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Emory’s Gorodetsky Named All-American for Second-Straight Year

Emory’s Gorodetsky Named All-American for Second-Straight Year
Posted: Dec 12, 2011

Emory University sophomore center back Lauren Gorodetsky was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/ Continental Tire NCAA Women's Division III All-America Second Team for the second straight year, based on her performance during the 2011 season.

Gorodetsky was one of just nine Division III players to be named a repeat all-American this season.  In addition, she was one of just three sophomores to earn all-America status and the only one to be named to either the first or second team. 

After being named to the second team last season as well, Gorodetsky became just the fifth player in Emory history to become a repeat all-American, joining former Eagles Diana Spock (1993 and 1995), Annie Schenck (2000 and 2001), Andrea Pawliczek (2000 and 2001) and Grace Lam (2007 and 2008).  It was the 16th all-America honor garnered by Emory players in the program's history.

The all-America honor is the latest in a long list of post-season awards for Gorodetsky this season.  Earlier in the year, she was named the Most Valuable Player of the University Athletic Association (UAA), in addition to earning a place on the all-conference first team.  Gorodetsky was recognized for her academic success as well, claiming a spot on the Capital One Academic All-District team.

Gorodetsky led an Emory defense that allowed just five goals all season, finishing third among NCAA Division III teams with a 0.242 goals-against average, the best mark in the program's history.  The Eagles' backline shut out a program-record 16 opponents, good for a 0.8 shutout percentage, also the third-best mark among Division III squads in 2011.

The sophomore contributed offensively as well, scoring four goals for eight points during the year.  Three of her four goals scored were game-winning strikes.

Gorodetsky helped lead the Eagles to the first undefeated regular season in Emory Athletics history, and to the program's sixth UAA Championship.  Emory advanced to the round of 16 of the NCAA Championships, ending the campaign with an overall record of 17-1-2.