Players of the Week October 22nd-27th: The Seniors

The 2012 Senior Class: Kristin Moen, Nikki Carlson, Tam Meuwissen, Maggie Lane and Jess Richert

Nikki Carlson, Kristin Moen, Jess Richert, Maggie Lane, Tam Meuwissen

The contributions the 2012 Seniors have made on the Gustavus Women's Soccer Program are tremendous and will be enduring.  From the very start it was evident the seniors were strong leaders, positive role models and hard working individuals.  Each player brought something different to the table, a unique personality to the team and overall have significantly impacted the program in their four years, especially as it moves forward into a new era.

There is Captain Maggie Lane who earned her starting forward position this year through everything she did in the offseason, every day at practice, as well as every game.  Her smile consistently lit up practices and her drive to succeed pushed her teammates to new heights.  She contributed 2 goals and 1 assist on the season, netting both those goals in the Gusties 2-1 victory over last years MIAC Champions St. Benedict's.

Senior Nikki Carlson anchored the back line all season, playing in 61 games throughout her tenure with the Black and Gold.  A solid leader and strong defender, she is smart and poised.  She brought a veteran mind and tremendous soccer IQ to the field in every practice and game. Her undying passion for soccer was contagious.

In the net, Jess Richert was been a mainstay and a constant rock for the Gusties.  Totaling 138 saves on the season, it is clear what Jess has meant to the Gusties.  She has been the wall behind the defense, keeping the Gusties tight and competitive in so many matches.  Her gutsy, no pain-no gain mentality was a driving force at every practice and game.  She helped her teammates strive to be better, work harder and never give up.

Forward Tam Meuwissen is one of the hardest working people you will ever meet.  She was competitive and driven, pushing herself to improve at every practice and game.  Never satisfied with her best, she worked to do better.  Her attitude and drive has rubbed off on the entire program and will leave a lasting impression on the program.  She tripled her scoring this year, providing a spark on the field.  The entire team knew Tam would be working her hardest and her teammates strived to match that.

It was clear from the first day of preseason that midfielder Kristin Moen had worked all summer long to come into the season in the best shape and ready to compete, setting the bar high for everyone in the program. She fell into the possession style of play well and worked to be a player the team relied on to maintain the Gustie Tempo while continuing our forward momentum.  She ended her season with a  goal against Buena Vista, which was poised and effective, just like her play throughout the 2012 season.

Such character and class.

Oh we will surely miss your antics!

We will miss each and every one of our 2012 Seniors!!!