Aug. 13, 2007

Day One Photo Gallery

FORT WORTH, Texas - The TCU soccer team began its preparations for the 2007 season on Monday, as the team opened two-a-days with a morning practice. Below are comments from head coach Dan Abdalla and senior Angie Nickens on the first day.

The Horned Frogs return 84.2 percent of its scoring and have added a talented crop of newcomers this fall. TCU's recruiting class was nationally ranked 40th by Soccer Buzz Magazine. Overall, the Horned Frogs return eight of 11 starters and 14 letterwinners from the 2006 season.

The TCU soccer program will open its regular season Aug. 31 against Texas. The Horned Frogs will have two exhibition matches against Stephen F. Austin on Aug. 22 and Oklahoma State on Aug. 25.

Head Coach Dan Abdalla
On the start of practice...
"I think it served its purpose. The goal for them was to get their legs underneath them and get to know each other a little bit. We definitely saw some positive signs."

On the newcomers...
"A lot of the newcomers showed some glimpses of being able to do great things. The depth of the group is better then what I thought it was going to be."

Senior Angie Nickens
On camp this morning...
"I am very impressed with the freshman we have in camp. It was a very good start to the two-a-days and very positive."

On the newcomers...
"It helps that the freshman came in early this season. It is definitely a higher level of talent then what I've seen in the past."

On her goals this season...
"We're expecting a lot out of everyone this season. My goal before I leave is to get a conference ring and go to the NCAA tournament."