2024 Women's Soccer Roster
Monteith, Avenley

Jersey Number 17
Avenley Monteith
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-3
- Hometown:
- Matthews, N.C.
- Position:
- MF
- Prev School:
- Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy
Bio
2024 (So.)
2023 (Fr.)
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The competitive environment and Christian community convinced me to come to Liberty.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I listen to music, read my Bible, and pray to get in the right head space.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they are the most hardworking, encouraging, and loving people I know.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I came to play soccer for Liberty.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My older sister played soccer at App State.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Ground beef, eggs, and avocado for breakfast lunch or dinner.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Either Text messages or Spotify.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Either working out at the gym or spending time with my family.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a cat named Rogan, and 2 dogs named Winnie and Reef.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Neymar.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My cat is my favorite possession.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Downtown by Macklemore.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Florida because I love the weather and shopping there.
- Started all 21 games, logging over 1,250 minutes
- Tallied two goals and four points
- Recorded 25 shots with eight on goal
- Played a season-high 86 minutes in Liberty’s victory at No. 21 Virginia Tech on Sept. 5
- Registered a season-high four shots in a 1-0 triumph at UTEP on Oct. 3
- Included on the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
2023 (Fr.)
- Appeared in 18 games, making seven starts
- Named to the 2023 CUSA All-Freshman team
- Recorded first career goal (game winner) on her collegiate debut in 2-1 victory against VCU on Aug. 18
- Tallied two goals, two assists and six points in the year
- Led all Liberty freshmen in goals and points, and tied for first in assists
- Played a season-high 73 minutes on Oct. 7 in a 0-0 draw against FIU
- Included on CUSA Academic Honor Roll
Prep
- Attended North Carolina Cyber Academy and played for the Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy
- Three-year starter, serving as team captain for two years.
- Selected as team MVP during junior year
- Named to the All-State team twice and the All-Conference team three times
- Played with the Charlotte Soccer Academy for six years before playing the 2022-23 season with Charlotte Independence
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The competitive environment and Christian community convinced me to come to Liberty.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I listen to music, read my Bible, and pray to get in the right head space.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they are the most hardworking, encouraging, and loving people I know.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I came to play soccer for Liberty.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My older sister played soccer at App State.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Ground beef, eggs, and avocado for breakfast lunch or dinner.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Either Text messages or Spotify.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Either working out at the gym or spending time with my family.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a cat named Rogan, and 2 dogs named Winnie and Reef.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Neymar.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My cat is my favorite possession.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Downtown by Macklemore.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Florida because I love the weather and shopping there.
Coach Wedemeyer & Halle Engle Talk About The Win Over Queens
Friday, September 05
Liberty vs Virginia Tech Women's Soccer Highlights
Friday, August 29
Coach Wedemeyer Talks About The Tie With Virginia Tech
Friday, August 29
Grace Workman: Circle of Prayer
Wednesday, August 27