Oh, From an Irish Perspective, I'm Really Disappointed ...
by dillon77 (2023-01-31 07:04:42)

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With Korbin, I thought this team was going to be an uber threat from Day One.Don't see Maddie Mercado, who was listed as a senior in the fall but had another year, on the roster. So that's another opening
So, with Albert and Wingate gone, who steps up? Some thoughts:

- Kristina Lynch, the transfer from FSU who never played, is still on the roster. She, of course, was a key player for FSU while she was there. Can score and distribute, play either middie or forward.

- Move Kiki Van Zanten from her primarily defensive roles up to forward (again) or the attacking middie role that Albert had.

- Remember Aly Akers who started (alongside Albert) as a frosh before blowing out her ACL? She was not up to top speed last year, but if she continues to mend, she could fit into the mix.

- With Brianna Martinez graduated as well, expect Katie Coyle, the aggressive middie from Jersey, to move into the starting 11.

- Maybe a transfer? Nate has used it and might be on the lookout again.

Is there a spring roster?
by Slainte Joe  (2023-01-31 08:23:23)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I don’t see one on und.com. I would be shocked if Mercado were not back next fall.

I think Ellie Ospeck will take the starter’s role from Bri. Also, I think Sophia Fisher will start now that Korbin’s gone.
Agree on Mercado Coming Back. Massive Opportunity ...
by dillon77  (2023-01-31 10:16:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

..for her with Albert & Wingate gone.

You're right: it would help to have an updated "spring semester roster" to see exactly who is coming back (or not). Will a Kati Druzina, also listed as a senior, come back for her Covid year?

If Kristina Lynch does return for a 2nd year of grad school and to use that one year of eligibility, she'd offer a lot of top-flight experience that Nate could mix and match with.

Stay tuned....