Sydney Schaeffer

BGSU wins the MAC Tournament - Nov 7 2021

Photo by: Mallory Hiser, BGSU Athletics

Position:
Defender/Midfielder
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Steele
Hometown:
Amherst, Ohio
Prev School:
Cleveland FC

Years of eligibility remaining, including 2022-23 academic year: 4

2021

Did not see match action

HIGH SCHOOL

Attended Steele H.S. ('21), where she played for coach Gary Gonzalez
Had 10 goals and eight assists as a senior, helping the Comets to an 11-5-1 overall record
Earned All-Southwestern Conference Second-Team honors twice, earning honorable mention in one additional season
Also earned All-Greater Cleveland accolades
Lettered in track and field as well

PERSONAL

Born in Westlake, Ohio
Daughter of Scott Schaeffer and Samantha Davis
Currently undecided upon a major at BGSU
The second of five children
Has an older brother, Shane, a younger brother, Milton, and younger sisters, Sabrina and Maisie
Has played club soccer for Cleveland FC
Favorite athlete is Julie Ertz
Lists her parents as her biggest influences

SCHAEFFER ON BGSU
"I chose BGSU because I loved that I felt welcomed right when I took my first steps on campus, and it just feels like home to me."

COACH WALKER ON SCHAEFFER
"Sydney comes to BG after playing her club soccer in the National League for CFC. She can play in a number of positions and will provide depth in our wide areas. Syd has good size, strength and power for the D-I level and we are excited to see her transition to the college game. Syd is another young lady that aligns with our core values of being a good person, student and player."