Kim Saufl

By Katie Velebir
UW-RF Sports Information

Kim Saufl arrived at UW-River Falls in the fall of 2005 and the impact she had with the team was instantaneous.

She played the midfield position and was responsible for creating scoring opportunities for her teammates and play strong defense to keep opponents off the scoreboard. She proved to be proficient at both tacks and did her share of scoring too. Last year she finished fourth on the team in scoring with five goals and 11 points. She was credited with 50 shots and 25 were on goal.

Originally from Champlin, Minn., Saufl attended Champlin Park High School. She transferred to UW-RF from Iowa Central Community College. She was named to the All-American team in 2003 and 2004 and was twice named the team's Player of the Year.

Falcon Head Coach Sean McKuras marvels at Saufl's competitive edge. "If you are going to play or practice with Kim you better bring your highest level of play because she is going to," McKuras said.

She loves the competitive nature of soccer. She began playing when she was six years old and she continues to play soccer with women that she grew up with.

She attributes her competitive edge to her twin brother Kenny. Growing up they always played sports in the backyard and the competition between them was thick, yet they always got along.

She has a full load of classes at UW-River Falls. The senior is double majoring in accounting and marketing. She has been named to the UW-RF Dean's List and to the 2005 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll. She studies hard to maintain an excellent GPA and admits that some of the accounting classes are challenging.

In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family. She has an older brother and sister as well as her twin brother. She describes her relationship with her brother as close- knit, adding that he comes to her games and offers his support.

She listens to all kinds of music and her favorite TV show is Prison Break.

Saufl, a team captain in 2006, is laid back and easy-going off the soccer pitch, and she likes to go out and eat, especially fettuccine alfredo . Her favorite color is green and it's not surprising that she is a Green Bay Packer fan. She also enjoys watching the Minnesota Twins play.