A crop of new Tigers is on the Plains and ready for the 2021 season. Follow along over the next two weeks as we re-introduce our 2021 class through a question and answer segment with each player.
Our next newcomer to be re-introduced to the Auburn Family is freshman midfielder Sydnie Thibodaux.
Hometown: Montgomery, Texas
High School: Lake Creek High School
Club Team: Houston Dash Youth Academy
Birthdate: Apr. 24, 2003
Instagram: @sydniethibodaux
Q: Who or what inspired you to play soccer?
A: My mom initially signed me up to play when I was five years old thinking that I would enjoy it a lot. She ended up being right because after that I just fell in love with the sport and haven't stopped playing ever since.
Q: What is your favorite soccer memory growing up?
A: One of my favorite memories playing soccer was the time I went to an Abby Wambach training center when I was around 10 years old. I was fortunate enough to actually meet and talk to her in person and be able to play with her during one of the scrimmages at the training center. She's always been an idol to me, and that was something that I really enjoyed.
Q: What is your biggest accomplishment on or off the field?
A: My biggest accomplishment so far would be committing to play at Auburn University and being able to have the opportunity to compete at an extremely high level of soccer.
Q: Do you have any pre-match superstitions?
A: I actually have two pre-match superstitions. One is I always have my ponytail in a braid. The second one is I have to put my right sock on my left foot and left sock on my right foot.
Q: What were your biggest factors in choosing Auburn?
A: Some of the reasons I chose Auburn were the amazing academics and athletics program they have. Also, the environment it brings, the people and Auburn itself made me feel as if I was at home.
Q: What is your favorite Auburn tradition?
A: My favorite tradition at Auburn is probably most people's favorite, which is the rolling of Toomer's Corner.
Q: What are you most excited about for the upcoming season?
A: I'm most excited about being able to play at such a high level of soccer with an extremely talented team and to have the opportunity to compete for an SEC championship.
Q: If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
A: One meal that I could eat for the rest of my life would be scrambled eggs, bacon and fruit. I really love all kinds of breakfast foods, but that would have to be my favorite.
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?
A: A superpower I would want to have is teleportation. I would be able to go anywhere in the world in a matter of seconds.
Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?
A: I have so many TV show's that I could pick from, but my favorite is NCIS. I like how they always have to solve a different case each episode, so it gives me something different and new to watch each time.
Q: What major do you plan to pursue and what led you to choosing that subject?
A: I'm majoring in exercise science because I'm planning on becoming a physical therapist when my playing days are over.
Q: What are your biggest goals during your time at Auburn?
A: My goals during my time at Auburn are to perform extremely well not only academically, but also athletically. I want to make sure that I leave my mark at Auburn, but also come out as a better person and player than when I first got here.
