Jerrica DiVincenzo Senior. Bostyn Burger Senior. Jules Candelaria Senior. Chelsea Coddington Senior SOCCER. Katie Amsberry Senior 2010 GUIDE

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1 W G W G O G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G O G SOCCER 2010 GUIDE Bostyn Burger Senior Katie Amsberry Senior Chelsea Coddington Senior Jules Candelaria Senior Jerrica DiVincenzo Senior

2 COWGIRL SOCCER 2010 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Site Time Sat., Aug. 14 Regis# Laramie, Wyo. 1:00 PM Fri., Aug. 20 Northern Colorado Laramie, Wyo. 4:00 PM Sun., Aug. 22 Colorado Boulder, Colo. 1:00 PM Fri., Aug. 27 Buffalo Laramie, Wyo. 4:00 PM Sun., Aug. 29 Idaho Laramie, Wyo. 1:00 PM Thurs., Sept. 2 Colorado College Laramie, Wyo. 4:00 PM Sun., Sept. 5 Kennesaw State Atlanta, Ga. 11:00 AM Fri., Sept. 10 Montana Missoula, Mont. 5:30 PM Sun., Sept. 12 Eastern Washington Missoula, Mont. 11:00 AM Fri., Sept. 17 Creighton Omaha, Neb. 7:00 PM Sun., Sept. 19 Drake Des Moines, Iowa 11:00 AM Fri., Sept. 24 Boise State Laramie, Wyo. 4:00 PM Sun., Sept. 26 New Mexico State Laramie, Wyo. 12:00 PM Sat., Oct. 2 BYU* Laramie, Wyo. 1:00 PM Fri., Oct. 8 Utah* Salt Lake City, Utah 7:00 PM Thurs., Oct. 14 UNLV* Las Vegas, Nev. 7:00 PM Sat., Oct. 16 San Diego State* San Diego, Cali. 12:00 PM Fri., Oct. 22 TCU* Laramie, Wyo. 3:00 PM Sun. Oct. 24 New Mexico* Laramie, Wyo. 1:00 PM Sat., Oct. 30 Air Force* Laramie, Wyo. 1:00 PM Wed., Nov. 3 Mountain West 1st Round San Diego, Calif. TBA Thurs., Nov. 4 Mountain West Semi-Final San Diego, Calif. TBA Sat., Nov. 6 Mountain West Final San Diego, Calif. TBA # Exhibition Match * Mountain West Conference Match Home Meets in BOLD All Game Times Mountain Wyoming Soccer

3 Media Information Table of Contents 2010 Wyoming Soccer Schedule...Inside Front Cover Media Information Roster Season Outlook... 3 Wyoming Coaching Staff Support Staff... 6 Cowgirl Profiles Opponents Season Statistics Wyoming Soccer Records All-Conference Honors Season by Season Results WyomingAthletics.com/Strength & Conditioning 25 All-Time Opponent Series Records Cowgirl Letterwinners Academic Honors Wyoming Soccer Facilities Wyoming Traditions Athletics Facilities Wyoming Campus Wyoming Laramie The Mountain West Conference Media Information The University of Wyoming Athletics Media Relations Office is always available to assist any media needs, contact us at (307) , by fax at (307) or via at nkinney@uwyo.edu. All interview requests for Danny Sanchez or any players should be arranged through the Media Relations Office at least 24 hours in advance. Players are available as their class schedules, practices and team meetings permit. Players are not available until post-game on game days. Phone Numbers Media and Public Relations Office (307) Nicholas Kinney s Cell Phone (307) UW Soccer Office (307) UW Athletic Department (307) Media and Public Relations Fax (307) Soccer Stadium Press Box (307) Athletic-Academic Counseling (307) Credits The 2010 soccer media guide was produced by the University of Wyoming Athletics Media and Public Relations Office and printed by Modern Printing, Laramie, Wyo. Photos are courtesy of UW Photo Service and the Mountain West Conference. The cover was designed by Modern Printing. This guide was written, designed and edited by University of Wyoming Media and Public Relations Graduate Assistant Nicholas Kinney, with contributions from John Paradis, Aaron Voos, and Quinn Hunter. Official UW Athletics Website UW Soccer Quick Facts Location: Laramie, Wyoming Founded: 1886 Enrollment: 12,476 Conference: Mountain West Nickname: Cowgirls Colors: Brown and Gold Home Field: Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex Capacity: 1,500 President: Dr. Tom Buchanan (State University of New York 73) Athletics Director: Tom Burman (Wyoming 88) Head Coach: Danny Sanchez (UCONN 91) Record At Wyoming: Career Record: Assistant Coach: Kim Whisenant (North Carolina State 96) Assistant Coach: Jason Green (Ottawa 03) 2009 Record: Conference Record (Finish): (5th Place) Program s All-Time Record: (15 years) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/7 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Newcomers: 7 Athletic Trainer: Jamie Schoenherr Soccer Contact: Nicholas Kinney nkinney@uwyo.edu 2009 Season Results (9-8-3 Overall, MWC 5th place) Date Opponent Location Result Fri., Aug. 14 Colorado# Laramie, Wyo. L 0-1 Sat., Aug. 22 Denver Denver, CO L 0-1 Fri., Aug. 28 Hartford Laramie, Wyo. W 2-0 Sun., Aug. 30 Western Michigan Laramie, Wyo. W 1-0 Fri., Sept. 4 Utah Valle Orem, UT W 2-1 Sun., Sept. 6 Utah State Logan, UT T 1-1 Fri., Sept. 11 Princeton Laramie, Wyo. W 1-0 Sun., Sept. 13 Idaho State Laramie, Wyo. L 1-2 Fri., Sept. 18 Portland State Boise, ID L 0-1 Sun., Sept. 20 Boise State Boise, ID T 1-1 Fri., Sept. 25 Gonzaga Laramie, Wyo. L 0-2 Sun., Sept. 27 UC Riverside Laramie, Wyo. W 1-0 Fri., Oct. 2 Air Force* Colorado Springs, Colo. W 3-1 Sun., Oct. 4 Northern Colorado$ Laramie, Wyo. W 1-0 Thurs., Oct. 8 New Mexico* Albuquerque, NM W 2-1 Sat., Oct. 10 TCU* Fort Worth, TX W 2-1 OT Thurs., Oct. 15 San Diego State* Laramie, Wyo. L 0-2 Sat., Oct. 17 UNLV* Laramie, Wyo. T 1-1 Sat., Oct. 24 Utah* Laramie, Wyo. L 1-2 Sat., Oct. 31 BYU* Provo, UT L 0-2 Wed., Nov. 4 New Mexico^ Provo, UT L 0-1 # Exhibition * Indicates Mountain West Conference Match $ Televised on the Fox Soccer Channel ^ Indicates MWC First Round Tournament Game Home Games in BOLD Wyoming Soccer 1

4 2010 Roster # Name Class POS Hometown (Last School) 24 Katie Amsberry SR FW Littleton, Colo. (Arapahoe HS) 8 Carmen Blume SO FW Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Calgary Academy HS) 4 Bostyn Burger SR D Gilbert, Ariz. (Gilbert HS) 33 Meagan Burke SO GK Lakewood, Colo. (Green Mountain HS) 22 Jules Candelaria SR MF Albuquerque, N.M. (Cibola HS) 6 Chelsea Coddington SR D Stockton, Cali. (Lincoln HS) 17 Mara Cosgrove SO D Thornton, Colo. (Legacy HS) 15 Kayla Davis JR MF Folsom, Cali. (Folsom HS) 5 Jerrica DiVincenzo SR MF Fullerton, Cali. (Santo Rivas HS) 1 Shalayne Janis SO MF Orem, Utah (Mountain View HS) 9 Jenny Johnson SO MF Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain HS) 18 Sydney Jones SO D Sugarland, Texas (Stephen F. Austin HS) 11 Allison Masumiya JR D Lakewood, Cali. (Lakewood HS) 7 Ellen McCormick FR FW/MF Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Marian HS) 30 Carmen McDermott FR GK Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek HS) 2 MaKenzie Meade FR D Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie HS) 0 Courtney Merkle SO GK Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (Winston Churchill HS) 12 Olivia Mohtadi SO FW Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Central Memorial HS) 3 Liz O Reilly FR MF St. Clair, Australia (Hills Sports High School) 10 Nahiomy Ortiz FR FW Victoria, B.C., Canada (Reynolds Secondary) 20 Sara Paul FR FW Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Bishop McNally HS) 19 Nicole Rice SR FW Jackson, Wyo. (Jackson HS) 13 Cassie Sheffield SO FW Longmont, Colo. (Silver Creek HS) 14 Julie Vande Berg FR D Tempe, Ariz. (Corona del Sol High School) Head Coach/Alma Mater: Record at Wyoming: Career Record: Assistant Coach: Assistant Coach: Danny Sanchez (UCONN, 91), Third Season (Entering Third Season) (Sixteen Years) Kim Whisenant (North Carolina State 96), Seventh Season Jason Green (Ottawa 03), Third Season Roster Breakdown By Class Seniors (6)-- Katie Amsberry, Bostyn Burger, Jules Candelaria, Chelsea Coddington, Jerrica DiVincenzo, Nicole Rice Juniors (2)--Allison Masumiya, Kayla Davis Sophomores (8)-- Carmen Blume, Megan Burke, Mara Cosgrove, Shalayne Janis, Jenny Johnson, Sydney Jones, Courtney Merkle, Olivia Mohtadi, Cassie Sheffield Freshmen (7)-- Ellen McCormick, Carmen McDermott, MaKenzie Meade, Liz O Reilly, Sara Paul, Nahiomy Ortiz, Julie Vande Berg By Home State Wyoming (2)-- Nicole Rice, MaKenzie Meade Colorado (6)-- Katie Amsberry, Meagan Burke, Mara Cosgrove, Jenny Johnson, Carmen McDermott, Cassie Sheffield California (4)-- Chelsea Coddington, Kayla Davis, Jerrica DiVincenzo, Allison Masumiya Arizona (2)-- Bostyn Burger, Julie Vande Berg New Mexico (1)-- Juliana Candelaria Nebraska (1) Ellen McCormick Utah (1)-- Shalayne Janis Texas (1)-- Sydney Jones Alberta (4)-- Carmen Blume, Courtney Merkle, Olivia Mohtadi, Sara Paul British Columbia (1)-- Nahiomy Ortiz Australia (1)-- Liz O Reilly Starters Returning (7) GK-Courtney Merkle (20gp/20gs, 20ga, GAA.99, 96 saves, 1801 minutes) Mid-Jules Candelaria (20gp/20gs, 8 shots, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pts) Fw-Olivia Motadi (18gp/14gs, 24 shots, 3 goals, 0 assist, 6 pts) Fw-Nicole Rice (19gp/13gs, 27 shots, 3 goals, 1 assists, 7 pts) Def-Bostyn Burger (18gp/18gs, 3 shots, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pts) Def-Allison Masumiya (18gp/ 18gs, 0 shots, 0 goals, o assists, 0 pts) Def-Chelsea Coddington (20gp/20gs, 23 shots, 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 pts) Pronunciation Guide AC Kim Whisenant...WHIZ-nat 5 Jerrica DiVincenzo...DEE-ven-chen-zo 11 Allison Masumiya...MASS-ooh-me-ya 10 Nahiomy Ortiz...NAY-O-me Starters Lost (4) Mid-Kerstyn Etheridge (20gp/12gs, 10 shots, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pts) Def.- Morgan Johnson (20gp/5gs, 2 shots, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pts) Mid- Emily Layton (20gp/19gs, 35 shots, 3 goals, 0 assist, 6 pts) Def.- Emma Wilson (20gp/20gs, 20 shots, 1 goal, 7 assists, 9 pts) 2 Wyoming Soccer

5 ntering his third season at the helm, head coach Danny Sanchez still has the same goals for Cowgirl soccer as he did in his first Eseason, winning a Mountain West Conference Championship and taking Wyoming soccer to the next level. In 2010 the Cowgirls will look to improve from last year s overall mark and a record in the MWC. The Cowgirls advanced their way to the MWC Tournament in 2009 under Sanchez for the first time since This season, the loss of four seniors including four-year starter Emily Layton and second team all-conference member Emma Wilson will leave a void, but the Cowgirls have a wealth of young talent ready for the challenge. We feel really good about our returning players. Many of our freshmen last fall played significant minutes and roles and we expect them to continue to develop, said Cowgirl Head Coach Danny Sanchez. The Cowgirls will return five of their eight goal scorers from last year. Last year s leader in goals scored was newcomer Carmen Blume. Blume led the team with four goals and played in 19 games. Jackson, Wyo. senior Nicole Rice was tied for second in goals, but will miss the 2010 season due to injury, with other newcomers Olivia Mohtadi and Mara Cosgrove. The Cowgirls will have three more seniors in the offensive attack. Katie Amsberry, Jules Candelaria, Chelsea Coddington and Jerrica DiVencen- zo will enter their last season as CARMEN Cowgirls. Last year Candelaria, Cod- BLUME dington and DiVencenzo combined to start in all but two games. Nicole Rice had a breakout junior season that led to All-MWC accolades, however, she will miss the 2010 season with a knee injury, said Sanchez. We feel that we have returning players and some incoming freshmen that can fill the void. We are excited about our options this fall, added Sanchez. The UW defense continued to be outstanding a year ago anchored by goalkeeper Courtney Merkle. Merkle s single season goal against average of 1.00 ranks second in school history. With Merkle in goal, senior Bostyn Burger will continue to be the main back in the Cowgirls defense along with junior Alison Masumiya and sophomore Mara Cosgrove. We were solid in the back throughout the 2009 season and although we lost All-MWC defender Emma Wilson, we feel that we can be even better in There are starting spots to be had along the backline and competition will be wide open in preseason, said Sanchez. A strong performance in the spring and a four game tour of Europe has Sanchez and the team well prepared for their difficult 2010 schedule which includes matches against four teams that made the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Wyoming will play 19 regular season games in total and ten at the home of Cowgirl soccer, the Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex. The first regular season match will be an early test against rival Northern Colorado in the annual Front Range Derby. The schedule doesn t get any easier after UNC with a road match against the Colorado Buffaloes, but the Cowgirls will return home for a three game home stretch with games against Buffalo, Idaho and Colorado College. Other non-conference games include Boise State and New Mexico State at home while the Cowgirls will play Kennesaw State, Montana, Eastern Washington, Creighton and Drake on the road. Cowgirl Soccer will be tested in preconference play. After four of five at home, we will be on the road for five straight. This will be good indicator of where we are as a team and will make us tougher as we head into MWC play, added Sanchez. The start of conference play will come against an NCAA Tournament team from 2009 in BYU in Laramie on Oct. 2. The next three MWC games for Wyoming soccer will be on the road with matches against Utah, UNLV and San Diego State. The 2010 regular CHELSEA CODDINGTON season will close out with three consecutive home games against TCU, New Mexico and Air Force Season Outlook As I have said before the MWC is getting stronger each year. Most of the best and most dynamic players are returning, so we will have to pick up our play to continue moving our program forward, added Sanchez. Following is a position by position look at the Cowgirl Line-up: Forwards This season the Cowgirls will again be anchored by youth at the forward position. Last season Rice was second in the group in goals scored with three and took the second most shots on the team in Carmen Blume led the Cowgirls in scoring, she and fellow sophomore Olivia Mohtadi will lead the attack for the Cowgirl forwards. Blume had four goals in 2009 and added three assists while Mohtadi was tied for second on the team with three goals last season. Senior Katie Amsberry played in 13 games for the Cowgirls last year and will provide excellent depth along with redshirt-sophomore Cassie Sheffield. Incoming freshmen Ellen McCormick, Nahiomy Ortiz and Sara Paul will also look to make early impacts for the Cowgirls this season. With Nicole out, we have brought in some quality freshmen that we feel can have an immediate impact on our program. We should be more dynamic in the attack and we have the pieces to get the job done, said Sanchez. Midfielders Wyoming soccer looks to be very strong and experienced in the midfield with four seniors leading the way. Jerrica DiVincenzo, Chelsea Coddington, Jules Candelaria have combined to start in 128 games at UW. Coddington added her first career goal last season while DiVincenzo and Candelaira started in all 20 games. Coming off an injury, redshirt junior Kayla Davis and sophomores Shalayne Janis and Jenny son add to the midfield depth. Freshman John- Liz O Reilly from St. Clair, Australia will also give the Cowgirls quality minutes. Jerrica DiVincenzo and Kayla Davis will miss the start of the season while recovering from injuries, so we are looking for leadership from Jules Candelaria and for some of our other returning players to fill the void, said Sanchez. Many of our players are versatile enough to play numerous roles, so one again, preseason will go a long way to sort out starting spots, added Sanchez. JULES CANDELARIA Defenders The key returner for the Cowgirls in the backfield will be senior Bostyn Burger. A captain from last season, Burger started in 18 games for the Cowgirls and anchored the defense to an opponent goal against average of Sophomore Mara Cosgrove showed her versatility on the field last year by playing as a back, but added three goals last season. Junior Allison Masumiya continued to be a key member of the Cowgirl defense while sophomore Sydney Jones gave the Cowgirls quality minutes. Laramie, Wyo. native Makenzie Meade and Julie Vande Berg will provide the backfield will depth as freshmen. The backline will be anchored by center backs Bostyn Burger and Mara Cosgrove, said Sanchez. Allison Masumiya has been a two year starter in the back, but will see time in the midfield this season. Both outside back positions are up for grabs this fall and we have numerous players that we feel can fill those spots, added Sanchez. Goalkeepers Last season Courtney Merkle won the starting job at goalkeeper for the Cowgirls and did not disappoint as a freshman. Merkle recorded a goal against average of 1.00 in over 1,801 minutes and shutout five opponents. Merkle s single season GAA placed second in school history and ranked fourth in the conference in shutouts. Fellow sophomore Meagan Burke is coming off a strong performance in goal this past spring. Burke saw action in two games in 2009 as well. Incoming freshman Carmen McDermott will also compete for the starting job for the Cowgirls. Goalkeeping will be our deepest position in Courtney (Merkle) had a very solid freshmen campaign, but will be pushed hard by two other quality goalkeepers. Meagan had a breakout spring and Carmen has all the tools to step into a starting role, concluded Sanchez. Wyoming Soccer 3

6 Wyoming Soccer Coaches Danny Sanchez (UCONN 91) Cowgirl Soccer Head Coach Sanchez enters his third season as the head soccer coach at the University of Wyoming. His second season saw him lead Cowgirl Soccer to its first winning season since 2005, at 9-8-3, and their first MWC postseason appearance since Helped the Cowgirls to their first winning record with a five game winning streak in late September and early October, this being the longest such streak since During that stretch, the Cowgirl defense led the way allowing just three goals. In their nine victories the defense allowed four total goals. The offense also provided a spark for UW, out scoring their opponents 15-4 in their nine wins. The 2009 season was also highlighted by a, 1-0, victory in a nationally televised game against the Northern Colorado Bears. Under Sanchez, the Cowgirls have not only excelled on the field but also in the classroom. For the second consecutive season UW soccer was recognized by The National Soccer Coaches Association of America for having at least a 3.0 team GPA. Also during his tenure at Wyoming Sanchez has coached three All-MWC athletes. In his first season at the helm, Sanchez led the Cowgirls to a record that was highlighted by two three game win streaks and a 1-0 victory over nationally ranked TCU. Wyoming s offense was strong in their eight victories out scoring their opponents The defense for the Cowgirls was also tough as Wyoming ranked fourth in the MWC in goals allowed (1.16) and tied for second in shutouts (7). Sanchez came to Wyoming after posting a (.901) record in six seasons as the head women s coach at Metro State College in Denver, Colo. He led the Roadrunners to the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2004 and During his time at Metro State, Sanchez was the 2004 NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Coach of the Year all six seasons. He was a four-time National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Midwest Region Coach of the Year and named the RMAC All-Time Top Coach. In his six seasons at Metro State, the Roadrunners won the RMAC Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament every year. They also won five Midwest Region Championships. In addition to its 2004 and 2006 National Championships, Metro State reached the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament three times (2002, `04 and `06) and advanced to the Elite Eight five times. At one point, Metro State won a Division II record 61 consecutive home games, as well as 59 consecutive overall games. Metro State produced two Division II National Players of the Year and 14 NSCAA All-Americans in Sanchez s tenure. Sanchez also oversaw the Metro State men s Program from and helped lead the Roadrunner men to the 2007 RMAC Championship and to the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and Prior to coaching at Metro State, Sanchez served as the head men s and women s soccer coach at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz. from At Mesa, he led the women s team to a (.858) overall record and the men to a (.716) mark. The women won four National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region I Championships and five Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Championships. In 2001, he was the ACCAC and NJCAA Region I Men s and Women s Coach of the Year, as well as the NSCAA Junior College Central Region Coach of the Year. He also won the NJCAA Region I Women s Coach of the Year award in 1996 and Mesa produced 12 All-Americans in Sanchez s time with the program. Sanchez has been very active in coaching around the Rocky Mountain region. He has served as a staff coach and licensing instructor for the Colorado State Youth Soccer Association. He has also worked as a US Youth Soccer Region IV Staff Coach. Sanchez holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License, a USSF National Youth License, an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and a KNVB Dutch Advanced Certificate. After beginning his collegiate career at Mesa Community College, Sanchez moved on to the University of Connecticut and led the Huskies to the 1989 Big East Championship and a NCAA Tournament birth. He ranked in the New England Region s top 10 in scoring in Following his collegiate career, he played in the Western Soccer League for the Arizona Condors and in the U.S.I.S.L. for the Arizona Cotton. Sanchez earned a bachelor s degree in economics from the University of Connecticut in He and his wife, Beth, have two sons Cole (11) and Drew (8). 4 Wyoming Soccer

7 Wyoming Soccer Coaches Kim Whisenant (North Carolina State, 96) Cowgirl Soccer Assistant Coach Kim Whisenant enters her eighth season as a Wyoming soccer assistant coach. Throughout Whisenant s two stints as a Cowgirl assistant, she has coached 13 All-MWC athletes, 86 academic All-Conference players, and 46 Conference scholar athletes. She returned to Wyoming in 2004 for a second tenure as assistant coach, as she was also a coach at UW during the 1999 and 2000 seasons. In her first season back with the Cowgirls, she helped guide UW to the second best finish in school history as they finished with a record of and placed a record four players on the Mountain West Conference first and second teams. In her second season, the Cowgirls finished 9-7-3, the best winning percentage in school history, and placed two players on the MWC All-Conference teams. In 2006 she helped lead the Cowgirls to a record. Whisenant spent the 2001 and 2002 seasons as an assistant coach at Tulane University. While with Tulane, she helped guide the Green Wave to their first winning season in six years as they went 9-8 in Before initially joining the Cowgirl staff in 1999, Whisenant served as a graduate assistant coach at East Tennessee State University, under former UW head coach Anne Moore, during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. Whisenant played four seasons at North Carolina State where she helped lead the Wolfpack to three NCAA tournament appearances. During her senior season, North Carolina State reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament and was at one time ranked as high as sixth nationally. Following college, she played in the U.S.W.I.S.L for the Baltimore Lady Bays, the Maryland Pride and the Fort Collins Force. Whisenant earned her bachelor s degree in communication from North Carolina State in She holds a Premier Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association and an USSF A license from the United States Soccer Federation. The former Kim Murphy is married to UW Deputy Athletics Director Matt Whisenant. The couple has a son, Landon (6), and daughter Chloe (4). Jason Green (Ottawa, 03) Cowgirl Soccer Assistant Coach Jason Green will be entering his third season as a Wyoming soccer assistant coach. Green has helped coach 18 Academic All-Conference and 8 Conference scholar athletes in his two years as a Cowgirl assistant coach. This is Green s second tenure under Sanchez, the first coming at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz. Green and Sanchez also worked together on a number of club teams and summer camps as well. Green has had two high school head coaching jobs, the first at Skyline High School in Mesa, AZ, where he was named Region Coach of the Year and the second at Chandler High School in Chandler, AZ where he was also named Region Coach of the Year and his team won three straight NSCAA National Academic Awards. In his 13 year coaching career in college, high school and club soccer, Green has coached five state championship teams, six region championship teams, four district championship teams and five conference championship teams. Green holds a United States Soccer Federation B License and a USSF National Goalkeeping License. He also has attended The Manchester United Coaches Symposium. Green started his college playing career at Mesa Community College under Sanchez where they were ranked as high as second in the nation. He continued his collegiate career at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. At GCU, Green helped lead the team to as high as second in the nation and to the championship game in the CCAA tournament. He earned his bachelor s degree in Physical Education from Ottawa University, in Phoenix, in 2003 and completed his Master s Degree in Physical Education from Arizona State University in Wyoming Soccer 5

8 Support Staff Darren Toohey Volunteer Assistant Coach Darren Toohey will be in his third season as a volunteer coach for the University of Wyoming. Toohey brings a wealth of experience as both a player and a coach to the game of soccer. As a coach, Toohey has most recently been the assistant coach at the highly successful Mesa Community College. During his three years at MCC the team was ranked nationally in the top 15 of every week for all three years and had a (.780) record during that time. While at MCC, Toohey was also voted the NSCAA Assistant Coach of the year for the West Region. Prior to MCC Toohey was the assistant coach and goalkeeping coach for the Arizona Heatwave, a women s semi-pro team that competed in the W-League. Toohey also coached the Scottsdale Community College women s soccer team for two years and was previously the head goalkeeping coach for the Arizona Olympic Development Program. Toohey has previously directed the goalkeeping camps at the University of Notre Dame and at the University of Texas and he has been on the coaching staff for the Grand Rapids Explosion of the USISL. He has also coached various club and high school teams. Toohey has also written and directed an instructional soccer coaching video designed specifically for goalkeepers. Hunter Schurrer Director of Strength and Conditioning for Soccer Hunter Schurrer enters his sixth year at the University of Wyoming and his second season with the women s soccer program. Prior to coming to Wyoming, he was a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Virginia for two years. While at UVa., he directed the strength and conditioning programs for men s and women s golf, as well as assisting with the other 23 teams. Originally from Spearfish, S.D., Schurrer graduated from Black Hills State University in 2004 with a bachelor s degree in wellness management. He then earned his master s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Virginia in While at Black Hills State, he competed in track and field, where he was an All-American and National Champion in the weight throw in The following year, he was voted an All-America Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.). Schurrer is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the N.S.C.A. and a Level 1 Club Coach through USA Weightlifting. In addition to his duties with the soccer program, he is also is the strength and conditioning coach for the Cowboy Basketball team. Jamie Schoenherr Assistant Athletics Trainer Jamie Schoenherr enters her second season at the University of Wyoming and her first as the Assistant Athletic Trainer responsible for women s soccer program. Prior to becoming an Assistant Athletic Trainer, Jamie was an Intern Assistant Athletic Trainer for UW assisting with the football, and Men s and Women s basketball teams. Before coming to Wyoming, she received a Masters of Science Degree with an emphasis in Kinesiology from Western Illinois University. While at Western Illinois she was the Athletic Trainer for the softball, swimming and diving, and tennis teams. Jamie also graduated from CAATEE Accredited program at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake Iowa in She is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the National Athletic Trainers Association, and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association. Samantha Chase Student Manager Samantha Chase enters her fourth season as the manager for the Cowgirl soccer team. Samantha is in charge of the equipment, filming and editing, and other duties for the team. She is originally from Windsor, Colo., and is majoring in Chemical Engineering. In high school, she participated in swimming and cross country. 6 Wyoming Soccer

9 The Cowgirls Katie Amsberry Carmen Blume 5 6 ~ senior Forward Littleton, Colo. Arapahoe High School UW This Season: Amsberry enters her senior season adding depth and leadership to a young forward position. She also looks to help the Cowgirls improve their shots on goal percentage in her final season. 2009: In her junior season, Amsberry played in a career high 13 games. She also took a career high in shots in 2009 with seven including two attempts in the first game of the season against Denver. Amsberry earned academic honors from the conference by being named Academic All-MWC with a 3.48 GPA and earned her first letter award. 2008: Amsberry saw action in four games for the Cowgirls in She took two shots in a 7-0 victory against South Dakota, and one shot against Fort Lewis in an exhibition match. 2007: Amsberry played in four games for the Cowgirls and took one shot as a freshman. High School: Amsberry was a 5A Colorado State Champion at Arapahoe High School with a record of her senior year. Her junior season, Arapahoe was the 5A state runner-up with a record of She has been a part of several club teams that have won two championships and also earned a runner-up finish in In 2005 she received the scholar athlete award at Arapahoe and lettered in soccer all four years of high school. Personal: She was born on December 23, 1988 in Littleton, Colo. She is the daughter of Carol and Marlin Amsberry. She has two brothers, Darin and Brian, and one sister, Torie. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in women s studies at UW. 5 6 ~ sophomore Forward Calgary, Alberta Calgary Academy High School UW This Season: Blume looks to add to her impressive early career at UW by leading the Cowgirls in goals and total points again. She brings impressive scoring potential to the Wyoming front line. Blume is one of five Canadians on the Cowgirl roster. 2009: Blume made her impact felt as a freshman for the Cowgirl soccer squad immediately and over the course of the season. Blume started in nine games and saw action in 19 total games. At forward Blume led the team in goals as a freshman with four and added three assists in 2009 to lead the team with 11 points. Blume scored her first goal of her UW career against Western Michigan that proved to be the game winner. High School: Blume was a member of the Calgary Foothills Colts Club team that won the Canadian National Championships in 2007 and Along with being two-time national champions, the Colts were five-time provincial champions and city champions. Blume was a co-captain for the Colts from She was an All-Provinical team member for three years. Along with soccer, Blume also lettered in basketball, cross country, and volleyball. Personal: She was born on Oct. 22, 1991 in Calgary, Alberta. She is the daughter of Rhonda and Dwayne Blume and has a brother, Dixon. She is majoring in art at UW. 24 Katie Amsberry s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Carmen Blume s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Wyoming Soccer 7

10 The Cowgirls Bostyn Burger Meagan Burke 5 4 ~ Senior Defender Phoenix, Ariz. Gilbert High School UW This Season: With her 41 career starts Burger adds excellent experience to the Cowgirl defense. Adding to her experience career average of 1.12 goals allowed she adds to the strong Wyoming defense that did not allow a goal during the spring season. 2009: Burger continued as one of the top defenders for the Cowgirls as a junior starting all 18 games she participated in. Prior to the season Burger was named a captain in 2009 and anchored the defense to a goal against average of 0.99, surpassing last years 1.12 GAA that was that was best in school history. Burger continued her academic success by being named Academic All-MWC for the third straight season. 2008: As a defender, Burger helped the Cowgirls in seven shutout victories and a goal against average of 1.12, best in school history. She made appearances in 18 games, 11 of which she started. Burger also took two shots on the season. In the classroom, Burger was named Academic All-MWC for the second year in a row, and earned her second letter award. 2007: Burger made her presence felt for the Cowgirls by earning a starting job as a defender her freshman season. Burger played in 15 games, starting 12 of them. She helped the Cowgirls defense achieve a 1.26 goals against average, their lowest conference goal total in history. Burger also excelled in the classroom by being named to the Academic All-MWC Team. She earned her first letter award at UW. High School: Burger was a two-time Fiesta Region Defender of the Year and was a First Team All-Region selection her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Along with being a team captain her junior and senior seasons, she helped lead Gilbert High to a 46-0 record in their region during her four-year career. As a junior, she was selected to the Arizona All-State team, Dobson All-Tournament Team and was the defender of the year for Arizona Central. As a freshman, she was voted Rookie of the Year and was a Second Team All-Region selection. She also lettered in badminton as a junior. Burger excelled in the classroom and earned the Fabulous Freshman award, two super sophomore awards, was a Golden Scholar and was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: She was born on Feb. 14, 1989 in Phoenix, Ariz. She is the daughter of Kirk and Alice Burger and has an older 4 sister, Brea. Her major is secondary education and math. Bostyn Burger s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots GAA Totals: ~ Sophomore Goalkeeper Lakewood, Colo. Green Mountain High School UW This Season: Burke adds excellent young depth in goal for the Cowgirls. She also brings international experience to the UW goal. 2009: Burke played in two games in goal as a freshman for the Cowgirls including 13 minutes against BYU in the last regular season game. Burke made one save against the Cougars. High School: Burke earned 5A All-Conference honors from , the highest level of high school competition in Colorado. Burke also played for the Puerto Rico under 17 and under 23 national teams in World Cup Qualifiers. Along with soccer, Burke also competed in basketball and swimming at Green Mountain High School. Meagan played her club soccer with the Colorado Storm. Personal: She was born on June 25, 1991 in Los Alamitas, Calif. She is the daughter of Patti and Pat Burke and has a sister, Kelly. She is majoring in physiology at UW. 333 Meagan Burke s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Min. GA GAA Saves W-L-T SHO Totals: Wyoming Soccer

11 The Cowgirls Jules Candelaria Chelsea Coddington 5 6 ~ Senior Midfielder Albuquerque, N.M. Cibola High School UW This Season: As a three-year returning starter Candelaria is the most experienced player on the Cowgirl roster. She brings leadership, as well as, experience to the Cowgirl midfield. 2009: Candelaria started in all 20 games for the Cowgirls as a junior. Entering her senior season she has started in all but two games at UW. In 2009 Candelaria took eight shots, three on goal and earned her straight letter award. 2008: In her sophomore season, Candelaria started in all but two of the 19 games for the Cowgirls.In the offensive attack, she took seven shots, and added an assist against Bryant and South Dakota that were both Cowgirl wins. Candelaria earned her second UW letter award. 2007: Candelaria made a huge impact on the Cowgirls offensive attack her freshman season. She started all 19 games and scored one goal and had two assits. Her four points were sixth on the team and she took 17 shots while earning her first letter award. High School: Candelaria made the 5A All-District team her sophomore, junior and senior seasons and was a team captain her senior year at Cibola High School. She also received the Farmer s APS Soccer All-Tournament award and made the Albuquerque Tribune s All-Metro Team her senior season. Her sophomore and junior seasons she received the Player s Player MVP award at Cibola. Candelaria has also been a part of five club championship teams. Personal: She was born, Juliana Candelaria, on February 18, She is the daughter of Annette Collado and Al Candelaria. She has a younger sister, Vanessa and two younger brothers, Zach and Jordan. She is majoring in speech language and hearing science. 5 5 ~Senior Defender Stockton, Calif. Lincoln High School UW This Season: Coddington adds to an already strong Cowgirl defense that allowed just under one goal per game during the 2009 season. She also brings additional senior leadership to the Wyoming defense with her 28 career starts. 2009: Highlighted by her first career goal, Coddington started in all twenty games for the Cowgirls as a junior. Her first goal as a Cowgirl came in the second half to give her team a 1-0 victory over Princeton. Coddington took a total of 23 shots and added her first career assist. 2008: Coddington saw action in ten games in 2008 and started in two. She took one shot that came against South Dakota. She earned her second consecutive letter award. 2007: Coddington played in 13 games and started six of them earning her first letter award. She took one shot and contributed solid minutes to the Cowgirl midfield. High School: Coddington was a four-year letterwinner in soccer and a team captain both her junior and senior seasons for Lincoln High. She led her league in goals her freshman year and was an All- Conference player her junior and senior seasons. She played for the San Juan Spirits of 89 and won the U.S. Club Championship in 2003 and She was a member of the Friends of Special Olympics Club and the Pink Ladies Club for Lincoln High School. Personal: She was born on March 25, She is the daughter of Wendy and Jim Coddington and has an older sister. She is majoring in communication at UW Jules Candelaria s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Chelsea Coddington s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Wyoming Soccer 9

12 The Cowgirls Mara Cosgrove Kayla Davis 5 9 ~ Sophomore Defender Lakewood, Colo. Green Mountain High School UW This Season: Cosgrove adds to an already strong Cowgirl defense, and with her goal scoring ability adds a dual threat from Wyoming backfield. 2009: Cosgrove started in all but one Cowgirl game as a freshman and was tied for second on the team in goals scored with three. Cosgrove scored her three goals in a four game span, the first of her career coming in a 1-0 victory against UC Riverside and scored her other two goals against MWC opponents in Air Force and New Mexico. In the classroom, Cosgrove earned Academic All-MWC in psychology with a 3.69 GPA. High School: Cosgrove was the team-captain for two years at Legacy High School. She earned First Team All-Conference in 2007 and 2008, as well as second team All-State in Cosgrove also played basketball where she earned honorable mention All-Conference in Her basketball team was second place in the 5A State Championship in 2007 when she was the team captain. Academically, Cosgrove was four time Academic All-Conference, National Honor Society member for three years, and Academic Letter Winner for four years. Personal: She was born on Jan. 15, 1991 in Omaha, Neb. She is the daughter of Pam and Kevin Cosgrove and has a sister, Kasey. She is majoring in microbiology. 5 6 ~ Redshirt Junior Midfielder Sacramento, Calif. Folsom High School UW This Season: After sitting out the 2009 season due to injury Davis is returning to an experienced and deep Cowgirl midfield that scored 20 goals last season. 2009: Redshirted due to injury. 2008: Davis played a total of 16 games for the Cowgirls and started one game on the season. She took six shots and added her first career goal in the 7-0 victory over South Dakota. Davis also added an assist in that game. Davis earned her second UW letter award. 2007: Davis played in 13 games for the Cowgirls as a freshman and had two assists. She contributed solid minutes to Wyoming s midfield and earned her first letter award. She also excelled in the classroom by being named to the Academic All-MWC Team. High School: Davis was a First Team All-District performer twice and a First Team All-Region selection. She was voted Rookie of the Year in 2003 and helped lead her team to two District Championships. Davis also played for the San Juan Spirits Club of 89 and won the 2006 US Club Soccer National Championship for U-18 girls. Davis was a member of the State ODP Team in Texas for four years. She also was the Cross Country MVP for the seasons for Harlingen South High School where she lettered for two years in Cross Country and Track. Davis also excelled in the classroom and was a National Honor Society and Honor Roll member from Personal: Davis was born on April 17, 1989 in Sacramento, Calif. She is the daughter of Donna and Scott Davis and has a younger sister named Kaitlyn. She is majoring in communication at UW. 17 Mara Cosgrove s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Kayla Davis Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Injured Totals: Wyoming Soccer

13 The Cowgirls Jerrica DiVincenzo Shalayne Janis 5 8 ~ Senior Forward Fullerton, Calif Sonora High School UW This Season: DiVincenzo looks to build off a successful junior campaign and will provide senior leadership for the Cowgirls at the forward position. 2009: DiVencenzo played in 18 games and started in 12 for the Cowgirls in. DiVencenzo scored her third career goal in a 3-1 victory over MWC foe Air Force. She also had two assists including the game winning assist in a huge victory over New Mexico. Di- Vencenzo added seven shots, three of which were on goal. 2008: DiVincenzo played a key role in the Cowgirls attack. She played in all 19 games and started in 12. She had one goal on eleven shots. Her lone goal on the season was the first of seven scored in the victory over South Dakota. DiVincenzo also had one assist for the season. She earned her second letter award. 2007: DiVincenzo played in 13 games for Wyoming and earned her first letter award. She scored her first goal of her career against Jacksonville. High School: DiVincenzo was a First Team All-Freeway League player her junior and senior seasons as well as the leading scorer and team captain for Sonora High. She earned Second Team All-League honors her freshman year and lettered all four years. DiVincenzo was selected to the Honor Roll. She was also recruited by Memphis and Cal State Northridge. Personal: DiVincenzo was born on August 11, 1989 in Fullerton, Calif. She is the daughter of Brita and Tito DiVincenzo and has three siblings, Dezerray, Valerie and Nico. She is majoring in communication. 5 5 ~ Sophomore Midfield Orem, Utah Mountain View High School UW This Season: Janis adds young depth to the Cowgirl bench and will be looking to take over a starting role in a very experienced Wyoming midfield. 2009: Janis played in all twenty games off the bench for the Cowgirls. She added four shots in her first season at UW. Janis was Academic All-MWC and earned her first career letter award. High School: Janis was a four year varsity starter for Mountain View High School. In 2007 she led her team to the state semifinals and earned All-State Honorable Mention. In 2008, Janis was the team captain and earned First Team All-Valley. She played her club soccer with the Utah Rush. Personal: She was born on May 1, 1991 in San Jose, Calif. She is the daughter of Mindy and Brandon Janis and five siblings, Kylee, Ryan, Dover, Daenon, and Auna, who is currently playing soccer at BYU. Her major is elementary education. 5 Jerrica DiVincenzo s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Shalayne Janis Career Statistics 1 Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Wyoming Soccer 11

14 The Cowgirls Jenny Johnson Sydney Jones 5 5 ~ Sophomore Midfield Ft. Collins, Colo. Rocky Mountain High School UW This Season: Johnson looks to add to her games played for the Cowgirls and will join a solid and experienced midfield. 2009: Johnson played in 13 games as a midfielder for the Cowgirls and started in one game against ninth-ranked BYU. She took two shots on the season, both were on goal. Johnson was awarded with her first letter award. High School: Johnson played on the Fort Collins Arsenal Club Team. As a team captain, her team was in the Colorado State Cup Semi-Finals in 2007 and For her high school team, Johnson lettered all four years and was named 2008 First Team All-Conference. Johnson also lettered three years in basketball. Personal: She was born on Sept. 26, 1990 in Pullman, Wash. She is the daughter of Jeneba and Jerry Johnson and has two sisters, Estelle and Esther, and three brothers, Jason, Richard, and Damion. She is undecided about a college major ~ Sophomore Defender Sugar Land, texas Stephen F. Austin High School UW This Season: Jones adds excellent depth to the Cowgirl defense, and will be battling for playing time in a very experienced UW backfield. 2009: As a defender, Jones played in 15 games as a freshman and helped the Cowgirls to the best goals against average in school history at Jones earned her first UW letter award in High School: Jones was apart of the 5A District Championship team in 2006 and 2008 in South Texas. She was named to the 2008 All-District team for her efforts. On her Challenge Club Team, Jones was apart of the 2003,2004,2006, and 2007 National Cup South Texas State Championship team. Academically, Jones earned letters three years, and was a National Honor Society member in 2008 and Personal: She was born on Dec. 11, 1990 in Houston, Texas. She is the daughter of Shelley and Scott Jones and has two sisters, Evan and Meredith. She is majoring in zoology. 18 Jenny Johnson s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Sydney Jones Career Statistics Year GP-GS GAA Totals: Wyoming Soccer

15 The Cowgirls Allison Masumiya Courtney Merkle 5 7 ~ Junior Defender Lakewood, Calif. Lakewood High School UW This Season: Masumiya is a key starter for the UW defense and will look to keep the goal against average below 1.00 again this season. She also adds to a very experienced Cowgirl defense. 2009: Masumiya continued to play a key role in the Cowgirl defense as a sophomore. She started in all 18 games she participated in. Masumiya helped lead the Cowgirls to a goal against average of 0.99 surpassing last years 1.12 as the best in school history. She earned her second straight letter award. 2008: In her first year as a Cowgirl, Masumiya was a key role in the Cowgirl backfield. She started in 14 games and played in all 19 games. She helped the Cowgirls greatly in seven shutout wins and took five shots. Masumiya earned MWC Academic All-Conference and earned her first letter award. High School: Masumiya was named to the Varsity Harry J. Moore first team her sophomore and junior seasons as well as being named the offensive player of the year her sophomore year. She helped lead her team to two straight second place finishes in the Harry J. Moore League. Masumiya played for the Cerritos Regional Soccer Club Infinity from She has played in the upper age bracket all five years and was named the premier player her last two years. She was named the team captain from and helped lead the team to three straight Coast Soccer League Championships from Personal: She was born on June 20, 1990 in Los Angelos Calif. She is the daughter of Valerie and Curtis Masumiya and has one younger brother named Joseph. She is majoring in elementary education. 5 7 ~ Freshman Goalkeeper Lethbridge, Alberta Winston Churchill High School UW This Season: Merkle looks to add to her already impressive Cowgirl career that is marked by a school record goal against average in 2009 at.99. Merkle is one of five Canadian players for the Cowgirls. 2009: Merkle started in goal as freshman in every game for the Cowgirls and recorded five shutout victories. She made a total of 96 saves on the season and anchored the defense to the best season goal against average in school history at Merkle set the school record in single season minutes played with 1801 and ranks second in UW soccer single season history with a GAA of 1.00 High School: Merkle was the top goalkeeper and earned the fewest goals against average with her club team, Foothills Colts. Her team earned Provincial Champions three times, and was a Provincial Team Member for four seasons. Merkele was also a National Honor Society member. Personal: She was born on Aug. 21, 1991 in Lethbridge, Alberta. She is the daughter of Carol and Dan Merkle. She is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion. 11 Allison Masumiya s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: Courtney Merkle s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Min. GA GAA Saves W-L-T SHO Totals: Wyoming Soccer 13

16 The Cowgirls Olivia Mohtadi Nicole Rice 5 10 ~ Sophomore Forward Calgary, Alberta Central Memorial High School 5 6 ~ Senior Midfielder Jackson, Wyo. Jackson Hole High School UW This Season: Mohtadi is a valued starter on the Cowgirl front line and gives the offense another young scoring threat as she looks to add to her goal total from last season. 2009: Mohtadi made her impact felt immediately on the field for the Cowgirls as a freshman playing in 18 games and started in 14 of those games. Mohtadi scored three goals on the season which was tied for second highest on the team. She also took 24 shots in 2009 which was tied for third most with fellow freshman Carmen Blume. High School: In 2008, Mohtadi was the top scorer in her high school conference with 26 points. Her Calgary Foothills Colts Club team won Canadian Nationals twice in a row in 2007 and She participated two years in volleyball and basketball in high school as well and was a 2006 Provincial Team member. Personal: She was born on Sept. 22, 1991 in Calgary, Alberta. She is the daughter of Anne and Nick Mohtadi. Her major is kinesiology and health promotion at UW. 12 Olivia Mohtadi s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG Totals: UW This Season: The Wyoming grown Rice is two year letter winner and is one of six seniors on the Cowgirl roster, but will miss this season due to injury. 2009: Rice had a breakout season as a junior in the Cowgirl attack. Rice saw action in all but one game and started in 13 games in She was second on the squad in goals scored with three, and took the most shots of any 2010 returning player with 27. Rice had the highest shots on goal percentage with 59% of her shots on goal. Against TCU, Rice scored two goals including the game winner in overtime and gave the Cowgirls a huge road victory. Earned 2nd team All-MWC in In the classroom, Rice earned Academic All-MWC for the first time in her career. 2008: Rice scored her first career goal in a 3-1 win over Bryant University. She saw action in 18 games and started seven. Rice also added one assist and took nine shots. She earned her first letter award. 2007: Rice played in four games for the Cowgirls and took one shot. 2006: Rice redshirted in High School: Rice was a team captain her senior year and was selected First Team All-State, All-Conference and All-Region. She was selected as the 2006 Wyoming Player of the Year. She scored 19 goals her senior year as Jackson Hole went undefeated in conference play. As a junior, she was a Wyoming First Team All-State selection. She was the top scoring midfielder in the state as she scored nine goals and dished out six assists. She was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Region and Second Team All-State following her sophomore season. She scored seven goals and had nine assists as a sophomore. As a freshman, she was named First Team All- Conference as she helped lead Jackson High to the State Cup Playoffs for the first time in school history. She scored three goals, two of which were game winners, and dished out six assists as a freshman. She helped lead Jackson High to a conference championship as both a sophomore and freshman. She has played for the Wyoming Olympic Development Team and also played on two Salt Lake City club teams, the Celtic Storm Premier `88 and the Sparta Premier `88. She also excelled in basketball and was Jackson Hole High s starting point guard her senior season. She has been a member of the honor roll throughout high school. She earned three letter awards in both soccer and basketball. Personal: She was born on Aug. 17, 1988 in Kailua, Hawaii. She is the daughter of Denise and Joe Rice and has two younger sisters, Ellie 19 and Brooke. She is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion at UW. Nicole Rice s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG DNP-Redshirted Totals: Wyoming Soccer

17 The Cowgirls Cassie Sheffield 5 6 ~ Redshirt Sophomore Midfield Longmont, Colo. Silver Creek High School UW This Season: Sheffield looks bounce back after sitting out last season due to injury. She looks to compete for playing time and add depth to the Wyoming midfield. 2009: Redshirted due to injury. 2008: Sheffield played in nine games as a freshman and started one game. She took two shots and scored her first career goal in a win against South Dakota. Sheffield earned MWC Academic All-Conference and received her first letter award. High School: Sheffield was a four sport athlete in which she lettered for three years in soccer, cross country and track and field. She also earned a letter in badminton her senior year. Her freshman year, she was the Seton Catholic High School MVP in Arizona and won the 3A state championship, which was the team s fourth year in a row. Her junior season she was 1st in goals, 1st in assists and was a second team all-region selection at Chandler High School. She won the rookie of the year award and was a co-captain for the South Bank Lady Bugs Arizona Club team. Her senior season, Sheffield helped Silver Creek become the number one ranked team in the Northern Colorado Conference as well as the South Bank Lady Bugs in Arizona. Sheffield has also excelled in the classroom being named a member of the National Honors Society for two years and was also a AP/IB Scholar. Personal: She was born January 13, 1990 in Boulder, Colo. She is the daughter of Ana and Robert Sheffield. She is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion. 20 Cassie Sheffield s Career Statistics Year GP-GS G A Pts. Shots Shot % GWG 2009 DNP-Redshirted Totals: Wyoming Soccer 15

18 Cowgirl Newcomers Ellen McCormick Carmen McDermott 5 2 ~ Freshman Forward/Midfielder Omaha, Neb. Omaha Marian 5 9 ~ Freshman Goalkeeper Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek High School: McCormick will join the Cowgirls after playing her high school career at Omaha Marian in Omaha, Neb. McCormick earned all-state honors in 2009 after leading her team to the conference championship. She played club soccer for Toro Depotivo and the Omaha Elite FC and was named team captain in McCormick led the OFC Elite RIO to the 2009 Nebraska State Championship. She was also a member of the 92 Nebraska ODP team. Personal: She was born on May 20, 1992 in Ohmaha, Neb. She is the daughter of Nancy and Martin McCormick and has one brother Michael and two sisters Maggie and Emily. She is undecided about her college major. High School: McDermott, a 5 9 goalkeeper from Colorado Springs, Colo., joins the Wyoming soccer program after playing her high school career at Pine Creek High School. McDermott was a four-time letterwinner and earned first team all-state in where she is also the team captain heading into her senior year. Her senior season saw her play 1420 minutes, and make 84 saves while allowing just 13 goals. She played her club soccer for the Colorado Rush and also participated in the Colorado Olympic Development program where she played in the ODP Championships in Academically, McDermott was an all-state academic team champion member for and was named academic all-state for three years. Personal: She was born on July 17, 1992 in Panama. She is the daughter of Wendy and John McDermott and has a brother named Wade. She plans to major in Nursing at UW. MaKenzie Meade Liz O Reilly 5 7 ~ Freshman Defender Laramie, Wyo. Laramie High School High School: Meade will join the Cowgirls as the all-time leading goal scorer in Laramie High School history with 63 goals. While at LHS, Meade won three Wyoming State Championships including back-to-back in She also earned all-conference and all-state selections. Meade played club soccer for the Laramie Blizzard and Fort Collins Arsenal. While with the Blizzard, Meade won two state championships in 2003 and For the Arsenal, Meade was used primarily as a defender for Fort Collins and her teammates were Colorado State Runner-ups in 2008 and placed fourth in Personal: She was born on Jan. 11, 1992 in Colorado Springs, Colo. She is the daughter Lori and Doug Meade and has two siblings Cassidy and Keegan. She plans to major in speech language and hearing science. 5 5 ~ Freshman Midfielder St. Clair, Australia The Hills Sports High School High School: O Reilly is the first Australian native to play soccer at the University of Wyoming. O Reilly was named to the 2009 and 2010 Australian Schoolgirls National team. She was named the team MVP for their tour of Japan and Korea in O Reilly was selected to the all-regional team and all-state teams and also named team captain for both squads. She was a part of the NSW Metro Team for three years and captain of the NSW Metro team that won the 2007 National Championship. At the Hills Sports High School, O Reilly was a part of the 4-time NSWCHS tournament championships. Personal: She was born on Jan. 5, 1992 in Penrith, Australia. She is the daughter of Tracey and Les O Reilly and has three siblings, Kyleanne, Leslie and Jack. She is undecided on a college major. 16 Wyoming Soccer

19 Sara Paul Cowgirl Newcomers Nahiomy Ortiz 5 6 ~ Freshman Forward Calgary, Alberta Bishop McNally High School 5 6 ~ Freshman Forward Victoria, British Columbia Reynolds Secondary School High School: Paul, a native of Calgary, Alberta, will join three of her former club teammates that signed with the Cowgirls a year ago. Paul won a total of four provisional and three national championships with her club team Calgary Foothills. She was the leading goal scorer and golden boot winner at the U/18 Canadian National Tournament in She has been a member of the Canadian National Training Center since she was 13 years old. For her high school team, Paul led her team to three consecutive city championships. Paul was invited to the Team Canada Camp in 2009 and played a U20 international friendly against Mexico in November of Personal: She was born on May 23, 1992 in Calgary, Alberta. She is the daughter of Christine and Sheldon Paul and has a brother Joseph and a sister Jennifer. She is undecided about a college major. High School: Ortiz comes to UW with experience of playing across the globe. Ortiz, who was born in Bogota, Colombia, played for Colombia in the 2008 U17 Women s World Cup in New Zealand. She has also played in the Pacific Coast League for the Victoria Stars and was the team s leading goal scorer in Ortiz also led the Victoria Stars to the 2008 Pacific Coast League Championship. She was a member of the Canadian National Training Center from Most recently, Ortiz earned the 2010 Soccer Excellence Award at Reynolds Secondary School and earned academic honor roll honors in 2007 and Personal: She was born on Jan. 13, 1992 in Bogota, Colombia. She is the daughter of Sandra and Angello Ortiz and has a brother Christihan. She plans to major in international studies at UW. Julie Vande Berg 5 11 ~ Freshman Defender Tempe, Ariz. Corona del Sol High School High School: Vande Berg, a defender, played her high school soccer at Corona del Sol High School. In 2008, Corona del Sol was ranked 8th in the nation during the season. She was a part of numerous tournament championship teams and the 5A state championship team in Vande Berg was named team captain in 2009 and also participated in swimming in high school. She played her club soccer with the Gilbert Arsenal 92 that were quarter-finalists in the Far West Regional s in 2009 and Arizona State Cup Runners-up from In the classroom, Vande Berg was a National Honor Society member, honor roll student, and was named academic all-conference all four years. Personal: She was born on May 1, 1992 in Mesa, Ariz. She is the daughter of Carri and Ed Vande Berg. She has an older brother John and older sister Jennifer. She plans to major in Nursing at UW. Wyoming Soccer 17

20 The Opponents Northern Colorado Location: Greely, Colorado Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 12,148 President: Kay Norton Director of Athletics: Jay Hinrichs Nickname: Bears Colors: Navy Blue and Gold Stadium: Jackson Field Conference: Big Sky Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Tim Barrera Record at UNC: Career Record: Overall Record: Conference Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/9 Newcomers: 10 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Zach Bond Office Phone: (970) Office Fax Number: (970) Idaho Location: Moscow, Idaho Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 11,636 President: Dr. Duane Nellis Athletics Director: Dr. Rob Spear Nickname: Vandals Colors: Silver and Vandal Gold Conference: Western Athletic (WAC) Stadium: Guy Wicks Field Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Peter Showler Record at Idaho: Career Record: Same 2009 Overall Record: Conference Record: (8th) Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/5 Newcomers: 6 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Spencer Farrin Office Phone: (208) spencerf@uidaho.edu Office Fax: (208) Montana Location: Missoula, Mont. Founded: 1893 Enrollment: 14,622 President: Dr. George Dennison Athletic Director: Jim O Day Nickname: Grizzlies Colors: Maroon and silver Stadium: South Campus Stadium Conference: Big Sky Website: MontanaGrizzlies.com Soccer Information: Head Coach: Neil Sedgwick Record at Montana: Career Record: Overall Record: Conference Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 11/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/7 Newcomers: NA Sports Information: Soccer Contact: Joel Carlson Office Phone: (406) joel.carlson@mso.umt.edu Office Fax: (406) Colorado Location: Boulder, Colo. Founded: 1876 Enrollment: 30,128 President: Bruce Benson Director of Athletics: Mike Bohn Nickname: Buffaloes (Buffs) Colors: Silver, Gold, and Black Stadium: Prentup Field Conference: Big 12 Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Bill Hempen Record at Colorado: Overall Record: Overall Record: Conference Record: 6-4 (3rd) Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/6 Newcomers: 8 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Cydney Ricker Office Phone: (303) cydney.ricker@colorado.edu Office Fax: (303) Colorado College Location: Colorado Springs, Colo. Founded: 1874 Enrollment: 2,034 President: Richard Celeste Athletic Director: Ken Ralph Nickname: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold Conference: Conference USA Stadium: Stewart Field Website: Soccer Information: Head coach: Geoff Bennett Record at Colorado College: Career Record: Overall Record: Conference Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/10 Newcomers: 5 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Dave Moross Office Phone: (719) Dave.Moross@ColoradoCollege.edu Office Fax: (719) Eastern Washington Location: Cheney, Washington Founded: 1882 Enrollment: 11,302 President: Dr. Rodolfo Arevalo Athletics Director: Bill Chaves Nickname: Eagles Colors: Red and White Stadium: EWU Sports and Recreation Center Conference: Big Sky Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: George Hageage Record at Eastern Washington: Career Record: Record: Conference Record: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/7 Starters Returning/Lost: 7/4 Newcomers: 10 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Cara Schlinger Office Phone: (509) cschlinger@ewu.edu Office Fax: (509) Buffalo Location: Buffalo, New York. Founded: 1846 Enrollment: 28,881 President: Dr. John B. Simpson Director of Athletics: Warde Manuel Nickname: Bulls Colors: Royal Blue and White Stadium: UB Stadium Conference: Mid-American (MAC) Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Michael Thomas Record at Buffalo: Career Record: Same 2009 Overall Record: Conference Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/7 Newcomers: 9 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Brian Wolff Office Phone: (716) ub-womenssoccer@buffalo.edu Office Fax Number: (716) Kennesaw State Location: Kennesaw, GA Founded: 1963 Enrollment: 22,389 President: Dr. Dan Papp Athletic Director: Dr. Dave Waples Nickname: Owls Colors: Black and Gold Stadium: KSU Soccer Stadium Conference: Atlantic Sun Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Rob King Record at Kennesaw State: Career Record: Record: Conference Record: 7-3-0/1st Starters Returning/Lost: 9/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/4 Newcomers: 6 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Scott Lipsky Office Phone: (678) slipsky@kennesaw.edu Creighton Location: Omaha, Nebraska Founded: 1878 Enrollment: 7,385 President: Rev. John P. Schlegel Athletics Director: Bruce Rasmussen Nickname: Bluejays Colors: Blue and White Conference: Missour Valley Stadium: Morrison Stadium Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Bruce Erickson Record at Creighton: Career Record: Overall Record: Conference Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/7 Newcomers: 5 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Shannon Pivovar Office Phone: (402) shannonpivovar@creighton.edu Office Fax: (402) Wyoming Soccer

21 Drake Location: Des Moines, Iowa Founded: 1881 Enrollment: 5,668 President: Dr. David E. Maxwell Athletic Director: Sandy Hatfield Clubb Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Blue and White Stadium: Cownie Soccer Complex Conference: Missouri Valley Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Lindsey Horner Record at Drake: Career Record: Same 2009 Overall Record: Conference Record: 3-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 4/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/8 Newcomers: N/A Sports Information: Soccer Contact: Sean Palchick Office Phone: (515) Office Fax: (515) BYU Location: Provo, Utah Founded: Enrollment: 33,278 President: Cecil O. Samuelson Athletic Director: Tom Holmoe Nickname: Cougars Colors: Blue and White Stadium: South Field Conference: Mountain West Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Jennifer Rockwood Record at BYU: Career Record: Same 2009 Record: Conference Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 21/5 Newcomers: NA Sports Information: Soccer SID: Whitney Craft Office Phone: (801) Office Fax: (801) San Diego State Location: San Diego, Calif. Founded: 1897 Enrollment: 34,360 President: Dr. Stephen L. Weber Athletic Director: Jim Sterk Nickname: Aztecs Colors: Scarlet and Black Stadium: SDSU Sports Deck Conference: Mountain West Conference Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Mike Friesen Record at SDSU: Overall Record: Same 2009 Overall Record: MWC Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/8 Newcomers: N/A Sports Information: Soccer SID: Darin Wong Office Phone: (619) Office Fax: (619) Boise State Location: Boise, Idaho Founded: 1932 Enrollment: 18,936 President: Dr. Robert W. Kustra Athletic Director: Gene Bleymaier Nickname: Broncos Colors: Blue (royal) and Orange Conference: Western Athletic WAC Website: BroncoSports.com Soccer Information: Head Coach: Steve Lucas Record at Boise State: Career Record: Same 2009 Overall Record: Conference Record: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/9 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Newcomers: 8 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Doug Link, Office Phone: (208) DLink@BoiseState.edu Office Fax: (208) Utah Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Founded: 1850 Enrollment: 29,284 President: Michael K. Young Athletic Director: Dr. Chris Hill Nickname: Utes Colors: Crimson and White Stadium: Ute Field Conference: Mountain West Website: Soccer Information: Head Soccer Coach: Rich Manning Record at New Mexico: Career Record: Same 2009 Overall Record: MWC Record: Starters Returning / Lost: 14/6 Letterwinners Returning / Lost: 8/3 Newcomers: 9 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Kyle Harris Office Phone: (801) kharris@huntsman.utah.edu TCU Location: Fort Worth, Texas Founded: 1873 Enrollment: 8,865 Chancellor: Victor J. Boschini Athletic Director: Chris Del Conte Nickname: Horned Frogs Colors: Purple and White Stadium: Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium Conference: Mountain West Conference Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Dan Abdalla Record at TCU: Career Record: Record: MWC Record: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/8 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 Newcomers: 7 Sports Information: Soccer Contact: Matt Hoover Office Phone: (817) m.hoover@tcu.edu Office Fax: (817) The Opponents New Mexico Location: Albuquerque, N.M. Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 25,767 President: Dr. David Schmidly Athletic Director: Paul Krebs Nickname: Lobos Colors: Cherry and Silver Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex Conference: Mountain West Conference Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Kit Vela Record at Utah: Career Record: Same 2009 Record: MWC Record: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 10/1 Letters Returning/Lost: 20/7 Newcomers: 5 Sports Information Soccer SID: Judy Wilson Office Phone: (505) jwillson@unm.edu Office Fax: (505) New Mexico State Location: Las Cruces, N.M. Founded: 1888 Enrollment: 16,428 President: Barbara Couture Athletic Director: Dr. McKinley Boston Nickname: Aggies Colors: Crimson and White Stadium: Aggie Memorial Stadium Conference: Western Athletic (WAC) Web Site: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Michael Needham Record at New Mexico State: Career Record: Same 2009 Record: Conference Record: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/6 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Newcomers: 9 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Tiffany Franklin Office Phone: (575) tfrank@nmsu.edu UNLV Location: Las Vegas, NV Founded: 1957 Enrollment: 28,000 President: Dr. Neal Smatresk Athletic Director: Jim Livengood Nickname: Rebels Colors: Scarlet & Gray Stadium: Peter Johann Memorial Field Conference: Mountain West Conference Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Jennifer Klein Record At UNLV: First season Career Record: First season 2009 Record: MWC Record: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/7 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Newcomers: 11 Sports Information: Soccer SID: Mark Wasik Office Phone: (702) mark.wasik@unlv.edu Office Fax: (702) Air Force Location: Colorado Springs, Co. Founded: 1954 Enrollment: 4,400 Superintendent: Lt. Gen. Mike Gould Athletic Director: Dr. Hans Mueh Nickname: Falcons Colors: Blue and Silver Stadium: Cadet Soccer Stadium Conference: Mountain West Conference Website: Soccer Information: Head Coach: Larry Friend Record at AFA: Career Record: Same 2009 Record: MWC Record: Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Letters Returning/Lost: 16/12 Newcomers: 14 Sports Information Soccer SID: Nick Arseniak Office Phone: (719) nicholas.arseniak@usafa.edu Office Fax: (719) Wyoming Soccer 19

22 2009 Statistics Individual Statistics (Returnees in Bold) # NAME GP-GS G A Pts. Sh Shot% GW PK-ATT 3 Emily Layton Nicole Rice Carmen Blume Olivia Mohtadi Chelsea Coddington Emma Wison Mara Cosgrove Kerstyn Etheridge Juliana Candelaria Jerrica DiVicenzo Katie Amsberry Shalayne Janis Bostyn Burger Jenny Johnson Morgan Johnson Sydney Jones Allison Masumiya Courtney Merkle Taylor Grillo Wyoming Totals Opponents Team Highs Goals 3...Air Force (Oct. 2) 2...Four Occasions Points 19...South Dakota (Aug. 29) 8...Bryant (Aug. 24) 8...Idaho (Sept. 12) Assists 6...South Dakota (Aug. 29) 2...Bryant (Aug. 24) 2...Idaho (Sept. 12) Shots 27...South Dakota (Aug. 29) 23...Montana (Sept. 7) 22...Idaho State (Sept. 21) Saves 9...Two Occasions 8...James Madison (Sept. 5) Goalkeeping Statistics # Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg. Saves Pct. W L T Sho 0 Courtney Merkle : Meagan Burke : Total : Opponents : Team Stats SHOT STATISTICS W Opponents Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored average Shot pct Shots/Game Assists CORNER KICKS PENALTY KICKS PENALTIES Yellow cards 6 18 Red cards 1 0 ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date 9/265 8/723 Neutral Site #/Avg 3/ Wyoming Soccer

23 Individual Career Records Goals 1. Mercy Adetoye, Amanda Lathrop, Tamika Wilson, Kelly McShane, Mari Gomes, Assists 1. Amanda Lathrop, Mercy Adetoye, Lindsey Vossbrink, Christine Nagel, Tamika Wilson, Kelly McShane, Katrina Morton, Points 1. Mercy Adetoye, Amanda Lathrop, Tamika Wilson, Kelly McShane, Game Winning Goals 1. Amanda Lathrop, Tamika Wilson, Katrina Morton, Mari Gomes, Mercy Adetoye, Shots 1. Mercy Adetoye, Emily Layton, Amanda Lathrop, Katrina Morton, Tamika Wilson, Goalkeeper Saves 1. Amanda Vandervort, Lori Scheider, Ashley Sheppard, Bobbie Mack, Goals Against Average (1,000 min) 1. Jaime Scarcliff, Ashley Sheppard, Lori Scheider, Sarah Kuyper, Goalkeeper Minutes Played 1. Ashley Sheppard, , Amanda Vandervort, , Lori Scheider, , Jaime Scarcliff, ,549 Games Played 1. Kara Walters, Emily Layton, Lindsey Vossbrink, Mari Gomes, Jenny Bahr, Kristin Gurrola, Games Started 1. Emily Layton, Jenny Bahr, Lindsey Vossbrink, Amanda Lathrop, Kara Walters, Wyoming Soccer Records Individual Single Season Records Goals 1. Tamika Wilson, Kelly McShane, Mercy Adetoye, Mari Gomes, Amanda Lathrop, Mercy Adetoye, Assists 1. Amanda Lathrop, Mercy Adetoye, Emma Wilson Anne Maddock, Renee Minero, Christine Nagel, Amanda Lathrop, Tamika Wilson, Emily Layton, Points 1. Tamika Wilson, Amanda Lathrop, Kelly McShane, Mercy Adetoye, Mercy Adetoye, Game Winning Goals 1. Tamika Wilson, Amanda Lathrop, Katrina Morton, Mercy Adetoye, Tamika Wilson, Erica Campbell, Kelly McShane, 1999, Katrina Morton, Sara Stephens, Tuva Gulbrandsen, Mari Gomes, 2003, Amanda Lathrop, Mara Cosgrove, Emily Layton, Nicole Rice, Shots 1. Mercy Adetoye, Amanda Lathrop, Mari Gomes, Amanda Lathrop, Goalkeeper Saves 1. Bobbie Mack, Amanda Vandervort, Amanda Vandervort, Lori Scheider, Goals Against Average (500 min.) 1. Jamie Scarcliff, Courtney Merkle, Ashley Sheppard, Jaime Scarcliff, Ashley Sheppard, Goalkeeper Minutes Played 1. Courtney Merkle, , Jaime Scarcliff, , Lori Scheider, , Amanda Vandervort, ,680 Individual Single Game Records Goals 1.Kelly McShane, , vs.e. Washington 3 Kelly McShane, , vs. So. Alabama 3 Darci Ferrell, , at Jackson St. 3 Tamika Wilson, , vs. Jacksonville 3 Assists 1. Amanda Lathrop , vs. S. Dakota 3 2. Anne Maddock, , vs. So. Alabama 2 Abby Mouch, , vs. So. Alabama 2 Melissa Bowman, , at Jackson St. 2 Lindsey Vossbrink, , at Jackson St. 2 Mercy Adetoye, , at Portland St. 2 Comfort Adetoye, , vs. N. Colorado 2 Tamika Wilson, , at Air Force 2 Emily Layton, , vs. Air Force 2 Amanda Lathrop, , vs. Jacksonville 2 Carmen Blume, , vs. Hartford 2 Emma Wilson, , at Air Force 2 Points 1. Kelly McShane, vs. E. Washington 7 Darci Ferrell, at Jackson St Kelly McShane, vs. S. Alabama 6 Tamika Wilson, , vs Jacksonville 6 3. Amanda Lathrop , vs. S. Dakota 5 Mercy Adetoye, vs. N. Arizona 5 Mari Gomes, at Jackson St. 5 B. Meadows, , vs. Portland St. 5 Sara Stephens, vs. San Francisco 5 Shots 1. Sarah Greer, , vs. Air Force 8 Katrina Morton, , vs. Boise St. 8 Mercy Adetoye, , at Tulsa 8 Tamika Wilson, ,vs.Charleston So. 8 Amanda Lathrop, , vs. UVS 8 Tamika Wilson, , vs. Jacksonville 8 Goalkeeper Saves 1. Bobbie Mack, , vs. Tulsa Bobbie Mack, , vs. Colorado Coll Bobbie Mack, , vs. Pacific Sarah Kuyper, , vs. C.S. Full. 18 Team Single Game Records Goals 1. Sept. 14, 2003 at Jackson State 9 2. Aug. 29, 2008 vs. South Dakota 7 3. Oct. 13, 2000 vs. South Alabama 6 4. Sept. 21, 2007 vs. Jacksonville 6 Assists 1. Sept. 14, 2003 at Jackson State 8 2. Sept. 21, 2007 vs. Jacksonville 6 Aug. 29, 2008 vs. South Dakota 6 3. Oct. 10, 2004 vs. Northern Arizona 5 4. Oct. 13, 2000 vs. South Alabama 4 Oct. 21, 2004 vs. BYU 4 Oct. 30, 2004 vs. New Mexico 4 Points 1. Sept. 14, 2003 at Jackson State Aug. 29, 2008 vs. South Dakota Sept. 21, 2007 vs. Jacksonville Oct. 13, 2000 vs. South Alabama 16 Shots 1. Sept. 14, 2003 at Jackson State Sept. 10, 2000 vs. Portland State Aug. 29, 2004 vs. Eastern Washington 33 Home Attendance 1. Sept. 2, 1995 vs. Utah 1, Sept.4, 1995 vs. BYU Oct. 29, 1995 vs. Denver 612 Wyoming Soccer 21

24 Wyoming All-Conference Selections 1996 First Team All-WAC (Mountain Division) Sarah Greer, Sophomore, Midfielder Mercy Adetoye 1997 Second Team All-WAC (Mountain Division) Molly McBride, Junior, Defender 1998 Second Team All-WAC (Mountain Division) Erica Campbell, Senior, Forward Katrina Morton, Sophomore, Midfielder 1999 Second Team All-MWC Nan Sommer, Senior, Midfielder 2000 Second Team All-MWC Kelly McShane, Senior, Forward Sarah Greer Lindsey Vossbrink Mari Gomes 2001 Second Team All-MWC Jessica Piccone, Senior, Forward 2002 Second Team All-MWC Kelly McKay, Senior, Defender Lori Scheider, Junior, Goalkeeper Kristen Stangl 2003 First Team All-MWC Mercy Adetoye, Sophomore, Forward Lori Scheider, Senior, Goalkeeper Kristen Stangl, Freshman, Defender 2004 First Team All-MWC Mercy Adetoye, Junior, Forward 2004 Second Team All-MWC Mari Gomes, Senior, Forward Lindsey Vossbrink, Senior, Midfielder Kara Walters, Junior, Defender 2005 First Team All-MWC Mercy Adetoye, Senior, Forward 2005 Second Team All-MWC Kara Walters, Senior, Defender Kelly McKay Kelly McShane Jessica Piccone Emily Layton Emma Wilson Lori Scheider tamika Wilson 2006 Second Team All-MWC Emily Layton, Freshman, Midfielder 2007 First Team All-MWC Tamika Wilson, Junior, Forward Amanda Lathrop 2007 Second Team All-MWC Amanda Lathrop, Junior, Forward 2008 First Team All-MWC Amanda Lathrop, Senior, Forward 2009 Second Team All-MWC Emma Wilson, Senior, Defender Nicole Rice, Junior, Forward Katrina Morton Nicole Rice 22 Wyoming Soccer Kara Walters

25 Season by Season Results Liza Grant ,.108 Record Four Seasons 1995 Season Results ( overall/na-conf.) Date Opponent Result Sept. 2 Utah* L 1-2 Sept. 4 BYU* L 1-2 Sept. 9 Cal. St.-Northridge L 0-1 Sept. 10 Tulsa L 1-2 Sept. 16 at Arkansas L 0-2 Sept. 17 vs. Creighton+ L 0-2 Sept. 22 at Creighton L 1-2 Sept. 24 at Nebraska L 0-8 Sept. 30 vs. Gonzaga^ L 0-2 Oct. 1 at Montana L 0-3 Oct. 5 at San Jose State L 1-3 Oct. 6 at Pacific L 0-4 Oct. 8 at Sacramento State L 0-3 Oct. 14 at Colorado College L 0-1 Oct. 19 at New Mexico* L 0-1 Oct. 21 vs. Texas Tech$ L 2-3 Oct. 22 vs. UC-Irvine$ L 0-2 Oct. 29 Denver L 0-2 Nov. 1 vs. BYU% L 0-7 Nov. 2 vs. Utah% L 0-1 * WAC Game % WAC Tournament Game + Game Played in Fayetteville, Ark. ^ Game Played in Missoula, Mont. $ Game Played in Albuquerque, N.M Season Results ( overall, 0-6-0/7th WAC-Mtn.) Date Opponent Result Sept. 1 Southern Colorado W 1-0 Sept. 6 Arkansas L 0-1 Sept. 8 Montana L 1-4 Sept. 13 at BYU L 0-12 Sept. 15 vs. Pepperdine+ L 0-1 Sept. 20 Utah State# W 2-0 Sept. 22 San Jose State# L 0-5 Sept. 25 at Colorado L 1-4 Sept. 29 vs. Stanford^ L 0-6 Sept. 30 at Arizona L 0-2 Oct. 6 Weber State L 0-1 Oct. 11 SMU* L 0-2 Oct. 13 TCU* L 1-2 Oct. 16 Air Force* L 1-2 Oct. 18 at Tulsa* L 0-2 Oct. 20 at Oral Roberts L 0-4 Oct. 25 at UTEP* L 0-2 Oct. 27 at New Mexico* L 2-4 Nov. 2 vs. Wisc.-Green Bay$ L 0-1 Nov. 3 at Kansas L Game Played in Provo, Utah # Cowgirl Classic Tournament ^ Game Played in Tuscon, Ariz. * WAC Game % WAC Tournament Game $ Game Played in Lawrence, Kan Season Results ( overall, 0-6-0/7th WAC-Mtn.) Date Opponent Result Aug. 24 Mont. St.-Billings (exh.) W 10-1 Aug. 29 Creighton L 0-3 Aug. 31 Arizona State L 0-3 Sept. 5 at Georgia L 1-3 Sept. 7 at Auburn L 0-7 Sept. 12 at Utah State L 2-3 Sept. 14 at Utah L 0-7 Sept. 21 Colorado College L 1-2 (2OT) Sept. 25 at San Francisco L 0-4 Sept. 26 at San Jose State L 1-6 Oct. 4 at Denver L 0-1 Oct. 5 Colorado W 2-1 Oct. 10 UTEP* L 0-1 Oct. 12 New Mexico* L 0-5 Oct. 15 at Air Force* L 2-4 Oct. 19 Tulsa* L 1-9 Oct. 24 SMU* L 1-2 Oct. 26 TCU* L 0-2 * WAC Game % WAC Tournament Game 1998 Season Results (5-12 overall, 1-5-0/7th WAC-Mtn.) Date Opponent Result Aug. 24 Regis (exh.) W 1-0 Aug. 28 Denver (exh.) L 0-3 Sept. 1 at Colorado College L 1-2 Sept. 4 Arizona W 1-0 Sept. 6 Auburn L 0-2 Sept. 12 at Weber State L 0-2 Sept. 18 at Wright State W 3-0 Sept. 20 Pacific L 0-1 Sept. 27 University of Pittsburgh W 2-0 Oct. 1 at UNLV L 1-2 (2OT) Oct. 2 vs. Loyola Marymount L 0-2 Oct. 6 Air Force Academy* L 1-2 (OT) Oct. 8 at Tulsa* L 0-2 Oct. 10 at Drury L 0-3 Oct. 16 TCU* W 4-1 Oct. 18 SMU* L 0-3 Oct. 23 at New Mexico* L 0-2 Oct. 25 at UTEP* L 0-3 Nov. 1 Kansas W 1-0 * WAC Game % WAC Tournament Game Anne Moore ,.411 Record Nine Seasons 1999 Season Results ( overall, MWC/T-5th) Date Opponent Result Aug. 21 Northern Colorado (exh.) W 2-0 Aug. 22 Mesa State (exh.) L 1-0 Aug. 27 at Creighton L 2-3 Aug. 29 at Kansas L 1-4 Sept. 1 Denver T 1-1 (2OT) Sept. 3 Colorado College L 0-1 Sept. 5 at Colorado L 1-2 Sept. 10 at Gonzaga L 0-4 Sept. 12 at Washington State L 0-3 Sept. 24 Oral Roberts W 1-0 Sept. 26 Idaho State W 3-2 Oct. 1 at Arizona State L 1-5 Oct. 3 at Arizona L 1-3 Oct. 8 UNLV* L 2-3 Oct. 10 San Diego State* L 0-6 Oct. 13 at Air Force* L 1-2 Oct. 17 at New Mexico* W 1-0 Oct. 21 at BYU* L 0-7 Oct. 23 at Utah* L 0-3 Oct. 31 at Eastern Washington W 2-1 Nov. 3 vs. BYU% L 0-1 * Indicates Mountain West Conference Game % MWC Tournament Game 2000 Season Results ( overall, MWC/7th) Date Opponent Result Aug. 19 Northern Colorado (exh.) L 1-4 Aug. 22 Northern State (exh.) W 6-0 Aug. 26 vs. Boise State W 2-1 (2 OT) Aug. 27 at Hawaii L 0-2 Sept. 1 Eastern Washington W 5-1 Sept. 3 at Sacramento State T 2-2 Sept. 8 Marshall L 0-1 Sept. 10 Portland State W 5-1 Sept. 15 at Pittsburgh W 1-0 (OT) Sept. 17 at West Virginia L 0-4 Sept. 22 Creighton W 3-0 Sept. 30 at Idaho State W 2-0 Oct. 6 at UNLV* L 0-1 Oct. 8 at San Diego State* L 1-2 Oct. 13 South Alabama W 6-0 Oct. 15 New Mexico* L 1-0 Oct. 19 Utah* L 2-3 Oct. 21 BYU* L 1-4 Oct. 25 Air Force* L 0-2 Oct. 29 Colorado College L 0-3 Nov. 1 vs. Utah% L 0-4 * Indicates Mountain West Conference Game % MWC Tournament Game 2001 Season Results (4-11-3, MWC/T-6th) Date Opponent Result Aug. 31 Southwest Texas W 1-0 Sept. 2 Colorado L 1-2 Sept. 7 at Alabama L 0-2 Sept. 9 at South Alabama T 1-1 (2OT) Sept. 21 at Weber State L1-2 (OT) Sept. 23 at Utah State W 2-0 Sept. 28 at Cal-State Fullerton L 0-2 Sept. 30 at UC Riverside L 1-2 Oct. 7 Denver L 0-1 Oct. 12 at New Mexico* T 0-0 (2OT) Oct. 14 at Colorado College L 1-3 Oct. 19 San Diego State* T 1-1 (2OT) Oct. 21 UNLV* L 2-3 (OT) Oct. 25 at Utah* L 2-8 Oct. 27 at BYU* L 0-6 Nov. 2 Air Force* W 1-0 Nov. 4 San Francisco W 4-2 Nov. 7 vs. UNLV% L 0-1 * Indicates Mountain West Conference Game % MWC Tournament Game 2002 Season Results (4-13-2, MWC/7th) Date Opponent Result Aug. 24 Northern Colorado (exh.) T 3-3 Aug. 31 vs. Alabama-Birmingham^ L 0-3 Sept. 1 at Hawaii^ L 2-5 Sept. 6 at Colorado L 0-1 Sept. 8 Sacramento State W 4-1 Sept. 13 Mississippi T 2-2 (2 OT) Sept. 15 Northern Iowa W 3-0 Sept. 20 Weber State L 1-2 Sept. 22 Utah State W 1-0 Sept. 27 at Portland State L 0-1 Oct. 2 at Denver L 0-2 Oct. 6 North Texas W 3-1 Oct. 10 Utah* L 1-4 Oct. 12 BYU* L 0-1 Wyoming Soccer 23

26 Season by Season Results Oct. 18 at San Diego State* L 1-2 Oct. 20 at UNLV* L 1-2 Oct. 24 at Colorado College cancelled Oct. 27 New Mexico* L 0-1 Nov. 1 Northwestern T 1-1 (OT) Nov. 3 at Air Force* L 0-3 Nov. 7 vs. Utah% L 0-1 ^ OHANA Hotels & Resorts No Ka Oi Tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii * Indicates Mountain West Conference Game % MWC Tournament Game 2003 Season Results (10-9-0, MWC/Tie 2nd) Date Opponent Result Aug. 21 Regis University (exh.) T 2-2 Aug. 24 Colorado College (exh.) L 1-3 Aug. 29 Georgia L 0-3 Sept. 2 Northern Colorado W 1-0 Sept. 5 Alabama W 2-1 Sept. 9 Colorado L 1-2 Sept. 12 at Mississippi L 1-3 Sept. 14 at Jackson State W 9-1 Sept 19 at Drake W 1-0 Seot. 21 at Creighton L 0-2 Sept. 26 UC Riverside L 0-2 Oct. 3 at Gonzaga L 0-1 Oct. 5 at Eastern Washington W 1-0 Oct. 10 UNLV* W 1-0 Oct. 12 San Diego State* W 3-1 Oct. 17 at New Mexico W 1-0 Oct. 19 Air Force* W 2-0 Oct. 23 at BYU* L 1-5 Oct. 25 at Utah* L 0-2 Nov. 2 Denver W 1-0 Nov. 5 vs. New Mexico% L 1-2 (2OT) * Indicates Mountain West Conference Game % MWC Tournament Game 2004 Season Results (9-7-4, MWC/5th) Date Opponent Result Aug. 19 Colorado College (exh.) W 3-0 Aug. 27 Gonzaga L 1-3 Aug. 29 Eastern Washington W 2-1 (OT) Sept. 3 Delaware at Wyoming$ T 1-1 (2OT) Sept. 5 Vermont at Wyoming$ T 1-1 (2OT) Sept. 10 vs. Charleston Southern^ W 1-0 Sept. 12 vs. Illinois State^ W 1-0 Sept. 17 vs. Denver# T 1-1 (2OT) Sept. 19 vs. Louisiana State# L 0-1 Sept. 22 at Northern Colorado W 1-0 (2OT) Sept. 26 Cal State Fullerton W 1-0 Oct. 1 at Oregon L 1-3 Oct. 3 at Portland State T 2-2 (2OT) Oct. 8 at Air Force* W 1-0 Oct. 10 Northern Arizona W 4-0 Oct 15 at San Diego State* L 1-0 Oct. 17 at UNLV L 1-3 Oct. 21 BYU* W 3-2 (OT) Oct. 23 Utah* L 0-2 Oct. 30 New Mexico* W 5-1 Nov. 3 vs. Utah % L 0-1 $ Brown and Gold Shootout ^ La Quinta Mountain Classic in Flagstaff, Ariz. # Colorado Soccer Classic in Boulder, Colo. * Indicates Mountain West Conference Games % MWC Tournament Game 2005 Season Results (9-7-3, MWC/4th) Date Opponent Result Aug. 27 Charleston Southern W 3-0 Sept. 2 vs. Northeastern$ W 4-2 Sept. 4 vs. Colorado$ T 1-1 (2OT) Sept. 9 at Tulsa T 2-2 (2OT) Sept. 11 vs. Oral Roberts# L 0-1 Sept. 16 Portland State W 1-0 Sept. 23 at Old Dominion L 1-5 Sept. 25 at William and Mary T 1-1 (2OT) Sept. 30 S. Dakota State^ W 4-0 Oct. 2 Oregon^ L 0-1 Oct. 7 San Diego State* W 1-0 Oct. 9 UNLV* L 0-1 Oct. 13 at Utah* L 0-2 Oct 15 at BYU* L 0-2 Oct. 21 New Mexico* W 1-0 (2OT) Oct. 23 TCU* W 2-0 Oct. 28 at Air Force* W 3-0 Oct. 30 Northern Colorado W 2-1 Nov. 2 vs. New Mexico % L 0-1 $ Denver Classic # Game Played at Univ. of Tulsa ^ UniWyo Cowgirl Shootout * Indicates Mountain West Conference Games % MWC Tournament Game 2006 Season Results (7-9-3, MWC/Tie 5th) Date Opponent Result Aug. 25 vs. Tulsa# L 1-3 Aug. 27 vs. Montana# W 1-0 Sept. 1 at North Carolina St. T 0-0 (2 OT) Sept. 3 at. Wake Forest L 1-3 Sept. 8 Miami (Ohio) L 1-2 Sept. 10 Old Dominion L 0-1 (2 OT) Sept. 15 vs. Nevada^ W 2-1 (OT) Sept. 17 vs. Boise State^ W 2-1 Sept. 24 Idaho State W 1-0 Sept. 27 at Northern Colorado W 1-0 Oct. 1 at Colorado L 0-2 Oct. 6 New Mexico* T 1-1 (2 OT) Oct. 8 Air Force* W 3-1 Oct. 13 at TCU* T 1-1 (2 OT) Oct. 15 San Diego State* L 2-0 Oct. 19 at BYU* L 0-3 Oct. 22 at UNLV* W 1-0 Oct. 27 at Utah* L 0-1 Nov. 1 vs. UNLV% L 0-1 * Indicates Mountain West Conference Games # UniWyo Cowgirl Classic ^ Nevada Tournament % 2006 MWC Tournament Game 2007 Season Results (9-10-0, 4-3, MWC 4th place) Date Opponent Result Aug. 31 Western Carolina W 1-0 Sept. 7 at James Madison L 1-3 Sept. 9 vs. Hofstra L 0-3 Sept. 14 Utah Valley State W 3-2 Sept. 16 Fresno State L 1-0 Sept. 21 Jacksonville W 6-2 Sept.. 23 Akron W 3-1 Sept. 25 Colorado L 2-0 Sept. 28 at UC Riverside L 2-0 Sept. 30 at Long Beach State L 2-0 Oct. 5 Northern Colorado W 3-0 Oct. 12 at New Mexico* L 0-1 Oct. 14 at Air Force* W 2-0 Oct. 19 TCU* W 1-0 Oct. 21 at San Diego State* L 1-0 Oct. 25 BYU* L 1-0 Oct. 28 UNLV* W 1-0 Nov. 3 Utah* W 4-1 Nov. 7 Utah # L 2-0 * Indicates Mountain West Conference Match # MWC Tournament game Danny Sanchez 2008-present ,.487 Record Two Seasons 2008 Season Results (8-10-1, 2-5, MWC 7th place) Date Opponent Result Aug. 22 at Western Michigan L 0-3 Aug. 24 Bryant University W 3-1 Aug. 29 South Dakota W 7-0 Aug. 31 Northern Colorado L 0-1 Sept. 5 James Madison L 1-2 Sept. 7 Montana L 1-2 Sept. 12 at Idaho W 3-0 Sept. 14 at Gonzaga W 1-0 Sept. 19 vs Utah Valley W 1-0 Sept. 21 at Idaho State T 1-1 Sept. 28 Utah State L 1-2 Oct. 3 Air Force* W 1-0 Oct. 5 Boise State W 1-0 Oct. 10 TCU* W 1-0 Oct. 12 New Mexico* L 0-1 Oct. 17 at UNLV* L 1-3 Oct. 19 at San Diego State* L 0-4 Oct. 26 at Utah*$ L 0-1 Nov. 1 BYU* L 0-1 * Indicates Mountain West Conference $ Televised Live on the MTN Season Results (9-8-3, 3-3-1, MWC 5th place) Date Opponent Result Aug. 14 Colorado L 0-1 Aug. 22 at Denver L 0-1 Aug. 28 Hartford W 2-0 Aug. 30 Western Michigan W 1-0 Sept. 4 at Utah Valley W 2-1 Sept. 6 at Utah State T 1-1(2OT) Sept. 11 Princeton W 1-0 Sept. 13 Idaho State L 1-2 Sept. 18 vs Portland State L 0-1 Sept. 20 at Boise State T 1-1(2OT) Sept. 25 Gonzaga# L 0-2 Sept. 27 UC Riverside# W 1-0 Oct. 2 at Air Force* W 3-1 Oct. 4 at Northern Colorado! W 1-0 Oct. 8 at New Mexico* W 2-1 Oct. 10 at TCU* W 2-1(OT) Oct. 15 San Diego State* L 0-2 Oct. 17 UNLV* T 1-1 (2OT) Oct. 24 Utah* L 1-2 Oct. 31 at BYU* L 0-2 Nov. 4 vs. New Mexico% L 0-1 *Indicates Mountain West Conference Games #Indicates UNIW Cowgirl Classic! Indicates Televised on Fox Sports Soccer % Indicates 2009 MWC Tournament game 24 Wyoming Soccer

27 Results/Wyoming Athletics/Strength and Conditioning Wyoming Strength and Conditioning Program The mission of the Wyoming strength and conditioning department is to foster a positive, safe, challenging and properly equipped training environment while developing all of the individuals physical qualities needed to be successful in their sport. Our approach calls for all coaches and athletes to work together towards developing an athlete s full physical and mental potential and thereby improving sport performance. Training programs incorporate sport specific and scientifically proven training methods to produce a progressive and year-round training program. The focal points of this comprehensive training program includes: mastery of correct training techniques, developing functional strength training, improving sport specific speed, power and agility, improving sport and position specific conditioning, work capacity and flexibility while also increasing the athletes knowledge of proper dietary practices. We feel this holistic approach will facilitate the individual s and team s ability to successfully compete in conference, regional and national championships. The Poke Power Plant Inside the RAC Wyomingsoccer news releases, event recaps, schedule, rosters, records, historical information, photos and biographical sketches of players and coaches can be followed at www. wyomingathletics.com Launched in 1998, as the official University of Wyoming Athletics website has annually expanded in both content and usership and boasts a graphic design that is appealing and user friendly for alumni, students, fans and media. Partnered with CSTV-Online, Wyoming s home on the internet has become the one source for all information on UW s 17 NCAA scholarship sports. CSTV-Online and its network of 250 official athletic sites for top colleges and universities, is the number one online source for college sports broadband content, news, information, scores and analysis and e-commerce, generating more than 6.5 million unique users. Wyoming Soccer 25

28 All-Time Series Records Opponent W L T Last Meeting Last Result Air Force Oct. 2, 2009 W 3-1 (Away) Akron Sept. 23, 2007 W 3-1 (Home) Alabama Sept. 5, 2003 W 2-1 (Home) Alabama-Birmingham Aug. 31, 2002 L 0-3 (Neutral) Arizona Oct. 3, 1999 L 1-3 (Away) Arizona State Oct. 1, 1999 L 1-5 (Away) Arkansas Sept. 6, 1996 L 0-1 (Home) Auburn Sept. 6, 1998 L 0-2 (Home) Boise State Sept. 20, 2009 T 1-1 2OT (Away) Brigham Young Oct. 31, 2009 L 0-2 (Away) Bryant University Aug. 24, 2008 W 3-1 (Home) Cal St. Fullerton Sept. 26, 2004 W 1-0 (Home) Cal St. Northridge Sept. 9, 1995 L 0-1 (Home) Charleston Southern Aug. 27, 2005 W 3-0 (Home) Colorado Sept. 25, 2007 L 0-2 (Home) Colorado College Oct. 14, 2001 L 1-3 (Away) Creighton Sept. 21, 2003 L 0-2 (Away) Delaware Sept. 3, 2005 T 1-1 (Home) Denver Aug. 22, 2009 L 0-1 (Home) Drake Sept. 19, 2003 W 1-0 (Away) Drury University Oct. 8, 1998 L 0-3 (Away) Eastern Washington Aug W 2-1 (Home) Fresno State Sept 16, 2007 L 0-1 (Home) Georgia Aug. 29, 2003 L 0-3 (Home) Gonzaga Sept. 25, 2009 L 0-2 (Home) Hartford Aug. 28, 2009 W 1-0 (Home) Hawai i Sept. 1, 2002 L 2-5 (Away) Hofstra Sept. 9, 2007 L 0-3 (Neutral) Idaho Sept. 12, 2008 W 3-0 (Away) Idaho State Sept. 13, 2009 L 1-2 (Home) Illinois State Sept. 12, 2004 W 1-0 (Neutral) Jackson State Sept. 14, 2003 W 9-1 (Away) Jacksonville Sept. 21, 2007 W 6-2 (Home) James Madison Sept. 5, 2008 L 1-2 (Home) Kansas August 29, 1999 L 1-4 (Away) Long Beach State Sept. 30, 2007 L 0-2 (Away) Louisiana State Sept. 19, 2004 L 0-1 (Neutral) Loyola Marymount Oct. 2, 1998 L 0-2 (Neutral) Marshall Sept. 8, 2000 L 0-1 (Home) Miami (Ohio) Sept. 8, 2006 L 1-2 (Home) Mississippi Sept. 12, 2003 L 1-3 (Away) Montana Sept. 7, 2008 L 1-2 (Home) Nebraska Sept. 24, 1995 L 0-8 (Away) Nevada Sept. 15, 2006 W 2-1 OT (Away) New Mexico Nov. 04, 2009 L 0-1 (Neutral) Northeastern Sept. 2, 2005 W 4-2 (Neutral) Opponent W L T Last Meeting Last Result North Carolina State Sept. 1, 2006 T 0-0 2OT (A) North Texas Oct. 6, 2002 W 3-1 (Home) Northern Arizona Oct. 10, 2004 W 4-0 (Home) Northern Colorado Oct. 04, 2009 W 1-0 (Away) Northern Iowa Sept. 15, 2002 W 3-0 (Home) Northwestern Nov. 1, 2002 T 1-1 2OT (H) Old Dominion Sept. 10, 2006 L 0-1 (Home) Oral Roberts Sept. 11, 2005 L 0-1 (Neutral) Oregon Oct. 2, 2005 L 0-1 (Home) Pacific Sept. 20, 1998 L 0-1 (Home) Pepperdine Sept. 15, 1996 L 0-1 (Neutral) Pittsburgh Sept. 15, 2000 W 1-0 (Away) Portland State Sept. 18, 2009 L 0-1 (Neutral) Princeton Sept. 11, 2009 W 1-0 (Home) Sacramento State Sept. 8, 2002 W 4-1 (Home) San Diego State Oct. 15, 2009 L 0-2 (Home) San Francisco Nov. 4, 2001 W 4-2 (Home) San Jose State Sept. 26, 1997 L 1-6 (Away) South Alabama Sept. 9, 2001 T 1-1 2OT (A) South Dakota Aug. 29, 2008 W 7-0 (Home) South Dakota State Sept. 30, 2005 W 4-0 (Home) Southern Colorado Sept. 1, 1996 W 1-0 (Home) SMU Oct. 18, 1998 L 0-3 (Home) Southwest Texas August 31, 2001 W 1-0 (Home) Stanford Sept. 29, 1996 L 0-6 (N) TCU Oct. 10, 2009 W 2-1 OT (Away) UTEP Oct. 25, 1998 L 0-3 (Away) Texas Tech Oct. 21, 1995 L 2-3 (Neutral) Tulsa Aug. 25, 2006 L 1-3 (Home) UC-Irvine Oct. 22, 1995 L 0-2 (Neutral) UC-Riverside Sept. 27, 2009 W 1-0 (Home) UNLV Oct. 17, 2009 T 1-1 2OT (H) Utah Oct. 24, 2009 L 1-2 (Home) Utah State Sept. 06, 2009 T 1-1 2OT (N) Utah Valley Sept. 04, 2009 W 2-1 (Away) Vermont Sept. 5, 2004 T 1-1 2OT (H) Wake Forest Sept. 3, 2006 L 1-3 (Away) Washington State Sept. 12, 1999 L 0-3 (Away) Weber State Sept. 20, 2002 L 1-2 (Home) Western Carolina Aug. 31, 2007 w 1-0 (Home) Western Michigan Aug. 30, 2009 W 1-0 (Home) West Virginia Sept. 17, 2000 L 0-4 (Away) William and Mary Sept. 25, 2005 T 1-1 2OT (Away) Wisc.-Green Bay Nov. 2,1996 L 0-1 (Neutral) Wright State Sept. 18, 1998 W 3-0 (Home) Totals Wyoming Soccer

29 Cowgirl Letterwinners AAckerman, Arlene, 1995 Adetoye, Comfort, Adetoye, Mercy, Aguiar, Niki, Amsberry, Katie, 2009 Anderson, Chelsey, Anderson, Kelly, Aytes, Laura, 1995 B Bahr, Jennifer, Barksdale, Jennifer, Best, Christina, Blume, Carmen, 2009 Bowman, Melissa, Brink, Rachael, Brown, Jessica, Bucher, Jennifer, Burger, Bostyn, CCampbell, Erica, Candelaria, Juliana, Clarke, Carolyn, Coddington, Chelsea, Cosgrove, Mara, 2009 Crank, Marci, D Davis, Halee, 2006 Davis, Kayla, DiVincenzo, Jerrica, Dorais, Katie, Downs, Anna, 1995 EEtheridge, Kerstyn, Ewell, Jamila, FFahres, Kerri, 2000 Ferrell, Darci, Florquist, Sancy, GGoodisman, Jessica, 1995 Gomes, Mari, Grant, Jenny, Greer, Sarah, Groke, Katie, Groy, Katie, Gulbrandsen, Tuva, Gurrola, Kristin, HHalliday, Tanya, Hamilton, Kai, 1998 Harthorne, Elisa, 1995 Hotchkiss, Bree, Hubbard, Laine, I Imoos, Sarah, 2000 JJanis, Shalayne Jones, Melissa, 1996 Johnson, Jenny, 2009 Johnson, Morgan, Jones, Sydney, 2009 KKane, Courtney, 1995 Kinner, Jennifer, Kuyper, Sarah, 2001 L Lathrop, Amanda, Layton, Emily, Lewis, Kathy, 1999 Lillo, Sarah, 2001 Lindner, Kelsey, 2006 Lowman, Julie, Luppold, Carli, 1995 M Mack, Bobbi, Mack, Janae, 2007 Maddock, Anne, Mak, Kathryn, 2002 Marsh, Meghan, Masumiya, Allison, Maurath, Shawna, 1996 McBride, Molly, McKay, Kelly, McShane, Kelly, Meadows, Brenna, Merkle, Courtney, 2009 Miceli, Laura, Millard, Jenny, Minero, Renee, Mohtadi, Olivia, 2009 Morton, Katrina, Mouch, Abby, Murray, Amanda, NNagel, Christine, Neal, Amy, OO Dell, Angela, O Hara, Lauren, PParkhurst, Kelly, 2008 Piccone, Jessica, RRacette, Meghan, Ramsey, Leah, 2006 Reese, Libby, 1995 Rice, Nicole, Russo, Meredith, 1999 Ashley Sheppard Emma Wilson S Scarcliff, Jamie, Scheider, Lori, Schetrom, Rachel, 2007 Schmidt, Liza, 1995 Sheppard, Ashley, Sheffield, Cassie, 2008 Skinner, Sarah, Soltau, Andrea, Sommer, Nanette, Stangl, Kristen, Stephens, Sara, T Theisz, Kate, 1995 Thieman, Corey, Thompson, Doreen, 2003 Travieso, Danielle, 2002 VVandervort, Amanda, Vollmuth, Jill, Vossbrink, Lindsey, W Walters, Kara, White, Celia, 2002 Williams, Laura, Wilson, Emma, Wilson, Tamika, Wyoming Soccer 27

30 Academics A student-athlete has time commitments and academic requirements that no other college student has to manage. Balancing practices, road trips, and contests with tests, papers, and classes isn t easy. But a student-athlete isn t alone in this endeavor! The Office of Academic Support in Athletics (OAS) exists solely to help you on your journey through college athletics. Simply put, our mission is to give you all the academic support you need so you can meet your goal of earning the best college education possible while participating in the sport you love. Whether it be helping you find that tutor for the big Math exam, or to help you pick the right classes to add a Biology Minor, or just to talk about the big match coming up; the OAS strives to help you succeed. Most importantly, the OAS helps to bridge your communication with professors and deans as well as to help inform you of NCAA academic eligibility rules. We have an excellent relationship with University administration, faculty and deans and work to keep them aware of student-athlete road trips and contests. The academic support staff visits regularly with every student-athlete to be certain they are making progress toward their degree and assists them with understanding and meeting NCAA academic standards. Our coordinators also provide support on matters such as registration, degree planning and compliance with University of Wyoming and Mountain West Conference policies and procedures. Finally, the OAS offers specific programs designed to assist each student-athlete in achieving their athletic and academic goals. Staffed by five full-time coordinators, the entire staff is dedicated to Head coach Danny Sanchez rewards Nichole Rice with the Nelson Family Scholarship given annually from the Cowboy Joe Club. achieving the program goal of providing comprehensive services to ensure a successful student-athlete experience academically, personally, vocationally and athletically. The Office of Academic Support offers a full range of services in the following areas: 1. Academic Development The core of our academic-support program is the tutorial and mentor program. A qualified staff of tutors and mentors assist students in clarifying their study material and, in the case of travel, help students catch up on what material was missed. In addition to the tutorial program, attention is given to each individual in the development of their class schedule. All UW student-athletes must take a minimum of twelve hours of classes each semester, which directly apply to their chosen degree, and appropriate scheduling is a critical priority. Study skills assistance is available for those who need special help in areas including test preparation, note taking and time-management techniques. Finally, each student-athlete s academic progress is closely monitored during the semester for such things as attendance, current grade and class participation. Steps are taken to address deficiencies identified by student-athlete progress reports on an individual basis. 2. Career Development The purpose of obtaining a college education is to prepare an individual for meaningful employment following graduation. Needless to say, the act of choosing a useful major is indeed a challenging task considering the multitude of possibilities. Career counseling is available to assist student-athletes in the very important process of selecting a major that will lead to a desired career. The Office of Academic Support continues to establish a career network that will assist students secure employment after graduation. 3. Personal Growth and Development The OAS offers various speakers, presentations, and training sessions through the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program, which emphasizes the importance of the entire student-athlete. Student-athletes are encouraged to not only graduate and participate in sports, but to continue to grow personally and professionally while at the University of Wyoming. Various recent presentations have featured issues such as Drugs/Alcohol Abuse, Becoming Your Personal Best, Sexual Awareness and Responsibility, and Cultural Diversity. Academic All-Conference Selections All-WAC Arlene Ackerman All-WAC Jenny Bahr Melissa Jones Jennifer Millard All-WAC Jenny Bahr Jenny Grant Jennifer Millard Nan Sommer All-WAC Jenny Bahr Jenny Grant All-MWC Rachael Brink Marci Crank Katie Groke Anne Maddock Kelly McShane Laura Miceli Jessica Piccone Meredith Russo Nan Sommer Sara Stephens Amanda Vandervort All-MWC Kelly Anderson Jennifer Barksdale Jennifer Barnes Sarah Kuyper Anne Maddock Kelly McShane Laura Miceli Renee Minero Lauren O Hara Jessica Piccone Meredith Russo Lindsay Schmidt Sara Stephens Amanda Vandervort All-MWC Jennifer Barksdale Melissa Bowman Marci Crank Jennifer Kinner Sara Kuyper Brenna Meadows Renee Minero Lauren O Hara Jessica Piccone Meghan Racette Sarah Skinner Sara Stephens 2002 All-MWC Kelly Anderson Jennifer Barksdale Melissa Bowman Marci Crank Jennifer Kinner Sarah Kuyper Brenna Meadows Renee Minero Lauren O Hara Jessica Piccone Meghan Racette Sarah Skinner Sara Stephens 2003 All-MWC Chelsey Anderson Jennifer Barksdale Darci Ferrell Tuva Gulbrandsen Jennifer Kinner Renee Minero Meghan Racette Lori Scheider Kara Walters 2004 All-MWC Chelsey Anderson Darci Ferrell Mari Gomes Meghan Racette Ashley Sheppard Sarah Skinner Andrea Soltau Kara Walters 2005 All-MWC Christina Best Jennifer Bucher Carolyn Clarke Amanda Lathrop Jamie Scarcliff Rachel Schetrom Ashley Sheppard Andrea Soltau Kristen Stangl Corey Thieman Kara Walters Tamika Wilson 2006 All-MWC Christina Best Carolyn Clarke Halee Davis Katie Groy Amanda Lathrop Emily Layton Kelsey Lindner Ashley Sheppard Kristen Stangl Corey Thieman Emma Wilson Tamika Wilson 2007 All-MWC Bostyn Burger Kayla Davis Tanya Halliday Amanda Lathrop Emily Layton Rachel Schetrom Ashley Sheppard Andrea Soltau, Cory Thieman Emma Wilson Tamika Wilson 2008 All-MWC Bostyn Burger Tanya Halliday Morgan Johnson Amanda Lathrop Emily Layton Allison Masumiya Jaime Scarcliff Cassie Sheffield Corey Theiman Tamika Wilson 2009 All-MWC Katie Amsberry Bostyn Burger Mara Cosgrove Kerstyn Etheridge Shalayne Janis Morgan Johnson Emily Layton Nicole Rice Conference Scholar-Athletes WAC Arlene Ackerman Jennifer Millard WAC Jenny Bahr Melissa Jones Jennifer Millard WAC Jenny Bahr Kristen Campbell WAC Jenny Bahr Jenny Grant Kelly McShane Nan Sommer Amanda Vandervort MWC Rachael Brink Marci Crank Katie Groke Anne Maddock Kelly McShane Laura Miceli Lauren O Hara Jessica Piccone Meredith Russo Nan Sommer Sara Stephens Amanda Vandervort MWC Kelly Anderson Jennifer Barksdale Jennifer Barnes Sarah Kuyper Anne Maddock Kelly McShane Laura Miceli Renee Minero MWC Kelly Anderson Marci Crank Lauren O Hara Jessica Piccone MWC Kelly Anderson Jennifer Barksdale 2003-MWC Jennifer Barksdale Tuva Gulbrandsen Renee Minero Natasha Swan 2004-MWC Andrea Soltau 2005-MWC Halee Davis Tanya Halliday Jamie Scarcliff Andrea Soltau Lori Scheider 2003 Third Team NSCAA/Adidas Scholar All-American Corey Thieman 2006-MWC Carolyn Clarke Halee Davis Tanya Halliday Jamie Scarcliff Ashley Sheppard Corey Thieman Emma Wilson 2007-MWC Tanya Halliday Jaime Scarcliff Ashley Sheppard Cory Thieman Crystal Umphlett 2008-MWC Tanya Halliday Emily Layton Jaime Scarcliff Cory Thieman 2009-MWC Katie Amsberry Shalayne Janis Morgan Johnson Emily Layton 28 Wyoming Soccer

31 Wyoming Soccer Facilities The Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex is one of the most attractive soccer complexes in the nation. It is located a block east of the Wyoming Athletics Department, has a view of the beautiful Laramie Mountain Range to the East and is surrounded by mature pine trees. The complex seats 1,500 fans for soccer as well as for track and field. The complex is named for Louis S. Madrid, a former Wyoming track letterman who competed for the Cowboys from 1952 through Thanks to a generous gift from the Madrid estate, as well as contributions from families and fans honoring eight Wyoming track athletes that were tragically killed in a 2001 car accident, a track was constructed around the perimeter of the soccer field in the summer of The track, named the Memorial Eight Track, is named in memory of those eight track athletes. Beginning in the fall of 2006, the Louis S. Madrid Complex became the outdoor home to the Wyoming track and field team. The Madrid Complex has been friendly to the Cowgirl soccer team as they have won over 74 percent of their home games over the past three years. The Cowgirls have also excelled in conference play, going since The Cowgirl soccer team now has the luxury of an indoor practice facility. In the fall of 2007, construction was completed Wyoming s new Indoor Practice Facility, located adjacent to Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. The field is mostly used by the Wyoming football and soccer teams but ultimately benefits all student athletes at Wyoming. The facility was constructed at a cost of $11 million, and includes approximately 80,000 square feet of practice area. The field is covered with Desso Challenge Pro 60, a state of the art artificial surface which was also installed at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in the summer of Wyoming Soccer 29

32 UW Traditions RAGTIME COWBOY JOE The familiar fi ght song of the University of Wyoming athletics teams is Ragtime Cowboy Joe. This song is performed by the band as UW teams enter the playing surface, following a score or big play, and to fi re up the fans. The Cowboy and Cowgirl student-athletes traditionally sing this following each Wyoming victory. RAGTIME COWBOY JOE He always sings raggy music to the cattle as he swings back and forward in the saddle, on a horse - a pretty good horse! He s got a syncopated gaiter, and you ought to hear the meter to the roar of his repeater; how they run - yes run! - when they hear that he s a-comin, cause the western folks all know, he s a high-falootin, rootin, tootin, son of a gun from ol Wyoming, Ragtime Cowboy, Talk about your Cowboy, Ragtime Cowboy Joe. THE STAMPEDE The Stampede is the offi cial athletics fan club for University of Wyoming students. The Stampede is one BIG fan club for all 17 NCAA Division I sports at the University of Wyoming. The Stampede leads Wyoming fans in spirit, tradition and passion for Wyoming Athletics. Members of the Stampede receive multiple benefi ts, and as a student at UW, The Stampede is the best way to become involved in Wyoming Athletics. COWBOY NICKNAME The nickname Cowboys was applied to Wyoming athletic teams as early as two years before the fi rst offi cial football game. The story is that the Wyoming pick-up football team appealed to a 220 pound cowpuncher, Fred Bush, for help in a game against the Cheyenne Soldiers. Bush signed up for a course or two and came out for the team. When he trotted onto the fi eld decked out in a checkered shirt and Cowboy hat, someone yelled, Hey, look at the Cowboy! Since many of the members of the team were also ex-cowboys, the name stuck. When women s sports were added at UW, the nickname of Cowgirls was applied to those squads. COWBOY JOE PONY Cowboy Joe IV, a fourth generation Wyoming mascot, trots around War Memorial Stadium after each Cowboy touchdown, a tradition which started in 1950 when the Farthing Family of Cheyenne made a generous donation of a young pony to become Wyoming s mascot. Cowboy Joe also represents UW in parades around the region, appears in Tailgate Park on football game days and leads the band and team in the pre-game Cowboy Walk. This beautiful little pony is very popular with Cowboy & Cowgirl fans of all ages. 30 Wyoming Soccer

33 SPIRIT SQUADS UW Traditions The primary purpose of Wyoming s Spirit Squads is to support the Cowboys and Cowgirls, and to serve as public relations ambassadors for the University of Wyoming. The UW cheer and pom squads work hard to get the crowd involved, lead cheers, entertain, and to boost the level of fan excitement and support to new extremes. In addition to their game-day involvement at UW Athletics contests, Wyoming Spirit Squad members also make numerous appearances at university activities, functions, programs, charitable and public events. Cowboy and Cowgirl sports are fl ying high and the Wyoming Spirit Squads are leading the way. PISTOL PETE Pistol Pete is a UW student mascot who works alongside the Wyoming Spirit Squads, encouraging the crowd and getting fans involved in the game. WESTERN THUNDER MARCHING BAND The University of Wyoming Marching Band - Western Thunder - features musicians from nearly every major on campus, who perform for thousands of football fans each year at home and road Cowboy football games. The Wyoming Pep Band plays at numerous other UW sporting events. UW S LOGO - STEAMBOAT One of the nation s best, and most distinctive logos, the image on Wyoming s uniforms depicts a cowboy riding a bucking horse. This symbol has been a part of the University of Wyoming Athletics Department since the early 1920 s, when UW Equipment Manger Deane Hunton obtained a photograph of a cowboy, Guy Holt, riding the world famous bucking horse Steamboat. Hunton had the photo made into a logo, which was then utilized by UW athletic teams. While there are differing opinions on exactly which horse and rider is depicted on all of UW s athletic uniforms today, it is the symbol that is important. The bucking horse and rider represents the toughness, and the never-say-die spirit that is Wyoming. A statue honoring the symbol called Fanning a Twister, was erected at the north entrance of UW s athletics facilities in BROWN AND GOLD COLORS The story behind the colors of the University of Wyoming dates back to In the spring of that year, the fi rst ever UW Alumni Banquet was held. Decorations for the banquet included Brown-Eyed Susans, a fl ower native of Southeastern Wyoming. The Alumni were so impressed with the colors (brown and yellow) and the beauty of the fl owers that they decided to select these colors as the offi cial school colors at UW. Currently, the colors are described as brown and gold. Wyoming Soccer 31

34 UW Facilities Arena-Auditorium UniWyo Sports Complex Indoor Practice Facility UniWyo Sports Complex Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium Tailgate Park Corbett Pool War Memorial Fieldhouse Jonah Field at War Memo 32 Wyoming Soccer

35 UW Facilities Rochelle Athletics Center Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex ARMORY ROAD Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex Tennis Courts Memorial Track Glenn Red Jacoby Golf Course Glenn Red Jacoby Golf Course UW Tennis Courts Indoor Practice Facility rial Stadium Wyoming Soccer 33

36 UW Campus Great people, great su and a great education here at the University Physical Science Building Simpson Plaza McWhinney Hall College of Engineering Old Main Classroom Building AMERICA S BEST In August of 2010, UW was named one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review. The University of Wyoming is listed 17 th among America s Best Public Colleges in rankings released in 2009 by Forbes.com. Additionally, Forbes ranked UW fi fth among its America s Best College Buys. College of Education 34 Wyoming Soccer American Heritage Center

37 rroundings,...it's all of Wyoming. UW Campus Half Acre Gymnasium Arts & Sciences Building Spend some time here and you ll agree that much of UW s character is shaped by this great home on the range. Laramie, the location of the main campus, is a safe, friendly community of 30,000 people. Nestled between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains in southeastern Wyoming, it s a beautiful, unspoiled place with a special life-style. The campus extends over 785 tree-shaded acres. There s an attractive mix of modern and traditional structures; many were built with native Wyoming sandstone. It s a place where the sun shines 320 days each year. It s hard to be gloomy here. When you view it from 7,200 feet, you see things more clearly. But it s not just a pretty place; it s also a place that works. Up-to-date facilities support the learning and research mission that makes UW special. There are classrooms with state-of-the art computer technology, laboratories with the latest equipment, excellent libraries, computer systems with universal Internet access, and a long list of premier research facilities both on campus and in the surrounding area. Health Sciences Building Washakie Center Coe Library Wyoming Soccer 35

38 Wyoming...Like No Place on Earth They say it s beauty is like no other, and you fall in love with its people. The Tetons and Snake River Wyoming, it is like no place on earth. Within it s boundaries is America s fi rst and largest national park, Yellowstone. The unbounding beauty there includes Old Faithful geyser and Yellowstone Lake, the world s largest highmountain lake. There is Yellowstone Falls, so aweinspiring, it ll take your breath away. There are over 260 different species of animals and birds located there. Wyoming s wonders seem to be unending. There is Grand Teton National Park, whose centerpiece is the spectacular Teton Mountain Range. There is Devil s Tower, America s fi rst national monument. There is the world s largest mineral hot springs located in Thermopolis. There is the beauty of Ten Sleep Canyon and a hundred other places. Devil's Tower National Monument For breathtaking beauty, Wyoming is unmatched. Its reputation brings millions of visitors to its borders each year. Plus, some of the best skiing in America can be found in Wyoming. Tourists and sportsmen can t wait to get here to enjoy the clean mountain air and limitless outdoor attractions. The history of the great American West can be heard whistling through the trees of Wyoming. Wyoming had an historic place in the taming of the West in the late 1800 s. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were two of Wyoming s most famous citizens during the era of lawlessness. There remain plenty of reminders of an age that will live forever in American lore. Yellowstone Falls People are Wyoming s strongest resource. These folks are down to earth, friendly and helpful. And, oh how proud they are of their Cowboys and Cowgirls. Wyoming has some of the best fans in America. As their only four-year university, Wyoming folks are tremendously supportive of their teams. Yet, as down to earth as they are, many Wyomingites are on the cutting edge of politics, entertainment and business. Among some of the most famous are: former Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney; Dr. Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers; Dean Conger, former chief photographer of the National Geographic Society; Curt Gowdy, the most decorated national sportscaster in history; Alan Simpson, former United States Senator; Gerry Spence, attorney and television personality; and General Pete Schoomaker, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff. For great people, great scenery and a great education, there is no place quite like Wyoming. Photos on this Page: We wish to thank the Wyoming Division of Tourism for the photos featured on this page. (Top) The Tetons and Snake River. (Middle Top) Devil's Tower National Monument. (Middle Bottom) Yellowstone Falls. (Bottom) Old Faithful. Old Faithful 36 Wyoming Soccer

39 Laramie...the Clear Choice One of the best things about Laramie is its location between two beautiful mountain ranges. It s a place of blue skies and clean air. Much of the area surrounding Laramie is public National Forest land. That means great access! You can head for the nearby mountains and fi nd yourself on a hiking, biking or skiing trail within 15 minutes. There s also nearby rock climbing at the impressive Vedauwoo formations. You can be downhill skiing in the Snowy Range within 45 minutes. Laramie is convenient to the world-class skiing offered in Steamboat Springs and other Colorado resorts. For a different kind of fun, you can be in Denver within two and a half hours. There is an amazing array of culture throughout the area, plus the tremendous sports heritage of the Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. With its colorful Western heritage, cultural activities and outstanding outdoor recreation, the Laramie area offers a unique fl avor that delights visitors from all over the world. Things to Check Out In Laramie: Rappel down a rock face at Vedauwoo Ski, mountain bike or hike the trails at Happy Jack Snowboard the slopes at the Snowy Range Ski Area Catch a trophy fish at Lake Hattie Wyoming Soccer 37

40 The Mountain West Conference From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West Conference has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MWC continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 12th year, the MWC has been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administration of intercollegiate athletics. The Mountain West Conference is noted for its geographic diversity. Some of the most beautiful terrain and landscapes in the nation can be found within Mountain West Conference boundaries, including the majestic Rocky Mountain range, which borders four MWC schools (Air Force, BYU, Colorado State and Utah). The high plains of Wyoming (elevation 7,220 feet the highest Division I campus in the nation) contrast with the desert city of Las Vegas (the fastest growing metropolitan area in the West) and the Pacific Ocean locale of San Diego State. The southwestern flavor of New Mexico complements the western heritage and culture of Fort Worth, Texas, home of the MWC s most recent member, TCU. The Mountain West Conference was conceived on May 26, 1998, when the presidents of eight institutions Air Force, BYU, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah and Wyoming decided to form a new NCAA Division I-A intercollegiate athletic conference. The split from the former 16-team conference re-established continuity and stability among the membership within the new league and signaled the continuation of its tradition-rich, long-standing athletic rivalries. Five of the MWC s eight original members have been conference rivals since the 1960s (BYU, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado State), while San Diego State (1978) and Air Force (1980) were longtime members as well. UNLV and TCU entered the fold in 1996 and the Rebels continued as one of the original eight institutions that formed the MWC in TCU rejoined the group with its first year of competition in the Mountain West in On June 17, 2010, Commissioner Craig Thompson announced the addition of Boise State University to the Mountain West Conference, effective July 1, Last season San Diego State and BYU each advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Aztecs earned the league s automatic bid after clinching their first MWC Tournament title, while the MWC regular-season champion Cougars make their 10th NCAA appearance in 11 years by virtue of an at-large invitation. 38 Wyoming Soccer