University of Houston Athletics
Clarke Named United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch
8/10/2022 2:30:00 PM | Soccer
New Zealand native selected as one of 35 top defenders in the nation
HOUSTON – University of Houston soccer senior Emma Clarke has been named to the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women's Players to Watch List for the 2022 season, the association announced Tuesday.
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Clarke was one of 35 defenders in the country named to the list. She is one of two representatives from the American Athletic Conference alongside South Florida's Vivianne Bessette.
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The Christchurch, New Zealand, native enters her fifth season with the Cougars after being named to the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team following the 2021 season. Clarke was a force on the backline, helping the Cougars earn nine shutouts and leading the team to a historic 13-5-2 season.
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To view the full list of players, click here.
UP NEXT
Houston will host LSU for an exhibition match at 1 p.m., Sunday at the Carl Lewis International Complex. Admission is free and all fans are invited to attend.
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Following the exhibition against LSU, the Cougars will kick off the regular season against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. at 7 p.m., Aug. 18. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN the COUGAR RESERVES
Fans are invited to join the Cougar Reserves to support Houston Soccer. Cougar Reserves members provide financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
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Clarke was one of 35 defenders in the country named to the list. She is one of two representatives from the American Athletic Conference alongside South Florida's Vivianne Bessette.
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The Christchurch, New Zealand, native enters her fifth season with the Cougars after being named to the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team following the 2021 season. Clarke was a force on the backline, helping the Cougars earn nine shutouts and leading the team to a historic 13-5-2 season.
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To view the full list of players, click here.
UP NEXT
Houston will host LSU for an exhibition match at 1 p.m., Sunday at the Carl Lewis International Complex. Admission is free and all fans are invited to attend.
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Following the exhibition against LSU, the Cougars will kick off the regular season against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. at 7 p.m., Aug. 18. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN the COUGAR RESERVES
Fans are invited to join the Cougar Reserves to support Houston Soccer. Cougar Reserves members provide financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
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