Valerie Wagner was a powerhouse forward for the Behrend women’s soccer team from 2009-2012. She was a four-time All-AMCC selection, while being selected All-Region in her senior year. In 2011, Wagner was named AMCC Offensive Player of the Year and Team MVP for producing her best season with 11 goals and five assists for 27 points. She finished her career with 32 goals and 21 assists for 85 points. Wagner found a way to stand out by making life difficult for opposing defenders from the beginning of her career. Her eight goals and team-leading five assists helped land her on the All-AMCC First Team and be recognized as an ECAC All-Star.
Wagner led the Lions to back-to-back ECAC Tournament appearances in her first two years, before showcasing her tenacious scoring abilities and earning team MVP honors in 2011. This breakout season, she garnered AMCC Offensive Player of the Year award with 11 goals and five assists for 27 points. Wagner scored the game-winning penalty kick in the AMCC Championship game to punch Behrend’s ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Wagner could play several roles, whether it was scoring goals as a forward or winger or setting up teammates as an attacker or demonstrating her all-around skills as a playmaker.
In 2012, she dished out nine-assists and scored eight goals for 25 points. Wagner earned her first All-Region honors thatyear, along with her fourth All-AMCC accolades, while leading the team to a second straight AMCC title.
During Wagner’s star-studded and championship-laden career, one thing was evident: Never underestimate her ability, energy and passion for Behrend women’s soccer.
She currently is tied for most games played with 85, while ranking third in points and assists, and fourth in goals at time of graduation.