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Former Colgate Player Brought To Western New York Flash

A player from Colgate University women's soccer has been called upon to join the Western NY Flash for the preseason.  Ashley Walsh was a four-year starter at Colgate, earning numerous accolades in her time there, including two Patriot League championships and the ensuing NCAA tournament appearances (2009 & 2012).

A Colgate legend

Having coached Ms. Walsh for three of her four years, there is a long list of superlatives I could offer on her behalf.  Perhaps most telling, however, is the simple fact that one winter the men's team at Colgate was short GKs and Walsh trained occasionally with the men, and more than held her own.  Given that the men sent three guys to the MLS (though none were able to make a roster at the end of the day) it's not like Ashley was keeping up with average players.  She was more than talented and determined enough to be well-respected by the men's team and their staff.  The WNY Flash will be closely watched in this space to see how this former Colgate stand out fares.

Lastly, it is even more important to note that Ashley is not just talented, but she's also been a highly successful student at Colgate and is a genuine, kind and personable woman.  No ego here, she is the consummate teammate, and I cannot imagine that anyone who has played or worked with Ashley will wish anything but the greatest success for her on this new endeavor.

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