Aggies Add SLC Goalkeeper of the Year
Jan 04, 2025 | Soccer
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M soccer team fortified its defense with the addition of Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Year Erica Defferding, head coach G Guerrieri announced Saturday.
"Erica is a talented keeper with a lot of experience gained from being the starter at UIW the past two years," Guerrieri said. "I'm excited about the opportunity to add her to our super talented goalkeeper corps. I know she will thrive in our environment."
Defferding, who arrives in Aggieland with two years of eligibility remaining, was a two-year standout at Incarnate Word.
As a sophomore in 2024, Defferding was tabbed the SLC Goalkeeper of the Year as well as earning All-Southland First Team. She enjoyed a record-breaking campaign for the Cardinals, recording seven shutouts and 92 saves which were both UIW high-water marks as a Division I program. She started 18 of the Cardinals' 19 matches, posting a 0.94 goals-against average and .844 save percentage in 1,620 minutes. She started all 10 conference matches, recording a 0.60 goals against average, five shutouts and a .885 save percentage.
Defferding appeared in 13 matches, all starts, as a freshman. She logged a 0.92 goals against average, three shutouts and 68 saves.
The Frisco, Texas, native was a star at Liberty High School. She earned All-District 10-5A First Team as a senior. She also earned District 9-5A Newcomer of the Year Defferding was a club standout with D'Feeters Kicks
"Erica is a talented keeper with a lot of experience gained from being the starter at UIW the past two years," Guerrieri said. "I'm excited about the opportunity to add her to our super talented goalkeeper corps. I know she will thrive in our environment."
Defferding, who arrives in Aggieland with two years of eligibility remaining, was a two-year standout at Incarnate Word.
As a sophomore in 2024, Defferding was tabbed the SLC Goalkeeper of the Year as well as earning All-Southland First Team. She enjoyed a record-breaking campaign for the Cardinals, recording seven shutouts and 92 saves which were both UIW high-water marks as a Division I program. She started 18 of the Cardinals' 19 matches, posting a 0.94 goals-against average and .844 save percentage in 1,620 minutes. She started all 10 conference matches, recording a 0.60 goals against average, five shutouts and a .885 save percentage.
Defferding appeared in 13 matches, all starts, as a freshman. She logged a 0.92 goals against average, three shutouts and 68 saves.
The Frisco, Texas, native was a star at Liberty High School. She earned All-District 10-5A First Team as a senior. She also earned District 9-5A Newcomer of the Year Defferding was a club standout with D'Feeters Kicks
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