April 6, 2010

COLUMBIA, Mo. - University of Missouri women's soccer 2010 signee Dominique Richardson is among the list of 24 players from across the country selected for the United States U-18 Women's National Team training camp, held from April 10-17 in Carson, Calif., the United States Soccer Federation announced Monday.

"We're so proud of Dominique for getting the recognition she deserves," Missouri Head Coach Bryan Blitz said. "We always place a high value on our players striving for the next level and this is a terrific opportunity for her to continue her development."

Richardson, a midfielder and defender who committed to playing at Missouri on signing day in February, will train under U-18 coach Dave Chesler at The Home Depot Center during the week-long camp. The team will play UC Irvine, the US under-20 National Team, and an unnamed W-League team.

Richardson is currently a senior at Fullerton Union High School in Fullerton, Calif., and plays on the Legends FC soccer club, coached by Josh Hodges. As a junior, she was an All-Freeway League first team selection and named to the All-CIF Division III second team. This year, Richardson earned OCvarsity.com senior player to watch recognition, and was chosen to the Southern California Coaches Association girls Division III All-Star squad.

A dual-sport athlete, Richardson also received All-Freeway League first team honors in basketball in 2008-09.