USF Women's Soccer Signs Five For 2004 Season

Feb. 5, 2004

USF Dons women's head soccer coach Pamela Kalinoski is proud to announce the signing of five players to the 2004 recruiting class. The class that Kalinoski has put together will address some immediate needs for the Dons. Coach Kalinoski is hoping to get immediate production from all five members of this year's class.

"This year's class brings a much needed versatility. These ladies will make an immediate impact for us and will ensure the quality of our program for the next four years. Like last years recruiting class, we will benefit from having girls who have been teammates prior to arriving at USF."

Below is a player-by-player breakdown:

Fiona O'Sullivan (Sir Francis Drake H.S./San Geronimo, CA) forward

Three-year varsity player for Sir Francis Drake High School... named Marin Independent Journal Prep Player of the Week in April of 2002... named Marin County Athletic League first team All-League for 2001-2003... Played in her fifth season for the Central Marin Magic and is a teammate of fellow USF signee Lauren Tweet... has scored 139 goals and 44 assists in the first four seasons.

Kalinoski on O'Sullivan: "Fiona has tremendous strength and athleticism and loves to take players on one versus one. Her confidence and poise on the ball make the game appear effortless. Her 5'10" frame will be an asset to the team's offensive air game."

Lindsay Swisher (Montgomery H.S./Santa Rosa, CA) forward/midfielder

Four-year varsity player for Montgomery High School... helped lead team to three consecutive Bay League championships and three straight trips to the North Coast section Championships, which they won in 2003... team ranked #1 nationally by the NSCAA... scored 16 goals and added 16 assists as a senior... as a junior scored 17 goals and added 15 assists in just 22 games to lead her team in both categories... named Co-Player of the Year in the North Bay League... as a sophomore named first team All-League and All-Empire, leading her team in assists and second in overall scoring... was also a varsity starter as a freshman, one of only two... has played five seasons of club soccer, currently a member of the Santa Rosa United Storm... is a high school teammate of fellow USF signee Kara Breithaupt.

Kalinoski on Swisher: "Lindsay is a dynamic and versatile player with a warrior mentality. She possesses a deadly quickness and explosion that will afford her much success at this level.

Kalinoski on O'Sullivan and Swisher: "These two have an attacking punch that will compliment our current talent."

Katie Hoban (University of San Diego H.S./San Diego, CA) defender

Three-year varsity player for University of San Diego High School... Member of three time CIF championship teams... named to the All-Western League in 2001and to the second team in 2002 and 2003... named first team All-CIF in 2001 and second team All-CIF in 2002... played eight seasons for the Nomads Soccer Club... currently playing with the San Diego Surf Club.

Kalinoski on Hoban: "Katie's speed and versatility as an outside back and wing player will provide a much needed element to our team dynamic. She fully engages herself defensively and is a natural attacker out of the back. Her presence will help solidify our back line."

Lauren Tweet (Will C. Wood H.S./Vacaville, CA) midfielder

Four-year varsity player for Will C. Wood High School... as a junior scored 25 goals and added 11 assists... 2002 All-league Honorable Mention ... playing her eighth season of club soccer this season with the Central Marin Magic Club Organization.

Kalinoski on Tweet: "Lauren Tweet is a little pistol. "She is fast and strong on the ball with a relentless work rate. She will provide a spark and depth to our midfield."

Kara Breithaupt (Montgomery H.S./Santa Rosa, CA) defender

Helped lead team to three consecutive Bay League championships and three straight trips to the North Coast section Championships, which they won in 2003... team ranked #1 nationally by the NSCAA... named All-North Bay League and All CIF North Coast Section first team selections as a sophomore... has played seven years of club soccer and is currently a member of the Santa Rosa United Riptide... is a high school teammate of fellow USF signee Lindsay Swisher.

Kalinoski on Breithaupt: "Kara is a special player because she is an extremely intelligent defender, but she is also a physical force in the back. Her combination of pure strength with mental and physical assertiveness is difficult to find in a player and we are excited to have her."