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2 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Nikki: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: Playing with my teammates and all our different personalities that make us a team. I chose KU because: I loved the girls and everyone seemed to love playing soccer and that is exactly what I wanted to do in my career. Favorite male soccer player: David Beckham Favorite female soccer player: Kristine Lilly If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? A backflip. Closest friend on another team: Ryann Werner (Washburn University) Favorite actor: Jim Carrey Favorite actress: Julia Roberts Favorite TV show: Friends and The OC Favorite movie: Ghost First childhood soccer memory: Playing on a boys team and picking the weeds while all the boys played (I was four years old). Greatest college soccer memory: Beating Missouri on their field, then doing the Rock Chalk chant in the middle of the field. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Jefferson s Wings on Wednesday s Not many people know this about me: I m a neat freak. Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: Horseback riding After college I plan on: Attending nursing school, then travel. Favorite song in my ipod: Sara Beth by Rascal Flatts 2005 (Junior): Academic All-Big 12 First Team Selection. Started KU s first eight matches and 15 total while also seeing time off the bench against Oklahoma State on Oct. 7. Second half goal tied the match against #25 Wisconsin (8/28). Played all 90 minutes in seven matches (Sophomore): Played in 23 contests, starting 21. Named to the All-Tournament Team at the Select Kickoff Classic for her strong defensive play. Academic All-Big 12 Second Team. Recorded five shots on the year (Freshman): Appeared in 21 contests, starting nine matches. Recorded the first goal of her career, the gamewinner, in a 3-0 victory over UW-Milwaukee (9/5). Wichita Northwest HS: A four-year soccer letterwinner at Wichita Northwest. Nikki Alvarez #17 Senior 5-3 Defender Wichita, Kan. (Wichita Northwest) Club: KCFC Revolution Coached by Bobby Bribiesca. Selected captain for two seasons and helped lead Wichita Northwest to a runner-up finish in the 2002 state championships. Named all-city two years. Four-year selection to the all-region team. Named all-state three years. Led the state of Kansas in points scored as a senior. Selected as a University of Kansas Honors Scholar. Four-year member of the Principal s Honor Roll. Club: Played for the KCFC Revolution where she was coached by Gags Pritchard. Helped lead the Revolution to the KSYSA State Championship twice. Placed third at the USYSA Regional Championships. Scored the game-tying and game-winning goal for the Revolution at the regional quarterfinals vs. Illinois, helping the team to the semifinals. ODP: Nine-year member of the Kansas ODP. Selected three times to the Regional Pool Team. Was a two-year co-captain. Three-year recipient of the Spirit Award. Personal: Born Nicole Renea Alvarez on Feb. 9, 1985, in Wichita, Kan. Parents are Rick and Lorrie Alvarez. Has played soccer in Costa Rica and Spain. Majoring in pre-nursing. Alvarez s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / / / Totals 59/ Alvarez s Career Game Highs Goals: 1, 2x, last #25 Wisconsin, 8/28/05 Assists: None Points: 2, 2x, last #25 Wisconsin, 8/28/05 Alvarez s Career Honors 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team 2004 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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4 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Kelsey: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: I love the team chemistry, we are always there for each other no matter what. I chose KU because: I loved the campus and the team was so close and they got along really well. It also wasn't that far from home. Favorite male soccer player: Ronaldinho Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: Brazil If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? Run around with my hands in the air. Pregame ritual: Put two braids in my hair and kick the ball around with Afton. Favorite actor: George Clooney Favorite TV show: Grey s Anatomy Favorite movie: The Sixth Sense First childhood soccer memory: Scoring one of my first goals on my dads team. Greatest college soccer memory: Winning the Big 12 in Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Jade or First Watch Favorite vacation spot: California Not many people know this about me: I m scared of llamas. Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: Singing and dancing in the car and playing darts. After college I plan on: Becoming an elementary school teacher in Colorado for the grades 1st through 3rd, and getting married and start a family 2005 (Sophomore): Saw action in six matches off the bench. Started second half against ISU and played 20 minutes. Played a season-high 28 minutes at Texas Tech (10/14) (Freshman): Appeared in nine matches as a reserve. Recorded two shots on the season. Dakota Ridge HS: Four year starter at Dakota Ridge HS in Littleton, Colo. Named first team all-conference and honorable mention all-state in Selected as second team all-conference and honorable mention all-state in All-conference first team and honorable mention all-state in Honored as Best of the Best Defender by Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post Player to Watch. Helped lead team to 5A State Championship in Team captain during 2003 and Played varsity football in 2002 and 2003 as a placekicker. Received the Student Athlete Award in 2002, 2003 and Kelsey Archuleta #9 Junior 5-5 Defender Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Club: Real Colorado Club: Played for Real Colorado. State champions in 2001 and 2003, while being a State Cup finalist in Team ranked seventh nationally in Captain in 2002, 2003 and ODP: Member of Colorado state team in 2001 and Attended ODP regional camp in 2001 and Personal: Born Kelsey Ellen Archuleta on Sept. 29, Parents are Steve and Toby Archuleta. Has one brother, Andrew. Majoring in applied behavioral science. Archuleta s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / / Totals 15/ Archuleta s Career Game Highs Goals: None Assists: None Points: None University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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6 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Jessica: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: I love everything about our team. The thing I enjoy the most is all the hard work and fun we put into everything we do. I chose KU because: The team chemistry and the coaches. Favorite male soccer player: Michael Ballack Favorite female soccer player: Missy Geha Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: Germany Best soccer player ever faced: Amanda Cinalli (Notre Dame) Closest friend on another team: Lindsey Vaught (Creighton) Pregame ritual: Dancing in the locker room. Favorite actor: Vince Vaughn Favorite actress: Kate Hudson Favorite TV show: Grey s Anatomy Favorite movie: My Girl Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: La Familia If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Julian Wright (KU men s basketball sophomore). I always wondered what it s like to be so tall and he has an interesting outlook on life and is a very good person. Favorite vacation spot: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Not many people know this about me: I crochet. After college I plan on: Going to nursing school or get into pharmaceutical sales. Favorite song in my ipod: Techno Madonna Like a Prayer 2005 (Freshman): Member of the 2005 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team. Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 6. Started all 20 matches of the season. Broke the school record for assists (6) by a freshman. Her corner kick into the box set up KU s first goal against Texas and gave her the school record for assists by a freshman. Had five shots and played 101 minutes at #25 Nebraska on Sept. 30. Tallied her third game-winning goal of the season in KU s 1-0 victory over Baylor in the Big 12 opener. Scored a goal in KU s 4-0 rout of UC Irvine (9/16). Her corner kick set up Missy Geha s game-winning goal at San Diego (9/9). Scored game-winning goal against Arkansas (9/2). First collegiate goal was the game-winner vs. Missouri State on Aug. 31. Blue Springs HS: Three-time all-metro and all-state selection. Selected as the 2003 Missouri Offensive Player of the Year. Named the 2004 Missouri High School Player of the Year. Jessica Bush #7 Sophomore 5-2 Midfielder/Forward Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) Club: KCFC Dynamos Selected as a NSCAA High School All-American. Named to the all-district, all-conference, all-metro, all-state teams, as well as the Examiner Player of the Year from Earned NSCAA High School All-American honors. Was named Metro Sports Female Athlete of the Year in A three-year member of the National Honor Society. Club: Played with the KCFC Dynamos. Kansas State Champs and Regional Champs in ODP: Member of the Missouri state team from Four-year member of the ODP Region II Team. Personal: Born Jessica Marie Bush on March 20, Parents are Steve and JoAnn Bush. Has a brother, Stevie. Majoring in sports management. Bush s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / Totals 20/ Bush s Career Game Highs Goals: 1, 4x, last Baylor, 9/23/05 Assists: 1, 6x, last Missouri, 10/28/05 Points: 2, 4x, last Baylor, 9/23/05 Bush s Career Honors Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week (9/6/05) 2005 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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8 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Nicole: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: My teammates. I chose KU because: I loved the team from my visit and no other coaches wife in the country can cook a meal like Tiff Francis. Favorite male soccer player: Thierry Henry Favorite female soccer player: Kristine Lilly Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: Brazil, I love their flair, creativity and passion for the game. If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? A backflip. Closest friend on another team: Lindsay Hill (Eastern Michigan) Favorite actor: Owen Wilson Favorite actress: Jennifer Aniston Favorite TV show: The OC Favorite movie: Eight Below First childhood soccer memory: Playing 1-on-1 with my sister in the backyard. Greatest college soccer memory: Winning the Big 12 in Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Free State Brewery If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Ronaldinho Favorite professional soccer team: Arsenal Not many people know this about me: I m deathly afraid of squirrels. After college I plan on: Going to law school and becoming a sports agent. Nicole Cauzillo #11 Senior 5-6 Midfielder Northville, Mich. (Northville / WVU) Club: Michigan Hawks 2005 (Junior): 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team Served as a co-captain. Started in the midfield for KU s first six matches before missing the rest of the season. Assisted on Jessica Bush s game-winner vs. Arkansas (9/2) (Sophomore): Named to the 2004 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team Started 18 games for the Jayhawks and finished third on the team in scoring with 14 points. Registered her first point of the season, an assist, in a 1-0 win over BYU on Aug. 30. Tallied the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over UW-Milwaukee on Sept. 3. Scored the game-winner in the first half of a 2-0 win over Saint Louis on Sept. 5. Named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week and KUStore.com Crimson & Blue Invitational Offensive MVP after scoring two game-winning goals during the tournament. Named to Soccer Buzz s Elite Team of the Week (Aug. 30-Sept. 5). Tallied a goal and an assist in 3-0 win over Furman on Sept. 9. Scored a goal and registered an assist on Oct. 1 against Texas Tech. Selected to participate in 2005 NCAA Leadership Conference (West Virginia, Freshman): Played in 23 matches for the Mountaineers, starting 22 of the contests. Scored three goals and recorded two assists on the season for a total of eight points. Fourth on the team with 33 shots. Registered one game-winning goal. Northville HS: 2003 Gatorade Player of the Year at Northville High. Helped lead her team to 2002 and 2003 division and district crowns. First team all-conference and all-state honoree in 2002 and A four-year letterwinner in basketball. Set a school record by hitting seven threepointers in one game. Set the school record in the mile and 4 x 8000 during her three seasons on the track team. Club: Eight year member of the Michigan Hawks club team that won six Michigan state championships. Helped lead the Hawks to a national championship in summer of 2004 and was honored with the Golden Boot Award. ODP: Four year member of the 85 regional team. Member of 85 Michigan state team. Played with the U-16, U-17 and U-19 regional camp and pool. Personal: Born Sept. 3, Parents are Linda and Michael Cauzillo. Has one sister, Meghan. Majoring in English. Cauzillo s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG 2003* 23/ / / KU Totals 29/ * West Virginia Stats Cauzillo s Career Game Highs Goals: 1, 7x, last at Texas Tech (10/1/04) Assists: 1, 9x, last Arkansas (9/2/05) Points: 3, vs Furman (9/9/04) Cauzillo s Career Honors 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team 2004 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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10 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Holly: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: I have the best teammates. I chose KU because: I loved it here and just knew that it was the place for me. Favorite male soccer player: Zinedine Zidane Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: France If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? Jump in the stands like in a football game after a touchdown is scored. Best soccer player ever faced: Lindsey Tarpley Closest friend on another team: Erin Gfeller (Missouri Southern) Pregame ritual: Sit back and relax. Favorite actor: Adam Sandler Favorite actress: Julia Roberts Favorite TV show: Grey s Anatomy Favorite movie: Top Gun First childhood soccer memory: Scoring my first goal. Greatest college soccer memory: Winning the Big 12 Championship. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Longhorn Steakhouse If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Any heart surgeon. Not many people know this about me: I can t swim very well. Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: Trying to dance. After college I plan on: Going to medical school. Holly Gault #8 Senior 5-6 Forward Spring Hill, Kan. (Spring Hill) Club: KCFC Alliance Metro Blues 2005 (Junior): One of only two active players named to the All-Big 12 10th Anniversary Team All-Big 12 First Team. Named NSCAA All-Central Region Academic All-Big 12 First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 Second Team Soccer Buzz All-Central Region First Team. Started all 20 matches. Scored the game-winning goal in double-overtime in the regular-season finale against Missouri (10/28). Tied a career high with two assists against Oklahoma on Oct. 9. Scored both of KU s goals against #15 Pepperdine (9/11). Assisted on Missy Geha s game-winner at San Diego (9/9). Invited to train with the U.S. Under-21 team. Helped lead FC Indiana to an record during the summer and won the Women's Premier Soccer League championship and the Women's Open Cup national championship; was named to the WPSL All-League Team (Sophomore): Named All-Big 12 First Team and All-Big 12 Tournament Team. Named Soccer Buzz All-American First Team and All- Central Region First Team. NSCAA All-American First Team and All-Central Region First Team. Scored her first goal of the season in a 1-0 win over BYU on Aug. 30. Named to Soccer America s Team of the Week on Sept. 2 after scoring a goal and leading the KU defense to back-toback shutouts. Scored the game-winning goal on a diving header to lift the Jayhawks to a 1-0 double-overtime victory at Auburn on Sept. 19. Had a career-high two assists in a 4-0 win over Iowa State on Oct. 19. Preseason All-Big 12 selection (Freshman): All-Big 12 Second Team. A member of the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team. All-Central Region Third Team. Named to the All-Freshman team by Soccer Buzz. Appeared in 24 matches, starting 23 contests. Tallied five points on two goals and an assist. Recorded the first goal of her career vs. Loyola-Marymount. Spring Hill HS: Spring Hill high school did not offer a soccer program. Was a four-year letterwinner in basketball and softball and received one letter in cross country and golf. Four-year member of the Principal s Honor Roll. Was a two-year National Honor Society member. Selected to the all-conference first team as a senior and second team as a junior in basketball. Was a three-time all-league shortstop and garnered all-state honors during her sophomore and senior seasons. Club: Played for the KCFC Alliance Metro Blues. Coached by Derek Shoare. Won the state championship six consecutive seasons. Served as the team captain during the six-year period. Ranked first on the team in goals scored and assists. ODP: Five-year member of the Kansas state 85 team. Served as team captain since Played on the Region II pool team in 2001 and Personal: Born Holly Renee Gault on Jan. 16, Parents are Gordon and Elizabeth Gault. Majoring in human biology/psychology/pre-medicine. Gault s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / / / Totals 67/ Gault s Career Game Highs Goals: 2, vs #15 Pepperdine, 9/11/05 Assists: 2, 2x, last #21 Oklahoma, 10/9/05 Points: 4, vs #15 Pepperdine, 9/11/05 Gault s Career Honors All-Big 12 10th Anniversary Team Three-Time All-Big 12 Selection Three-Time NSCAA All-Central Region 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 Second Team 2005 Soccer Buzz All-Central Region First Team Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (10/31/05) 2004 All-American First Team 2004 Big 12 All-Tournament Team 2003 Freshman All-American 2003 Central Region All-Freshman Team 2003 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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12 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Missy: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: All the hard work, dedication and love for the game that everyone brings to practice and games everyday. I chose KU because: I knew that s where I wanted to be. Favorite male soccer player: Cristiano Ronaldo Favorite female soccer player: Jessica Bush Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: Portugal Closest friend on another team: Katie Kelly (Marquette) Pregame ritual: Giving Emily Strinden the tape from my cleats so she can stick her earrings to it so she doesn t lose them. Favorite actor: Ben Stiller Favorite actress: Reese Witherspoon Favorite TV show: SpongeBob Squarepants Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber First childhood soccer memory: When my coach thought it was time for me to move up from two-touch passing to one-touch. It was probably the best day of my life. Greatest college soccer memory: Beating Texas at home last year. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Sheridan s Frozen Custard Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: Being the favorite daughter. Ask my dad and he ll agree that I m pretty good at it. My sister (Amy) on the other hand is just bitter toward me. After college I plan on: Make tons of money, get married and become the world s greatest soccer mom. Missy Geha #16 Sophomore 5-6 Midfielder Overland Park, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Club: KCFC Dynamos 2005 (Freshman): 2005 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team. Started all 20 matches of the season. Notched her third goal of the season at Texas Tech on Oct. 14. Third on the team with 1,822 minutes played. Played every minute in 18 matches. Tallied the game-winning goal against UC Irvine just 7:06 into the match on Sept. 16. Scored first collegiate goal 3:51 into the match at San Diego (9/9), the game-winner. St. Thomas Aquinas HS: Three-time all-state selection. Selected by Student Sports as one of the top 75 junior soccer players in the United States. Won the Offensive Player of the Year and MVP of her high school team. Named the Kansas Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year in Teammate of Jayhawk sophomore Sara Rogers. Also played tennis. Club: Played for the KCFC Dynamos. State Cup Champs in and Region II Champions. ODP: Played on the Kansas state team in Region II team member in Region II team alternate in Personal: Born Melissa Ann Geha on April 29, Parents are Becky and Chris Geha. Has three siblings: Amy, Bryan, and Andrew. Sister Amy played for the Jayhawks from Majoring in pre-business administration. Geha s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / Totals 20/ Geha s Career Game Highs Goals: 1, 3x, last at Texas Tech 10/14/05 Assists: None Points: 2, 3x, last at Texas Tech 10/14/05 Geha s Career Honors 2005 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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14 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Kristin: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: The team chemistry. I chose KU because: The team chemistry I witnessed on my visit. Favorite male soccer player: Preki Favorite female soccer player: Abby Womback Team other then the USA did you cheerfor during the World Cup: Brazil If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? Slide into a dog pile. Best soccer player ever faced: Christine Latham (Nebraska) Closest friend on another team: Kellie Jensen (Nebraska) Favorite actor: Richard Gere Favorite actress: Julia Roberts Favorite TV show: Grey s Anatomy Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice First childhood soccer memory: Scoring a goal from midfield. Greatest college soccer memory: Beating Missouri last year. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: La Familia If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Oprah Favorite vacation spot: Ireland Not many people know this about me: I used to drive a car that looked like a soccer ball. After college I plan on: Getting a job (Freshman): Made four starts (UC Irvine, Baylor, at Nebraska, at Iowa State) and saw action in 15 matches total. Played all 110 minutes at #25 Nebraska on Sept. 30. Made her first career start against UC Irvine on Sept. 16. Kristin Graves #19 Sophomore 5-8 Defender/Midfielder Stilwell, Kan. (Blue Valley West) Club: KCFC Dynamos Recorded three shots on the year, two on goal. Blue Valley West HS: Was a four-year starter for Blue Valley West. Led her high school team to its first ever state championship by leading the team in scoring, including seven goals during the postseason. Garnered all-conference, All-Sun, all-state and allmetro honors during her prep career. Maintained a 4.0 grade point average. Participated in softball, basketball, swimming, track, cross country and volleyball. Club: Played for the KCFC Dynamos. Captain of her club team. ODP: Alternate for Region II team. Spent six years in the Kansas ODP program. Was a captain for three seasons. Personal: Born Kristin Yvonne Graves on July 30, Parents are Deanna and Greg Graves. Has two siblings, Jessica and Greg Jr. Nicknamed Gravie. Majoring in civil engineering. Graves Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / Totals 15/ Graves Career Game Highs Goals: None Assists: None Points: None University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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16 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Julie: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: Being able to play with my best friends everyday and sharing the same desire and competitiveness with all my teammates. I chose KU because: It just felt right. It s away from home but now I have my own family here with the team. The girls are awesome and the coaching staff is great. I just knew it was the place for me. Favorite male soccer player: Clint Dempsey Favorite female soccer player: Kristine Lilly Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: England Favorite Actress Julia Roberts Favorite TV show? Desperate Housewives Closest friend on another team: Shannon Smyth, Louisville and Carly Williams, South Alabama Pregame ritual: I tend to keep to myself and listen to music. I am superstitious so I listen to the same song before every game. First childhood soccer memory: Playing rec soccer at the local soccer park. My mom insisted that I wear a bow in my hair that matched my jersey, it was pretty embarrassing. Greatest college soccer memory: Beating Texas last year. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: There are so many good places to eat but most of the time I find myself at Chipotle with the "Inseparable Six." If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Victoria Beckham Not many people know this about me: Most people know that I am a terrible singer and that I m even worse at Geography. But some people may not know that I am left-handed but I do everything right-handed except write (Freshman): Named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week on Oct. 25. Recorded a career-high eight saves in 1-0 loss at Colorado on Oct. 16. Started the match and combined with Erin Ferguson to shut out Texas Tech on Oct. 14. Won her first three starts in Big 12 play against Oklahoma State, #21 Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Shutout out #21 Oklahoma on Oct. 7. Started non-conference matches against UC Irvine and Purdue. Recorded a four-save shutout in first career start against UC Irvine on Sept. 16. Came off the bench and played the final 18:19 vs. #15 Pepperdine on Sept. 11 in her first college playing time. North Central HS: Selected as ISGSA First Team All-State in 2003 and Julie Hanley #1 Sophomore 5-9 Goalkeeper Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central) Club: Dynamo FC Named to the ISCA All-District Second Team in 2003 and MCCGSA All-County in 2003 and Star North Honorable Mention in 2003 and Named a First Team All-American by StudentSportsSoccer.com. Selected as NSCAA All-Region in Team captain in Team was ranked nationally in 2003 and Marion County honorable mention in Started all four years in high school, as a field player and as a goalkeeper. Named to North Central High School high honor roll from Academic all-state in Club: Played for the Dynamo F.C. Team captain from Indiana state champions 1999 and Indiana state finalist ODP: Indiana state team Region II ODP Team from Region II International Tour adidas ESP National Camp in August Personal: Born Julie Elaine Hanley on Feb. 2, Parents are Marshall and Nancy Hanley. Has one brother, John, who played goalkeeper at Furman University. Majoring in sports management. Hanley s Career Statistics Year GP/GS W L T Min GAA SHO / : Totals 11/ : Hanley s Career Game Highs Saves: 8, at Colorado, 10/16/05 Minutes: 103:46, Missouri, 10/28/05 Last Shutout: #21 Oklahoma, 10/9/05 Hanley s Career Honors Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (10/25/06) University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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18 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Jenny: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: Most definitely the players and the coaches. I love all the girls and they re the main reason why playing here is fun for me. I chose KU because: I really liked the campus and coaches and it was out of state. Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: I always cheered for the underdogs. If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? Double back-flip Best soccer player ever faced: Christine Sinclair or Charmane Hooper of the Canadian National Team. Closest friend on another team: Becca Ross (Tennessee Tech) Favorite actor: Steve Martin Favorite actress: Julia Roberts Favorite TV show: Real World Favorite movie: Pretty Woman Greatest college soccer memory: Beating Texas last year. Favorite vacation spot: Mexico Not many people know this about me: I d eat just about anything for money. After college I plan on: Getting married and getting some sort of job in the medical field (Freshman): Started all 20 matches as a defender. Second on the team with 1,842 minutes played. Played every minute of 18 matches and saw all but 19 minutes of game action over the course of the year. Jenny Murtaugh #2 Sophomore 5-5 Defender Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Club: Colorado Girls Soccer Academy Dakota Ridge HS: Voted MVP of the State Cup Final in Led team to class 5A state championship. Selected all-conference first team. Was a scholar athlete. Team captain. Named to the Gold Honor Roll all four years. Had a rank of 40 in her class of 340. Club: Played for Colorado Girls Soccer Academy. Won the State Cup in 1999, 2000 and Finalists in 2001, 2003 and Regional semi-finalist in 2002 and Won MVP honors in the 2004 State Cup. ODP: Member of the 2001 Colorado ODP State Team. Participated in the 2001 Regional Camp. Personal: Born Jennifer Lane Murtaugh on Dec. 20, Daughter of Ron and Mary Minor and Duane Craig. Has a brother, Jeff. Majoring in Spanish/pre-business. Murtaugh s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / Totals 20/ Murtaugh s Career Game Highs Goals: None Assists: None Points: None University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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20 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Lacey: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: Definitely the team, everyone is like a family and it makes everything worth it. I chose KU because: The team is the most important part. I love them all so much. The campus is beautiful, and it s close enough so my parents can come to my games. Favorite male soccer player: David Beckham Favorite female soccer player: Michelle Rasmussen Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: There was a few but England and Brazil mainly. Best soccer player ever faced: Nicki Lukin, Ottawa University. We played on the same team since we were 5 years old. Pregame ritual: Listening to music with lots of dancing and craziness. Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy, Take Home Chef, TLC's Untold Stories of the ER, The OC and Friends. Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers, Dirty Dancing, Crash and Italian Job. Greatest college soccer memory: Playing the Canadian National team this spring. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Longhorn when my parents are in town. Not many people know this about me: I'm curious about everything: I like to see how things works and are put together from the mind, to the body, to inventions; anything I can get my hands on. Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: I have a natural ability to work with children. I also enjoy observing the world around me through the camera s eye. After college I plan on: Maybe graduate school then getting a job and enjoying life to its fullest. Lacey Novak #12 Senior 5-3 Forward Overland Park, Kan. (Shawnee Mission South) Club: KCFC Alliance Pumas 2005 (Junior): Played in all 20 matches, starting two (Texas A&M and Oklahoma State). Narrowly ended the Missouri match when her shot with under 10 seconds remaining in regulation went wide. Played all 90 minutes against Oklahoma State (10/7). Assisted on Holly Gault s goal at Texas Tech (10/14). Made her first start of the season against #14 Texas A&M (9/25). Recorded her first career assist on Afton Sauer s goal at Purdue (9/18) (Sophomore): Appeared in all 23 matches, taking eight shots. Started the Oklahoma State contest on Oct (Freshman): Appeared in 22 matches in 2003, all as a reserve. Registered one goal on 10 shots during the season. Scored the first goal of her career, a game-winner, on Oct. 12 against Missouri. Shawnee Mission South HS: A four-year soccer letterwinner at Shawnee Mission South HS. Coached by Mike Rasmussen and Travis Gatewood. A member of the All-Sun Country Second Team in 2001 and First Team in Selected to the All-Sunflower League Second Team in Named all-metro second team in Named the 2002 All-Sun Country Offensive Player of the Year. Recipient of the Gatorade High School Player of the Year for the state of Kansas in Four-year honor roll member. Club: Played for and was the captain of the KCFC Alliance Pumas. Coached by Dave Morrow. Helped the Pumas to the 2003 state championships for U-19 classification. Part of the 2002 U-18 state champions. Took second place at the 2001 Texas Fila Cup. ODP: Competed for the Kansas state team for five years ( ). Member of the Midwest Regional team in Personal: Born Lacey Ann Novak on Jan. 19, 1985, in Overland Park, Kan. Parents are James and Barbara Novak. Majoring in community health. Novak s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / / / Totals 65/ Novak s Career Game Highs Goals: 2, at Missouri, 10/12/03 Assists: 1, 2x, last at Texas Tech, 10/14/05 Points: 4, at Missouri, 10/12/ University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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22 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Colleen: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: The camaraderie among the players and coaching staff. I chose KU because: Of the great team chemistry Favorite male soccer player: Jorge Campos Favorite female soccer player: Emily Strinden Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: Germany Closest friend on another team: Kelly Lanter (Louisiana Monroe) Pregame ritual: I don t have one; I like consistency. Favorite actor: Tom Hanks Favorite actress: Sandra Bullock or Julia Roberts Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy Favorite movie: Madagascar First childhood soccer memory: Playing with a co-ed rec team, but was the only girl. Greatest college soccer memory: Beating Texas A&M my freshman year. If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Whoever is closest to Lance Armstrong. Favorite vacation spot: Ocean City, Md. Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: Being lazy. After college I plan on: Moving back home, then we'll see. Favorite song in my ipod: Walking in Memphis 2005 (Sophomore): 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team. Named 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All- District 7 First Team. Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week (9/5/05). Started 10 matches during the season. Made five saves in 0-0 scoreless tie at #25 Nebraska. Posted a shutout in first career Big 12 start against Baylor on Sept. 23. Had a career-best seven saves in shutout of San Diego (9/9). Recorded three-consecutive shutouts (8/31, 9/2 and 9/9). Recorded her first career shutout against Missouri State (8/31). Made her first career start in the season opener vs. Michigan. Was the starting goalkeeper in the championship match (Freshman): Made her first appearance of the season and had one save in 5-0 win over Texas Tech on Oct. 1. Made one save in relief of Meghan Miller on Oct. 29 against Iowa State. Poudre HS: Attended Poudre HS in Fort Collins, Colo. Named second team all-conference as a freshman in Honored as first team all-conference each of her final three seasons. Selected 5A all-state honorable mention from Colleen Quinn #00 Junior 5-6 Goalkeeper Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) Club: Real Colorado Was an International Baccalaureate Program graduate. Club: Teamed with Afton Sauer to help Real Colorado win the Under-23 USASA National Championship during the summer of Team won Colorado State Championship and Played club as a member of Real Colorado along with KU teammate Afton Sauer and Kelsey Archuleta. Far West regional semifinalist and Personal: Born on Feb. 26, Parents are Mary Ellen and Colin Quinn. Has two sisters, Erin and Kathryn. Nicknamed Leen and Noodles. Majoring in business administration/accounting. Quinn s Career Statistics Year GP/GS W L T Min GAA SHO / : / : Totals 12/ : Quinn s Career Game Highs Saves: 7, at San Diego, 9/9/05 Minutes: 110:00, 2x, last at #25 NU, 9/30/05 Shutouts: 5x, last at #25 NU, 9/30/05 Quinn s Career Honors 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 First Team Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week (9/5/05) University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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24 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Michelle: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: Being a part of this team and how close we all are. It s like my second family! I chose KU because: The campus and school were amazing and the team was exactly what I was looking for. Favorite female soccer player: Lacey Novak Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: The underdogs of each game. Closest friend on another team: Amy Lynn Duba (South Dakota) Favorite TV show: Friends and America s Funniest Home Videos Favorite movie: Home Alone and Home Alone 2 Greatest college soccer memory: Playing against Colorado in my first game back after breaking my leg. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Papa John s Pizza and Burrito King If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: My dog Tank. He just eats, sleeps and gets played with. What a life. Not many people know this about me: I had three imaginary friends growing up: MacGyver, Magnum PI and Amy Johnson. Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: Playing the piano. After college I plan on: Wouldn t I like to know. Favorite song in my ipod: Blue Clear Sky by George Strait 2005 (Junior): Academic All-Big 12 First Team. Started first six matches of the season and 17 total. Scored from 25-feet out to tie KU s match with Mizzou at 2-2 as KU won in OT on Oct. 28. Tallied a goal and an assist against #21 Oklahoma on Oct. 9. Fired a total of 13 shots during weekend matches at #25 Nebraska and Iowa State. Scored her first goal of the season against #14 Texas A&M and contributed an assist on Caroline Smith s goal. Was an offensive spark off the bench in Big 12 opener against Baylor, providing four shots (Sophomore): Made eight appearances off the bench after missing the first 10 games due to injury. Assisted on a goal by Holly Gault in a 4-1 victory over Iowa State on Nov (Freshman): Started nine games and appeared in 15 overall. Registered three points with one goal and one assist. Picked up the first assist and goal of her career at Texas Tech on Sept. 28. Suffered a season-ending injury at Missouri on Oct 12. Vermillion HS: A two-year soccer letterwinner at Vermillion HS. Was named all-state soccer in 1998 and Also received letters in track (5), cross country (4) and cheerleading (1). Michelle Rasmussen #22 Senior 5-4 Midfielder Vermillion, S.D. (Vermillion) Club: Dakota Gold Received all-state state honors in cross country. Maintained a 4.0 GPA and was a member of National Honor Society. Club: Played for the Dakota Gold Soccer Club and the W.O. Gladiator Keltic Team. Coached by Kristin Morrison and Dennis McGranaghan. Helped lead the Gladiator Celtic team to the 2003 state championship. ODP: Member of 85 regional team in Played for the South Dakota State Team from Personal: Born Michelle Marie Rasmussen on June 10, 1985, in Shenandoah, Iowa. Parents are Randy and Ann Rasmussen. Majoring in pre-physical therapy. Rasmussen s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / / / Totals 42/ Rasmussen s Career Game Highs Goals: 1, 5x, last Missouri, 10/28/05 Assists: 1, 5x, last #21 Oklahoma, 10/9/05 Points: 3, 2x, last #21 Oklahoma, 10/9/05 Rasmussen s Career Honors 2006 Team Captain 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team Selection University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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26 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Sara: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: Being able to compete everyday and having fun as a team. I chose KU because: it was close to home, I liked the girls on the team, and the good coaching staff. Favorite male soccer player: Carlos Bocanegra Favorite female soccer player: Abby Wambach Team other then the USA did you cheerfor during the World Cup: Australia Best soccer player ever faced: Any of the players on the Canadian National team we played this spring. Closest friend on another team: Caroline Sweeney, Saint Louis University Pregame ritual: I m not too rowdy in the locker room. Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Favorite actress: Julia Roberts Favorite TV show: Friends Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers First childhood soccer memory: One of my first games ever, back in first grade, I got a bloody nose that didn t stop bleeding for a solid minutes. Greatest college soccer memory: Beating Missouri on Senior Day last year. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: La Familia If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Oprah Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: I can play the piano. After college I plan on: Hopefully getting a good job (Freshman): Saw action in 16 games, starting one. Recorded her first career assist on Missy Geha s goal at Texas Tech on Oct. 14. Came off the bench to start both overtime periods at #25 Nebraska. Made her first career start in the Big 12 opener against Baylor (9/23). Fired two shots in 25 minutes against UC Irvine (9/16). St. Thomas Aquinas HS: Four-year letterwinner at St. Thomas Aquinas. Named Eastern Kansas League All-Conference from , All-Sun and All-Star Johnson County three times. Two-time Kansas Coaches Association All-State selection. Helped lead team to the state championship in Holds the record for assists in a season (24), career (52) and in one match (5). Made honor roll from Made the Kansas High School Coaches All- Academic Soccer Team in Played varsity basketball from Part of the 2005 basketball state championship team. Sara Rogers #18 Sophomore 5-6 Forward Leawood, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Club: KCFC Alliance Pumas Teammate of Jayhawk sophomore Missy Geha. Club: Member of the KCFC Alliance Pumas. Won the Kansas State Cup Champions in 1999, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and Region II Finalist in 2000 and USYSA National Champions Region II Champions. ODP: Played for Kansas state team in 2002 and Member of ODP Region II Pool in Personal: Born Sara Ann Rogers on Nov. 7, Parents are Rich and Sally Rogers. Has the same birthday as head coach Mark Francis. Majoring in community health. Rogers Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / Totals 16/ Rogers Career Game Highs Goals: None Assists: 1, at Texas Tech, 10/14/05 Points: 1, at Texas Tech, 10/14/ University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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28 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Afton: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: The team chemistry and being a Jayhawk. I chose KU because: The coaching staff, great atmosphere and team chemistry. Favorite male soccer player: Ronaldinho Favorite female soccer player: Brandi Chastain Team other then the USA did you cheerfor during the World Cup: Brazil If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? The goal scorer shoe shine. Best soccer player ever faced: Tiffany Milbrett Favorite actor: Jason Statham Favorite actress: Charlize Theron or Rachel McAdams Favorite TV show: The OC and Grey s Anatomy Favorite movie: The Notebook First childhood soccer memory: Having homemade puffy painted jerseys. Greatest college soccer memory: Winning the Big 12 in If I could switch places with one person for a day it would be: Britney Spears Not many people know this about me: I m extremely competitive in everything I do. Outside of soccer, my greatest talent is: Being an obsessed aunt to my two nieces. After college I plan on: Becoming an engineer, getting married and still playing soccer. Favorite song in my ipod: Any Rascal Flatts song or anything country. Afton Sauer #3 Junior 5-8 Defender Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) Club: Real Colorado 2005 (Sophomore): Started all 20 matches and played in every minute, for a total of 1,861. Scored KU s first goal against Texas on Oct. 23. Tallied two assists at Texas Tech on Oct. 14. Scored KU s lone goal in 3-1 loss at Purdue (9/18). All four shots on the season were on goal. Teamed with Colleen Quinn to help Real Colorado win the Under-23 USASA National Championship during the summer (Freshman): Started all 23 matches on the backline for the Jayhawks as a true freshman. Named to the the all-tournament team following the Select Kickoff Classic. Collected her first collegiate goal, the game-winner on Oct. 1 against Texas Tech. Tallied her second goal of the season in a 3-1 win over Creighton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Named to the All-Big 12 Newcomer Team and All- Big 12 Second Team. Named Third Team Freshman All-American by Soccer Buzz. Selected to the Central Region All-Freshman team. ThunderRidge HS: Was a four-year starter at ThunderRidge. Team won Colorado state championship in 2002 and was state-runner up in Named first team all-conference in 2002, 2003 and Honorable mention all-state in 2002, 2003 and Selected conference player of the year in Team captain in 2003 and Club: Member of Real Colorado along with teammate Colleen Quinn. Won state championship in 2000, 2002 and State champion runner-up in 2001 and Reached regional quarterfinals in Helped team climb to national ranking of seventh. ODP: Played on Colorado State Team all four years of high school. Made regional pool in 2001 and Personal: Born Afton Nicole Sauer on Jan. 6, Parents are Nick and Karon Sauer. Has three siblings, Austin, Adrienne and Ariann. Majoring in mechanical engineering. Sauer s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / / Totals 43/ Sauer s Career Game Highs Goals: 1, 4x, last Texas, 10/23/05 Assists: 2, at Texas Tech, 10/14/05 Points: 2, 5x, last Texas, 10/23/05 Sauer s Career Honors 2006 Team Captain 2004 All-Big 12 Second Team 2004 Soccer Buzz Freshman All-American Third Team 2004 Central Region All-Freshman Team 2004 All-Big 12 Newcomer Team University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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30 2006 Returning Players History Records 2005 in Review Opponents Coaching Staff Newcomers 2006 Kansas Jayhawks Introduction Getting to Know Emily: Best thing about playing soccer at KU: My teammates, the competition and winning. I chose KU because: My mom went here and I wanted to stay in the Big 12 to go somewhere it snows. Also, I have lots of family in Topeka and Lawrence. Team other then the USA you cheered for during the World Cup: This World Cup it was Ghana, but usually Brazil. If you could do any goal celebration what would it be? Run and jump in a big pile with all my teammates. Closest friend on another team: Linsey Metcalf (Texas State University) Pregame ritual: Listen to music and just focus on getting in the zone. Favorite actor: Tom Hanks or Vince Vaughn Favorite actress: Reese Witherspoon or Julia Roberts Favorite TV show: Grey s Anatomy, Oprah or anything on Food Network Favorite movie: Forest Gump, Miracle (I watched it in the theater five times) and Iron Jawed Angels. Favorite place to eat in Lawrence: Applebee s or Mass Street Deli Favorite vacation spot: Lake Tahoe or Taos, N.M. Not many people know this about me: I went to Spanish Camp in Minnesota when I was in 7th, 8th and 9th grades. After college I plan on: I have no idea, hopefully getting a good job or going to graduate school. Favorite song in my ipod: I m the only one on the team without an ipod (Sophomore): Academic All-Big 12 First Team Selection. Played in 19 matches, starting one (Purdue, 9/18). Scored on a penalty kick against Oklahoma State on Oct. 7. Recorded her first career assist against #14 Texas A&M on Sept. 25. Made first career start at Purdue (9/18). Scored her first career goal in KU s 4-0 rout of UC Irvine (9/16) (Freshman): Appeared as a reserve in 11 matches. Lufkin HS: Named District Newcomer of the Year in 2002 after leading team in goals, assists and points. Team leader in assists during sophomore season in Selected first team all-district in Honored as first team all-district and District MVP in 2004 after leading team in goals, assists and points. Selected to play in the Texas 5A Senior Showcase. Honored as an AP Scholar and as a National Merit Commended Scholar. Emily Strinden #20 Junior 5-5 Midfielder/Forward Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) Club: Eclipse 86 Black Club: Played with the Lufkin U-18 Girls team from Member of the Eclipse 86 Black team in ODP: Member of the Region III South Texas ODP team. Personal: Born Emily Jane Strinden on Jan. 20, Daughter of William and Sarah Strinden. Has three brothers, Ernie, Eddie and Danny. Majoring in Spanish/pre-veterinary. Strinden s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A PTS GWG / / Totals 30/ Strinden s Career Game Highs Goals: 1, 2x, last Oklahoma State, 10/7/05 Assists: 1, 2x, last at Texas Tech, 10/14/05 Points: 2, 2x, last Oklahoma State, 10/7/05 Strinden s Career Honors 2005 Academic All-Big 12 First Team Selection University of Kansas Soccer Media Guide

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