NEW ORLEANS -- The Sun Belt Conference on Monday announced its 2022 Preseason All-Sun Belt Team and Preseason Coaches Poll. The honors and poll were voted upon by the league's 14 head coaches and Old Dominion goalkeeper Kasey Perry was named to the preseason team.
"Kasey had a fantastic season last year and we are proud of her contribution to that season which aided her gaining recognition and respect in this new conference with today's announcement," said ODU Head Coach Angie Hind. "However, I know how humble Kasey is and, we know that you cannot predict how the season ahead will go, all we can do is work hard, and prepare as best as we can for a new adventure in a new conference"
Perry was named Conference USA Goalkeeper of the Year and received All-Conference First Team honors. She was also recognized for her efforts during the Conference USA Tournament when she kept a clean sheet throughout the tournament.
During the 2021 season, Perry was named C-USA Goalkeeper of the Week twice. Perry appeared in 16 matches, making 15 starts, recording 35 saves and allowing only seven goals against. Perry set a new ODU women's soccer record with nine shutouts on the season. She was also named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State team.
In the coaches poll, the Monarchs were picked first in the East Division with James Madison second.
2022 Sun Belt Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll
East Division
Old Dominion – 94 (10)
James Madison – 74 (1)
Georgia State – 72 (3)
Georgia Southern – 62
Coastal Carolina – 39
Marshall – 26
App State – 25
West Division
South Alabama – 96 (12)
Arkansas State – 68 (2)
Southern Miss – 68
ULM – 57
Texas State – 54
Louisiana – 27
Troy – 22
Parentheses indicate first-place votes.
Perry Named Sun Belt Women's Soccer Preseason All-Conference
