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2011 All-Connecticut girls soccer team
The MSG Varsity Connecticut staff selected the top players, coaches and teams from the 2011 season across the entire region.
Below are the award winners, as well as the first-team and second-team all-stars.
TEAM OF THE YEAR
St. Joseph
Led by the dynamic duo of Alysa Christo and Samantha Grasso up top, the Cadets won their first 14 games to clinch the No. 1 seed in the FCIAC tournament. St. Joe’s lost only three games all season – one to defending FCIAC champion Greenwich in the league semifinals and another to eventual CIAC Class M champion Northwest Catholic in the state semifinals. The Cadets outscored the opposition 73-22 this season.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Dave Flower, Westhill
Over the last three seasons, Flower has guided the Vikings to two state finals and a record of 45-9-10. Perhaps his finest work on the sidelines came this fall when Westhill – which lost 11 key players from last year’s CIAC Class LL runner-up squad – won 14 games during their best regular season ever and reached the FCIAC semis and state quarterfinals.
FIRST TEAM
SHANNON COLLIGAN
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Greenwich, Sr., Forward
The all-time leading scorer in program history, Colligan finished her brilliant career with 150 points. The senior forward tied her single-season record with 20 goals this year and led the Cardinals to a second straight FCIAC championship. Colligan, who has signed to play at N.C. State, is a three-time first-team All-FCIAC and All-State selection and was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-America Team.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Greenwich, Sr., Forward
The all-time leading scorer in program history, Colligan finished her brilliant career with 150 points. The senior forward tied her single-season record with 20 goals this year and led the Cardinals to a second straight FCIAC championship. Colligan, who has signed to play at N.C. State, is a three-time first-team All-FCIAC and All-State selection and was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-America Team.
ANNA BOREA
New Canaan, Jr., Midfielder
An All-New England and first-team All-FCIAC choice, the junior midfielder was a force all over the field and her right foot was a major asset for the Rams on set pieces.
New Canaan, Jr., Midfielder
An All-New England and first-team All-FCIAC choice, the junior midfielder was a force all over the field and her right foot was a major asset for the Rams on set pieces.
HOLLY BURWICK
New Canaan, Sr., Goalkeeper
The first-team All-FCIAC goalie ended her stellar career with eight shutouts, including two in the state tournament as the Rams reached the CIAC Class LL quarterfinals.
New Canaan, Sr., Goalkeeper
The first-team All-FCIAC goalie ended her stellar career with eight shutouts, including two in the state tournament as the Rams reached the CIAC Class LL quarterfinals.
MARIEKE BRAVO
Darien, Sr., Midfielder
A four-year starter, Bravo laves the Blue Wave as a two-year All-State and All-FCIAC selection.
Darien, Sr., Midfielder
A four-year starter, Bravo laves the Blue Wave as a two-year All-State and All-FCIAC selection.
TABITHA BROWN
Amity, Sr., Defender
A two-time All-State and All-SCC choice, Brown led the Spartans to a 13-3-3 record.
Amity, Sr., Defender
A two-time All-State and All-SCC choice, Brown led the Spartans to a 13-3-3 record.
ALYSA CHRISTO
St. Joseph, Sr., Forward
One of only four players in the state to be named to the NSCAA All-American Team, Christo scored totaled nearly 40 goals the last two seasons. A two-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection.
St. Joseph, Sr., Forward
One of only four players in the state to be named to the NSCAA All-American Team, Christo scored totaled nearly 40 goals the last two seasons. A two-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection.
KAROLYN COLLINS
Norwalk, Sr., Defender
A four-year starter, the senior sweeper leaves the Bears as a three-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection. Will play at Fairfield University.
Norwalk, Sr., Defender
A four-year starter, the senior sweeper leaves the Bears as a three-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection. Will play at Fairfield University.
NICOLE ERIKSEN
Westhill, Sr., Defender
A two-time All-FCIAC selection, Eriksen spearheaded a Vikings defense that allowed just six goals all season.
Westhill, Sr., Defender
A two-time All-FCIAC selection, Eriksen spearheaded a Vikings defense that allowed just six goals all season.
SAMANTHA GRASSO
St. Joseph, So., Forward
Already a two-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection, Grasso was perhaps the most electrifying player in the FCIAC this season. The sophomore striker finished with 21 goals and 18 assists in helping the Cadets nail down the league’s best record.
St. Joseph, So., Forward
Already a two-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection, Grasso was perhaps the most electrifying player in the FCIAC this season. The sophomore striker finished with 21 goals and 18 assists in helping the Cadets nail down the league’s best record.
ABBEY LAKE
Staples, Sr., Forward
The senior forward and first-team All-FCIAC selection finished her career with 82 points, including 18 goals and 12 assists this season. Lake scored four goals in the state tournament, leading the No. 20 seed Wreckers on their surprising run to the Class LL semifinals.
Staples, Sr., Forward
The senior forward and first-team All-FCIAC selection finished her career with 82 points, including 18 goals and 12 assists this season. Lake scored four goals in the state tournament, leading the No. 20 seed Wreckers on their surprising run to the Class LL semifinals.
CASEY PEARSALL
Wilton, Jr., Midfielder
A three-sport standout who has already committed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame, the junior central midfielder was named All-State and first-team All-FCIAC after leading the Warriors to the FCIAC semifinals.
Wilton, Jr., Midfielder
A three-sport standout who has already committed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame, the junior central midfielder was named All-State and first-team All-FCIAC after leading the Warriors to the FCIAC semifinals.
EMILY PULLEN
Fairfield Warde, Sr. Forward
A two-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection, Pullen scored countless big goals for the Mustangs – notably the game-winner to lift Warde to its first league championship game.
Fairfield Warde, Sr. Forward
A two-time All-State and All-FCIAC selection, Pullen scored countless big goals for the Mustangs – notably the game-winner to lift Warde to its first league championship game.
SECOND TEAM
Salma Anastaio, So., St. Luke’s
CC Bingham-Figluizzi, Sr., Westhill
Bea Blackwell, Jr., Barlow
Katie Brennan, Sr., Warde
Catie Dee, Sr., Darien
Alysa Fratarcangeli, Jr., Lauralton Hall
Jess Laszlo, Fr., Westhill
Katherine Lombardi, Sr., Barlow
Izzy Mackell, Sr., Greenwich
Jill Marini, Sr., Barlow
Grace Mattison, Jr., Weston
Keegan Thimons, Sr., Warde
Sabrina Toole, So., St. Joseph
CC Bingham-Figluizzi, Sr., Westhill
Bea Blackwell, Jr., Barlow
Katie Brennan, Sr., Warde
Catie Dee, Sr., Darien
Alysa Fratarcangeli, Jr., Lauralton Hall
Jess Laszlo, Fr., Westhill
Katherine Lombardi, Sr., Barlow
Izzy Mackell, Sr., Greenwich
Jill Marini, Sr., Barlow
Grace Mattison, Jr., Weston
Keegan Thimons, Sr., Warde
Sabrina Toole, So., St. Joseph
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