Women's Soccer

Brizard on Thompson: “Julie is our outside back and she’s been consistent back there. She does what she needs to do. She’s good attacking out of the back. She’s started to pick up her play in her last year. I think she’s starting to buy into it all and believe in herself.”

In 2011 (Junior): A stalwart on the back line, Julie was one of just four Golden Eagles to play more than 1,700 minutes in 2011, having seen 1,730. She played and started all 19 matches and played all 90 minutes of nearly every match. She took two shots on the season and was an integral member of the defensive line.

In 2010 (Sophomore): Although she fought through an ankle injury, Julie still managed to start and play in 13 games as a sophomore, playing a key role on the right side of the Golden Eagle defense. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

In 2009 (Freshman): Julie did not see much bench time, as she logged over 1900 minutes at midfield. Tied for third on the team in assists. She had only one shot in 2009, but her durability proved to be a valuable asset for the Golden Eagles all season long.

HIGH SCHOOL: Julie is a three-time all-district, all-region, and all-state selection, and a two-time state champion at Christian Academy of Knoxville, and helped her team to an undefeated season in 2006. She was a first-team all-prep extra in 2008, and second-team all-prep extra in 2007. In three years, Julie has scored 37 goals and has 20 assists.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Derry and Cathy Thompson…born July 26, 1990…full name is Julie Christine Thompson…majoring in marketing.