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Hometown:
Lincoln, NE

Previous School:
Lincoln Lutheran High School

Position: 
Central Midfielder/Forward

Individual Honors:
4 year Varsity letter winner
All-State honorable mention for 2005 and 2006 seasons. 
Academic All-State honors for the 2007 season
State Champion with Capital Soccer Association premier team  

Planned Major:  Pre-Med

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
It seemed like a great fit, smaller classes, there is and opportunity to grow athletically and contribute to the team.

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Molly is a fantastic addition to our program and will be an integral part of our future success.  She possesses the ambition, athleticism and ability to become a dominant player in the GPAC. Her ability to be a physical presence will allow her to step in and contribute immediately."

Hometown:
Valley Center, CA

Previous School:
Valley Center High School

Position:
Goalkeeper

Individual Honors:
Cal South ODP Summer Pool (2003-2004)
MVP San Diego Soccer Club (2005)
Best Defensive Player Valley Center Varsity Soccer (2006-2007)
MVP Valley Center Varsity Soccer (2007-2008)

Planned Major:
Exercise Science

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
Christian environment, Coaching Staff

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"We are thrilled that Ariel has decided to join our program.   She is an outstanding goalkeeper: she is a great shot-stopper, excellent with her feet and a fantastic communicator.   She is a tough competitor with excellent experience.  Ariel will have a fantastic collegiate career."

Hometown:
Erie, CO

Previous School:
Peak to Peak Charter School

Position:
Defender

Individual Honors:
1^st Team All Conference (Fr. Soph.)
Captain (soph.)
Team MVP (Soph.)

Planned Major:
Undecided

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
Coach Giesbrecht - soccer program, friendly Christian environment

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Amanda is an athletic defender and is another fantastic addition to our program.  Amanda's soccer intelligence and outstanding work-rate will allow her to make the adjustment to university soccer.  She has a great balance of composure and aggression and will be a contributing defender."

Hometown:
Eldridge, IA

Previous School:
North Scott High School

Position:
Midfielder/Defender

Individual Honors:
1st Team All-Conference (Jr.)
Honorable Mention All-State (Jr.)
Academic All-Conference Team (Jr.)

Planned Major:
Exercise Science

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
The small Christian college and family atmosphere, the soccer program

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Chelsey is an athletic, skillful player that can succeed either in the back or in midfield.  She is a great distributor of the ball and an intelligent defensive player.  Chelsey is a wonderful addition; she possesses the character, academic excellence and athletic ability that we are looking for as we build our program."

Hometown:
Montgomery, TX

Previous School:
Montgomery High School

Position:
Forward/Midfielder

Individual Honors:
2^nd Team All-District (Soph)
2^nd Team All-District (Jr.)
Four-year varsity letter winner

Planned Major:
English

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
It felt like home away from home, the soccer program

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Jordan is a quick attacking player loaded with potential.  She has the ability to step in immediately and make life difficult for our opponents.  Jordan has the ability to take players on, serve dangerous crosses and finish her chances.  Jordan is a great addition to our program."

Hometown:
St. Louis, MO

Previous School:
Home Schooled

Position:
Midfielder/Forward

Individual Honors:
Scholar Athlete

Planned Major:
Biology

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
The atmosphere and soccer program.

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"We are thrilled that Kaela will be joining our program. She is a skillful attacking player that can play up top as well as in midfield.  Her creativity, technical ability and athleticism will allow her to positively contribute to the future success of the women's soccer program at CU."

Hometown:
St. Louis, MO

Previous School:
Lutheran High School North

Position:
Defender

Individual Honors:
Two-year Varsity Captain
MWAA Sippy Keefer Award Winner
Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nominee (Sr.)

Planned Major:
Secondary Education

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
Small school and class size, soccer program

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Mia is a tough defender and another positive addition to our program.  She possesses many of the attributes we look for in our players - commitment to succeed academically, integrity, and an outstanding work-rate.  Mia has the potential to develop into a punishing defender and has a very bright future."

Hometown:
Baton Rouge, LA

Previous School:
St. Michaels High School

Position:
Goalkeeper

Individual Honors:
Varsity Captain
All-District Team
All-Metro Team
All-State Team

Planned Major:
DCE

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
The Christian environment, great people.

Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Liz is an athletic goalkeeper with the potential to develop into a very successful university goalkeeper.  We are thrilled that Liz will be a key part of our program's future, her work-rate, positive attitude and character will allow her to reach her potential and to contribute on the field."

Mallorie Blanck 

Hometown:
Manhattan, KS

Previous School:
Manhattan High School

Position: 
Forward

Individual Honors:
6A All-State 1^st Team (Jr)
6A All-State 2^nd Team (So.)
All-Region 1^st Team (So. & Jr.)
Team’s Leading Scorer (Fr, So. & Jr.)

Planned Major:  
Exercise Science

Reason for Choosing Concordia:
Atmosphere of CUNE, academic excellence, soccer program is a good fit – felt welcomed by team, believes coaches will help her grow athletically and become a contributing player

Coach’s Giesbrecht’s Comments:
“Mallorie is an outstanding addition to our team.  She is a lethal finisher and has done extremely well in high school as well as in club soccer.  Mallorie is an intelligent attacking-minded player who possesses the pace, creativity and technical ability that will allow her to excel at the university level.  We are thrilled that Mallorie is joining our program and look forward to her contribution to our team’s attack.”