FC WI Eclipse alums collected a trove of awards for their performances this season in college soccer, with players earning all-conference honors in multiple conferences and more.  Many others are continuing their season in the NCAA Tournament post-season as they search for an NCAA National Championship.  Once again, the performance of FC WI Eclipse alums shows that real development is long-term!

Individual Awards:

• Jacie Jermier – All-BIG EAST, First Team  (Marquette)
  • Jacie was the leader in the Marquette back-line while also being a consistent a threat in the attack all year, finishing with 10 points, a pair of goals and a team high of 6 assists.
• Mariah Vichich –All–Missouri Valley, First Team (Loyola-Chicago)
  • Vichich led a solid defense for the Ramblers, helping Loyola post an impressive 1.20 goals against average, good enough for second in the conference.
• Cassidy Blanchard- Horizon League, Defensive Player of the Year (UWM)
  • Blanchard was recognized as the top defender in the Horizon League, controlling a backline that earned nine shutouts and a 0.68 goals-against average.
• Gaby Dorsey – All America-East, All Rookie Team (University of New Hampshire)
  • Dorsey was recognized as one of the top newcomers to the league, playing in 17 matches for the Wildcats and showing her versatility throughout the season getting minutes in both the midfield and forward lines.
• Jamie Karch – All CCAC  - First Team (Cardinal Stritch)
  • Karch ranked third in the league with 0.89 goals per game, scoring 17 goals (5 game winners) and adding 5 assists to earn 39 points in total over the season.
• Michela Ongaro – Academic All Big-12 (Oklahoma State)
  • ​After returning from an ACL injury in 2014, Michela quickly showed she was back at 100% with big-time saves throughout the year as the starting GK.
• Holly Heckendorf – Sportsmanship Honoree Award (Wisconsin)
  • ​After playing as a reserve her freshman and sophomore year, Heckendorf jumped to prominence her junior year, starting nearly every game of the season in the backline for Big 10 Co-Champion Wisconsin.
• ​Jackie Wandt - Academic All-MAC (Northern Illinois)
  • ​The junior has been a consistent contributor at outside back and center back while starring in the classroom studying nursing and earning the MAC Commissioner's Award..

NCAA Post-Season Qualifiers:

Division 1:

• Loyola Marymount University:
  • Ally Andreini and Loyola Marymount have earned their third all-time bid to the NCAA Tournament.  Andreini started in their first round match up against Cal and contributed to the 1-0 upset!  The Lions advance to the round of 32 and will face Minnesota.
• Northwestern University:
  • Mary Erikson and Northwestern earned their first NCAA bid since 1998 and third time in program history. They found success in the first round with a thrilling 1-0 double-overtime victory against Washington State. The quest for a championship continues in the round of 32 against No. 2 seed West Virginia University.
• Notre Dame:
  • Brittany Von Reuden and the Irish claimed a No.3 seed in the NCAA tournament, marking their 23^rd straight NCAA appearance.  Reuden started in the strong 5-0 win against Oakland in the first round. Next up - UCONN in the round of 32.
• Duke:
  • Mary Elizabeth Bender and Duke were dominant in NCAA first round action with a 5-0 shut out against JMU. They advance to play Florida Gulf Coast.
• Florida Gulf Coast:
  • Elyse Hansen and FGCU earned a position in the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in the program's five years of postseason eligibility. They notched their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory with the 2-1 defeat over University of South Florida in the first round. Next in line are the Duke Blue Devils for the second round match up.

Division 3:

• Brandeis:
  • Haley Prudent and Brandeis earned a berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament after a successful regular season. They took care of a business in the first two rounds with a 1-0 victory over Western Connecticut State University in the first round and a thrilling PK win over Amherst after double-overtime. They advance to the Sweet 16 to face William Smith.