University of North Carolina Athletics
UNC Women's Soccer Players in the Top 50
September 11, 2002 | Women's Soccer
Sept. 11, 2002
Tracey Bates, North Carolina (1985-1989) was 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.
Danielle Borgman, North Carolina (1998-2001) was 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.
Robin Confer, North Carolina (1994-1997) was 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.
Lorrie Fair, North Carolina (1996-1999) was 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.
Nel Fettig, North Carolina (1994-1997) was 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.
Meredith Florance, North Carolina (1997-2000) was 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.
Wendy Gebauer, North Carolina (1985-1988) was 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.
Mia Hamm, North Carolina (1989-1993) 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.
April Heinrichs, North Carolina (1983-1986) was 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.
Lori Henry, North Carolina (1986-1988) was 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.
Shannon Higgins, North Carolina (1986-1989) was 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.
Debbie Keller, North Carolina (1993-1996) was 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.
Angela Kelly, North Carolina (1991-1994) 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.
Jena Kluegel, North Carolina (1998-2001) has been 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.
Kristine Lilly, North Carolina (1989-1992) 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.
Marcia McDermott, North Carolina (1983-1986) was named first-team All-America in 1986. She made the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1983, 1985 and 1986.
Siri Mullinix, North Carolina (1995-1998) was 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.
Carla Overbeck, North Carolina (1986-1989) was 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.
Cindy Parlow, North Carolina (1995-1998) was 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.
Tiffany Roberts, North Carolina (1995-1998) was 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.
Keri Sanchez, North Carolina (1991-1994) was 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.
Tisha Venturini, North Carolina (1991-1994) Unanimous selection as 1994 National Player of Year... She and Kristine Lilly are only players in women's soccer history to be four-time first-team All-Americas... ACC Tourney MVP in 1991-93-94... Named to NCAA All-Tourney Team four straight times... Led nation in scoring as a freshman... Played on four NCAA championship teams which had overall record of 97-1-1... Member of U.S. National and Olympic Teams in 1990s... Tied for USA scoring lead in '95 World Cup.
Staci Wilson, North Carolina (1994-1997) was a first-team All-America in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997. She was named the 1995 National Player of the Year. Wilson made the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1994, 1995 and 1997, winning the Defensive MVP award in 1994.
