| GOALKEEPER | ||
| Jen Renola | Notre Dame | Underrated keeper was clutch in ’95 playoffs |
| DEFENDERS | ||
| Staci Wilson | North Carolina | The best marking back in the country |
| Sara Whalen | Connecticut | ’95 Big East Defensive Player of the Year |
| Kate Sobrero | Notre Dame | Emerged as a star in the NCAA tournament |
| MIDFIELDERS | ||
| Cindy Daws | Notre Dame | Who can forget her free kick in the ’95 final? |
| Jen Lalor | Santa Clara | All-America returns from red shirt year |
| Holly Manthei | Notre Dame | Sweden ’95 veteran dominating on flanks |
| Tiffany Roberts | North Carolina | Steadier, more confident after the Olympics |
| FORWARDS | ||
| Robin Confer | North Carolina | Came into her own as a sophomore |
| Danielle Fotopolous | Florida | Nation’s leading scorer (32-19-83) last year |
| Cindy Parlow | North Carolina | Talented youngster has just scratched the surface |