Ava Goodman

Women's Soccer Ava Goodman slides on a pass

Media week on white backdrop on August 6, 2024 (photo by: Emma Kendrick)

Class:
Junior
Height:
5-11
Hometown:
Pottsville, Pa.
Position:
F
Prev School:
Pottsville Area High School

2023 (So.)

Appeared in 20 games, making 16 starts
Selected to the 2023 CUSA All-Conference third team
Tallied six goals, one assist and 13 points on the season.
Tied third on the team for goals and second on the team with four game-winning goals
Named the CUSA Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 26, scoring two game-winning goals in triumphs over Middle Tennessee (1-0) and Sam Houston (6-0)
Netted two goals in a victory over Louisiana Tech on Oct. 28
Included on CUSA Academic Honor Roll

2022 (Fr.)

Appeared in 19 games
Made Liberty debut on Aug. 18 at Appalachian State
Notched first collegiate goal in 4-1 win over North Alabama on Oct. 2
Netted two goals
Tallied game winning goal in a 3-0 win over EKU on Oct. 22
Included on ASUN Academic Honor Roll

Prep

Attended Pottsville Area high school where she was a four-year letterwinner, scored 36 career goals and 32 career assists
As a two-year captain, helped lead Pottsville to the 2019 NCS State Cup title
Named to the 2020 Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association All-State team and was a 2019-20 USYS National League player

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The facilities and the people are both very nice. The team chemistry and the coaches.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I take beet powder and text my mom.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My little brother, he has torn his ACL 3 times, the first time being when he was 5 years old and has had issues and complications. He is now 10 and super behind with sports and friends due to multiple knee surgeries. He is an inspiration to show God’s presence and that even being incapable of doing anything for 5 years he still chose to be positive and work hard to recover each time.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable sports moment would probably be winning the CUSA last year.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear the number 3 because I have had a different number every year. My go to number hasn’t been open since I’ve been here, so just trying new ones out.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Corey keener wrestled at Penn State.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chipotle as a quick option, no explanation needed. For a meal that I make myself, chicken Alfredo with broccoli and garlic bread.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my text messages first in the morning.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Shopping is my favorite thing to outside of sports.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Finn, he is an orange tabby cat.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Abby Wambach.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My cat, he likes to sleep.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Bora bora, it looks fake, and I need to see it in person to believe it.