Riverdale, NY (August 12, 2004)- The women's soccer team was voted seventh in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll announced today by MAAC officials. The coaches picked Loyola (MD) to finish first this season.
Manhattan earned 41 points in the voting, while Loyola grabbed 98 points. Manhattan has seven starters returning and added nine newcomers to the mix. In 2003, the Lady Jaspers finished fifth missing the MAAC playoffs by two wins finishing the season with a 5-4 MAAC conference record and a 5-13 overall record.
Manhattan's top returning player is sophomore forward
Jess Garcia. Last year she led the team in goals (7) and points (15) and tallied one assist. She was named to the MAAC All-Rookie team last year for her fine play.
The Lady Jaspers open their season on Friday, August 27, when they host Binghamton at North Rockland High School in North Rockland, NY at 4 pm.
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