PLAYER TEAM POS. YEAR
Kendal Billingsley UCLA D Sr.
The top defender for the Bruins, who allowed only one goal in six games in the NCAA Tournament — a penalty kick in the final.
Lori Chalupny North Carolina M Jr.
The attacking center midfielder's numbers (6 goals, 5 assists) don't begin to tell her value to UNC, which went 20-1-2 in a ''down'' year.
Lara Dickenmann Ohio State M Fr.
Swiss international set Buckeye single-season marks with 13 goals and 12 assists in leading team to the quarterfinals.
Keeley Dowling Tennessee D Sr.
The dominant player for the Vols, who've become a national power during her stay. Twice named SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
Sarah Huffman Virginia M Jr.
Broke a school record with 14 assists in leading the Cavaliers' midfield — arguably the best in the country.
Erin McLeod Penn State G Jr.
SMU transfer from Vancouver finished second in the country with a 0.43 goals-against average.
Esmerelda Negron Princeton F Sr.
Broke school single-season record for goals (20), assists (12) and points (52) in leading 20 goals in leading Tigers to semifinals.
Leslie Osborne Santa Clara M Sr.
Played the last eight weeks with two torn ligaments in right ankle but started every game, including historic win over North Carolina.
Christine Sinclair Portland F Jr.
Scored 22 goals to give 71 in three years. In 2005, will try to become only sixth four-time first-team All-American.
Katie Thorlakson Notre Dame F Jr.
Only Mia Hamm (32 goals and 33 assists in 1992) produced more goals and more assists in a season than Thorlakson's 23 goals and 24 assists.
Tiffany Weimer Penn State F Jr.
Scored in 20 out of 23 games, finishing with 26 goals, and had a 13-game goal-scoring streak, just two away from tying the NCAA mark.