Arkansas’ Podojil named national player of the week

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas ahead Anna Podojil racked up three awards after a stellar week for the Razorbacks’ soccer program.

She was named the United Soccer Coaches nationwide participant of the week on Wednesday after offering three objectives and an help at BYU and Grand Canyon final week. It’s the fourth time she has gained the award. She additionally gained twice in 2019 and as soon as in 2020.

The All-America ahead celebrated her birthday Monday by being honored because the SEC offensive participant of the week. She was additionally chosen as a member on the High Drawer Soccer crew of the week on Tuesday.

With two objectives at BYU, Podojil tied former teammate Parker Goins for probably the most factors in program historical past with 107. Her 41 profession objectives are three shy of surpassing Julie Williford as the highest goalscorer in Arkansas historical past.

“It might be superb to interrupt these information,” Podojil mentioned Wednesday. “Truthfully, I had no thought I even tied (Goins) till my teammate advised me.” 

Arkansas coach Colby Hale praised his ahead’s work ethic and character throughout a midweek press convention. 

“She is an exceptional participant and possibly even a greater particular person,” Hale mentioned.

Podojil is undecided about whether or not to pursue knowledgeable soccer profession. Nevertheless, she can have a further season to weigh her choices as she completes her nursing diploma in Fayetteville in 2023.

“Proper now, I am planning on taking one other yr at Arkansas,” Podojil mentioned. “I simply need to maintain breaking information right here and depart a superb impression on this system.”

“Anna has been setting information ever since I can keep in mind,” mentioned Ellie Podojil, a redshirt sophomore at Arkansas and Anna’s youthful sister. “I believe the best half about it’s that she is so humble about it.”

The No. 14 Razorbacks (5-1-1) are undefeated of their final 5 matches. They open SEC play Friday at Mississippi State. 

Kickoff is scheduled for six:30 p.m. and a stream shall be obtainable on SEC Community-Plus.