STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford women's soccer alumna Julie Foudy ('93) and head coach Paul Ratcliffe were named the Pac-12 Player and Coach of the Century, as announced by the conference Monday.
The Cardinal is well-represented on the all-century list with five players named to the Starting XI, three reserves and the head coach.
Stanford Starting XI representatives are: Christen Press (forward, 2007-10), Kelley O'Hara (forward, 2006-09), Julie Foudy (midfield, 1989-92), Teresa Noyola (midfield, 2008-11) and Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke (defense, 2003, 2005-07).
Jessica Fischer (defense, 1992-95), Alina Garciamendez (defense, 2009-12) and Nicole Barnhart (goalkeeper, 2000, 2002-04) were named as reserves.
Foudy is one of the most accomplished American soccer players in history, earning 272 caps for the U.S. national team. She competed in four World Cups, winning twice, and earned two Olympic gold medals. She was the team captain during the U.S. national team's seminal 1999 World Cup championship, a team that earned 1999 Sports Illustrated Sportswomen of the Year honors.
At Stanford, Foudy was a three-time NSCAA first-team All-American and graduated with school career records in points (137), goals (52) and assists (33). She was inducted into the Stanford Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Ratcliffe is the most successful men's or women's coach in more than 100 years of Stanford soccer with a 223-47-24 record. He is in his 13th season as the Cardinal head coach and has led his teams to the 2011 NCAA championship, three NCAA finals, four Pac-12 titles, six College Cups, advanced to at least the NCAA third round in each of the past nine seasons, and has made the NCAA tournament every year.
The list, compiled as part of the Pac-12's centennial celebration, includes 24 players with a wealth of accolades including World Cup titles, All-America honors and Olympic appearances. Voting was conducted by a panel of 37 former and current coaches, players and members of the media.
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Julie Foudy • Pac-12 Player of the Century • 1989-92
Earned 272 caps for the U.S. national team from 1988-2004
Won two World Cups and three Olympic medals (two gold, one silver)
Captained the U.S. team to victory at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics and the 1999 World Cup
1991 Soccer America Player of the Year
Three-time NSCAA first-team All-American
Graduated with school career records in points (137), goals (52) and assists (33)
Inducted into Stanford Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame
Sports Illustrated's 1999 Sportswoman of the Year
Paul Ratcliffe • Pac-12 Coach of the Century • 2003-Present
Most successful men's or women's coach in more than 100 years of Stanford soccer
Holds a 223-47-24 (.799) record as the Cardinal's head coach
Led Stanford to its first NCAA title in 2011, going undefeated with a 25-0-1 record
Has led Stanford to three NCAA finals, four Pac-12 titles and six NCAA Women's College Cups
Has advanced to at least the NCAA third round in each of the past nine seasons
Pac-12 All-Century Team Starting 11
Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke • Defense • 2003, 2005-07
Two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S.
Played for the U.S. in the 2011 World Cup
2007 ESPN/CoSIDA Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2006 Hermann Trophy semifinalist
Two-time NSCAA second-team All-America
2007 Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Earned 113 caps for the U.S. national team
Teresa Noyola • Midfield • 2008-11
2011 Hermann Trophy winner
Three-time NSCAA first-team All-America
2011 NSCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2011 Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2011 NCAA College Cup Offensive Most Valuable Player
Scored the game-winning goal in Stanford's 1-0 NCAA Final win against Duke
2011 Honda Sports Award winner
Member of two Mexican World Cup Teams
Senior CLASS Award finalist
Member of three Pac-12 title teams and played in three College Cups
Kelley O'Hara • Forward • 2006-09
Was a member of the 2015 World Cup champion U.S. team and 2011 runner-up
2012 Olympic gold medalist with the U.S., playing every minute of the tournament
Has earned 63 caps with the U.S. national team
2009 Hermann Trophy winner
2009 Soccer America Player of the Year
2009 NSCAA/adidas Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2009 NSCAA first-team All-America
2009 Pac-10 Player of the Year
2009 national leader in goals (26) and points (65)
Christen Press • Forward • 2007-10
Member of the 2015 World Cup champion U.S. team
2010 Hermann Trophy winner
2010 Soccer America Player of the Year
2010 Pac-10 Player of the Year
2010 national leader in goals (26) and points (60)
2010 ESPN first-team Academic All-America
2010 Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
In her career, Stanford went 67-0-1 in games in which she had a goal or an assist
2010 NSCAA first-team All-America
Three-time College Cup All-Tournament team
Two-time NSCAA first-team Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Pac-12 All-Century Team Reserves
Two-time Olympic gold medalist for the U.S. (2008, 2012)
Member of two World Cup teams for the U.S. (2007, 2011)
Two-time NSCAA first-team All-America
School record holder in shutouts in a career (35) and season (18 in 2002)
No. 2 at Stanford in career goals-against average (0.45) and No. 6 in NCAA history
Holds school season records for fewest goals allowed (4) and GAA (0.18)
Three-time first-team All-Pac-10
No. 2 in NCAA history in season shutouts (18)
Jessica Fischer • Defense • 1992-95
Two-time NSCAA first-team All-America (1994, 1995) and 1993 second-team selection
Member of Stanford's first NCAA College Cup team in 1993
Four-time All-Pacific/West Region selection (1992-95)
1995 Pac-10 first-team member
Helped lead Stanford to its first two Pac-10 titles in 1993 and 1995
Earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1993
Alina Garciamendez • Defense • 2009-12
Played in two World Cups for Mexico
2012 Hermann Trophy semifinalist
2012 NSCAA first-team All-America
Central figure in Stanford's 2011 NCAA championship
Key figure on teams that went a combined 94-4-4 overall, 52-0-1 at home and 40-0-0 in conference play
Reached four College Cups, won four conference titles, had three undefeated regular seasons
Tied with two teammates for 16th in NCAA history in career games played (102)
