Western New York Flash Sign 2016 NWSL College Draft Pick Laura Liedle
WNY Flash sign defender Laura Liedle – the club’s 24th overall pick in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. The San Diego native tallied 13 assists and led her team to 49 clean sheets during her collegiate career at Stanford University.
Soccer News: The Western New York Flash have signed 2016 NWSL College Draft pick Laura Liedle, the team announced today. As per league and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
A San Diego native, Liedle was the No. 24 overall pick and the only defender drafted by the Flash in 2016. During her tenure at Stanford, she posted 13 assists and led the defense to 49 clean sheets as well as two College Cup appearances.
Liedle did not make an appearance on Saturday in the Flash’s match against U.S. Women’s National Team stars Christie Rampone and Kelley O’Hara and Sky Blue FC in Rochester, N.Y.
The Flash will remain at home for a seven game home stand, with the Boston Breakers coming to Rochester next on Friday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m.
Laura Liedle
Position: Defense
Height: 5-5
Birthdate: March 11, 1994
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
College: Stanford University
Citizenship: USA
Source/Photo Credit: Western New York Flash
