2020 Women's Soccer Roster
Forsyth, Grace
Jersey Number 6
Grace Forsyth
- Position:
- F
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Molecular Biology
- Hometown:
- Fair Haven, N.J.
- High School:
- Rumson-Fair Haven
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it had the perfect combination of prestigious academics and a competitive Division I soccer program. When I visited, I immediately felt right at home on the beautiful campus and with all of the amazing girls on the team.”
AS A SENIOR (Spring, 2021): Started all six games, posting four shots (two on goal) … Both shots on goal came in the season finale against Loyola (4/9) … Also fired a shot vs. Colgate (3/27) and American (3/6) … Named the team’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
AS A JUNIOR (2019): Saw action in all 18 games, tallying an assist and seven shots (five on goal) … Fired a pair of shots in win over defending Patriot League champion Boston University (10/12) … Recorded first-career point (an assist) in 2-0 win over Saint Joseph’s (9/15). Also fired two shots (both on goal) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018): Played in five games, vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (8/23), at Villanova (8/26), at Monmouth (8/31), vs. Fordham (9/2) and vs. Navy (9/29) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Got into six games … Saw action in season opener vs. Monmouth (8/18) … Also saw action at Penn (8/25), Temple (8/27), vs. Towson (8/31) and at Delaware (9/3) and UMBC (9/18) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity soccer player and starting forward at Rumson-Fair Haven High School … Scored 49 career goals … Tallied five goals in an injury-shorted senior season, returning for the state tournament … Was team captain, helping team become Central Jersey Group II State Finalists … Named first team All-Shore and second team All-Shore in 2015, leading team with 22 goals and helping squad win the division championship … Also won a division title in 2014, scoring seven goals on the year … As a freshman in 2013, garnered first team All-County, second team All-State and third team All-Shore as Rumson-Fair Haven was Central Jersey Group II State Champion … Scored 15 goals on the year … Also played club soccer for Players Development Academy, reaching the 2015 and 2016 regional finals … Participated in and fundraised for Players Development Academy’s charity event, a 24-hour soccer marathon for the Special Olympics … In 2017, was selected as a representative for and attended National Girls and Women in Sports Day … Impressed academically in the Academy of Allied Health and Science, a specialized career academy focused on medical sciences, taking all honors courses and posting a 96.25/100 GPA … Acted as a peer leader in school club called Team Allied … Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society … Part of the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA).
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW GRACE
Nickname: Gracie
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My uncle went here and my cousin now plays for the football team, so my whole family is super involved in the school which I love.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: From my very first visit at Lehigh, I could tell that the coaching staff at Lehigh truly cares for the players, both on and off the field. Coach Lambinus is passionate about the game and inspires every player to work hard.
Major & Why: Biology because I want to pursue a career in medicine
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: I don’t really have just one, but I love country music
Favorite Movie: Chasing Mavericks
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Instagram
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Roger Federer
Hobbies: Going to the beach, playing soccer (obviously) and hanging out with friends and family
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy, Brazil, Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: A good singing voice
Dream Job: Doctor
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I’ve always worn a single-digit, even number and the rest were taken.
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel, give money to my family and donate to cancer research
AS A SENIOR (Spring, 2021): Started all six games, posting four shots (two on goal) … Both shots on goal came in the season finale against Loyola (4/9) … Also fired a shot vs. Colgate (3/27) and American (3/6) … Named the team’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
AS A JUNIOR (2019): Saw action in all 18 games, tallying an assist and seven shots (five on goal) … Fired a pair of shots in win over defending Patriot League champion Boston University (10/12) … Recorded first-career point (an assist) in 2-0 win over Saint Joseph’s (9/15). Also fired two shots (both on goal) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018): Played in five games, vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (8/23), at Villanova (8/26), at Monmouth (8/31), vs. Fordham (9/2) and vs. Navy (9/29) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Got into six games … Saw action in season opener vs. Monmouth (8/18) … Also saw action at Penn (8/25), Temple (8/27), vs. Towson (8/31) and at Delaware (9/3) and UMBC (9/18) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity soccer player and starting forward at Rumson-Fair Haven High School … Scored 49 career goals … Tallied five goals in an injury-shorted senior season, returning for the state tournament … Was team captain, helping team become Central Jersey Group II State Finalists … Named first team All-Shore and second team All-Shore in 2015, leading team with 22 goals and helping squad win the division championship … Also won a division title in 2014, scoring seven goals on the year … As a freshman in 2013, garnered first team All-County, second team All-State and third team All-Shore as Rumson-Fair Haven was Central Jersey Group II State Champion … Scored 15 goals on the year … Also played club soccer for Players Development Academy, reaching the 2015 and 2016 regional finals … Participated in and fundraised for Players Development Academy’s charity event, a 24-hour soccer marathon for the Special Olympics … In 2017, was selected as a representative for and attended National Girls and Women in Sports Day … Impressed academically in the Academy of Allied Health and Science, a specialized career academy focused on medical sciences, taking all honors courses and posting a 96.25/100 GPA … Acted as a peer leader in school club called Team Allied … Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society … Part of the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA).
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2017 | 6-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 18-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .000 | 5 | .714 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Spring, 2021 | 6-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 2 | .500 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 35-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | .000 | 7 | .636 | 0 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW GRACE
Nickname: Gracie
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My uncle went here and my cousin now plays for the football team, so my whole family is super involved in the school which I love.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: From my very first visit at Lehigh, I could tell that the coaching staff at Lehigh truly cares for the players, both on and off the field. Coach Lambinus is passionate about the game and inspires every player to work hard.
Major & Why: Biology because I want to pursue a career in medicine
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: I don’t really have just one, but I love country music
Favorite Movie: Chasing Mavericks
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Instagram
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Roger Federer
Hobbies: Going to the beach, playing soccer (obviously) and hanging out with friends and family
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy, Brazil, Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: A good singing voice
Dream Job: Doctor
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I’ve always worn a single-digit, even number and the rest were taken.
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel, give money to my family and donate to cancer research
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