Casey Nogueira Named Soccer America Women's Player of the Year

Posted Dec 17, 2008
Casey Nogueira of Raleigh, NC, put a signature achievement on her remarkable third season for the Tar Heels as she was named the National Player of the Year by Soccer America Magazine Tuesday. Nogueira, whose two goals in the national championship game lifted the Tar Heels to a 2-1 victory, led the nation this year in total goals with 25 and in total points with 58. This is the 12th time since Soccer America instituted the award in 1985 that a North Carolina player has been so honored. (Tar Heel Blue)

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