Bree Thornton
Bree Thornton

Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Lake View Terrace, Calif.
High School:
Los Angeles Baptist
Height:
5-5
Position:
Forward/Midfielder
Club Team:
So Cal Blues

Sophomore (2007): Started the first seven games of the season in the midfield ... dished out an assist in Mizzou's 3-1 victory over No. 20 Illinois ... her season was cut short in the team's seventh game, however, as she injured her knee in Mizzou's win over California ... she is working her way back and looks to be in Mizzou's lineup in time for the 2008 season.

Freshman (2006): One of two players to start all 19 games for the Tigers ... tied for second on the team in points with five goals and three assists ... scored her first two career goals in Missouri's 5-0 upset of No. 13 Illinois ... added a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win over Northwestern and a victory against No. 25 Colorado ... recorded an assist in the Tigers' 3-0 win over Northwestern State ...ranked third among field players in minutes played on the team ... added a goal against Loyola-Chicago ... named to the Tiger Invitational All-Tournament Team.

Prep: Thornton accumulated 57 goals and 33 assists in three seasons for Los Angeles Baptist High School despite missing her senior season due to an ACL tear... named to the All-California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) third team as a sophomore and junior... also earned all-league first team honors her freshman, sophomore and junior years... helped lead her team to the CIF playoffs in 2002, 2003 and 2004 ... named team MVP after her junior season... helped the Southern California Blues to the Coast League Cup Championship in 2004... played on the Olympic Development Program California South State Team in 2004... four year Honor Roll student... choose Mizzou over UC Santa Barbara, Washington State, Boston University and Denver.

Personal: Bree is the daughter of Ernie and Carolyn Thornton... born Oct. 2, 1988... undecided on major.

Soccer Honored at ROARS Event

05/05/2009 - W. Soccer

The University of Missouri women's soccer team was in the spotlight Monday night as the student-athlete body was honored at the first annual ROARS event for their academic and athletic achievements for the 2008-09 school year.

Registration Open for Soccer Camps

04/30/2009 - W. Soccer

The University of Missouri women's soccer team will once again welcome boys and girls from across the Midwest to the MU campus for the Tigers' annual summer soccer camps this June. Registration is now open for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade to attend day camp June 8t - 12, as well as for girls in fifth to 12th grades to sign up for overnight camp June 25 - 28.

Bryan Blitz Receives Contract Extension

04/28/2009 - W. Soccer

The University of Missouri and women's soccer coach Bryan Blitz have agreed to terms on a new five-year contract that will continue Blitz's tenure through the 2013 season. Blitz led the Tigers to their first Big 12 Championship in 2008, as well as a top 10 national ranking and their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

No. 10 Tigers Add Decorated Transfer

04/24/2009 - W. Soccer

The University of Missouri women's soccer team landed an addition to its 2009 incoming class on Friday with the transfer of decorated LSU midfielder Michelle Makasini. The Euless, Texas, native played three seasons for the LSU Tigers, compiling 27 goals and 14 assists in 63 appearances.

Take two: Tigers meet St. Louis Athletica Friday

04/16/2009 - W. Soccer

One month ago today, the University of Missouri women's soccer team got their first taste of Women's Professional Soccer's St. Louis Athletica. Friday the two teams will meet again, scheduled for an 11 a.m. kickoff at Ralph Korte Stadium on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.