ODP: 2008-2010 1995 State Team...2009, 2010 1995 Regional 2 Pool

CLUB: Disney Soccer Showcase Champions...2-Time 5th Place ECNL National Championships...Spring MRL Champions...USYSA Region II Champions...USYSA National Championships 5th Place...Club Team Captain.

HIGH SCHOOL: Went to Barrington High School and was named to the Mid-Suburban League All-Conference Team in 2013...Was also a 2013 IHSCAA All-Sectional Team, Daily Herald All-Area Team, Chicago Sun-Times All-State Team...Was part of the Mid-Suburban League Conference champions and was also a regional and sectional champion...Spent her senior year at Barrington as team captain.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Raymond and Amanda Niro...Two sisters: Stephanie (21) and Ann Marie (16)...Two brothers: Pete (19) and Raymond (14)...Her mom played Volleyball at Northwestern Univeristy...Cousins Paricia and Georgiana Kutromanes both played volleyball at St. Ambrose University

COACH HOPPA SAYS: 'Nicole plays both holding center mid as well as defender for one of the best club teams in the country. She is a strong ball-winner, great in the air, and an excellent possession player.'