by Ken Dunkin

With six newcomers and a squad that is hungry for victories the Riverwomen soccer team will look to add on last season's great record. While the Riverwomen lack depth at many position they will have quality players all around the field.

Forwards

Carrie Marino-Marino will be a huge key to the offensive attack as she was last season. She was an All-Region selection after scoring 17 goals and 10 assist for a 44 point season. She will be expected to be an offensive force once again.

Jenny Terbrock-A talented player that should step into a starting role in her freshman season.

Julie Reiter-A sophomore transfer who will get a lot of time at the forward position. She will combine with Marino and Terbrock as a tough three up front.

Midfielders

Beth Ernst-Ernst is one of the best players in the country. After sitting out several years after leaving Michigan State Ernst led the Riverwomen to one of their best seasons ever. She became only the second player in school history to score over 20 goals and amassed 51 points. She was also an All-America selection.

Tammi Madden-Madden enters her fourth season with the Riverwomen looking to make it her best. She is expected to be a leader and play a key role in helping maintain the defensive prowess that has been with the team in recent seasons.

Tricia Niederer-No one works harder or wants to play more than Niederer. She is coming off of ankle surgery and still goes all-out. Even with the injury she is one of the quickest players on the team.

Lynn Lueddecke-One of the hard working players on the team Lueddecke will play spot time in the midfield. In her two seasons with the program she has two assists.

Laurie Casso-A hard worker that has been with the program for three seasons, she is entering her fourth. She has good ball skills and at times can be a very dominating player.

Diane Pohlman-A transfer from UM-Columbia who has gained a starting role with the Riverwomen. She is expected to play a big role with the team.

Defender

Diane Ermeling-After a tiring season last year Ermeling should come back this year replenished. She is a solid defender that isn't afraid to scrap it up and throw some dirt in the air.

Michelle Hogan-After learning the program quickly last season Hogan returns with more seasoning and more experience. With her tough and aggressive play Hogan could play a more key role in the defensive game.

Shannon Humphrey-A hard working quality player Humphrey should start in the backfield. When a good opposing player is on the field Humphrey is the player that marks her.

Windy Hollon-A solid player that will get plenty of time in the backfield. She had an assist last season.

Karla Linder-A solid defender who could get time in the crowded backfield. She played in 15 games last season getting an assist.

Beth Ostermeyer-Ostermeyer has made a name quickly in her freshman season for her strong defensive abilities.

Dana Thompson-Another strong defender that came to UM-St. Louis after a year at University of Kansas. In time she could see more time on the field.

Goalie

Samantha Grashoff-The only goalie this season Grashoff will be expected to do lot of things for the team. In her freshman season she had a .78 goals against average and registered four shut-outs. The job is hers this season and for the team to win she must play well.