2020 Women's Soccer Roster
Friedman, Ally
Jersey Number 5
Ally Friedman
- Position:
- D
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Finance
- Hometown:
- Basking Ridge, N.J.
- High School:
- Ridge
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it has the perfect balance between challenging academics and competitive athletics. Also, I have never heard of someone who went to Lehigh and didn’t love it.”
AS A SENIOR (Spring, 2021): Anchor of Lehigh’s defense, which finished fourth in the Patriot League in goals against average (0.60) … Mountain Hawks allowed just four goals in six games, including three shutouts – tied for first in the league … Started all six games, firing five shots (tied for sixth on the team), including two on goal … Fired three shots, two on goal in the season finale vs. Loyola (4/9) … Also had a shot at Navy (4/3) and at Bucknell (3/21) ... Named Mountain Hawks' Most Outstanding Athlete.
AS A JUNIOR (2019): Key part of Mountain Hawks’ back line, which finished second in the Patriot League in goals against average (0.89) and shutouts (8), allowing just 16 goals in 18 games … Played in 17 games, starting 16 … Tallied seven shots, three on goal … Recorded two points on two assists … Fired a season-high two shots in the regular season finale at American (11/1) … Had shots on goal against Holy Cross (10/19), at Navy (10/5) and vs. UMBC (9/13) … Dished an assist in consecutive games, against UMBC and Saint Joseph’s (9/15) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018): Stellar sophomore campaign as an anchor on Lehigh’s back line … Started all 20 games … Tied for fifth on the Mountain Hawks in points with four (one goal, two assists) … Marked first two assists of career ... Recorded six shots, four on goal … Scored a big game-tying goal late in the first half of the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (10/30) … Dished an assist at Loyola (10/20) … Had an assist in Lehigh’s win over archrival Lafayette (10/13) … Fired first shot of the season (which was on goal) in win at Monmouth (8/31) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Strong rookie season, playing in all 18 games with three starts … Started final three games of the season (two in the regular season, and the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Colgate) … Scored two goals, both proving to be game-winners in Patriot League games … Tied for third on the team in goals and was second in game-winning goals … Finished with 15 shots, nine on goal … Two shots, one on goal in regular season finale vs. Holy Cross (10/28) … Scored the game’s first goal, which proved to be the game-winner, at archrival Lafayette (10/14) … Tallied two shots against Colgate (9/27) … Opened the scoring in 2-0 league-opening win at Army West Point (9/16) … Began the season with three shots (two on goal) in opener against Monmouth (8/18).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Team captain and MVP who helped lead Ridge High School to two straight Group 4 State finals appearances … As a junior, Ridge went undefeated, winning the Skylands Conference, County Finals and New Jersey State Championship … As a senior, was named 2016 MSG Varsity first team All-Metro, Star Ledger second team All-State, Courier News All Area first team, first team All-Group 4 and first team All-Skyland Conference … Also brought team to a Group 4 Sectional Championship … Recognized as NJGSCA All-State and a “top 20” region player … Was also a consistent starter for the ECNL club team Match-Fit Academy, which went to national finals at U16’s and was ranked No. 5 in the nation for the ECNL … Impressive in the classroom, earning a spot on the honor roll all four years of high school … Named to the Peer Leader Mentor Program both junior and senior years.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW ALLY
Nickname: Al
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus is beautiful and everyone is really friendly; also it is very sports oriented.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: The coaching staff is very easy to talk to and is always around to give advice/feedback. They work as a team and are very transparent, which helps the players know what they need to work on in order to improve.
Major & Why: Hoping to transfer into business school and major in marketing because I like working with people and want a social aspect to my future job.
Favorite Place on Campus: Ulrich Sports Complex
Favorite Food: Watermelon
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Chance the Rapper
Favorite Movie: The Grinch
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews
Favorite Pro Team: Celtics
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Other Sports
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Artistic
Dream Job: Sports Agent
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s a brand new number, but I never wear double digit numbers
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
AS A SENIOR (Spring, 2021): Anchor of Lehigh’s defense, which finished fourth in the Patriot League in goals against average (0.60) … Mountain Hawks allowed just four goals in six games, including three shutouts – tied for first in the league … Started all six games, firing five shots (tied for sixth on the team), including two on goal … Fired three shots, two on goal in the season finale vs. Loyola (4/9) … Also had a shot at Navy (4/3) and at Bucknell (3/21) ... Named Mountain Hawks' Most Outstanding Athlete.
AS A JUNIOR (2019): Key part of Mountain Hawks’ back line, which finished second in the Patriot League in goals against average (0.89) and shutouts (8), allowing just 16 goals in 18 games … Played in 17 games, starting 16 … Tallied seven shots, three on goal … Recorded two points on two assists … Fired a season-high two shots in the regular season finale at American (11/1) … Had shots on goal against Holy Cross (10/19), at Navy (10/5) and vs. UMBC (9/13) … Dished an assist in consecutive games, against UMBC and Saint Joseph’s (9/15) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018): Stellar sophomore campaign as an anchor on Lehigh’s back line … Started all 20 games … Tied for fifth on the Mountain Hawks in points with four (one goal, two assists) … Marked first two assists of career ... Recorded six shots, four on goal … Scored a big game-tying goal late in the first half of the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (10/30) … Dished an assist at Loyola (10/20) … Had an assist in Lehigh’s win over archrival Lafayette (10/13) … Fired first shot of the season (which was on goal) in win at Monmouth (8/31) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Strong rookie season, playing in all 18 games with three starts … Started final three games of the season (two in the regular season, and the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Colgate) … Scored two goals, both proving to be game-winners in Patriot League games … Tied for third on the team in goals and was second in game-winning goals … Finished with 15 shots, nine on goal … Two shots, one on goal in regular season finale vs. Holy Cross (10/28) … Scored the game’s first goal, which proved to be the game-winner, at archrival Lafayette (10/14) … Tallied two shots against Colgate (9/27) … Opened the scoring in 2-0 league-opening win at Army West Point (9/16) … Began the season with three shots (two on goal) in opener against Monmouth (8/18).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Team captain and MVP who helped lead Ridge High School to two straight Group 4 State finals appearances … As a junior, Ridge went undefeated, winning the Skylands Conference, County Finals and New Jersey State Championship … As a senior, was named 2016 MSG Varsity first team All-Metro, Star Ledger second team All-State, Courier News All Area first team, first team All-Group 4 and first team All-Skyland Conference … Also brought team to a Group 4 Sectional Championship … Recognized as NJGSCA All-State and a “top 20” region player … Was also a consistent starter for the ECNL club team Match-Fit Academy, which went to national finals at U16’s and was ranked No. 5 in the nation for the ECNL … Impressive in the classroom, earning a spot on the honor roll all four years of high school … Named to the Peer Leader Mentor Program both junior and senior years.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2017 | 18-3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .133 | 9 | .600 | 2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 20-20 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | .167 | 4 | .667 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 17-16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | .000 | 3 | .429 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Spring, 2021 | 6-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | 2 | .400 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 61-45 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 33 | .091 | 18 | .545 | 2 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW ALLY
Nickname: Al
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus is beautiful and everyone is really friendly; also it is very sports oriented.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: The coaching staff is very easy to talk to and is always around to give advice/feedback. They work as a team and are very transparent, which helps the players know what they need to work on in order to improve.
Major & Why: Hoping to transfer into business school and major in marketing because I like working with people and want a social aspect to my future job.
Favorite Place on Campus: Ulrich Sports Complex
Favorite Food: Watermelon
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Chance the Rapper
Favorite Movie: The Grinch
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews
Favorite Pro Team: Celtics
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Other Sports
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Artistic
Dream Job: Sports Agent
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s a brand new number, but I never wear double digit numbers
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
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