The Illini play an unorthodox 3-1-4-2. Luckily it can separated into a few major positional groups, so let’s break it down.
Goalkeeping
Returning: Jaelyn Cunningham (Sr.), Sami Sample (Jr.), Elizabeth Cablk (Jr.)
Leaving: (none)
Newcomers: (none)
Overview: This position is set for the next two years. Sample and Cablk will battle for the backup spot this year and the starting job in 2020. I would venture to say Sample leads currently, as she has appeared more in spot duty than Cablk. Luckily, new goalkeepers coach Lisa Lubke should have another year to solidify the depth chart because…
Spotlight: Jaelyn Cunningham is an exceptionally good goalkeeper.