Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech women's soccer program is unveiling its 2019 signing class in a different way. Rather than announcing all of them and their accomplishments in one release, the Hokies will highlight each new signee individually, which will include a brief "Get to Know" Q&A, until all of the incoming freshmen have been announced.
Our next 2019 addition to the program is Sydney Ash, a 5-foot-8 defender from Leesburg, Virginia. She currently attends Riverside High School and is contemplating majoring in business when she arrives at Tech. For the Rams, Ash did not play soccer in high school, but earned four letters playing lacrosse, and earned first team all-state, all-region, and all-district while leading the team to the 2018 state title as its captain.
For the past seven years, Ash has been a member of FC Virginia DA, playing for Christian Cziommer as a left back or left midfielder. Twice the club won the Virginia State Cup championship (2013 and 2014) and in 2016, the team qualified for the ECNL National Playoffs in Oceanside, California.
"Sydney is a dynamic, left-footed player who can play up and down the left flank," Tech head women's soccer coach Chugger Adair said. "We are expecting to play her either as a left back or up top on the front left side. She's got a good left foot, a good engine and a real outgoing personality. We are looking forward to her being a part of our team – on the field, off the field and fitting in really well with our culture."
GET TO KNOW - Sydney
Name: Sydney Ash
Position: Left Back
Height: 5-foot-8
Hometown: Leesburg, Virginia
High School: Riverside High School
Other Schools considered: Boston University, James Madison, Elon
Why did you choose Tech? I loved the campus, the facilities, and the awesome coaches.
What was your favorite thing about your visit? Getting to overlook Lane Stadium from inside the president's suite.
What do you like about the Tech soccer program? It's just such a great team atmosphere. All the players really enjoy playing for the program.
What are your soccer strengths? My soccer strengths include getting forward out of the back and creating man-up opportunities.
Who is your favorite pro player (why)? Julie Ertz (midfielder for the Chicago Red Stars and a member of the US women's national team). I love her aggressiveness when defending and her ability to create big plays in critical moments.
What is your most memorable soccer moment (why)? My most memorable soccer experience was going to nationals in California with my team, getting the opportunity to compete for a national title and playing against some of the best teams in the country.
What do you think you will major in? Business.
What's one thing you'd want Tech fans to know about you? I also love to play lacrosse in my free time.
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