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Olympic Hero to Make Autograph Appearance on Friday
Before the USF women's soccer team take to the field this upcoming Friday, there will be a special visitor to Negoesco Stadium. At approximately 4:30 pm, Olympic soccer hero Monica Gonzalez, a former WUSA star with the Boston Breakers will be on hand to sign autographs, mingle with team supporters and help raffle off a Team Mexico Olympic jersey, signed by the entire Mexican women's soccer squad. All proceeds from the jersey raffle will be earmarked for the USF women's soccer team.As captain of Team Mexico, Monica had the honor of leading her country in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Throughout her extensive international career, Monica has garnered 29 caps and three goals. In January 2003, Monica was a member of the team that competed in the Australia Cup as well as playing in every game during the 2002 Gold Cup Tournament. Finally, Monica was also a member of the 1999 Mexican World Cup team.
In her college career, Gonzalez starred at the University of Notre Dame, where earned second team NSCAA All-American honors in her final year. As a senior, Gonzalez was an integral part of the Irish defense that posted 16 shutouts and led the nation in goals against average
Following the autograph session, the USF women's soccer team (5-3-3) will take to the field at 5:00 pm as they host the UC Davis Aggies.
