Susi enters her second season with Charlotte’s only pre-professional women’s team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 13, 2023) – The Charlotte Independence USL W League team today announced the return of University of Arkansas Midfielder Zoe Susi for the 2023 summer season, pending league and federation approval. Susi accumulated 760 minutes in nine appearances during the team’s inaugural season and recorded 10 shots.
“I am excited to play with the girls again and get back on the field together,” Susi said. “I also can’t wait to see how our program develops this year after already having one season under our belt.”
Susi, a Wilkesboro, N.C. native, is coming off a successful freshman season at the University of Arkansas. In Fall 2022, she made seven starts in 18 appearances. Susi helped lead the Razorbacks to an NCAA Elite 8 appearance. She played a career-high 78 minutes, and scored a goal, in the team’s Sweet 16 match against Memphis.
“Zoe was great for us last year, and we look forward to having her back after a stellar freshman year at Arkansas,” explained Charlotte Independence USL W League Head Coach, Robyn Horner. “She uses her soccer savvy and tactical understanding to poke holes in the opposition. She is a fierce competitor, and although she is more of a quiet leader, she uses that to sneak into open pockets and make dangerous runs. If you look up, you’ll usually find her in a half space asking for the ball or making a run in behind the defense. We are thrilled to have her back and look forward to the flare she will add to our core of returners.”
Before college, Susi competed for the ‘04 Charlotte Independence ECNL Girls team and was named to the 2021 ECNL U17 Mid-Atlantic First Team All-Conference.
Susi played high school soccer at Wilkes Central High School. She scored 125 goals and tallied 65 assists throughout her career. Susi was a two-time North Carolina All-Region Selection, two-time North Carolina All-State Selection, and two-time Conference Player of the Year.
As a Freshman, Susi scored the second most goals in North Carolina State history and was named the 2019 Mountain Valley Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
Susi is also a three-time ODP Region 3 Team Member, a three-time ODP National Team Training Invitee, and played on the 2019 Region III International Team.
The Charlotte Independence USL W League Team kicks off the 2023 season on Sunday, May 21 at 5:00 p.m. The women host the NC Courage U-23s at American Legion Memorial Stadium. View the full schedule at charlotteindependence.com.
