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Waltham, March 14th 2008;
The MPS Boston Renegades
continue to increase the strength of their 2008
squad with the news that two standout players from the University of Illinois
have agreed to join the W-League side.
Mary Therese McDonnell and
Danielle Kot each garnered several individual honors during the 2007
college season and were both members of the Fighting Illini women's soccer
side which reached last seasons NCAA College Cup 2nd round.
"The University of Illinois is a high
profile program in the Big Ten Conference and we are delighted to secure the
services of two of their top players," said
Head Coach Darren Gallagher. "We expect both Mary Therese and
Danielle to play a huge part in our assault on the 2008 W-League."
McDonnell joins the Renegades after completing
a stellar four year career in the collegiate ranks where she was an ever-present
in the Illinois backline. The defender capped her senior season in
2007 as she collected All-Region honors from the NSCAA and Soccer Buzz
while she also earned a place on the Big Ten All Conference second team.
"Mary Therese comes to us with a wealth of
experience after contributing to her college squad for the past four seasons,"
said Gallagher. "She possesses the leadership qualities that we look
for in our defenders and we are we are excited to see her impact on the W-League."
Joining McDonnell is Danielle Kot who has just
completed a breakout freshman campaign in the collegiate ranks. Kot lived
up to her billing as a top 75 recruit coming out of High School as she exploded
onto the college scene in 2007 and collected rookie honors from the NSCAA,
Soccer Buzz and Top Drawer Soccer.
"Danielle is a player with a mature head
on young shoulders," said
Assistant Coach Mark McDevitt. "She had an outstanding freshman
campaign and we will be looking for her to bring that fine form to the Renegades
and into the W-League."
The Illinois pair will make their debuts
when the MPS Boston Renegades kick off their 2008 W-League campaign
against Jersey Sky Blue at Bowditch Stadium, Saturday 10th May. Kick off
for the game is slated for 4pm.
To view the full 2008 Boston Renegades schedule please click
here.
For more information on
individual and group ticket packages, please contact Graham Munro at 781 891 6900
ext 38 or
gmunro@mpsbr.com |
