32 • Rossana Lopez Class: Senior Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: American Position: Outfield Height: 5-4 Bats/Throws: R/R

Coach Gwydir on Rossana: “Rosie comes to us from the soccer program, and I think she’ll be a great addition to our team. Although she has not played softball competitively in quite some time, I am confident that she will make a smooth transition and benefit our team with her dedication and work ethic on and off the field.”

One of three two-sport student-athletes on the team.

FIU Soccer: Lettered four years…Played in 37 games and made six starts…Notched her first collegiate goal as a senior…Recorded two assists in her career.

High School: Lettered four years in soccer and softball at American High School in Miami…Named first team All-Miami-Dade by the Miami Herald as a senior…Earned third-team all-county in soccer and softball her junior year…Helped American to four district championships in soccer.

Personal: Rossana Lopez was born on February 24, 1981…Daughter of Rosalba Gonzalez and Marino Lopez…Majoring in criminal justice.