2002 NSCAA/adidas High School Boys All-America Team Announced
Fall season players now eligible for the McDonald's All American High School Soccer Game
Zachary Riffett of Brenham (Texas) High School leads a team of 75 players named to the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Boys High School All-America Team, which was announced Monday, Dec. 2.
NSCAA/adidas High School Girls All-America Team for 2002 Released
No. 1 Carmel's Kruger leads list of five repeat selections
Molly Kruger, a junior midfielder from Carmel (Ind.) High School, leads a list of five repeat selections with the announcement of the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Girls High School All-America Team.
2002 NSCAA Girls High School Scholar All-America Team Announced
Davis, Maurer and Pittenger earn All-America and Scholar All-America honors
While they played high school soccer in different positions and different regions of the country, Liz Davis, Jenny Maurer and Erin Pittenger have one thing in common: each has earned both All-America and Scholar All-America recognition from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America this year.
2002 NSCAA Boys High School Scholar All-America Team Released
Settle, Ducey named to second NSCAA honor team this week
A pair of NSCAA/adidas Boys High School All-America selections have earned their second national honor this week with the announcement of the 2002 NSCAA Boys High School Scholar All-America Team
2002 NSCAA/adidas All-America Teams for Junior College Men Set
Division I and III honors announced
The adage of "defense wins championships" gained more credibility as junior college Division I national champion Yavapai College placed two defensive players on the first team of the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Men's Junior College All-America Team.
NSCAA/adidas Women's Junior College All-America Team Announced
Six repeat selections are among the 36 honorees
Six repeat selections are among the 36 players who have been named to the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Women's Junior College All-America Team.
2002 NSCAA/adidas Men's NCAA Division II All-America Team Unveiled
Marcina, Bailey each make third appearance on the team
Senior forwards Alen Marcina of Barry University and Joel Bailey of Wheeling Jesuit University have earned All-America honors for the third time with the announcement of the NSCAA/adidas Men's NCAA Division II All-America Team.
Wagner, Eskandarian Win Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy
Santa Clara, Virginia players become first to win unified Player of the Year awards
Senior midfielder Aly Wagner of Santa Clara University and junior forward Alecko Eskandarian of the University of Virginia are the winners of the 2002 Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy, presented to the top male and female players in NCAA Division I soccer. The winners were decided by a vote of current National Soccer Coaches Association of America members at the NCAA Division I level.
High School Team Academic Awards Handed Out
101 Boys, 186 Girls teams receive recognition for performance in classroom
A total of 287 high school soccer sides from across the United States have earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2001-02 academic year. Among those 287 programs are 30 schools receiving honors for both its boys and girls teams.
Noonan, Eskandarian Highlight 2002 NSCAA/adidas Division I All-America Team
All four College Cup finalists represented on first team
Indiana's Pat Noonan and Virginia's Alecko Eskandarian highlight the players selected to the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Men's NCAA Division I All-America Team, announced at a news conference in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Nine Repeat on NSCAA/adidas Men's Division III All-America Team
Six returning honorees highlight the first team
Nine players have earned repeat selection on the NSCAA/adidas Men's Division III All-America Team, including six players named to the first team.
Curtain Calls for 10 on NSCAA/adidas Women's NCAA Division I All-America Team
Penn State's Welsh earns fourth honor, three others get third
Penn State senior forward Christie Welsh closed out her run of the table by earning NSCAA/adidas Women's NCAA Division I All-America honors for the fourth consecutive year. The team was announced at a news conference in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Christian Brothers Forward Combo Repeats as NSCAA/adidas Women's NCAA Division II All-Americas
Only one underclassman out of seven repeat selections
The senior forward tandem of Missy Gregg and Margaret Saurin teamed up once again to give Christian Brothers University a double repeater on the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Women's NCAA Division II All-America Team. The squad was announced at a news conference in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Mouw Earns Fourth All-America Honor in NCAA Women's Division III
Trinity (Texas) puts two on first team
Senior forward Rebecca Mouw of Wheaton (Ill.) College closed her collegiate career in style by claiming her inclusion on her fourth NSCAA/adidas NCAA Women's Division III All-America Team. The team was announced at a news conference in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Nittany Lions Lead Women's Scholar All-America Team
2001 Hermann Trophy winner Welsh included on first team
Three Penn State players, including 2001 Hermann Trophy winner Christie Welsh, highlight the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Women's Collegiate Scholar All-America Team.
Stanford Leads Collegiate Scholar All-America Team
Three Cardinal players make the team, including two on the first team
Stanford University's men's soccer team has demonstrated excellence on the field by earning a spot in the semifinals of the Men's College Cup. Three Cardinal players also have achieved excellence in the classroom, earning a spot on the NSCAA/adidas Men's Collegiate Scholar All-America Team.
NSCAA Presents 2002 College Team Academic Awards
Two national championship sides garner academic honors to complement success on the field
The University of Portland and Ohio Wesleyan University women prove there is more to a succesful program than winning games, or in the case of these two squads, national championships. Each program recently took home an NCAA title and now adds the NSCAA Team Academic Award, earned for success in the classroom, to its list of accomplishments.
NAIA Women's All-America Team Set
Oklahoma City's Cole becomes a four-time honoree
Sally Cole, a senior defender from Oklahoma City University, completed a career sweep by earning a spot on the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Women's NAIA All-America Team, giving her the honor each of her four seasons playing for the Stars. She is one of nine players making repeat appearances on the team.
NAIA Men's All-America Team Announced
A trio of three-time selections highlights the list
Three players among the 33 named to the 2002 NSCAA/adidas NAIA Men's All-America Team have garnered the honor for a third year, including James Gledhill, a senior forward from the University of Mobile.
Michelle Morgan Recognized By NSCAA Women's Committee
Longtime Amherst women's coach receives 2002 NSCAA Women's Committee Award of Excellence, sponsored by WAGS
Michelle Morgan, head women’s soccer coach and Senior Women’s Administrator at Amherst College, has been named the recipient of the 2002 NSCAA Women's Committee Award of Excellence, sponsored by the Washington Area Girls Soccer League (WAGS). Morgan will be honored at the Women’s Soccer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 17, as part of the 2003 NSCAA Convention in Kansas City, Mo.
First NSCAA/adidas All-America Team for NCCAA Announced
Newest team to the NSCAA awards programs recognize outstanding players at Christian colleges
For the first time, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America has included All-America recognition for schools that compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association. The NSCAA/adidas NCCAA All-America Teams include teams in both divisions for men and the women's division.
2002 NSCAA/adidas High School State Players of the Year
Three schools sweep their state's honors; five players repeat
Three schools have claimed both of their states' Player of the Year honors with the announcement of the 2002 NSCAA/adidas High School State Players of the Year. Taking both the boys' and girls' awards were Harrison (Ark.) High School, Norman (Okla.) High School and La Salle Academy in Providence, R.I.
Collegiate Regional Coaches of the Year Announced
Will be joined by coaches of championship semifinalists for National Coach of the Year consideration
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has announced its NSCAA/adidas Regional Coaches of the Year for intercollegiate competition.
NSCAA/adidas High School and Youth Regional Coaches of the Year Released
Four coaches earn back-to-back honors; McVey recognized for fourth time in five years
Four coaches have earned NSCAA/adidas Regional Coach of the Year for two consecutive seasons to head the list of high school and youth coaches being honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Negoesco Named to NSCAA Hall of Fame
Compiled a record 544 career wins at the University of San Francisco
 Steve Negoesco, the coach with the most wins in intercollegiate soccer competition in the United States, has been selected as the 38th member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame.
NSCAA/adidas Youth All-America Teams Announced
New U-15 team includes Maryland sensation Freddy Adu
Repeat appearances, double-dippers and a familiar new name highlight the 2002 NSCAA/adidas Youth All-America teams. Two boys made their third consecutive team, six players earned both Youth and High School All-America designation, and young phenomenon Freddy Adu of Potomac, Md., earned his first NSCAA award.
Settle, Ferron Named NSCAA/adidas High School Scholar Athletes of the Year
Pair to receive the Walt Chyzowych Memorial Scholarship in honor of the former U.S. National Team coach
Jake Settle (left), a senior goalkeeper from John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Heather Ferron (right), a senior forward from Brookfield Central High School in Brookfield, Wis., have been named the 2002 NSCAA/adidas High School Scholar Athletes of the Year.
O'Reilly, Riffett Named NSCAA/adidas High School Players of the Year
Both earn invitations to compete in the McDonald's High School All American Games
  Heather O’Reilly (left), a standout forward for East Brunswick (N.J.) High School and the U.S. Women’s National Team, and Zachary Riffett (right), a former goalkeeper for the U.S. Men’s U-17 National Team, have been named the NSCAA/adidas High School Players of the Year.
NSCAA Writing Contest Winners Announced
Top soccer coverage is recognized for the eighth consecutive year
After a year that saw three rookie entries claim the four prizes in the annual NSCAA Writing Contest, an even balance of returning award winners and newcomers have earned honors in the eighth edition of the contest.
NSCAA/adidas Collegiate Players of the Year Announced
Missy Gregg becomes first to repeat as an NSCAA/adidas College Player of the Year
 Missy Gregg, the Christian Brothers scoring machine who refused to let knee injuries slow her productivity, is the first player to earn back-to-back NSCAA/adidas National Player of the Year honors.
NSCAA/adidas College Scholar Athletes of the Year Named
Lohman, Ngwenya are the first juniors to win the award
 A pair of juniors, Joanna Lohman of Penn State University and Joseph Ngwenya of Coastal Carolina University, have been named the NSCAA/adidas Scholar Athletes of the Year. They are the first players to win the award in their junior years, giving them the opportunity to become the first repeat winners in 2003.
NSCAA/adidas National Coaches of the Year Announced
Portland's Clive Charles earns women's Division I honors; Giuliano takes third in four years
Two coaching veterans who earned their first NCAA Division I national championships have been named NSCAA/adidas National Coaches of the Year.
Veteran mentor Clive Charles, who has led the University of Portland to the national championship game six times before breaking through this season claimed the women’s honor, while UCLA’s Tom Fitzgerald, in his first year at the Bruins helm, won the men’s award. The honors were announced at the NSCAA Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with the 2003 NSCAA Convention in Kansas City, Mo.
Cieplik Receives 61st NSCAA Honor Award
U.S. Coast Guard Academy's athletics director honored
 Dr. Ray Cieplik, the long-time soccer coach and current director of athletics at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, is the 61st recipient of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's 2002 Honor Award, presented in Kansas City on Jan. 17.
Three Receive Long-Term Service Awards
Aliceann Wilber of Willliam Smith becomes the first woman to win the Bill Jeffrey Award
Three coaches who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of soccer at the youth, high school and collegiate levels were recognized with the presentation of the National Soccer Coaches Association of American Long-Term Service Awards.
The recipients, announced at the annual NSCAA Awards Banquet on Jan. 17, 2003, were: David Hicks, Springfield, Ill., for the Youth Long-Term Service Award; Vic Garcia, Monument, Colo., the Robert W. Robinson Award for long-term service to high school soccer; and Aliceann Wilber, the Bill Jeffrey Award for long-term service to intercollegiate soccer.
NSCAA College Team Ethics Award Winners Announced
Eight teams complete the 2002 season without receiving a card
Eight intercollegiate teams received the NSCAA's Gold Team Ethics Award for completing the entire 2002 season without receiving either a yellow or red card. A total of 60 teams received the Team Ethics Award, which recognizes teams that exhibit fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the Laws of the Game, as reflected by the number of yellow caution cards or red ejection cards they are shown by referees throughout the season.
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