Georgia Bulldogs Soccer

Georgia Bulldogs Soccer has a long (for soccer) history dating back to its creation by Central Florida’s Bill Barker in 1994. After competing in four straight SEC Tournaments under head coach Sue Montagne-Patberg, the Lady Bulldogs found themselves starting over with new coach, Patrick Baker, in 2004. Under Baker, the Bulldogs were able to bring in a stellar recruiting class and go on to a 12-6-2 record, the second best season turnaround in SEC history.

In 2006 Georgia Bulldogs Soccer had its second straight winning season under Baker with a 10-9 record. This was the first time the Bulldogs had consecutive winning seasons in six years.

After a painstaking spring training regimen, where they had a 2-3-1 record, the Lady Dogs seem to be starting the 2007 season on a bad foot. But, some of their stronger players, like Kristin Garman and Elizabeth Jackson, have been nursing injuries. So, much will depend on how much those players will play in the 2007 season.

The team does seem to be in better condition than last year though, and head coach Patrick Baker plans on playing many more girls this year instead of focusing on a select few. If they are able to play strong while integrating the newer players, the Lady Bulldogs should have a successful season. If the Dogs harness their talent, they will likely have a winning season and may even see some post-season playtime.

Georgia’s new recruiting class is causing pre-season buzz being ranked eighth (by some estimates) in the nation. Seven of the new recruits hail from the state of Georgia. This year is the second consecutive year that Georgia has managed to pull off a top twenty recruiting class. The ladies have been busy this summer with eighteen women competing in club regionals.

Sophomore Forward, Carrie Patterson was picked for the preseason All-SEC team.

Sophomore Lindsey Stein and incoming freshman Rachel Barstow’s teams both made it to the semi-finals in the West Region competition. The extra playing time has given the Lady Dogs ample time to practice and hone in their skills, so they should be in top playing condition when the season starts.

Prediction: We think Georgia will be a bit of a positive surprise team in 07. We predict they finish 3rd in a strong SEC East and get an NCAA Championship Soccer Tournament Bid.

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2007 Georgia Bulldogs Soccer Schedule:

August 25 Clemson Away

August 31 Nike Invitational

September 2 Nike Invitational

September 6 UNC-Charlotte Home

September 9 South Florida Home

September 14 Southern California Away

September 16 Nebraska Away

September 20 Georgia State Home

September 23 Mercer Away

September 28 Florida Home

September 30 South Carolina Home

October 5 Arkansas Away

October 7 LSU Away

October 12 Vanderbilt Away

October 14 Kentucky Away

October 19 MS State Home

October 21 Ole Miss Home

October 25 Auburn Away

October 28 Alabama Home

November 2 Tennessee Home

November 7 SEC Quarter Finals TBA

2006 Georgia Bulldogs Soccer Roster (2007 not available at time of publishing):

Danielle Abelson D

Rachel Barstow MF

Michelle Betos GK

Katie Boydston MF

Britta Byrne MF

Tori Carroll D

Kelli Corless D

Courtney Cripps GK

Traci Dreesen MF

Marah Falle F

Natalie Farley MF

Kristin Garman D

Lauren Glancy MF

Alex Hooker F

Elizabeth Jackson MF

Katie Jacobsen F

Beth Klueter GK

Mariah Krase MF

Leslie McConnell MF

Carrie Patterson F

Caroline Simpson MF

Lindsay Stein MF

Ashley Stinson, F

Megan Tomlinson, D

Joni Vickers MF

Olivia West, F

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