Louisiana nabs NAIA All-American transfer

LOUISIANA La. - The University of Louisiana Lady Cajuns soccer team has signed seven new players to national letters of intent for the 2004 season including Rose Clemensen, a NAIA All-American transfer from the University of Mobile.

Clemensen, from Stouvring, Denmark, was a 2003 NAIA Honorable Mention All-American at the University of Mobile and was also named to the All-Region XIII First Team. She Led Mobile with 35 points (16 goals and 3 assists), including three game-winning goals.

Three prospects came from Texas -- Kerri Luyties (Spring, Texas; Klein HS), Kristina Nadolski (The Woodlands, Texas) Erin Thompson (Plano, Texas). Luyties and Nadolski both played on the for same club team, Challenge Blitz.

The last three Cajun recruits come from California, Indiana and Kansas -- goalkeeper Kristen Malen from Hesperia, Calif., midfielder/forward Stephanie Lynch (Evansville, Ind.) and midfielder Lyndsey Winters (Wichita, Kan.)

The list marks the fourth signing class for Louisiana coach Dave Poggi since beginning the program in 2000.

The Cajuns are currently finishing up their offseason conditioning program and will hold their first spring scrimmage on Saturday, March 6 at Cajun Field.



Rose Clemensen
Position: Midfield
Intended Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Stouvring, Denmark
Previous School: University of Mobile

2003 NAIA Honorable Mention All-American at the University of Mobile (Ala.)

Also named to the All-Region XIII First Team
Led Mobile with 35 points (16 goals and 3 assists), including three game-winning goals. Played 15 seasons with Denmark club team Stouring IF and one season with Texas Wild Fire

Poggi says: "Rose (Clemensen) is a NAIA All-American transfer who possesses a distinct knowledge of the game and desire to perform. She is expected to help us create and score goals."


Stephanie Lynch
Height: 5-6
Position: Midfield, Forward
Intended Major: Business Date of Birth: 12/03/85
High School: North HS Hometown: Evansville, IN
Other Schools Recruited: Evansville, Western Kentucky, Murray State,
IUPUI

Named Second Team All-State as a senior and Third Team All-State as a junior
First Team All-District junior and senior seasons
First Team All-Conference and All-City all four years with North High School
Led team in total points in 2003 with 18 goals and 14 assists
Holds North High School record for total career points with 133 points
Led North High School in scoring her junior and senior seasons
Academic All-City, Magna Cum Laude Honor Roll through High School

Poggi says: "Stephanie Lynch's passion for the game enables her to make quick decisions and goal scoring opportunities. We believe she has what it takes to become a great Division I player."


Kerri Luyties
Height: -----
Position: Defense, Midfield
Intended Major: ----- Date of Birth: 02/11/86
High School: Klein HS Hometown: Spring, Texas

All-District First Team Midfielder for Klein HS in 2003
Recipient of the 2003 Coaches MVP Award
Helped lead school to the 2002 Region II 5A Texas state quarterfinals
Member of the Klein Oak All-Tournament Team 2004
Member of Challenge Soccer Club along with fellow Ragin' Cajuns signee Kristina Nadolski

Poggi says: "Kerri Luyties has excellent speed and is fearless on the field. Her effort and drive will add a new dimension to the program."


Kristen Malen
Height: 5-7
Position: Goalkeeper
Intended Major: undecided
Date of Birth: 02/11/86
High School: Hesperia HS Hometown: Victorville,
California
Other Schools Recruited:

Named All-Mojave River Leage First Team in 2002 and 2003, All-League
Second Team in 2001
MRL League Defensive Player of the Year in 2003
Named to the 2002 and 2003 Daily Press Sportswriters All-Area Team
Hesperia High School team captain 2003-2004
Member of Claremont Stars Club Team

Poggi says: "Kristen Malen is a vocal leader from the back and demonstrates excellent athleticism that allows her to make big saves as a goalkeeper."


Kristina Nadolski
Height: 5-3
Position: Midfield, Forward
Intended Major: Dental Hygiene
Date of Birth: 09/29/85
High School: The Woodlands HS Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas

Named First Team All-District for Woodlands High School
Led the Highlanders to District Championships in 2002 and 2003 and regional semi-finals
Team combined for a 45-10-3 record over junior and senior years
Member of Challenge Blitz Club Team with fellow Ragin' Cajuns signee Kerri Luyties

Poggi says: "Kristina Nadolski is an attacking threat who can strike a ball with both feet and combines well with others."


Erin Thompson
Height: 5-7
Position: Midfield
Intended Major: Speech Pathology
Date of Birth: 06/01/86
High School: Plano Senior HS Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Other Schools Recruited: Northwestern State, McNeese State, Texas Lutheran, Hardin-Simmons, Ouachita-Baptist

Lettered for 3 years under head coach Diane Davey at Plano Senior High School
Named 2003 Honorable Mention All-District
In a recent game against Lewisville HS, assisted in the first goal and scored off a breakaway as PSHS won 2-0 advancing to the championship game
Played club soccer with Andromeda for 5 seasons

Poggi says: "Erin Thompson is a strong, fast, and fit player who can contribute both offensively and defensively. She has a unique ability to find the ball and create scoring opportunities."


Lyndsey Winters
Height: 5-7
Position: Midfield, Defender
Intended Major: Accounting
Date of Birth: 03/05/86
High School: Bishop Carroll HS Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Other Schools Recruited: Arkansas, Texas A&M Commerce, NW Missouri,
Newman University, Washburn University

Four-year letterman for head coach John Barber at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Helped lead the Golden Eagles to 2001 and 2003 Regional Championship
Second-leading scorer as a sophomore with 12 goals and six assists
2002 All-District and All-City 2000-2003
Team captain for BCHS in 2003 and upcoming 2004 season
13 years with Botafogo Futbol Club (BFC), team captain for the past six seasons
Member of Who's Who among High School Students

Poggi says: "Lyndsey Winters is an all-around athlete whose versatility, work ethic, and athleticism will allow her to make an immediate impact this fall in either the midfield or defense."