino, Hofstra Fr. MF Holtsville, N.Y./Sachem East