2019 Women's Soccer Roster
Staples, Sydney
Jersey Number 14
Sydney Staples
- Position:
- M/F
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Major:
- Journalism
- Hometown:
- Front Royal, Va.
- High School:
- Clarke County
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? "I chose Lehigh because the incredible academics, combined with high level athletics, will provide me with an atmosphere to flourish."
AS A SENIOR (2021): Played in a career-high 10 games, starting one, and seeing action all over the field at multiple positions … Posted first-career assist and two shots … Assist came in home win over Colgate (10/13) … Made first-career start on Senior Day against Boston University (10/1) and recorded first two career shots … Saw action in four of the first five games of the season … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (Spring, 2021): Got into one game, seeing action in the season opener vs. American (3/6) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in one game, seeing significant action at Princeton (10/15) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2018): Got into one game, at Villanova (8/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter and senior captain at Clarke County High School … Named first team All-State in 2016 and second team All-State in 2017 … Also garnered first team All-District and All-Conference from 2015-17, second team All-Region in 2015 and first team All-Region in 2016 and 2017 … As a senior, was named first team All-District, All-Conference, All-Region and All-State in 2018 ... Played club soccer with CCL United, which won championships in 2017 and 2018 … Selected to captain a team that played in Denmark and competed in the Sweden at the Gothia Cup, the world's largest youth world cup … Played in the Olympic Development program, both the district and state teams from 2014-17 … Staples' state team competed in the ODP National Championship in Arizona in March of 2017, placing third in the nation, while winning the Region I Championship a few months later … Played on the ODP Region 1 team from 2015-17, making international appearances with the Region 1 select team in Vancouver, Canada (2016) and Italy (2017) … Strong in the classroom, was a member of the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society … Member of the honor roll all four years, was a student of the International Baccalaureate program (IB) and member of DECA.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Assists: 1 vs. Colgate (10/13/21)
Points: 1 vs. Colgate (10/13/21)
GETTING TO KNOW SYDNEY
Nickname: Syd
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people are so welcoming, and I instantly feel like I’m home once I step foot on campus. The architecture itself is beautiful, and it reminds me of Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: Their commitment to excellence will push me to become the best player I can possibly be.
Major & Why: Journalism because I love literature and communicating with others.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Musical Artist: Khalid
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite TV Shows: Big Bang Theory & Fixer Upper
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Myron Cope
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Stephen Curry
Hobbies: Reading, running and art
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: I want to see the world!
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: ESPN reporter
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I have never had a preference with my jersey number.
If I Didn’t Play Soccer, I Would: Run Track
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel and donate to dog shelters.
AS A SENIOR (2021): Played in a career-high 10 games, starting one, and seeing action all over the field at multiple positions … Posted first-career assist and two shots … Assist came in home win over Colgate (10/13) … Made first-career start on Senior Day against Boston University (10/1) and recorded first two career shots … Saw action in four of the first five games of the season … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (Spring, 2021): Got into one game, seeing action in the season opener vs. American (3/6) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in one game, seeing significant action at Princeton (10/15) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2018): Got into one game, at Villanova (8/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter and senior captain at Clarke County High School … Named first team All-State in 2016 and second team All-State in 2017 … Also garnered first team All-District and All-Conference from 2015-17, second team All-Region in 2015 and first team All-Region in 2016 and 2017 … As a senior, was named first team All-District, All-Conference, All-Region and All-State in 2018 ... Played club soccer with CCL United, which won championships in 2017 and 2018 … Selected to captain a team that played in Denmark and competed in the Sweden at the Gothia Cup, the world's largest youth world cup … Played in the Olympic Development program, both the district and state teams from 2014-17 … Staples' state team competed in the ODP National Championship in Arizona in March of 2017, placing third in the nation, while winning the Region I Championship a few months later … Played on the ODP Region 1 team from 2015-17, making international appearances with the Region 1 select team in Vancouver, Canada (2016) and Italy (2017) … Strong in the classroom, was a member of the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society … Member of the honor roll all four years, was a student of the International Baccalaureate program (IB) and member of DECA.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2018 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| Spring, 2021 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 10-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 13-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Assists: 1 vs. Colgate (10/13/21)
Points: 1 vs. Colgate (10/13/21)
GETTING TO KNOW SYDNEY
Nickname: Syd
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people are so welcoming, and I instantly feel like I’m home once I step foot on campus. The architecture itself is beautiful, and it reminds me of Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: Their commitment to excellence will push me to become the best player I can possibly be.
Major & Why: Journalism because I love literature and communicating with others.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Musical Artist: Khalid
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite TV Shows: Big Bang Theory & Fixer Upper
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Myron Cope
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Stephen Curry
Hobbies: Reading, running and art
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: I want to see the world!
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: ESPN reporter
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I have never had a preference with my jersey number.
If I Didn’t Play Soccer, I Would: Run Track
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel and donate to dog shelters.
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