FieldTurf Announces 2011 Coach and Team of the Year Soccer Awards
Summary
They were led by some of the world’s most dominant players including Brazil’s Marta, Canada’s Christine Sinclair and USA’s Alex Morgan.. NCAA Team of the Year – Stanford University The third time was a charm for the Cardinal.While Sporting KC bowed out to finalist Houston in the semifinals of the playoffs, this former US National Team captain has the Sporting fans and players believing greats things are on the horizon.WPS Coach of the Year – Aaran Lines, Western New York FlashLines won his second consecutive FT coach of the year award after leading the Flash to back to back Championships.Minnesota defeated the regular season champion Carolina Railhawks 3-1 on aggregate in the final.USL (Division III) Coach of the Year – Adrian Heath, Orlando CityHeath shaped the league’s most stingiest defense, one that surrendered just 16 goals in 24 games, en route to it first ever USL Division III championship by defeating the Harrisburg City Islanders 3-2 in a penalty kick shootout.They were led by some of the world’s most dominant players including Brazil’s Marta, Canada’s Christine Sinclair and USA’s Alex Morgan..NCAA Team of the Year – Stanford UniversityThe third time was a charm for the Cardinal.With a 95-4-4 record in the past four seasons they are the most dominant team – men’s or women’s -- in college soccer.The FieldTurf Coach of the Year Awards recognize a coach’s dedication and hard work both on and off the field.