As final exams winded down at Florida State University last week, many students were likely ready to make the long trek home for the holidays. Although it's probably a safe bet it didn't take them over 20 hours in a plane to get there.

News photoMami Yamaguchi, a finalist for the 2007 MAC Hermann Trophy, was named a First-Team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America on Sunday. LARRY NOVEY PHOTO

That's how long it takes Tokyo native and Florida State soccer star Mami Yamaguchi.