2015 Nebraska Soccer Guide | Page 6

2015 Nebraska Soccer 11 ncaa tournament appearances International Huskers Players have consistently risen from Nebraska to the next level of the sport, including World Cup and Olympic competition. Three former Huskers represented Canada at the 2008 Olympic Games, in the country’s first-ever Olympic appearance, while Brittany Timko and Karina LeBlanc both represented Canada at the 2012 Games in London. Since the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991, 11 former Nebraska soccer players have participated in 17 World Cup competitions. In 2003, seven former Huskers made up the 20-player Canadian roster that advanced to the semifinal match. Four former Huskers joined the Canadian squad for contests in the 2007 World Cup, two more Huskers competed in the 2011 World Cup and an additional pair made appearances in the 2015 World Cup. The 2015 World Cup also saw action from former Husker Ari Romero, who represented Mexico in the international contest. 4 World Cup Huskers Olympic Huskers All-Time Canadian Caps Leaders 2013 All-American Ari Romero (top left) played in her first World Cup in 2015 for Mexico. Former Midfielder Selenia Iacchelli (top right) made her first World Cup appearance in 2015, helping the Canadians to a trip to the quarterfinals. Former Husker Brittany Timko (top middle right) played in three straight World Cups for Canada. All-American Christine Latham (middle left) was responsible for three of Canada’s goals in the 2003 World Cup, while Amy Walsh (bottom right) ranks 12th alltime on the Canadian caps leaders chart. Karina LeBlanc (bottom middle right) and Isabelle Morneau (bottom left) both rank in the top 18 for all-time caps. LeBlanc made her fifth straight World Cup appearance in 2015 before announcing her retirement. Sasha Andrews, Defender Canada