Wednesday, January 21, 2009

LARKIN IS HEADED TO LOS ANGELES


Katie Larkin was picked number 19th in the Women's Professional Soccer Draft by the Los Angeles Sol.  She just finished her Senior year with the Cougs, and ended the season with 11 goals, 23 points, and 66 shots in 22 games.  She was an All-American her sophomore, junior and senior years and the MWC Offensive Player of the Year and Tournament Player of the Year in 2008.  Larkin will have the opportunity to play with some of the world's best players, and showcase her skills at the Home Depot Center, a 27,000 seat stadium which is also home to Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy.  
     
Larkin is excited to continue her career and take off to warm, sunny, California!  We wish Larkin the best and will keep our readers up to date on how things are going with the LA Sol. Their first game is against the Washington Freedom at the Home Depot Center Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 PM.  Good luck Larkin!