Laura Burden

Laura Burden

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas

High School:
Ronald Reagan HS

Height:
5-4

Position:
D

Birthdate:
09/24/1986

Experience:
3L

2006 -- In her junior year, appeared in 13 games off the bench for the Bobcats...recorded two shots on the year...one shot came against The University of Texas - El Paso on Sept. 10 and the other against Prairie View A&M on Oct. 2...both shots were on goal for a 1.000 shot-on-goal percentage.

2005 -- Played in 17 games on the season, getting the starting nod in two ... lone point of the season was on an assist to Angela Crissy in the 79th minute against The Citadel ... played a total of 511 minutes, averaging just over 30 minutes a contest ... played a season-high 73 minutes in a win over Prairie View A&M ... snuck in two shots on the year, one shot on goal ... played 30 or more minutes in nine matches.

2004 -- Played in 12 games for the `Cats, starting in two including the team's 13-0 shut-out of Texas Southern at the UTEP Miner's Classic on Aug. 28.

High School -- Played defense for four years at Ronald Reagan High School ... team placed second in the championships her senior year ... honored as the second all-district defender ... team carried a 24-1 record.

Personal -- Born in Denver, Texas ... has one sister Katie (16) ... daughter of Patricia Burden ... major is undeclared.

More About Burden -- Favorite color is baby blue ... favorite dessert is tiramisu ... most prized possession is her car ... two words to describe her off the field, patient and persistant ... best dressed teammate Kristy Collison ... best thing about soccer, teammates ... favorite childhood toy was a stuffed bear named Kendal ... least favorite soccer drill is Ashley's game ... looking forward to the most competitive team in the SLC ... favorite place to vacation is Jackson Hole, Wyoming ... most exciting win was a state championship at ten years old ... favorite cartoon character is Minnie Mouse ... goal for the season is to push the best out of herself in everything that she does ... favorite fast food place and menu item is a popcorn chicken salad with italian dressing at Sonic ... favorite place to shop is American Eagle ... biggest fear is bugs that are not tamed ... television is glued to the food network ... best friend on the team is Erin Mursch ... motto is "It's always for the best" ... sees herself writing children's books in ten years.