4. AWARDS: Six Tar Heels head 25th Anniversary Team

• by Soccer America , Oct 13, 2006

The NCAA announced its Division I Women's Soccer 25th Anniversary Team, picked to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the NCAA's sponsorship of women's championships.

North Carolina, winner of 16 of the first 24 NCAA women's soccer championships, dominated the team with six players on the 11-player team. In addition, UNC coach Anson Dorrance was selected as coach.

25TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM
Danielle Garrett (Fotopoulos), SMU/Florida, Forward
Lisa Gmitter (Pittaro), George Mason, Forward
Mia Hamm, North Carolina, Forward
April Heinrichs, North Carolina, Forward
Kristine Lilly, North Carolina, Forward
Cat Reddick (Whitehill), North Carolina, Defender
Jen Renola, Notre Dame, Goalkeeper
Christine Sinclair, Portland, Forward
Tisha Venturini (Hoch), North Carolina, Midfielder
Aly Wagner, Santa Clara, Midfielder
Carla Werden (Overbeck), North Carolina, Defender
Coach: Anson Dorrance, North Carolina

(Click here for their collegiate accomplishments.)