Jackie J Leads the CUA Women to the Conference Championship Game

Two important Jackies

You may have noticed that we've been without our trusty defender, Jackie J, all season long.  That's because she has made an inspiring comeback to rejoin the Catholic University women's soccer team this season.  Due in no small part to her steady play in central defense, the Lady Cardinals are playing for the Landmark Conference championship today at 1:00 p.m. EST.  They face the Scranton University Royals.  The game will be webcast here.

Behind Senior Captain Caitlin Brett and a strong coaching staff that includes not one, but two Goleros standouts, the Lady Cards have rolled through the 2011 season with a 12-6 record, with just one loss in conference play.  They are enjoying their sixth post-season appearance in the last seven years.  If they can manage a win today, they will earn a berth in the NCAA Division III tournament, which begins later this month and concludes in San Antonio, Texas.

I wish I could be there for the game.  I am sure the Cards have a good game plan that will give them an edge.  De and Kelly are both assistant coaches for the defense, and you shouldn't be surprised that defensive shape has been key to victory all season long.  Just as your captains' envision our defense on Goleros, the Lady Cards are enjoying success from the back by distributing well and playing an active role in the offense.  Jackie J is, according to sources, steady as ever, making fierce tackles and displaying that quality first touch that we have all seen with our own eyes.  I'm just a little bit proud that Jackie helped to re-launch her college career on our squad.

So, CUA Women, the Goleros are behind you.  Given the number of alumni that are playing, and have played for the Goleros, CUA is in our DNA.

Go Cards!