MaxPreps 2013 Soccer Early Contenders: Bishop O'Connell girls

The Knights from the Washington, D.C. area lost three huge names, but bring back a load of players who can make up for the lost production. They're a national title Early Contender presented by adidas and Dick's Sporting Goods.

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Aug 24, 2013, 5:00pm

TEAM PROFILE
Lauren Harks
Lauren Harks
Photo by Patrick Kane

State classification: Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)
Head coach Alberto Starace
Head coach Alberto Starace
Photo by Patrick Kane

Enrollment: 1,200

Athletic director: Joe Wootten

2012 finish: 14-2-2 (No. 25 NSCAA rankings)

Head coach: Alberto Starace

Years at school: 28

Career record: 438-72-48

Notable team achievements: Won a mythical national title in 2004. Has been ranked in the Top 25 nationally 17 times and has won 10 WCAC titles.

Notable soccer alumni: Kika Toulouse plays for the WSL Washington Spirit, Nataly Arias played for Colombia in the World Cup and Olympics, Liz Carroll is playing professionally in Iceland and Morgan Reuther is playing for the WSL Washington Spirit reserve U-20 team.

Notable non-soccer facts about school: Katie Ziegler is an Olympic swimmer and holds the world record in the 1,500 meter freestyle. Former NFL star Eric Metcalf went to Bishop O'Connell and three other former NFL players also attended. Kendall Marshall, the Phoenix Suns' 2012 first round draft pick, played basketball at the school as well.

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