May 16, 2001

Piranhas Sign U.S. National Team Member Christie Welsh

The Hampton Roads Piranhas have signed U.S. National Team Member Christie Welsh to the 2001 roster. Welsh, a 5-10 striker from Massapequa Park, N.Y., has just returned to the United States from Mexico, where she played with the U.S. National U-21 squad.

Welsh, who is a sophomore at Penn State University, is already a 2 time All American, and was named National Freshman of the Year in 1999. She has broken 6 records at Penn State including 4 goals in one game, 27 goals in one season, 67 points in one season, and 9 game winning goals. Welsh was a major contributor to Penn State reaching the final four for the first time ever in 99. She made her debut with the National Team in January 2000 at the Australian Cup, where she assisted on the tournament winning goal. She currently has 21 caps for the U.S., and 12 international goals.

Welsh makes her debut with Hampton Roads this Saturday, May 19th, when the Piranhas (1-0-0) take on the Jacksonville Jade(2-0-0) at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Kick off time is 7pm, and gates open at 6pm. For more information contact the Piranhas at (757) 548-6284.