What the Coaches Are Saying:
• Has quickly become one of the team's better defenders
• Strong tackle, excellent in the air
• Recovers well
• Extremely motivated to be successful
• After playing a vast majority of minutes as a true freshman, she is turning into a young leader
• Has the talent to impact the game on the backline or up top
• Brings great U.S. youth national team experience to Cal
• Composed and athletic player
As a Junior (2010):
• Played in and started all 20 games
• Led the Cal defense
• Received Pac-10 all-academic honorable mention
As a Sophomore (2009):
• Started and played in each of Cal's 21 games
• Key member of Cal's defense
• Took 10 shots
• Earned a Pac-10 all-academic honorable mention
As a Freshman (2008):
• Gained valuable experience during her freshman year, starting 17 of the 20 games in which she played
• Led the team with a .400 shot percentage
• Named to the Soccer Buzz All-West Region all-freshman team
• Scored both of her two goals in the 2-1 victory over BYU
High School/Personal:
• 2008 Parade All-American and 2007 NSCAA All-American
• Ranked No. 23 nationally in Soccer Buzz's recruiting rankings
• Gained experience with the U.S. under-17 and under-18 national teams, garnering three international caps
• Received an assortment of honors at St. Ignatius College Prep, including 2007-08 West Catholic Athletic League Player of the Year, WCAL Freshman and Sophomore of the Year and three all-league selections
• Led the WCAL in scoring for three years and won a WCAL award for scoring the most career goals (39) in league history
• San Jose Mercury News Freshman of the Year
• Helped her club team, Mountain View-Los Altos Mercury, to two state championships
• Parents are Jean Claude Brunache and Pamela Wright-Brunache
• Father played soccer at Penn State
Brunache's Career Statistics:
Year G GS Shots Goals Ast Pts
2008 20 17 5 2 0 4
2009 21 21 10 0 0 0
2010 20 20 5 0 0 0
Totals 61 58 20 2 0 4
Danielle Brunache off the Pitch:
Full Name: Danielle Francoise Brunache
Nickname(s): DB
I Chose Cal because...I loved the school and the players on the team were all seemed like they would be great teammates (and they are).
My favorite thing about Berkeley is...that it's close to San Francisco.
Something on my iPod that might surprise you is...System of a Down.
When I'm upset, I like to...take a walk.
I get mad when I miss this TV show: "Brothers and Sisters"
The best moment in sports history was when...the U.S. won the 1999 Women's World Cup penalty kicks.
Cal is better than other schools because...of the school spirit.
The one thing I learned from my parents is...how to laugh at myself.
If I wasn't a soccer player, I would be...really bored.
Do you have any hidden talents? I'm good with names
What is one thing about your hometown that you miss? My cat
