Santa Clara couldnÆt win the College Cup but still had the most talent in the country. The Broncos lead the list with three players, while Lorrie Fair is the only selection from champion North Carolina.
G LaKeysia Beene (Notre Dame ò senior)
Overcame shaky defense, had stellar playoff run
D Lorrie Fair (North Carolina ò senior)
Best all-around player in the college game
D Heather Mitts (Florida ò senior)
Composed player gave stability to young Gators
D Sharolta Nonen (Nebraska ò senior)
Central back was key to HuskersÆ 3-player defense
D Danielle Slaton (Santa Clara ò sophomore)
Her runs on left flank a big weapon for Broncos
M Ronnie Fair (Stanford ò senior)
Defensive mid led team in scoring (11 goals, 3 assists)
M Anne Makinen (Notre Dame ò junior)
Sophisticated playmaker had her usual sterling season
M Nikki Serlenga (Santa Clara ò senior)
Midfield general gave some defensive bite to Broncos
F Mandy Clemens (Santa Clara ò senior)
Creative player had best year ever
F Kelly Smith (Seton Hall ò senior)
Stylish scorer was a one-woman team
F Christie Welsh (Penn State ò freshman)
Strong, fast striker lifted Lions to elite status