Five MAAC Women’s Soccer Players Named to United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-East Teams
Five MAAC Women’s Soccer Players Named to United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-East Teams
EDISON, NJ – The United Soccer Coaches announced its 2018 NCAA Division I Women’s Scholar All-Region Teams on Wednesday, December 12.
A total of five MAAC Women’s Soccer student-athletes made an All-East Region Team. To be eligible for selection, the student-athlete must be nominated by his or her head coach and meet the following criteria:
- Have at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) throughout his or her career
- Start more than 50 percent of all games and be an elite player as supported by playing honors (i.e., all-conference) or contributions to the success of his/her team.
- Plays for a current United Soccer Coaches College Services member institution
Jessica Johnson, a junior defender from Monmouth University, was named to the All-East First Team. Johnson sported a 3.89 GPA, majoring in Social Work. The Howell, New Jersey native, had one of the top GPA’s for players on all teams and was tied for the highest GPA for First-Team defenders. Johnson was this year’s MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, aiding the Hawks in their MAAC Championship run.
Amanda Knaub, a junior goalkeeper from Monmouth, was named to the All-East Third Team. Knaub had an outstanding 3.97 GPA, the second highest of all All-East Scholar Teams. The junior is a native Enola, Pennsylvania and is a Criminal Justice major. Knaub was named to the All-MAAC Second Team, finishing the season with a .444 goals-against-average, ranking fourth in the NCAA.
Anna Lazur, a junior defender from Monmouth, was the lone MAAC representative on the All-East Region Second Team. Lazur also had one of the top GPA’s for all players, earning a 3.84 throughout her collegiate career. Lazur is an East Hanover, New Jersey native and is currently a Health Studies Major. She was a key component in the Monmouth defensive unit, starting 21 games for the Hawks this past season.
Taylor Dorado, a junior goalkeeper from Siena College, was the All-East First Team goalkeeper. Dorado accumulated a 3.30 GPA while majoring in Psychology. The Guilderland, New York native, was this year’s MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year, breaking the program’s single-season record for shutouts (9).
Amanda Holtzman, a senior defender from Siena, was also named to the All-East Third Team. Holzman sported a 3.31 GPA while majoring in Psychology. The Avon, Connecticut native was the only MAAC senior to make an All-East Scholar Team. Holtzman appeared in every game for the Saints this season and was named to the All-MAAC Second Team. She was a significant factor in the run made by the Saints to the MAAC Championship game.
About United Soccer Coaches:
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 38
th year of competition during the 2018-19 academic year. Current Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.