ATLANTA- Georgia State women's soccer coach Ed Joyce announced the transfer of Siobhan Wilson to the program on Friday. Wilson, a forward from Clayton State, becomes the second signee for Joyce and joins a roster of eight incoming freshman and 16 veteran players from last year's squad.
“Siobhan brings a wealth of experience to the program,” Joyce said. “She can play a number of positions and we are delighted to have her join us for 2016.”
Wilson is the daughter of former English professional footballer Clive Wilson.
Siobhan Wilson
Two-year starter at Hutchinson Community College before transferring to Clayton State University … Named to the All-Conference First-Team, Defensive Player of the Year, First-Team All American and First-Team All-Region with the Jayhawks … Captained the 2014 Jayhawk Conference Champions and went to the finals in the regional tournament … Named to the 2015 All-Conference First-Team, All-Region Second-Team and Defensive MVP of the Year … Ranked second in the Peach Belt Conference for defensive assists.
Signed Earlier This Year:
Kendall Alvey
Four-year letter winner at Loganville High School in Loganville, Ga., as a goalkeeper ... Voted Varsity Co-MVP her freshman season, sharing the award with current Georgia State student-athlete Caitlin Ray ... Named to the Region 8-AAAAA “Best IX” All-Region First Team her junior year ... Started every game on varsity in goal all four years ... Helped her team advance to the playoffs and to the Sweet 16 her freshman, sophomore and junior years ... Played club soccer for the Oconee Futball Club under head coach Dante Trevino ... Was a 2015 Scholar Athlete and Student of the Semester.
Lily Barron
Four-year letter winner at Northgate High School in Newnan, Ga. ... Played primarily at forward, but also at midfield ... Voted 2013 Offensive Player of the Year ... Scored the game-winning goal at the state championship ... Named to the All County Team in 2013, 2014, and 2015 by the Newnan Times Herald ... Named to the Region 4-AAAAA All-Region First Team in 2013, 2014, and 2015 ... Went to the 2014 Final Four with her high school team ... Recipient of the 2015 Coach's Award at Northgate High School ... Played club soccer with Concorde Fire ECNL under head coach Gregg Blassingame ... Member of the National Honor Society.
Isabelle Grest
Four-year letter winner at Buford High School in Buford, Ga. ... Played primarily at center back but also played outside back ... Helped lead her team to the 2013 Final Four ... Went to the Sweet 16 in 2014 ... Voted Most Valuable Defender in 2015 ... Made it to the Elite 8 in 2015 ... Played club soccer for AFUSA ENCL U18 under head coach Dom Martelli ... Two-year HOSA member, three-year Beta Club member, and three-year honor roll recipient.
Alex Melnyk
Three-year letter winner from South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga., as a center back ... Went to the state playoffs in 2014 and 2015 ... Played club soccer for Concorde Fire U17 ENCL under head coach Sue Patberg ... Made it to the 2015 ENCL National Playoffs.
Erin Rhodes
Four-year letter winner at Northview High School in Johns Creek, Ga. ... Played primarily at forward but also at midfield ... Helped lead her team to the 2013 and 2014 Elite 8 ... Went to the 2015 first-round playoffs ... Named to the 2015 GHSA All-Star Team ... Voted Northview High School 2015 Offensive Player of the Year ... Honor roll recipient ... Played club soccer for Atlanta Fire United under head coach Dom Martelli.
Mikella Rodriguez
Four-year letter winner from Eagles Landing High School in McDonough, Ga. ... Played primarily at center back but also at midfield ... Won the 2013 Defensive Player Award and Player Choice Award ... All-County Defender in 2013 and 2014 ... Earned the 2015 Golden Eagle Award and was voted MVP ... Scored 56 goals in three years ... Ranked in the Top-10 percent of her class ... Three-year National Honors Society member ... Also a member of the Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA, and the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy ... Played club soccer for Concorde Fire ENCL under head coach Gregg Blassingame.
Brooke Shank
Four-year letter winner at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas … Primarily played at center midfield, but also played as a forward and an attacking midfielder … Named to the All District First-Team and Academic All District teams in 2013 and 2014 … Named to the All District Second-Team in 2015 … 2016 District 25 Offensive MVP and All District Team Offensive MVP … Named to the UIL 4-AAAAA State All-Tournament Team her senior year … Helped lead her team to a Region 4-AAAAA championship 2016 … Member of the National Honor Society and PALS … Ridge Scholar and a Vista Ridge High School Ambassador … Played club soccer for the Lonestar Soccer Club '98 ENCL under head coach Wes Schevers.
Brie Smith
Four-year letter winner at Buford High School in Buford, Ga., as a forward ... Helped lead her team to the 2013 region championship and Final Four appearance ... Named to the 2013 All-Region Second Team ... Went to the 2014 Sweet 16 ... 2014 8-AAAA All-State Team MVP ... 2014 and 2015 High School Region First Team ... Made a 2015 Elite 8 appearance after winning a region championship ... Played club soccer for Concorde Fire under head coach James Harris and Atlanta Fire United ENCL under head coach Dom Martelli.
