Disarray - it's the only word that appropriately describes Michigan's soccer season. Last year Michigan won the Big Ten Tournament championship and earned a berth in the NCAA tournament. Additionally almost all of last year's championship team returns. What's the problem?
"Communication and consistency is a big problem this season," senior forward Jessica Limauro said. "Our season has been inconsistent as of late. We need to get back to last season's form - mainly by playing as a team."
While the Wolverines look to improve on previous weeks' play, Limauro will look to continue her stellar offensive output.
Limauro was named Big Ten co-player of the week last week. The senior forward leads the Wolverines in every offensive category this season: shots (20), goals (8), assists (4), points (20) and game-winning goals (3).
"As a senior I am expected to lead the team," Limauro said. "Coming into this season I wanted to score more goals. Last season I wasted too many opportunities to help out the team."
Limauro is known as the silent leader of the Michigan squad.
"Jessica is not a very local leader," senior defenseman Vanessa Lewis said. "Her performance this season and everything else she contributes is invaluable. She leads by her actions more than anything else."
While Limauro has supplied the Wolverines with ample offensive production, the defense has failed to secure late leads and run down loose balls.
"We must improve our defensive play," Lewis said. "In the Minnesota
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