Four Scarlet Knights Earn All-Region Accolades
Nov 27 | Women's Soccer
Ali, Pogarch, McClelland, and Wright named to All-North Region Teams
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Four Scarlet Knights of Rutgers women's soccer were named to United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I All-North Region Teams, including sophomore Amirah Ali (First Team), Madison Pogarch (Second Team), Meagan McClelland (Third Team) and Kenie Wright (Third Team).
The total marks the most selections for RU since the historic 2015 campaign that included the program's first ever trip the College Cup. Additionally, the Scarlet Knights have had two or more players recognized for four consecutive seasons.
This season, the quartet guided Rutgers to its best league finish in program history, finishing as runner-up for the Big Ten regular season title. The Scarlet Knights qualified for their seventh straight NCAA Tournament, ninth in the last 11 seasons, and 13th time overall. RU also finished the regular season ranked in the Top 25 for the fifth consecutive year.
Amirah Ali
Sophomore | Forward
All-North Region First Team
Amirah Ali, a 2018 First Team All-Big Ten selection, paced the league in the regular season in total goals (10), game-winning goals (5), and finished second in total points (23). The Voorhees, New Jersey, native had a hand in seven of RU's 12 conference goals as the Scarlet Knights recorded their best Big Ten finish in history.
The forward netted four golden goals in OT and assisted another in a program-record six extra time victories, all of which came in Big Ten play.
Last season, Ali was named the 2017 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, earning Third Team All-Big Ten, Big Ten All-Freshman, and All-Region Second Team, as well.
Madison Pogarch
Senior | Back
All-North Region Second Team
In her first season as a Scarlet Knight, Madison Pogarch started all 20 contests. Pogarch, who was a candidate for the 2018 Senior CLASS Award, aided the back line in holding opponents to three or less shots on goal in 10 out of 18 matches.
The Hartland, Michigan, native earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping RU post two overtime shutouts against then-No. 14 Northwestern and Illinois. Both of those games ended in victory, fueling the Scarlet Knights' 6-0-5 overall overtime record this season.
Pogarch was named Third Team All-Big Ten, picking up an all-conference honor for the fourth straight season. The back transferred to RU as a two-time All-MAC recipient and All-Freshman selection.
Meagan McClelland
Freshman | Goalkeeper
All-North Region Third Team
Meagan McClelland was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year after leading the conference in GAA (0.60) and shutouts (8) across 1,785 minutes in net. Additionally, she garnered Third Team All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Freshman Team accolades.
The Kearny, New Jersey, native posted five shutouts in league action, maintaining a Big Ten leading 0.48 GAA in conference games only. All five of those clean sheets contributed to Rutgers' unbeaten mark of 6-0-3 in league overtime matches.
Additionally, McClelland collected four weekly honors on the year, being named both the Big Ten Goalkeeper and Freshman of the Week to close the season. She became just the second Scarlet Knight to earn two weekly honors in a single week.
Kenie Wright
Senior | Back
All-North Region Third Team
Kenie Wright anchored a defense that registered eight shutouts overall and five shutouts in conference play. The Scarlet Knights' 0.60 GAA led the Big Ten and ranked 25th in the nation heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Offensively, Wright finished second on the team with five assists, aiding two game-winners in conference play.
The co-captain was named Second Team All-Big Ten and the Sportsmanship Award honoree. She brought her conference accolade total to three, having earned Big Ten All-Freshman Team status as a rookie. It marks the first All-Region honor for Wright.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Twitter and Instagram (@RUAthletics) and on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's soccer, follow the program on Twitter and Instagram (@RUWSoccer), and on Facebook (Rutgers Women's Soccer). For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
The total marks the most selections for RU since the historic 2015 campaign that included the program's first ever trip the College Cup. Additionally, the Scarlet Knights have had two or more players recognized for four consecutive seasons.
This season, the quartet guided Rutgers to its best league finish in program history, finishing as runner-up for the Big Ten regular season title. The Scarlet Knights qualified for their seventh straight NCAA Tournament, ninth in the last 11 seasons, and 13th time overall. RU also finished the regular season ranked in the Top 25 for the fifth consecutive year.
Amirah Ali
Sophomore | Forward
All-North Region First Team
Amirah Ali, a 2018 First Team All-Big Ten selection, paced the league in the regular season in total goals (10), game-winning goals (5), and finished second in total points (23). The Voorhees, New Jersey, native had a hand in seven of RU's 12 conference goals as the Scarlet Knights recorded their best Big Ten finish in history.
The forward netted four golden goals in OT and assisted another in a program-record six extra time victories, all of which came in Big Ten play.
Last season, Ali was named the 2017 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, earning Third Team All-Big Ten, Big Ten All-Freshman, and All-Region Second Team, as well.
Madison Pogarch
Senior | Back
All-North Region Second Team
In her first season as a Scarlet Knight, Madison Pogarch started all 20 contests. Pogarch, who was a candidate for the 2018 Senior CLASS Award, aided the back line in holding opponents to three or less shots on goal in 10 out of 18 matches.
The Hartland, Michigan, native earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping RU post two overtime shutouts against then-No. 14 Northwestern and Illinois. Both of those games ended in victory, fueling the Scarlet Knights' 6-0-5 overall overtime record this season.
Pogarch was named Third Team All-Big Ten, picking up an all-conference honor for the fourth straight season. The back transferred to RU as a two-time All-MAC recipient and All-Freshman selection.
Meagan McClelland
Freshman | Goalkeeper
All-North Region Third Team
Meagan McClelland was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year after leading the conference in GAA (0.60) and shutouts (8) across 1,785 minutes in net. Additionally, she garnered Third Team All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Freshman Team accolades.
The Kearny, New Jersey, native posted five shutouts in league action, maintaining a Big Ten leading 0.48 GAA in conference games only. All five of those clean sheets contributed to Rutgers' unbeaten mark of 6-0-3 in league overtime matches.
Additionally, McClelland collected four weekly honors on the year, being named both the Big Ten Goalkeeper and Freshman of the Week to close the season. She became just the second Scarlet Knight to earn two weekly honors in a single week.
Kenie Wright
Senior | Back
All-North Region Third Team
Kenie Wright anchored a defense that registered eight shutouts overall and five shutouts in conference play. The Scarlet Knights' 0.60 GAA led the Big Ten and ranked 25th in the nation heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Offensively, Wright finished second on the team with five assists, aiding two game-winners in conference play.
The co-captain was named Second Team All-Big Ten and the Sportsmanship Award honoree. She brought her conference accolade total to three, having earned Big Ten All-Freshman Team status as a rookie. It marks the first All-Region honor for Wright.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Twitter and Instagram (@RUAthletics) and on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's soccer, follow the program on Twitter and Instagram (@RUWSoccer), and on Facebook (Rutgers Women's Soccer). For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
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