Two Pac-12 teams in top 10 of NSCAA women's preseason poll

[cmgoods]

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - UCLA and STANFORD both received top-10 rankings in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)’s 2014 preseason poll, the organization announced today. The Bruins were tabbed first overall, with the Cardinal weighing in at sixth. Three other Pac-12 schools – WASHINGTON STATE, CALIFORNIA and COLORADO – also received votes in the poll.

UCLA enters 2014 as the reigning national champion, winning its first title in program history last season and posting a 22-1-3 record. This year, the Bruins return 10 starters from last season’s squad, including Honda Award winner Abby Dahlkemper, U.S. National Team members Sam Mewis and Sarah Killion, and last year’s Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Darian Jenkins. UCLA’s schedule includes games against 21-time NCAA champion North Carolina, along with five other teams that advanced to last year’s NCAA Tournament.

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[cmgoods]

The Buffs had received 4 votes in the poll which would put them at number 32 in the rankings. I thought that they would been ranked a little bit higher, but they will have plenty of chances to prove them wrong.

 

[Buffnik]

I'll take #32. Acknowledgement for making the Sweet 16 last year, but just enough disrespect to put a chip on the shoulder.

Look forward to seeing another great season. I firmly believe that CU can be a Top 25 mainstay in women's soccer with a shot to win a national championship some day.

 

[BeBe]

Also have a huge hole to fill replacing keeper Annie Brunner. Until we see how that plays out, a little conservative is good, IMO.