OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Charlotte senior midfielder/forward Martha Thomas was one of five players across the country recognized Thursday as members of the Senior CLASS Award All-America First Team. Thomas was one of 10 finalists for the individual award, which was presented to Stanford's Andi Sullivan.
The award, chosen by a vote of Division I women's soccer coaches, national soccer media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I women's soccer. In order to be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: classroom, community, character and competition.