2023 Women's Soccer Roster

3 Catherine Manning

  • Height 5-10
  • Year Graduate Student
  • Hometown Peabody, Mass.
  • High School Peabody
  • Position D

Biography

AS A GRADUATE STUDENT... 

  • Returned to the Saints as a graduate student in 2023, starting in all 21 games
  • Served as team captain in 2023
  • Played 90 minutes in all but three matches
  • Anchored a Saints defense that set a program record for fewest goals allowed with 11 on the season
  • Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
  • Named to the GNAC All-Conference Second Team for the second time in her career
  • Named to the College Sports Communicators Division III Academic All-District Team

AS A SENIOR...

  • Played in and started 17 games for the Saints at center back in the 2022 season
  • Ended the season with two goals, including the first of her career on Sept. 3, 2022, at MCLA
  • A major defender in helping the Saints set new single-season team program records for fewest goals allowed (12) and most shutouts (13)
  • Voted to the All-Conference Second Team as a defender following the season
  • Recipient of the Emmanuel Athletics Perseverance Award at the annual Emmanuel Athletics Senior Banquet. This award is given to a senior student-athlete who has shown great determination in overcoming physical setbacks.  Through hard work and dedication, this senior has overcome the challenges set forth and successfully returned to athletic competition.

AS A JUNIOR...

  • Made nine appearances for the Saints in 2021, including one start.
  • Made season debut on Oct. 2, 2021, at Albertus Magnus.
  • Earned first start of the season on Oct. 23, 2021, in a 1-0 win over Simmons.
  • Had six shots, five on goal, in 2021, both career-highs.
  • Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team.

AS A SOPHOMORE...

  • The 2020 fall season was cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic forcing the ECWS team to not compete in any games
  • Named the 2020-21 ECWS Unsung Hero
  • Tabbed to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team

AS A FIRST YEAR...

  • Played in 18 matches during rookie campaign with the Saints, earning 15 starts after walking on to the squad during an impressive preseason 
  • Made collegiate debut by earning the start on August 31 in a 2-1 victory over Coast Guard
  • Collected first career point with an assist in a 4-1 victory over Norwich on September 21
  • Was a big part of the Saints defensive unit that posted three shutouts and a 1.42 goals against average on the season

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

  • Attended Peabody High School, earning 12 varsity letters over four years
  • Was a three-sport athlete at PHS, competing on the varsity soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams

PLAYER PROFILE

  • Major: Biology with Pre-Med track
  • Career Aspirations: Physicians Assistant / Surgical Technician
  • Favorite Movie: Pitch Perfect
  • Favorite Book or Podcast: Harry Potter series
  • Favorite Pre-game Meal: Banana and PB
  • Favorite Late Night Snack: Twizzlers
  • Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: The library
  • Favorite Class at EC: A & P
  • Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Advancing to the MIAA state quarterfinals during senior year of high school basketball
  • Most Respected Professional Athlete: Meghan Rapinoe

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 36

    2019First Year

    D
    5'9"
    36
  • 21

    2020Sophomore

    D
    5'9"
    21
  • 3

    2021Junior

    D
    5'9"
    3
  • 3

    2022Senior

    D
    5'10"
    3
  • 3

    2023Graduate Student

    D
    5'10"
    3