September 17, 2012
WOMEN'S PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Illinois State’s Rachel Tejada

Rechel Tejada had a goal and an assist to lead the Illinois State Redbirds past Bowling Green on Friday, and notched the game-winning assist against Toledo on Sunday. photo courtesy Illinois State Sports Information

Illinois State forward Rachel Tejada has been named the Chicagoland Soccer News Women's College Player of the Week for the week ending September 16.

On Friday night, Tejada assisted on the first goal, then scored the game-winner in the Redbirds' 2-1 win over Bowling Green.

In the 51st minute, Tejada drew two defenders as well as goalkeeper Jenna Underwood, allowing her to slide it over to a wide-open Kyla Cross. The assist was Tejada’s second of the season.

In the 69th minute, Tejada put the Redbirds up 2-0 with her Missouri Valley Conference-leading 10th goal of 2012. Aimee Wronski played a ball to Tejada, who dribbled to the top right corner of the penalty area before launching a shot by the outstretched arms of Underwood.

On Sunday, Tejada set up Sarah Mussallem for the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Toledo. Tejada drew two defenders before passing it to Mussallem on the right, who had space to cut toward the box and fire a shot by Toledo keeper Sam Tiongson.

Chicagoland Soccer News Women's College Player of the Week
Week ending August 19: Lisa Nouanesengsy, Indiana Hoosiers
Week ending August 26: Elizabeth Tucker, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Week ending September 2: Elyse Hight, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Week ending September 9: Rebecca Candler, Indiana Hoosiers
Week ending September 16: Rachel Tejada, Illinois State Redbirds