Martinez Named American Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Week
TAMPA, Fla., April 12, 2021 – University of South Florida women's soccer goalkeeper
Sydney Martinez was named the American Athletic Conference goalkeeper of the week, the league announced on Monday.
Fanny Pelletier-Laroche was also named to the weekly honor roll.
"Sydney was amazing for us in net this week and made a lot of saves that kept us in the game," head coach
Denise Schilte-Brown said. "We can always count on her to make multiple big saves in a game. I'm so proud of her for the effort she's given us this season."
Martinez (Rincon, Ga.) tied her career-high with seven saves in the regular-season finale against Cincinnati. She helped the Bulls post an undefeated regular season, including tallying five shutouts to begin the year.
Pelletier-Laroche (Gatineau, Quebec, Canada) scored the Bulls' goal against the Bearcats. It was her first goal of the season.
USF begins postseason play on Thursday as ECU visits Corbett Stadium. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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The USF women's soccer team has posted eight consecutive seasons of 10-plus wins and nine in the last 10 years under head coach Denise Schilte-Brown. The Bulls made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2010 and returned in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. South Florida has won four consecutive conference championships, earning the tournament title in 2017 and 2019 as well as the regular season title in 2018 and 2020.
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