University of Toledo Athletics

Outlook & Highlights
Member of UT's Dean's List last two semesters ... Versatile player who excels in areas of fitness and ability to serve great long ball ... Seen playing time as central defender, outside defender and forward over past year ... Continues to improve ability to win balls out of the air ... Possesses ability to stake claim on any number of positions this fall as she develops confidence.

As a Freshman (2013)
Appeared in 17 matches, making 14 starts … Drew starting assignment in nine of 11 MAC contests … Credited with first collegiate assist against Kent State (Oct. 27) … Played role in Toledo defense that posted three shutouts, tied for ninth-best mark in MAC … Saw at least 70 minutes of match action on 12 occasions, including season-high 100 minutes at Ball State (Oct. 18) … Played all 90 minutes on seven occasions, including final three contests (Oct. 25-31).

Prep
Four-year starter in soccer at Lamphere High School ... Totaled seven goals with 10 assists (24 points) as junior captain, earning second-team all-state, first-team all-district, first-team all-league, first-team academic all-conference and second-team all-county "Dream Team" recognition, according to Oakland Press ... Posted five markers with 10 helpers (20 points) as sophomore, garnering second-team all-state, first-team all-district, first-team all-conference, first-team academic all-league and Team MVP accolades ... Played key role in helping Rams secure league championship and advance to state semifinals ... Played four years for Michigan Football Club (2008-2012) on club level and was member of 2009 and 2013 State Cup Champions, State Cup finalist each of those four years, 2011 MRL Premier League Champions and 2012 Region II Championship Semifinalist ... Also selected to 2008 Super ‘Y’ National Finals All-Tournament Team ... Finished as Class Valedictorian and ranked Summa Cum Laude ... Member of school’s career Honor Roll ... Graduated with honors in AP Calulus and Advanced Biology ... Received Certificate of Recognition in Earth Smart and Major Events ... Also collected Detroit Free Press Scholar-Athlete Award, MHSSA Scholar-Athlete Award, Jim Martin Scholarship, MHYSA Student-Athlete Excellence Scholarship and Lamphere Schools Scholarship in Outstanding Achievement.

Personal
Given name is Chelsea Nicole Thompson ... Born December 6, 1994 ... Parents are Todd and Debby Thompson ... Has one brother, Bill ... Enjoys sketching and reading ... Majoring in physical therapy.