Jennifer Lalor

Lalor attended Santa Clara University, where she played for the Broncos from 1992-1996. In 1994, she led the team in assists with 20. She was named to the NSCAA All-American team in 1993, 1994 and 1996. Lalor played in two Final Fours with the Broncos and led the nation in assists in 1994 and 1996. She was a finalist for the Missouri Athletic Club Award and Hermann Trophy in 1993 and 1994.[5]

Lalor was the first player to ever receive a full scholarship for soccer to Santa Clara. She was inducted into the Santa Clara Hall of Fame in 2008.[6]

From 1997–1998, Lalor played professionally in Japan for Shiroka Serena. In 1998, she played in Denmark for FB. In 1999, she played for Swedish club, Hammarby.[5]

Lalor was selected in the second round of the WUSA Inaugural Draft by the New York Power. She played for the Power from 2001–2002.[7] In 2003, she played for the San Diego Spirit.[5][8]

Lalor was a member of the United States women's national soccer team player pool from 1987–1995. Her first appearance for the senior team occurred on August 18, 1992 in a match against Norway. She scored her first goal on August 13, 1994 during a match against Mexico. She previously represented the United States on the U-16, U-19, U-20 levels. From 1987-1991, she played for the U.S. Under-16 and Under-19 National Team. In 1993, she competed with the U-20 National team in France, when the team won the International Women's Tournament.[5]

In 1995, she was part of the team that took home bronze at the Women's World Cup in Sweden. She returned to the national team player pool in 2001.[5][8][9][10]