La Salle University Athletics

One of the top players in the history of the La Salle women's soccer program, Niemiec was a member of three NCAA Tournament teams and became the first player in program history to play in the National Women's Soccer League after starring with the Explorers. 

As a freshman, she played in all 22 matches as a defender, including 17 starts, and tied for the team lead with six assists.  

The following season, Niemiec started all 20 games for the Explorers and was influential in La Salle's first and only undefeated regular season (15-0-2). That year, the team ascended to No. 17 in the country and earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. 

Named a captain as a junior, the Philadelphia native keyed another NCAA appearance as she anchored a defense that led the Explorers to an undefeated 8-0-1 Atlantic 10 record.  

Niemiec was named A-10 Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-A-10 and was NSCAA First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region selection. The Explorers won their first A-10 title by defeating VCU in overtime, 2-1. 

As a senior, the Explorers once again won the A-10 Tournament title as Niemiec earned NSCAA First Team All-Region status for a second consecutive year. Following a four-year stint in the NWSL, she transitioned into coaching and is currently an assistant coach with the Explorers.