The article: “Now we can ask, what’s to come?” highlighted the achievements of the NCAA’s women’s soccer throughout the 2009 season from the winner of the Hermann Trophy, the status of the under-20 Women’s World Cup, and North Carolina’s winning streak. College soccer, especially women’s college soccer, does not get much coverage in terms of media and while this article does not make up for the lack of media coverage it does do a decent job of focusing on key points throughout the season that are significant to women’s college soccer.
One such event is that announcement of the recipient of the Hermann Trophy. The Hermann Trophy is an award given to the top female (and male) athlete in the division one league. The article highlighted Kelley O'Hara as the foremost female college soccer athlete to win this award. The author puts O’Hara in a position of great respect as he lists her accomplishments throughout the 2009 season.
The article glanced over the future events of 2010 Women’s U-20 World Cup, will be held in Germany. Commenting on how the U.S.’s involvement is not yet for certain as they have yet to qualify, the author speculated that there is a good chance Boston’s Eagles will be a contender for participation in this global event as two of the team members excelled in the U-17 women’s team.
A striking discovery mentioned in the article is that the women’s North Carolina college soccer team is celebrating its 21st season victory as the NCAA champions. The talent is rich in North Carolina even though the senior class is leaving the team. Star players like Meghan Klingenberg and Ali Hawkins are returning to the team in the recurring season.
Shawn Higgins KIN 338I T/Th 2-3:15
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