STANFORD, Calif. – No. 3 Stanford was well represented on TopDrawerSoccer’s Preseason Best XI teams, as announced recently by the organization.
Andi Sullivan represented the Cardinal on the first team at midfield, while Jane Campbell was a second team selection at goalkeeper and Maddie Bauer picked up a third team nod at defender. Newcomer Tegan McGrady was named to the Freshman Team.
The quartet expect to play a significant role in the team’s pursuit of a Pac-12 and NCAA title – a journey that begins Aug. 21 at Hawaii at 10 p.m. (PT). Stanford opens its home slate Aug. 28 against Boston College at 7 p.m.
The Cardinal opened camp last week and is gearing up for an exhibition this Friday at 7 p.m. (PT) against Fresno State at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium.
Stanford was predicted to finish first in a vote among Pac-12 coaches earlier this week.
Stanford posted a 20-2-3 record in 2014 and advanced to the College Cup for the sixth time in seven years, completing the season with a No. 3 national ranking.
Among the red-letter days on Stanford's home schedule are a Sept. 11 contest against Penn State, the 2014 Big Ten regular-season champ, and a Nov. 1 showdown against conference rival and defending champion UCLA.
Stanford has won nine conference championships since 1993, including four during consecutive perfect Pac-10/12 seasons from 2009-12. Stanford’s 44-match conference winning streak from 2008-13 is the third-longest in NCAA Division I history.
Stanford will be featured in 11 Pac-12 Networks broadcasts this season, including nine of its 11 conference matchups.
Season tickets, mini plans and single-game seats are available by visiting gostanford.com/tickets or calling 800-STANFORD.