It’s the last line of protection. It is the group in charge of keeping games close and gives the team the opportunity to win.
Statistics and highlights don’t come easy or often — the defensive group is the backbone of any team and that certainly is the case for Idaho soccer.
“I think being a part of the defense is kind of doing your role and playing your position and not getting as much recognition as the forwards do because you don’t get the statistics or the goals. Sometimes you get the assists and stuff,” said senior defender Claire Johnson.