Irvine, Calif. – UC Irvine defender CoCo Goodson was named the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) Co-Player of the Week.

Goodson, a member of the San Diego SeaLions, denied Orange County 's goal scoring opportunities in a 1-0 win followed by playing both up top and on defense in a 3-0 win over Los Angeles.

The WPSL is a 60-plus team national league for the Summer 2011 season competing in five conferences and is the largest women's soccer league in the world. The league is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) as an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The WPSL's mission is to provide the highest level of soccer in our effort to: bring affordable & quality family entertainment to the community; display positive role models for our youth; while, being a stepping stone for aspiring professional & international-level players.

Goodson is one of nine first team All-Americans returning in 2011. She was named Big West Defender of the Year, helping the Anteaters to a No. 14 ranking and a NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance last season.

UC Irvine will host Fresno State in an exhibition game August 10 at Anteater Stadium beginning at 4:00 p.m.