University of Toledo Athletics

As a Junior (2016)

Appeared in 18 matches, making 12 starts… Helped the defense to five shutouts, including Northern Kentucky (Sept. 2), Ohio (Oct. 2), at Akron (Sept. 30), at Miami (Oct.14), and Northern Illinois (Oct. 20) … Recorded one shot on goal against Northern Illinois (Oct. 20).

As a Sophomore (2015)
Academic All-MAC … Appeared in all 21 matches, making 10 starts … Started final eight contests (Oct. 9-Nov. 1) … Played role in Toledo defense that posted six shutouts, tied for fifth-highest total in MAC ... Saw at least 75 minutes of match action on seven occasions, including season-high 90 minutes vs. Detroit (Aug. 21), arch-rival Bowling Green (Oct. 9), Eastern Michigan Oct. 11) and Ohio (Oct. 23) ... Played entire match in consecutive contests against Falcons and Eagles ... Fired lone shot vs. Eagles.

As a Freshman (2014)
Appeared in all 20 matches, making 12 starts…Started final 12 contests on defense…Tallied lone collegiate assist at Ball State (Oct. 5)…Played critical role in Toledo defense that posted seven shutouts, tied for sixth-best total in MAC…Saw at least 75 minutes of match action on nine occasions, including season-best 110 minutes against Central Michigan in regular-season finale (Oct. 30)…Also played all 90 minutes in six additional contests…Took one shot on goal against Cardinals.

Prep
Four-year letterwinner in soccer at Forest Hills Central High School...Helped team post 68-5-7 overall mark, with only three losses during regular season…Collected first-team all-district and first-team all-conference recognition as senior…Named to all state team and GR Press All-Area Team...Totaled seven assists as right defender…Aided squad to school-record 15 shutouts in 18 matches, allowing no goals during league competition...Received all-region, all-district and all-conference accolades during both junior and sophomore years...Participated in ODP for four years (2008, ‘10-12)…Attended regional camp in Texas...Played with current Rocket Natalie Knauf for Grand Rapids Crew Juniors and Michigan Hawks on club level...Played nine years for Grand Rapids (2004-12) and one year for Hawks (2014)...Helped Hawks capture 2014 ECNL Midwest Great Lakes Division championship with 15-0-1 record and record plus-54 goal differential, qualifying for ‘14 Elite Clubs National League (ENCL) National Championships held in state of Washington...Advanced to finals of State Cup as member of Grand Rapids Crew Juniors in 2008, ‘09, ‘10 and ’12...Grand Rapids also participated in 2010-12 ENCL.

Personal
Given name is Sydney Cherise Vinton ... Parents are Chris and Dana Vinton … Has one sister, Sam, who played soccer at Florida Gulf Coast University (2011-12) … Majoring in political science.

Vinton's Career Bests
Goals: None
Assists: 1 at Ball State (Oct. 5, 2014)
Points: 1 at Ball State (Oct. 5, 2014)
Shots: 1 three times, last vs. Northern Kentucky (Sept. 2, 2016)