Lady Topper Soccer 20th Anniversary Team
The WKU women's soccer team will be celebrating the 20th season of its existence in the spring of 2021. Head coach Jason Neidell was the founding father of the program as the only head coach in the team's history. To celebrate the team's history, a committee of individuals with extensive knowledge of the WKU Soccer program selected 20 members to the 20th Anniversary Team. The members will be revealed one at a time throughout the spring 2021 season.
Team Members | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards | Midfielders | Defenders | Goalkeepers |
| Kristin Cocchiarella (2005-08) | Sarah Gorham (2014-18) | Morgan Thomas (2006-09) | Libby Stout (2008-11) |
| Allison Nellis (2001-04) | Andrea Doogs (2001-04) | Jenna Silverberg (2003-07) | |
| Iris Dunn (2013-16) | Ali Stahlke (2009-12) | Rachel Friedman (2006-09) | |
| Crystal Chapon (2001-04) | Kellie Walker (2006-09) | Lindsey Passaglia (2004-07) | |
| Amanda Buechel (2007-12) | Alicia Dalby (2004-07) | Katie Walker (2006-09) | |
| Mallory Outerbridge (2007-11) | Hannah Chua (2014-17) | Olivia Fitzgerald (2013-16) | |
| Nicole Roseland (2015-18) | |||
Mallory Outerbridge (2007-11)
Position: Forward
Number: 16
Hometown: Regina, Canada
Mallory Outerbridge left WKU after four seasons as one of the greatest to play on The Hill. Outerbridge was a forward during her time at WKU from 2007 to 2011 and holds several records in the Lady Topper history book.
Outerbridge is still the program’s all-time leading goal scorer and points earner with 39 goals and 91 points in her career. She also holds the record for the most game-winners in her career with 19. Her 13 assists are tied for the eighth most by a Lady Topper.
The Regina, Canada native enjoyed one of the best seasons by a Lady Topper in 2011. She scored 14 goals and earned 31 points, both marks are tied for the most ever in a season by a WKU player. Her eight game-winning is the most by a Lady Topper.
Outerbridge was a three-time All-Conference First Team honoree (2009, 2010 and 2011) and was named to the Sun Belt All-Tournament Team three times. She also earned a Soccer Buzz Award (Freshman All-Region) in 2007 and was named to the NSCAA All-Region Team three times. She earned Second Team Academic All-American twice in 2010 and 2011.
When asked about her favorite memory, Mallory said, “Scoring two goals against North Texas in the conference tournament at home. I even remember the fans, one was dressed up as a gingerbread man behind the North Texas goalie. The fans were amazing that game.”
Outerbridge resides back in her hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada where she is a sales director at a prominent radio station in Canada. Her family is made up of her wife, Tiffinie, and nine-year-old stepdaughter, Eddisynn.
“From having my childhood dream of going to college in the states, to being the first international student athlete on the team, to holding records, to graduating. I’m so incredibly honored to have been chosen to the 20th Anniversary Team. Bowling Green, Kentucky and the Lady Toppers will always be my second home and family. Go Tops!!”
Career Statistics:
81 matches played
66 starts
219 shots
39 goals
13 assists
91 points
Libby Stout (2008-11)
Position: Goalkeeper
Number: 1
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Libby Stout was a goalkeeper for WKU from 2008 to 2011. Her favorite memories from her time at WKU were the team’s conference tournament runs in 2008 and 2011. Making runs in both her freshman and senior campaign, the span of time in between included nothing but greatness from Stout. The goalkeeper finished first all-time at WKU in career wins, goals against average, and shutouts.
Stout set WKU single season records in 2008, her freshman season, with 14 wins, 109 saves, and 14 shutouts. She was a three-time All-Sun Belt First Teamer and one-time Second Teamer.
Following her career at WKU, Stout became the first Lady Topper to sign a professional soccer contract. Stout played professionally for seven seasons before becoming an assistant coach at Southern Illinois, under WKU alum and former assistant coach Grant Williams.
Stout was recently married in 2020 and now resides in Carbondale, Ill. The couple is expecting twins in Spring 2021.
“I’m honored to be named to this team and am forever thankful to have had the opportunity to play for our soccer program,” said Stout. “I’m proud of what I was able to accomplish during my time at WKU and would also like to thank my teammates for making my job easier. GO TOPS!”
Career Statistics:
76 matches played
73 starts
319 saves
52 goals allowed
0.68 goals against average
39 shutouts
Nicole Roseland (2015-18)
Position: Midfielder
Number: 33
Hometown: Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Nicole Roseland played for the Lady Toppers from 2015-2018 as a midfielder. She played in 72 matches, and started in 68. Roseland finished her career at WKU with two goals and five assists for nine points.
Roseland was named to the Conference USA All-Freshmen Team in 2015 and was a three-time All-C-USA selection.
When asked what her favorite memory at WKU was, Roseland said, “Every gameday on The Hill. Getting suited up with my teammates/best friends and playing under the lights in front of family, friends, and fans.”
Nicole Roseland now resides in Salt Lake City, Utah as a Financial Analyst for Intermountain Healthcare, along with her new addition to the family, Beau the Doberman.
“I feel honored to be named to the 20th Anniversary Team,” said Roseland. “It is exciting to see how far this program has come in 20 years, to even have just been a part of it and leave a mark on the WKU Soccer program is humbling.”
Career Statistics:
72 matches played
68 starts
58 shots
2 goals
5 assists
9 points
Amanda Buechel (2007-12)
Position: Forward
Number: 23
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Amanda Buechel was a forward for the Lady Toppers from 2007-12. She played in 83 matches and started in 71 of those. Buechel left her name all over the WKU record book. She’s the third leading points earner all-time with 70 in her career and third in career assists with 18. Her 26 career goals are fourth in program history and she’s one of five Lady Toppers to ever score a hat trick.
She earned Sun Belt All-Conference Second Team honors in 2012 and was named to the Sun Belt All-Tournament Team in 2008 and 2012.
Buechel was part of the 2008 team that went 15-2-4 on the season and that season provided her with one of her favorite memories of her time at WKU.
“Lindsey, Morgan and I wore ribbons for every win and we ended up with a LOT more ribbons in our hair that we anticipated,” said Buechel.
Buechel currently resides in Chicago where she is a digital marketer for Graeter’s Ice Cream.
“I am humbled and honored to be named to the 20th Anniversary Team,” said Buechel. “I truly feel so thankful to have played with the most amazing teammates and coaches beside me. I am nothing without each and every one of you. To this day, you all are still coaching me through life and challenging me, and I know for a fact I could not have achieved this honor without any of you. Go Tops!”
Career Statistics:
83 matches played
21 starts
204 shots
26 goals
18 assists
70 points
Hannah Chua (2014-17)
Position: Midfielder
Number: 2
Hometown: Claremont, Calif.
Hannah Chua (Ward) was a midfielder for WKU from 2014-18, playing in 65 matches and starting 55. Chua was a clutch player for the Lady Toppers, scoring six game-winning goals in her career which is tied for the eighth most in program history.
“I am incredibly humbled to have been selected for the 20th Anniversary Team among such high caliber players and people,” said Chua. “It was and always will be an honor to be a Lady Topper, and I look forward to seeing the success of the program throughout the next 20 years.”
Chua was selected as an All-Conference USA pick in 2015 and 2017.
Her favorite memory from her time at WKU was playing Marshall in a must-win game to contend for a spot in the conference tournament on her Senior Night.
“Our team battled hard in the pouring rain, and I scored two goals on my last night playing on our home field,” said Chua. “After the game, my now husband proposed to me and my whole team was there to celebrate the milestone and victory together.
Today, she is a Freelance Creative Marketer, living in Houston. She married former WKU football defensive back Marcus Ward in 2018. They had a baby girl named Noah in April of last year.
Career Statistics:
65 matches played
55 starts
91 shots
10 goals
8 assists
28 points
Crystal Chapon (2001-04)
Position: Forward
Number: 10
Hometown: North Potomac, Md.
Crystal Chapon (Gunning) played forward for the Lady Toppers from 2001 through 2004. She started in 60 matches and placed herself high on the WKU leaderboards during her time on the Hill. Chapon finished with nine assists in 2003, with her total for her career finishing at 21, good for second most in WKU Soccer history.
She was part of a trio of Lady Toppers to earn All-Conference honors for the first time in program history in 2002. She was tabbed All-Sun Belt Second Team.
Chapon’s favorite memories as a Lady Topper were scoring the game winning goal vs. FIU her freshman season in 2001 and playing in Spain her senior year in 2004.
As part of the first ever WKU Soccer team, Chapon had this to say, “From coming in as one of the originals, making lifelong friends and memories along the way, being a part of the WKU Women’s Soccer Team has been one of the highlights of my life.”
Chapon now lives in Melbourne Beach, Fla. and is married to WKU Baseball Alum, Matt Gunning. Together the couple has three children, Colt, Blake, and Aubrey.
Career Statistics:
67 matches played
60 starts
109 shots
11 goals
21 assists
43 points
Olivia Fitzgerald (2016-19)
Position: Defender
Number: 8
Hometown: Carmel, Ind.
Olivia Fitzgerald (Snyder) was a defender with WKU Soccer from 2013-16. Fitzgerald played in over 70 matches in the Red and White and anchored a backline that allowed only 0.68 goals per game in 2016. She was a All-Conference USA First Team pick that season and earned NSCAA All-Region Second Team honors. In the classroom, Fitzgerald earned a spot on the C-USA All-Academic Team.
Her favorite memory at WKU wasn't a specific moment, but the people she met and shared her time with.
“I will never forget the feeling of riding on the bus and blasting music before a game, the relentlessness and fight you put in each practice/game for each other, or the feeling of the final whistle and celebrating a win together,” said Fitzgerald. “It's crazy to think that strangers become sisters and the people you lean on the most. Playing the game of soccer and having all the memories would not be possible without your teammates. I walked away from WKU with lifelong friends that I'm forever grateful for.”
Fitzgerald is married to Nate Snyder and the couple currently reside in Westfield, Indiana where she is a pediatric general surgery RN.
“When I found that I was named to the 20th Anniversary Team I was speechless. Since I was a little girl I've always had this drive and competitiveness to be the best I could be. I wanted to go as far as I could in my soccer career. I take playing for WKU as one of my biggest accomplishments in life. Although it wasn't always an easy road, it was all worth it. Soccer has given me forever best friends, some of my most trusted mentors, and some of the best experiences thus far in my young life. WKU soccer introduced me to people that had the same drive and passion I did for the game. Over my 5 years at WKU, I met people that were willing to push me on and off the field to reach a potential that I sometimes did not even know I had. I feel very honored and humbled being named to the 20th anniversary team. Although I have closed that chapter of my life, I know WKU will always be a community that will be there for me.”
Career Statistics:
73 matches played
60 starts
16 shots
1 goals
2 assists
4 points
Alicia Dalby (2004-07)
Position: Midfielder
Number: 19
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
Alicia Dalby (Simmons) played on The Hill from 2004-07 as a midfielder for the Lady Toppers. She and her sister Jennifer Dalby (Holland) played together for two years in 2004-05 before Jennifer graduated.
In her four years, Dalby notched 16 assists which is tied for the fourth most in program history. She had an all-time game against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 21, 2007 - scoring a hat trick and getting an assist for seven points. Both the goals scored and the points from that match are tied for a school record to this day. That season, Dalby was named a Sun Belt All-Conference First Teamer for her play in a season that WKU won the Sun Belt regular season title.
Her favorite memory from her time at WKU was in 2004 in the Sun Belt Tournament when the Lady Toppers defeated Denver. Dalby had the game-winning goal in that match and it was the first time WKU had beaten Denver in program history.
“With the number of great players that have passed through WKU, I was a little shocked, but am completely honored to have been named as one of the players on the 20th Anniversary Team,” said Dalby.
She is married to Jeramy Simmons and the couple have two children - a son, Case, who is eight years old and a daughter, Addie, who is five. The family currently resides in Daphne, Alabama where Alicia works for Evident, a computer programming company for hospitals and clinics.
Career Statistics:
74 matches played
64 starts
130 shots
12 goals
16 assists
40 points
Kellie Walker (2006-09)
Position: Midfielder
Number: 15
Hometown: Novi, Mich.
Kellie Walker (Stearman) played midfielder for the Lady Toppers from 2006 through 2009. Walker played alongside her twin sister, Katie, all four years on The Hill. In her time with WKU, Walker scored 22 goals and notched 24 assists for 68 career points. She holds WKU’s record for most career assists and is fourth all-time in career points and tied for sixth in goals.
In 2009, Walker earned Sun Belt Player of the Year honors for her play. She was a two-time Sun Belt All-Conference First Team selection (2008 and 2009). She earned NSCAA Academic All-American Third Team honors in 2009.
“I am honored to have been chosen out of a program full of so many talented players,” said Walker. “I’m beyond grateful to have been part of this team!”
Walker’s favorite memory while playing at WKU is when the Lady Toppers defeated North Texas in Denton in the Sun Belt Tournament to advance to the championship game against Denver.
Walker currently lives in Louisville and is a speech language pathologist at a skilled nursing facility. She is married to Megan Stearman and the couple have three kids, son Cameron and twin six month year old girls, Ryan and Lucy.
Career Statistics:
80 matches played
65 starts
110 shots
22 goals
24 assists
68 points
Katie Walker (2006-09)
Position: Defender
Number: 4
Hometown: Novi, Mich.
Katie Walker played as a defender for the Lady Toppers from 2006 through 2009. Walker played alongside her twin sister, Kellie, on The Hill. She played in 64 matches while starting 47 times during her time on The Hill. She is tied for third all-time in WKU history with 21 matches started during her 2008 campaign. In her last three seasons, with the help of Walker’s defense, WKU only allowed 0.7 goals per game.
Her favorite memory from being a part of the Lady Toppers was the team trip to Brazil. She enjoyed their opportunity playing and training with the local club teams.
Walker now lives in Farmington, Minnesota where she is working as a store manager, and soon to be Subway franchisee. In addition, she is recently engaged and is currently planning her wedding with hopes of it occurring this year.
Walker reflects on her time with WKU Soccer and shares, “Such an honor! I made so many memories and cherished friendships that will surely last a lifetime!”
Career Statistics:
64 matches played
47 starts
18 shots
2 goals
4 assists
8 points
Iris Dunn (2013-16)
Position: Forward
Number: 12
Hometown: Tavernier, Fla.
Iris Dunn played forward during her time at WKU from 2013-16. Playing in 77 matches and starting in 69, she is tied for WKU’s sixth all-time leading scorer with 22 goals in her career and tied for seventh all-time in points earned at 50. She is also tied for third in match-winning goals with 10. In 2013, Dunn scored five match-winning goals for the Lady Toppers. That mark is tied for second all-time for a single-season at WKU.
Dunn earned all-conference honors in three seasons. She was tabbed Sun Belt Second Team in WKU's final year in the conference in 2013. Then in 2015, Dunn was named to the Conference USA Third Team and the Second Team in 2016. She also earned Sun Belt All-Tournament Team honors in 2013.
“I am so honored to have been given the opportunity to play for a program as commendable as WKU,” said Dunn. “Those years that I played will probably be some of the best of my life and are irreplaceable. I have even said to this day that I would run the fitness test a million times over to play again! Thank you to Jason, Chris, Will and Dustin for gifting me those memories.”
Today, she is a Medical ICU nurse in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is currently serving as a COVID ICU nurse.
Career Statistics:
77 matches played
69 starts
178 shots
22 goals
6 assists
50 points
Lindsey Passaglia (2004-07)
Position: Defender
Number: 18
Hometown: Cary, Ill.
Lindsey Passaglia (Medley) looks back on her Lady Topper career with pride. She shares, “This honor has given me some time to reflect on some of the best memories of my life and appreciate some of the most challenging times. I wouldn’t change any of it!”
During her senior year the Lady Toppers rattled off a 10-match win streak, a streak that still stands as the longest in WKU history. During that stretch, Passaglia and the defense shut out six teams and allowed only five total goals in those 10 matches. Overall, the Cary, Illinois native was part of over 40 wins in the Red and White.
Passaglia currently lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband Kyle Medley and her two-year-old twins Grayson and Austyn.
Career Statistics:
74 matches played
57 starts
12 shots
2 goals
4 assists
8 points
Rachel Friedman (2006-09)
Position: Defender
Number: 12
Hometown: Swansea, Ill.
Rachel Friedman (Tinius) was a defender for the Lady Toppers from 2006 through 2009. In her four years on The Hill she played in 81 matches and started in 76, scoring one goal. She and the WKU defense held opponents to just 12 goals in 2008, a school record. Friedman was part of over 50 Lady Topper wins in her time in the Red and White.
Friedman was named to Sun Belt All-Conference Teams in three of her four seasons at WKU. She was tabbed Second Team in 2007 and First Team in 2008 and 2009. She was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American twice, earning Third Team honors in 2008 and Second Team in 2009.
When asked about her favorite memory, Friedman couldn’t pinpoint just one specific one.
“There were so many. My experiences as a Lady Topper were undoubtedly some of the best of my entire life. The bonds that were developed between myself and my teammates was/is something so incredibly special. Girls that started as perfect strangers from all over the country became my best friends, and remain my best friends to this day. I am so thankful for these collective experiences that not only provided me the most amazing friends, but also allowed me to become the person I am today.”
Friedman is originally from Swansea, Illinois, but resides now in Bowling Green, Kentucky as a professor in Exercise Science at WKU. She’s married to Casey Tinius and they have three children: Lainey, Riley, and Tess.
“Even being included in the same conversation as these other remarkable women is such an honor and privilege,” said Friedman. “This program has seen so many talented players come through, and I am beyond excited to be included on the 20th anniversary team. It is so meaningful to feel like I have made an impact on a program that has such a substantial impact on me!”
Career Statistics:
81 matches played
76 starts
40 shots
1 goal
7 assists
9 points
Allison Nellis (2001-04)
Position: Foward
Number: 14
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Allison Nellis was a forward for the Lady Toppers from 2001 through 2004. In her four years on The Hill, Nellis scored 27 goals, which is third all-time at WKU. In her four years she also notched 67 points and had 10 match-winning goals. In 2001, Nellis scored 12 goals and contributed a total of 30 points, which is third all time for single season records. Nellis scored two hat tricks while with the Lady Toppers, the only player in school history to have done so. Her seven points against Fort Wayne on Sept, 2001 are tied for the most in WKU’s record book.
Nellis was named to the Sun Belt All-Conference Second Team in 2002, as part of a trio of Lady Toppers earning conference postseason awards for the first time in school history. She was also the first WKU women's soccer student-athlete to earn a conference weekly award. She was named the Sun Belt Player of the Week on Sept. 3, 2001.
“It was an incredible honor to be part of WKU’s first women’s soccer team but even more so now to be chosen for the 20th Anniversary Team,” said Nellis. “During my four years at WKU, I was blessed with inspiring coaches and passionate teammates. I’m very proud to be a part of this legacy alongside these people.”
When asked about her favorite memory, it wasn’t a match that stuck out to her.
“My favorite in particular was freshman year during practice it had down poured, and the coaches cut it short. We then proceeded to, ‘slip and slide down’ down the field, both players and coaches. We all completely stained our clothes, dripped with rain and mud, but we had an absolute blast. That memory has always stuck in my head for years.”
Nellis now lives in Nashville, Tennessee where she is leaving the corporate life after a long career for a new career with the Fire Department.
Career Statistics:
65 matches played
41 starts
94 shots
27 goals
13 assists
67 points
Ali Stahlke (2009-12)
Position: Defender
Number: 10
Hometown: Naperville, Ill.
Alison Stahlke was a defender for the Lady Toppers from 2009 through 2012. In her four years on The Hill, Stahlke scored five goals and registered one assist. Stahlke was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 for her play. She played in 82 matches, which is tied for the third most of any Lady Topper, and started in 69 of those matches.
Stahlke was a two-time All-Conference First Team selection (2011 and 2012) and was named to the 2011 Sun Belt All-Tournament Team. She also earned First Team Academic All-American honors in 2012.
One of her favorite memories from her time at WKU is scoring on Senior Night vs. North Texas. Former assistant coach Chris Tinius predicted that she would score on a free kick before the match began and sure enough she did.
Today Stahlke resides in Chicago, Illinois as a fifth grade teacher in a suburb of Chicago, with her boyfriend, Zane, and dog, Dexter.
“I am very honored to be part of the 20th Anniversary Team alongside so many talented players and former teammates,” said Stahlke. “My time playing soccer at WKU was one of the best experiences of my life! I am so grateful for all the memories and friends I made along the way.”
Career Statistics:
82 matches played
69 starts
36 shots
5 goals
1 assists
11 points
Kristin Cocchiarella (2005-08)
Position: Forward
Number: 9
Hometown: Niceville, Fla.
Kristin Cocchiarella (Kaskie) played forward for the Lady Toppers from 2005 through 2008. In her four years on The Hill, Cocchiarella scored 25 goals and notched 15 assists, both marks rank as the fifth most in program history. Her 65 points is sixth. Her clutch play led to 11 match-winning goals in her career which is the second most by any Lady Topper.
Cocchiarella was named to the Sun Belt All-Conference Second Team in her senior year. She also earned Sun Belt All-Tournament Team honors in 2008.
“I am honored to be chosen for this team and would give anything to get back on the pitch with the rest of my teammates and challenge the current team,” said Cocchiarella. “No matter how old we get, we will always be ready to arrive, raise hell and leave!”
When asked about her favorite memory, Cocchiarella had a hard time thinking of just one.
“So many memories come to mind. Brazil, Decatur, intramural basketball, 300s, I could go on and on, but the one image that remains constant in my mind is our pregame chant where we all linked arms in a circle swaying side to side. I can’t even remember what we chanted. To me these were the moments that instilled bonds, trust and teamwork. The bonds and lasting friendships I gained from playing soccer for WKU remain and will never be forgotten. It is these bonds that make me feel forever grateful for each and every WKU day and memory created!”
Cocchiarella now lives in her hometown of Niceville, Florida and is working as a Physical Therapist. She's married to Scott Kaskie (WKU Baseball alumnus) and the couple have two sons, Colton and Beau.
Career Statistics:
71 matches played
55 starts
112 shots
25 goals
15 assists
65 points
Jenna Silverberg (2003-07)
Position: Defender
Number: 8
Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.
Jenna Silverberg (Cassity) played forward and center back during her time at WKU from 2003-2007. Playing in 77 matches and starting 75, she is WKU’s second all-time leading scorer with 32 goals in her career and second all-time in points earned at 71. She is also fifth in match-winning goals, and tied for first all-time for her single-season record of 14 goals and 31 points in 2003.
Silverberg was a two-time Sun Belt All-Conference First Team honoree, earning the recognition in 2005 and 2006. She was also named to the Sun Belt All-Tournament Team in 2005.
“I am honored to have been selected to the 20th Anniversary Team,” said Silverberg. “As soon as I stepped on campus during my recruiting visit in 2002, I knew WKU was the place for me. I loved to compete, I loved to be challenged, I loved to lead, and I loved to play the game, period.”
Her favorite memory from her time at WKU is getting to share the field with her sister, Jamie. The duo connected for their first assist/goal against Purdue, and Silverberg describes it as a moment she will never forget. She not only loved playing alongside her sister, but all of her teammates, saying “The ladies I competed with throughout my journey at WKU are not only my old teammates, they are my family, and for their friendships I am forever grateful.”
Today, she is a registered nurse living in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband Ross Cassity (WKU Football alumnus), and their two kids, Rylie and Callie.
Career Statistics:
77 matches played
75 starts
154 shots
32 goals
7 assists
71 points
Morgan Thomas (2006-09)
Position: Defender
Number: 2
Hometown: Franklin, Tenn.
Morgan Thomas (Pisano) played on The Hill from 2006 to 2009. She said that her “list of favorite memories could go on forever,” but the one that tops the list was the trip her and her teammates took to Brazil. That trip was a bonding experience for the team, where they got to experience the country and it’s love for soccer together. She says “That trip gave our team a new energy to a sport we had played out our entire lives!”
Thomas was named the Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2007 and was a three-time Sun Belt All-Conference selection (2007-09). She was also named to the Sun Belt All-Tournament Team in 2007. In that same season, Thomas was named a Soccer Buzz Awards and NSCAA All-Region First Team pick. She earned Second Team honors from the same organizations in 2008.
Thomas is 10th all-time with 80 matches in her career, and is tied for third all-time with 21 matches started in her 2008 season. She had 15 goals, seven assists, and 37 points in her time at WKU.
Today, Thomas resides in Nashville, Tennessee as Director of Operations for Nashville Capital Network, with her husband Mike Pisano, and 9-month-old daughter, Cam.
“I am honored to have made the 20th anniversary team” said Thomas. “There have been so many amazing athletes who have worn a WKU Soccer jersey and I am so thankful to be a part of such an incredible organization. This is something I will treasure!”
Career Statistics:
80 matches played
65 starts
98 shots
15 goals
7 assists
37 points
Andrea Doogs (2001-04)
Position: Midfielder
Number: 15
Hometown: Elizabethtown, Ky.
Andrea Doogs played center midfield for WKU Soccer from 2001 through 2004. Every game Doogs was motivated to fight for the win and was relentless in that pursuit, and that shows in her records. Doogs is tied for the eighth most all-time in career assists, tied for fourth all-time in matches started, and her single-season record of seven assists in 2003 is tied for fifth all-time.
Doogs was a two-time Sun Belt All-Conference selection, becoming the program's first First Teamer in 2003.
Her fondest memories revolve around the team-building experiences her Lady Topper soccer team had, namely camping with her team and their trip to Spain. Doogs graduated from WKU in 2006. Originally from Elizabethtown, she currently lives in Louisville with her dog Ruby and works as a physical therapist assistant.
Career Statistics:
74 matches played
71 starts
62 shots
4 goals
13 assists
21 points
Sarah Gorham (2014-18)
Position: Midfielder
Number: 10
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Sarah Gorham’s favorite memory of her Lady Topper Soccer career isn’t about a specific instance, but rather a specific player. Gorham had a great connection with Nicole Roseland, her fellow midfielder for three seasons. Gorham was named to the All-Conference USA Second Team in 2018.
“We were always in sync and, for me, knowing where she was on the field or where she was going to be was automatic,” said Gorham. “In my eyes, that was the best part about college soccer - clicking with my teammates on the field. Since I’ve been playing overseas, I now know how rare that can be.”
Gorham graduated from WKU in 2019. She scored 10 goals and registered seven assists in her time with the Lady Toppers, playing in 70 matches and starting 53.
She is originally from Lexington, but Gorham currently lives in Limassol, Cyprus and plays professional soccer for the Nea Salamina Famagusta Football Club.
“I feel very thankful to have been a part of a program that makes past players still feel like they are a part of the team,” Gorham said. “Many thanks to Jason and the coaching staff for this recognition, I wouldn’t be the player or person I am today without everyone I met through WKU Soccer.”
Career Statistics:
70 matches played
53 starts
103 shots
10 goals
7 assists
27 points
