Four Owls are United Soccer Coaches All-Region

BOCA RATON, Fla. – After collecting four nods for the first time in program history following the 2019 season, the Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team has repeated the feat, again having a quartet of Owls recognized as All-South Region by the United Soccer Coaches.

Gi Krstec and Amanda Martin both were honored as Second Team members, and Miracle Porter and Sammy Vitols were each named to the Third Team. The Owls' four upperclassmen combined for exactly half of the team's goals this year, and just under half – 42% – of the squad's assists, leading the program to its sixth straight winning season and a No. 2 seed in the Conference USA East Division, despite all the ups and downs of an odd season that was pushed into the spring. Additionally, all four had been named All-C-USA exactly a month ago, on April 12.

"Congratulations to the four young ladies on their All-Region selection," said head coach Patrick Baker. "Gi, Amanda, Miracle and Sammy being recognized is amazing and we are very proud of them. All of these young ladies are first-year honorees and the four selections matches our program best from 2019.

"Gi was a big piece to our success this year and was exceptional in the midfield. Amanda, as a South Carolina transfer, became the centerpiece of the defense and added some key goals in C-USA play. Miracle was a constant threat upfront and managed to have a breakout season. Sammy is a talented flank player and came on strong at the end of the season. Team success allows for individual recognition, and just really proud of our team this past spring season. With the starting lineup returning, the 2021 fall season looks promising."

Here are the stat lines of, and comments from, the honored quartet:

Gi Krstec, redshirt junior midfielder, North Port, Fla.

11 matches/11 starts, 957 minutes (93%)
1 goal, 2 assists (tied for team-high)
Team-high 24 shots, 7 on goal

"I feel extremely fortunate and proud to have been selected for Second Team All-Region. I just want to express my gratitude to my coaches, teammates and family for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout the year." #GoOwls

Amanda Martin, junior defender, Miami, Fla.

8 matches/6 starts, 641 minutes
2 goals on just 7 shots (3 on goal)
1 game-winning goal

"I'm beyond thankful for the recognitions I have gotten this past season with this competitive program. I truly wouldn't be here without my friends, family and coaches, who have all impacted and trusted my journey. It's such a special program and I'm excited for what the team can bring the next upcoming season."

Miracle Porter, senior forward, Palm Coast, Fla.

9 matches/8 starts, 725 minutes
2 goals (1 game-winner) and 1 assist to tie for team high with 5 points
10 shots, 5 on goal (50%)

"I just want to say, I'm so thankful for this recognition and big shoutout to my coaches. It's been a long road coming. I remember during my official visit, sitting in Coach Baker's office, looking at his wall wanting to be one of those players to go up on the wall. And now I've made it. 'Success isn't owned. It's leased, and rent is due every day.'"

Sammy Vitols, senior midfielder, Orlando, Fla.

11 matches/11 starts, 836 minutes
1 goal, tied for team high with 2 assists
8 shots, 3 on goal

"I would like to thank all the coaches as well as the FAU coaching staff for the recognition. This is only possible because of the people around me, and I'm forever thankful."

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