University of North Carolina Athletics
23 Tar Heels Named To ACC 50 Women's Soccer Team
August 14, 2002 | Women's Soccer
"I'm very proud of the large number of UNC student-athletes named to the team," said Anson Dorrance, the head coach at North Carolina since 1979. "This is an amazingly representative list and includes players who have been dominant forces both in the ACC and on the U.S. Women's National Team."
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the ACC is recognizing the all-time greatest athletes in conference history. Teams will be announced through August and September.
Following is the complete list of Tar Heel honorees:
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Tracey Bates (1985-1989)
Danielle Borgman (1998-2001)
Robin Confer (1994-1997)
Lorrie Fair (1996-1999)
Nel Fettig (1994-1997)
Meredith Florance (1997-2000)
Wendy Gebauer (1985-1988)
Mia Hamm (1989-1993)
April Heinrichs (1983-1986)
Lori Henry (1986-1988)
Shannon Higgins (1986-1989)
Debbie Keller (1993-1996)
Angela Kelly (1991-1994)
Jena Kluegel (1998-2001)
Kristine Lilly (1989-1992)
Marcia McDermott (1983-1986)
Siri Mullinix (1995-1998)
Carla Overbeck (1986-1989)
Cindy Parlow (1995-1998)
Tiffany Roberts (1995-1998)
Keri Sanchez (1991-1994)
Named a second-team All-America in 1986, 1987 and 1989. She was also tabbed All-ACC in 1987. Bates made the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1987 and 1989 and was named the NCAA Tournament Most Valuable Defensive Player in 1989.
A finalist for the Hermann Trophy and Missouri Athletic Club Player of the Year Award in both 2000 and 2001. She was a three-time first team All-America choice as a defender and was named first-team All-Atlantic Cast Conference twice. She played on two NCAA championship and four ACC title teams at UNC.
Named a third-team All-America in 1994, second-team All-America in 1995 and 1996 and first team All-America in 1997. She was named a preseason All-America in 1996. Confer was named the National Player of the Year in 1997.
Named a second-team All-America in 1996 and first-team in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Fair was named the National Defender of the year in 1998 and National Player of the Year in 1999. She received the Soccer Honda Award from
1995-96.
A second-team All-America in 1995 and first-team in 1996 and 1997. She was also second-team All-ACC in 1995 and 1996 and first-team in 1997. Fettig was an All-NCAA Tournament selection in 1996 and the 1996 NCAA Tournament Defensive Most Valuable player.
The 2000 Honda Soccer National Player of the Year. From 1998-2000, Florance was named to the NCAA All-Tournament team. In 2000, she was first-team All America and the NCAA Tournament Offensive MVP. She was also named the Soccer Times Player of the year.
Named second-team All-America in 1987 and 1988. Gebauer was named All-ACC in 1987 and 1988. She was named to the All-NCAA Tournament in 1986.
Arguably the greatest women's soccer player in the world... Played on NCAA championship teams in 1989, 1990, 1992 and 1993... Missed the 1991 season while helping U.S. win the first Women's World Cup... Led four Tar Heel teams to a combined 92-1-2 record... Unanimous National Player of Year in 1992 and 1993 and ACC Player of Year in '90-92-93... Led the nation in scoring in 1990-92-93, ... Set NCAA season scoring record in '92 with 97 points...Holds NCAA Tourney career and single-game records for goals, assists and points... Has starred on U.S. National and Olympic Teams throughout her career... Has scored more international goals than any player in history, male or female.
Named third-team All-America in 1983 and first-team in 1984, 1985 and 1986. She was the National Player of the Year in 1984 and 1986. Heinrichs made the All-NCAA Tournament team from 1983-1986. She was the NCAA Tournament Overall MVP in 1984 and the Offensive MVP in 1985 and 1986.
A first-team All-America in 1987. Henry was All-ACC in 1987 and 1988, and was the 1987 ACC Player of the Year. In 1988 she was named to the All-NCAA Tournament team.
A first-team All-America in 1988 and 1989. She was named the National Player of the year in both 1988 & 1989. Henry won the Honda Award in 1989. She was named to the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1987, 1988 & 1989, winning Offensive MVP honors in 1988.
A second-team All-America in 1994 and first-team in 1995 and 1996. Keller was named the National Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. She was All-NCAA Tournament in 1994 and 1996, winning the 1996 Offensive MVP award.
A 1st-team All-America in 1994. She was All-ACC in 1992, 1993 & 1994. Also made All-NCAA Tournament team in 1992, 1993 & 1994.
A member of the U.S. National Team for four years. She was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy and Missouri Athletic Club Player of the Year in 2001. She was a first-team All-America twice and the twice named All-ACC. She played on four ACC championship teams and two NCAA title winning teams at Carolina. She was second in the nation in assists in 2000.
National Player of the Year in 1990 and '91... One of just two players in soccer history to be a four-time first-team All-America... 1991 ACC Player of Year... Played on UNC teams that won NCAA titles in 1989-90-91-92 with combined 93-1-1 record... Second to Mia Hamm in ACC career goals... Has been star at midfield on U.S. National and Olympic Teams throughout her career... Made biggest play in 1999 World Cup finals against China with overtime save at empty U.S. goal... Has played in more international matches than any American in history, male or female.
Named first-team All-America in 1986. She made the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1983, 1985 and 1986.
A first-team All-America in 1997 and 1998. She was first-team All-ACC in 1998. Mullinix was also named to the All-NCAA Tournament and was the NCAA Tournament Defensive MVP in 1997.
A first-team All-America in 1987 and 1988 and second-team in 1989. She was named All-ACC in 1988 and 1989. Overbeck also made the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1986, 1987 and 1989.
A first-team All-America in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998. She was the National Player of the Year in 1996, 1997 and 1998, winning the Hermann Trophy and the Missouri Athletic Club Sports Foundation award in both 1997 and 1998.
A first-team All-America in 1996 and 1998 and second-team in 1997. She was first-team All-ACC in 1995 and 1997 and second-team in 1996. Roberts was named to the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1997 and 1998.
A first-team All-America in 1993. She was All-ACC in 1991 and made the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1991, 1992 and 1994.
