17U Division: drive
minnesota METRO STARS Founded: 2006 2018 Affiliation: Independent Coach: Tara Starks Director: Andy Meinhardt Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
TEAM COLORS Kelly Green, Black, Gray
2019 17U SCHEDULE
April 26 Western PA Bruins 10:45 a.m., Spooky Nook BC Denver 5 p.m., Spooky Nook April 27 Canada Elite 9:30 a.m., Spooky Nook Michigan Storm 3:45 p.m., Spooky Nook April 28 GTS Fusion 10:45 a.m., Spooky Nook
July 10 Team B Wright 10:45 a.m., Pacer Athletic Center KC Lady Run GMC 3:45 p.m., Pacer Athletic Center July 11 Power Move 2:30 p.m., Pacer Athletic Center Golden City 7:30 p.m., Pacer Athletic Center July 12 Texas Flight Elite 10:45 a.m., Pacer Athletic Center
SOCIAL MEDIA
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FROM THE COACH “We are excited to compete in the UAA in 2019 along with so many great programs from around the country. Depth and consistency will be a key to our overall success in 2019 as we play what we feel will be one of the most competitive schedules in the country.” Tara Starks Coach, Minnesota Metro Stars
LIZA KARLEN The 6’3 junior helped lead her high-school team to the state championship, averaging 12.7 points per game and 10.6 rebounds. She was named BreakSports “Minnesota’s best rebounder,” All Conference Player of the Year, All Conference team, Season MVP, Minnesota All State 4A honorable mention, and the Star Tribune’s 3rd All State Team.
NOTABLE ALUMNI Nia Coffey, 2013, Northwestern
The Hopkins grad now plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA
Leslie Knight, 2004, Minnesota
Has played internationally in Europe
Megan Vogel, 2003, South Dakota State
Drafted by Washington Mystics in 2007; coaches at UW-Green Bay
Kelly Finley, 2004, Colorado State
2019 Girls Under Armour Association Season Preview
Now an assistant coach at Florida