2019 Women's Soccer Roster
Warnecker, Sidonie
Jersey Number 21
Sidonie Warnecker
- Position:
- F/M
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Marketing
- Hometown:
- Downingtown, Pa.
- High School:
- Bishop Shanahan
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “It has a great combination of high academics and DI soccer, which was what I was looking for in a school. I also loved the campus and the team right away.”
AS A SENIOR (2019): Played in 16 games, starting 12 (including final nine games of the season) … Fired eight shots, five on goal … Tallied a season-high two shots at Army West Point (10/26) and at Princeton (10/15) … Had a shot in three straight games – at Fordham (9/8), vs. UMBC (9/13) and against Saint Joseph’s (9/15).
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Returned from injury and made a strong impact, posting three points (one goal, one assist) in 14 games (five starts) … Fired 17 shots, six on goal … Dished an assist on Kayla Arestivo’s game-winner with just two seconds remaining in overtime of the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (10/30) … Scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute of the regular season finale at Holy Cross (10/26). Marked Warnecker’s second game-winning goal at Holy Cross in career … Started games vs. Army West Point (9/15), at Boston University (9/22), vs. Navy (9/29), at American (10/6) and against Penn (10/8) … Recorded a season-high four shots at Towson (9/12) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Did not see action due to injury … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Impressive rookie season, posting nine points (four goals, one assist), which was tied for second on the Mountain Hawks … Four goals were second on the team … Tied for the team lead in shots on goal (16) while total shots (27) was fourth … Led Lehigh with three game-winning goals … Scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in big victory at previously undefeated Bucknell (10/22) … Fired a season-high seven shots (four on goal) three days prior at archrival Lafayette (10/19) … Scored a late second-half goal at Colgate (9/24) … Scored the game’s only goal in Patriot League opening win at Holy Cross (9/17). For her efforts, was recognized with Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors … Had a goal and three shots on goal in home win over Binghamton (9/9) … Tallied first-career point, an assist, against Marist (8/31) … Recorded six shots, four on goal in home opener vs. LIU Brooklyn (8/26) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter at Bishop Shanahan … Voted team captain as a senior and received the award for Best Offensive Player in 2013 … Was voted Player of the Year in the ChesMont League by all coaches in 2015, earning first team All-League as a senior and second team All-League as a junior … Helped team reach the playoffs in three of her four years, playing both offensive and defensive positions … Was invited to play in the 2013 TopDrawerSoccer: Combine – Best XI … Mentioned among ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) Standouts twice while attending U.S. Club Soccer’s ID2 Program in December, 2012 … Played club soccer for Penn Fusion at the Elite Clubs National League level … With Penn Fusion, her squad reached the ECNL playoffs during the 2013-14 season in the Champions League, one year after reaching ECNL Nationals in the North American League and finishing third nationally … In 2013, Warnecker was ranked among the top 150 players in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer for the high school class of 2016 … Also strong in the classroom, held First Honors throughout high school … Member of the National Honors Society and French Honor Society while finishing in the top 10 percent of graduating class.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW SIDONIE
Nickname: Sid/ Don
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The beautiful campus
Major & Why: Probably psychology to prepare me for receiving a Masters in Occupational Therapy
Favorite Place on Campus: Wherever there’s food
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer or Amy Winehouse
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas
Favorite Pro Team: Women’s National Soccer Team
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Soccer, running, going to the beach, hiking, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: National Geographic
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to sing
Dream Job: European Backpacking tour guide
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world and buy houses all over the place
AS A SENIOR (2019): Played in 16 games, starting 12 (including final nine games of the season) … Fired eight shots, five on goal … Tallied a season-high two shots at Army West Point (10/26) and at Princeton (10/15) … Had a shot in three straight games – at Fordham (9/8), vs. UMBC (9/13) and against Saint Joseph’s (9/15).
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Returned from injury and made a strong impact, posting three points (one goal, one assist) in 14 games (five starts) … Fired 17 shots, six on goal … Dished an assist on Kayla Arestivo’s game-winner with just two seconds remaining in overtime of the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (10/30) … Scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute of the regular season finale at Holy Cross (10/26). Marked Warnecker’s second game-winning goal at Holy Cross in career … Started games vs. Army West Point (9/15), at Boston University (9/22), vs. Navy (9/29), at American (10/6) and against Penn (10/8) … Recorded a season-high four shots at Towson (9/12) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Did not see action due to injury … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Impressive rookie season, posting nine points (four goals, one assist), which was tied for second on the Mountain Hawks … Four goals were second on the team … Tied for the team lead in shots on goal (16) while total shots (27) was fourth … Led Lehigh with three game-winning goals … Scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in big victory at previously undefeated Bucknell (10/22) … Fired a season-high seven shots (four on goal) three days prior at archrival Lafayette (10/19) … Scored a late second-half goal at Colgate (9/24) … Scored the game’s only goal in Patriot League opening win at Holy Cross (9/17). For her efforts, was recognized with Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors … Had a goal and three shots on goal in home win over Binghamton (9/9) … Tallied first-career point, an assist, against Marist (8/31) … Recorded six shots, four on goal in home opener vs. LIU Brooklyn (8/26) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter at Bishop Shanahan … Voted team captain as a senior and received the award for Best Offensive Player in 2013 … Was voted Player of the Year in the ChesMont League by all coaches in 2015, earning first team All-League as a senior and second team All-League as a junior … Helped team reach the playoffs in three of her four years, playing both offensive and defensive positions … Was invited to play in the 2013 TopDrawerSoccer: Combine – Best XI … Mentioned among ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) Standouts twice while attending U.S. Club Soccer’s ID2 Program in December, 2012 … Played club soccer for Penn Fusion at the Elite Clubs National League level … With Penn Fusion, her squad reached the ECNL playoffs during the 2013-14 season in the Champions League, one year after reaching ECNL Nationals in the North American League and finishing third nationally … In 2013, Warnecker was ranked among the top 150 players in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer for the high school class of 2016 … Also strong in the classroom, held First Honors throughout high school … Member of the National Honors Society and French Honor Society while finishing in the top 10 percent of graduating class.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2016 | 18-17 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 27 | .148 | 16 | .593 | 3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 14-5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | .059 | 6 | .353 | 1 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 16-12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .000 | 5 | .625 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 48-34 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 52 | .096 | 27 | .519 | 4 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW SIDONIE
Nickname: Sid/ Don
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The beautiful campus
Major & Why: Probably psychology to prepare me for receiving a Masters in Occupational Therapy
Favorite Place on Campus: Wherever there’s food
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer or Amy Winehouse
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas
Favorite Pro Team: Women’s National Soccer Team
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Soccer, running, going to the beach, hiking, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: National Geographic
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to sing
Dream Job: European Backpacking tour guide
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world and buy houses all over the place
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