Here are the 1997 Soccer America Women’s College MVPs: LaKeysia Beene (Notre Dame) goalkeeper sophomore Compiled nationÆs second-best goals-against average (0.36) Kate Sobrero (Notre Dame) senior defender Big EastÆs top defender also helped attack Staci Wilson (North Carolina) senior defender Tenacious defender returned to form, added attacking flair Justi Baumgardt (Portland) senior midfielder Pilot injuries made all-America (11-13-35) even more valuable Ann Cook (William & Mary) senior midfielder Finishes career with W&M record 49 assists Anne Makinen (Notre Dame) freshman midfielder Finnish playmaker (23 goals, 12 assists) made huge impact Traci Arkenberg (UCLA) senior striker Led Bruins to new heights — the NCAA quarterfinals Mandy Clemens (Santa Clara) sophomore striker With 14 goals, 15 assists, helped lead young team to final four Robin Confer (North Carolina) senior striker UNCÆs leading scorer — 20 goals, 22 assists — netted 2 in final four Cindy Parlow (North Carolina) junior striker Attacking star (12 goals, 18 assists) improved defensive presence Sara Whalen (Connecticut) senior striker Moved to striker and helped UConn to final 1997 SA Player of the Year: Sara Whalen (Connecticut).