The University of Notre Dame Women's Soccer Team beat Stanford this afternoon to win the 2010 NCAA Women's Soccer National Championship!!! The Irish only needed one goal, from freshman Adriana Leon, eleven minutes in the second half -- in their 1-0 win over the #1 ranked and undefeated Stanford Cardinal.
Two Fun Facts from the NCAA Women's Soccer Championships: Notre's last four goals in the tournament were scored by FRESHMAN! And, Notre Dame is now undefeated -- the last three years -- every time junior, Melissa Henderson gets an assist! Melissa assisted Leon's winning goal. Here's a link to all of the coverage following today's THIRD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR NOTRE DAME'S WOMEN'S SOCCER PROGRAM!!!!
YOU CAN WELCOME HOME THE NATIONAL CHAMPS
AT 8:30 PM THIS EVENING @ PURCELL PAVILLION!!!
LINK:
ESPN GAME STORY
LINK:
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
LINK:
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE -- GAME STORY
