2013 Soccer Roster
Roster
Bender, Chelsi

Jersey Number 13
Chelsi Bender
- Position:
- D/F
- Height:
- 5-0
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School/Previous School:
- Freehold HS
- Hometown:
- Freehold, N.J.
Bio
High School/Club
- Four-year letterwinner for Freehold High School.
- Helped the Colonials to back-to-back B-North championships in 2011 and 2012.
- Led the team to an undefeated record in 2012 as part of a defensive line that surrendered just six goals on the season.
- Guided Freehold to the All-Shore finals and state sectional quarterfinals in 2012.
- Second team All-Monmouth County selection from the Star Ledger after her senior season.
- One of three defenders tabbed to the 2012 All-Freehold Regional District Team.
- Also claimed Second Team All-Shore and Coaches' All-Division team accolades from the Asbury Park Press.
- Played club soccer for the New Jersey Wildcats and coach Kevin McDermott.
- Helped the Wildcats to five tournament titles, including the US Club Soccer state championship.
- Part of her club's 2011-12 Rider Cup championship squads.
- Won back-to-back USYSA New Jersey National State Cup championships in 2008 and 2009.
- Also won the 2008 U.S. Club Soccer national championship with the Freehold Lady Strikers U13.
- Went to the U.S. Club Soccer Regionals in 2007 after winning the region A, state and league titles.
- Went to back-to-back USYSA State Cup semifinals in 2005 and 2006.
Personal
- Born Chelsi Chante Bender on June 23, 1995, in Toms River, N.J.
- Daughter of Derrick and Tinette Bender.
- Has four siblings: Alexis Cody, Derrick, Dominique and Laila.
- Anticipates majoring in animal and dairy science.
SOCCER | Nick Zimmerman and Players Press Conference vs Tennessee
Friday, September 12
SOCCER | Nick Zimmerman and Players Media Session
Wednesday, September 10
SOCCER | Nick Zimmerman and Players Press Conference vs Louisiana Tech
Thursday, September 04
SOCCER | Highlights vs. Louisiana Tech
Thursday, September 04