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Women's Soccer

WSOC Position Preview: Goalkeepers

From Crissy Lawson to Sydney Newton to Rachel Johnson, the goalkeepers for ACU soccer over the years has been all-time great. As we preview the spring of the 14th season of Wildcat soccer, we wrap up our four-part position preview series that breaks down the talent and expectations from each spot on the pitch. Today we look at the goalkeepers. And ACU has a pair of studs in Erin Smith and Lily Foster.

Position Preview Series

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2020-21 Schedule: First Four Games

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As a coaching staff, head coach Casey Wilson, associate head coach Neal Ozmun, assistant coach Natalie Rigney, and volunteer assistant coach Aleah Dillard feel they have some of the best talent in net.

ACU has had excellent goalkeeping in the past. And these two will be considered amongst the best. They do so many things right for us in net. We are happy to have them on our side.
Associate Head Coach Neal Ozmun

Let's meet the goalkeepers.

#0 // ERIN SMITH // 5-8 // Sr. // Wichita Falls, Texas // Wichita Falls HS

Erin Smith
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Honors
• 2017 Southland Conference All-Tournament Team
• Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll

2019
• Started six matches in goal, recorded a 4-2 record
• Tallied 495 minutes in net, allowing 10 goals for a 1.82 goals against average
• Recorded 24 saves for a save percentage of .706
• Faced 79 shot attempts

2018
• Started six matches in goal, recording a 4-2 record with three shutouts
• Tallied 509:21 in net, allowing four goals for a 0.71 goals against average
• Recorded 17 saves, for a save percentage of .810
• Faced 58 shot attempts
• Faced 15 shots at Baylor on Aug. 16, recorded a season-high five saves

2017
• Made 17 appearances with 16 starts in becoming the Wildcats' primary goalie
• Faced 188 shots with 66 saves and allowed only 31 goals
• Recorded four shutouts
• Registered a 1.80 goals-against average and went 7-8-2 in her first season with the Wildcats

Erin has solid international and collegiate experience. Her strong leadership, athletic ability, and technical excellence will give the players in front of her a lot of confidence.
Associate Head Coach Neal Ozmun

#00 // LILY FOSTER // 6-0 // Fr. // Coeur d Alense, Idaho // Coeur d Alense Senior HS

High School
• Named First Team All-District three times
• Earned Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice
• Awarded the sportsmanship award at state
• Ranked in the Best 11 at nationals, and was named the Keeper of the Year
• Helped secure the defense at Coeur d Alense and guide the team to a second-place finish in district, and a fourth-place finish at state
• Member of the National Honor Society

Lily has a commanding presence in goal. She has grown tremendously over the fall semester and we are excited to see her excel this season.
Associate Head Coach Neal Ozmun

The Wildcats open their spring season on Friday, Feb. 5. And no doubt the forwards will have a lot to do with the success of the team in 2021. We can't wait to watch it.