KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Saints junior Sarah Dullaghan added yet another first to her impressive 2024 season, becoming the first women's soccer All-American in program history, after being selected to the United Soccer Coaches (USC) All-American Fourth Team, as announced by the USC on Thursday, Dec. 5. Dullaghan was eligible for an All-American selection after receiving a spot on the USC All-Region I First Team earlier in the week.

The third-year forward's nomination to the USC All-American squad adds to her list of awards this season. The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Year, the GNAC Women's Soccer Tournament MVP, a GNAC All-Conference First Team selection, and a five-time GNAC Player of the Week honoree, now adds the first USC All-American Award in the program's 29-year history.

"I am grateful for this recognition and couldn't have done this without my teammates and coaches," said Dullaghan. "The past three years have been a big journey for all of us and just like everyone else on the team, I was given a job to do, and it's led me to this day."

Dullaghan's record-setting season transcended that of the Emmanuel women's soccer record books and reached into the record archives of NCAA Division III Women's Soccer.

With her season of 45 goals, nine assists, and 99 points, Dullaghan set the NCAA Division III women's soccer single-season record for goals in a season, breaking a mark that held since 1998. Her 99-point season, which was capped off with the game-winning tally in the GNAC Championship Match, set the single-season points record, breaking a record that held since 1989.

"I have to give credit to Liz McCormick and Hailey Goodman," added Dullaghan. "They had a huge part in this award by constantly producing on the wings for us."

With their win in the GNAC Championship Match, the Saints made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007, accomplishing another goal the program set out for in 2024.

"Last year we didn't get to where we wanted, and going into this year, I talked with coaches and we all had the same goals in mind, all of which we accomplished," continued Dullaghan.

Emmanuel head coach Francis Okaroh, whose program had produced back-to-back 18-win seasons, sees Dullaghan's accomplishment as the start of a new chapter for the women's soccer team.

"I want to first say congratulations to Sarah on her achievement of being named a USC All-American today. This is a big day for Emmanuel, as Sarah is the first women's soccer player to be honored with this," said Okaroh. "My staff and I are very proud to teach young women like her. Hopefully, this is only the beginning of many more Saints to be recognized."

Dullaghan is one of 51 total women's soccer student-athletes to be named a USC All-American. Of those 51 players, the USC All-American honorees list was comprised of 17 forwards, 15 midfielders, 15 defenders, and four keepers.

"I appreciate the support of my family and friends and my teammates and coaches whose encouragement has helped me reach this milestone," said Dullaghan. "It's a privilege to represent my team on this list and be the first player to be an All-American for this program."

With her All-American selection, Dullaghan is now the eighth Emmanuel student-athlete to ever receive All-American Honors.

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