WSOC Position Preview: Forwards
1/26/2021 10:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
From Lyndsey Womack to Andrea Carpenter to Dylan Owens, the forward position for ACU soccer over the years has been a high-profile spot. And another legend has already cemented her place in Wildcat history. Christina Arteaga heads into the spring of her senior season near the top of almost every statistical category in program history. But this season, she is joined by some incredible talent for head coach Casey Wilson. As we preview the spring of the 14th season of Wildcat soccer, we begin a four-part position preview series that breaks down the talent and expectations from each spot on the pitch. Today we start with the players who garner the most shot attempts, goals, points, and the players who attack opposing defenses. It's the forwards. And ACU has six talents in Arteaga, Addie Bonaventure, Brianna Diaz, Faith Husbenet, Jordan Michie, and Caylen Wright.
Position Preview Series
Forwards: Tuesday, Jan. 26
Midfielders: Wednesday, Jan. 27
Defenders: Thursday, Jan. 28
Goalkeepers: Friday, Jan. 29
2020-21 Schedule: First Four Games
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As a coaching staff, head coach Casey Wilson, associate head coach Neal Ozmun, assistant coach Natalie Rigney, and volunteer assistant coach Aleah Dillard want multiple options on offense.
We have a diverse veteran bunch up top with different skill sets. Over the years we have never relied one person to score the goals.Head Coach Casey Wilson
Let's meet the forwards.
#7 // CHRISTINA ARTEAGA // 5-4 // Sr. // Pflugerville, Texas // Hendrickson HS
Honors
• 3x All-Southland Conference First Team (2017, 2018, 2019)
• United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region Second Team (2019)
• Southland Conference All-Tournament Team (2018)
• Southland Conference Freshman of the Year (2017)
• All-Academic Southland Conference First Team (2019)
• Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll
2020 Fall
• Started all five games
• Scored a goal at Texas State in the 3-2 overtime win
• Led the team with 28 shot attempts, including 11 on goal
Career Numbers
• 73 points (2nd in ACU history - Andrea Carpenter - 127)
• 30 goals (2nd in ACU history - Andrea Carpenter - 56)
• 9 game-winning goals (3rd in ACU history)
• 12 assists (Tied-6th in ACU history)
• 265 shot attempts (Most in ACU history)
• 125 shots on goal (2nd in ACU history - Andrea Carpenter - 132)
Christina is veteran player who creates a lot of opportunities for herself through her savvy play and foot skills. Her ability to score from 20-30 yards out gives us a different look.Head Coach Casey Wilson on Arteaga
#2 // ADDI BONAVENTURE // 5-3 // So. // San Angelo, Texas // Central HS
Honors
• Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll
2020 Fall
• Started two games and appeared in three
2019
• Played in seven games for a total of 97 minutes
• Recorded two shot attempts, placing both on frame
High School
• Letterwinner in both soccer and volleyball at Central HS
• Helped guide her team to an area qualifier from 2016-18, a regional semis appearance in 2019, and a district championship all four years
• Named the newcomer of the year
• Named offensive MVP
• Named first team all-district
• Named district MVP
• Named first team all-region
Addi is quick with one of the better finishing abilities on this team. She is a player we can use back on defense as well due to her athleticism.Head Coach Casey Wilson
#24 // BRIANNA DIAZ // 5-6 // R-So. // Anaheim, Calif. // Troy HS // UNLV // Santiago Canyon College
2020 Fall
• Appeared in four games
• Tallied four shot attempts, placing one on frame
2019 - Santiago Canyon College
• Played in 23 games, started five times for the Hawks
• Scored eight goals and added 12 assists for a total of 28 points
• Tallied 27 shot attempts, placing 18 on frame
• Guided SCC to a 19-3-2 record and a CCCAA Championship
2018 - UNLV
• Redshirted
Bri is a very smart, creative, and composed player who distributes well and can put the ball on frame.Head Coach Casey Wilson
#36 // FAITH HUSBENET // 5-5 // So. // North Richland Hills, Texas // Richland HS
2020 Fall
• Appeared in the Louisiana Tech game
2019
• Appeared in five games during her rookie campaign
• Registered two shot attempts, placing both on frame
High School
• Varsity letterwinner in volleyball, soccer, and basketball
Faith is a very versatile player. She is athletic with good foot skills possessing a powerful shot.Head Coach Casey Wilson
#11 // JORDAN MICHIE // 5-6 // So. // Arlington, Texas // Lamar HS
Honors
• Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll
2020 Fall
• Played in four games with two starts
• Scored a goal at Texas State
• Tallied three shot attempts, placing two on frame
2019
• Saw action in 19 games, making one start
• Scored her first career goal on Sept. 20 against Houston Baptist
• Added her first career assist against McNeese on Oct. 20
• Tallied 14 shot attempts, placing five on frame
Jordan is quick and athletic and been able to score by beating players one-on-one. She will put pressure on the opponent’s defense to turn the ball over.Head Coach Casey Wilson
#33 // CAYLEN WRIGHT // 5-6 // So. // Joshua, Texas // Joshua HS
Honors
• All-Southland Conference Second Team (2019)
• Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll
2020 Fall
• Started all five games
• Scored the lone goal against Angelo State in the 1-0 win
• Tallied three shot attempts, placing two on frame
2019
• Earned all-conference honors after playing in 19 games making 13 starts
• Finished second on the team with eight goals scored, and added an assist for a total of 17 points
• Was incredibly efficient, scoring on 27% of her shots (8-30), and placed 15 of those shots on frame (53% of shots on frame were goals)
• Scored two game-winners
• Was in the final voting for Freshman of the Year, splitting votes with fellow classmate Natalie Jones, who won the award
Caylen is physically strong and fast who loves to compete. She is versatile up front to play either on the wings or the center.Head Coach Casey Wilson
The Wildcats open their spring season on Friday, Feb. 5. And no doubt the forwards will have a lot to do with the success of the team in 2021. We can't wait to watch it.
