Clemson Women's Soccer Program Celebrates 2016 Season, Honors Award Winners

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson women’s soccer players, staff, support staff and families gathered at the President’s Suite at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 1 to celebrate the 2016 season. The Tigers had much to celebrate, with many team and individual athletic and academic accomplishments, which included trips to the NCAA Sweet 16 and the ACC Tournament Semifinals.

The complete list of award winners for the 2016 is below, which includes three new awards, presented for the first time on Saturday and which will be presented annually going forward.

Most Valuable PlayerClaire Wagner 

Deliah Arrington Offensive MVPCatrina Atanda

Co-Defensive MVPsKailen Sheridan & Katie Sprouse 

Coaches Achievement AwardShannon Horgan 

Tiger Newcomer AwardJulie Mackin 

Goal of the YearClaire Wagner (50-yard goal vs. Nebraska on Sept. 11, 2016) 

Team Leadership Award(recognizes consistency in leadership both on and off the field, while fostering a culture of care for others)Emily Byorth & Gabby Byorth

Bill D’Andrea Tiger Paw Award(recognizes a total commitment to both individual and team development)Abby Jones 

12th Woman Award (recognizes an individual who displays a true spirit of readiness for service and the desire to support others above self)Anna Davis 

Iron Woman Award (recognizes outstanding commitment and mentality in physical preparation and development in the area of strength and conditioning)Ellen Colborn 

Tiger 50+ Club (recognizes outstanding achievement in fitness testing)Allie Kington & Sam StaabNOTE: Former Tiger Katelyn Reeve previously achieved fitness test results that also place her in the Tiger 50+ Club.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ATHLETIC AWARDS 

NSCAA All-America Third TeamCatrina Atanda 

NSCAA All-Region TeamCatrina Atanda (First Team)Sam Staab (Second Team)Kailen Sheridan (Third Team)Claire Wagner (Third Team) 

ACC Coach of the YearEddie Radwanski 

All-ACC TeamCatrina Atanda (First Team)Kailen Sheridan (First Team)Sam Staab (Second Team)Claire Wagner (Third Team) 

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ACADEMIC AWARDS

CoSIDA Academic All-America TeamEmily Byorth (First Team)Jenna Weston (Second Team) 

All-ACC Academic Women’s Soccer TeamEmily ByorthGabby ByorthAbby JonesSam StaabClaire WagnerJenna Weston