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Grand Valley State University Athletics

2014 Women's Soccer

Doug Witte
Doug Witte
Doug Witte
Doug Witte
Doug Witte

23 Charlie Socia

23 Charlie Socia

  • Position:
    MF
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-4 / 0
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Portage, Mich.

Summary

Biography

As a Senior (2014)
Voted onto the All-GLIAC Second Team ... ended her career as one of only three players in GVSU history to appear in 101 consecutive matches, tying her for the most appearances in school history ... also wrapped up her career tied for the 10th-most game-winning goals (nine) in program history ... helped the Lakers win their second consecutive NCAA Division II national championship, 10th straight GLIAC regular season title and eighth consecutive GLIAC Tournament crown ... played in all 26 matches, starting 23 times ... totaled 10 points on four goals and two assists ... recorded 36 shots ... aided a GVSU defense that recorded 16 shutouts - tied for the fifth-most clean sheets in school history - and ranked seventh in goals against average (0.453) ... scored a goal against Truman State (Sep. 7) ... played 76 minutes and tallied a goal at Lake Erie (Sep. 26) ... logged a season-high 77 minutes against Malone (Oct. 3) ... notched a goal against Ferris State (Oct. 15) ... assisted on the game-winning goal at Northern Michigan (Oct. 24) ... handed out an assist in the GLIAC Quarterfinals against Ferris State (Nov. 4) ... drove home a goal in the GLIAC Semifinals versus Michigan Tech (Nov. 7) ... one of three Lakers to convert a penalty kick in a shootout against No. 6 Saint Rose (Dec. 4), allowing them to advance to their fifth NCAA Championship match in the last six seasons ... played 65 minutes in the NCAA Championship against No. 8 Rollins (Dec. 6).

As a Junior (2013)
Played in all 25 games and made 18 starts ... named to the All-GLIAC First Team ... earned GLIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week honors twice ... helped the Lakers win a program-best 24 games and their third NCAA Division II national championship ... scored eight goals, including six game-winners, and handed out two assists ... finished fourth on the team in shots (42) ... had the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Michigan Tech (Oct. 25), which clinched GVSU's ninth straight GLIAC regular season title ... notched the game-winning tally in the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship versus Quincy (Nov. 22) and the NCAA Quarterfinals at Minnesota Duluth (Nov. 24) ... helped the Laker defense match the Division II record for shutouts (21) and finish with the second-best goals-against average (0.160) and save percentage (.940) in Division II history.

As a Sophomore (2012)
Named to the All-GLIAC Second Team ... played in 25 contests, starting 21 in the midfield ... owned five goals and three assists ... tallied the second goal in a 2-0 win over Ashland (Sep. 14) ... notched the game-winning goal in the victory at Malone (Sep. 28) ... followed up with a goal and an assist at Walsh (Sep. 30) ... also took a season-high six shots against the Cavaliers ... recorded an assist in the 5-0 win against Michigan Tech (Oct. 19) ... scored a goal in the 8-0 win against Northern Michigan (Oct. 21) ... tallied the second goal of the contest in the GLIAC Semifinals against Ferris State (Nov. 2) ... tallied the assist on the lone goal in the NCAA Semifinals against UC San Diego (Nov. 29).

As a Freshman (2011)
Played in all 25 games including starting 15 ... had four goals on the season ... totaled 27 shots, including 10 on target ... scored the first goal of the season and her career at Winona State (Sep. 2) ... tallied the game-winning goal at Ohio Dominican (Oct. 2) ... notched her third goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Findlay (Oct. 23) ... landed the game-winning tally in the GLIAC Tournament Championship match against Ashland (Nov. 6) ... one of two freshman to see time in every postseason contest, including playing a season-high 81 minutes against Chico State (Dec. 1).

High School
Played four years of soccer for head coach Patrick Norman at Portage Central ... helped the Mustangs capture the MHSAA Division 1 state championship in 2009 ... was a three-time Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association (MIHSSCA) Division 1 All-State selection (2009-11), including a First Team honoree her junior season (2010) ... also guided Portage Central to a pair of MHSAA Division 1 state semifinal appearances (2008, 2010) and a district title in 2011 ... was the top scorer in 2009 with 29 goals scored and in 2010 with 34 goals scored.

Personal
Daughter of Madeleine and Patrick Socia ... enjoys playing sports and hanging out with family and friends ... undecided major.

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Historical Player Information

  • 23

    2011Freshman

    Forward
    5'4"
    23
  • 23

    2012Sophomore

    Midfielder
    5'4"
    23
  • 23

    2013Junior

    Midfielder
    5'4"
    23
  • 23

    2014Senior

    Midfielder
    5'4"
    23