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Cardoza Named to TopDrawerSoccer’s National Team of the Week
9/17/2025 2:20:00 PM | Women's Soccer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's soccer senior defender Naya Cardoza was named to TopDrawerSoccer's National Team of the Week. Her three goals last week contributed to the selection.
Cardoza helped the Bears earn a 1-1 draw against Hofstra with a header from the top of the 18-yard box in the 87th minute. She followed it up with a stellar performance in a 4-0 win over Central Connecticut State. In that game, she scored twice on redirections, tying the Ivy League lead with four goals this season.
In addition to her scoring, Cardoza was a strong presence on the defensive side of the field, executing crucial slide tackles to deny opposing scoring chances. She was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
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Cardoza helped the Bears earn a 1-1 draw against Hofstra with a header from the top of the 18-yard box in the 87th minute. She followed it up with a stellar performance in a 4-0 win over Central Connecticut State. In that game, she scored twice on redirections, tying the Ivy League lead with four goals this season.
In addition to her scoring, Cardoza was a strong presence on the defensive side of the field, executing crucial slide tackles to deny opposing scoring chances. She was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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