Saint Louis University women's soccer players Lyndsey Heckel and Emily Gaebe have been named to the College Soccer News All-America second team. The duo's selection marked their unanimous All-American status and added to their earlier recognition from United Soccer Coaches and Top Drawer Soccer. Heckel and Gaebe played pivotal roles in the Billikens' impressive season, including leading the team to a sixth consecutive Atlantic 10 Championship title, a sixth straight NCAA Championship appearance, and the program's first advancement to the round of 16. They also achieved several school records, including 24 games, 74 goals, 70 assists, 218 points, and more. Heckel notably excelled in defensive contributions and was named the 2023 A-10 Defensive Player of the Year, while Gaebe's offensive prowess contributed significantly to the team's success.

By the Numbers
  • Heckel and Gaebe helped achieve school records of 24 games, 74 goals, 70 assists, 218 points, +59 goal differential, 11 consecutive shutouts, 1099:09 consecutive shutout minutes, and 457 shots.
  • The Billikens equaled school marks for shutouts (15) and longest unbeaten streak (18).
  • Heckel tied the school record for shutouts and finished the season ranked fourth nationally in shutout percentage (.625) and 19th in goals against average (0.62).
  • Gaebe's team- and career-high five game-winning goals ranked 14th in the nation, and she also set a career mark for game-winning assists (four).
State of Play
  • Heckel named the 2023 A-10 Defensive Player of the Year and made the All-Conference first team four times.
  • Gaebe was the A-10 Offensive Player of the Year and topped the league with school records of 16 goals and 41 points.
What's Next

Heckel and Gaebe's success is likely to draw attention from professional soccer leagues and could position them for future opportunities at the national or international level.

Bottom Line

Heckel and Gaebe's All-America honors reflect the exceptional contributions they made to the Saint Louis University women's soccer team's historic season, setting new standards of excellence on both the offensive and defensive fronts.