VMI Athletics

2010: Earned Second Team All-Big South honors for the second time in his career ... Started 13 games after missing first five contests ... Regarded as one of the players with the most pace in the conference ... Took 10 shots on the year, four of which were on goal ... Played entire contest on nine occasions.

2009: Named Second Team All-Big South at the conclusion of the season ... Also tabbed a All-State Second Team selection by VaSID ... Played in 17 games on the year, helping anchor the back line with his speed and quickness ... Started 16 games ... Notched an assist versus NJIT ... Attempted 10 shots on the year.

2008: Named to Big South All-Freshman team ... Stepped into the starting lineup for good Oct. 18 versus Appalachian State, helping spark the Keydets to back-to-back shutout wins ... Started eight games overall and played in 13 total contests.

High School/Club: Three-sport letterman, including three years in both soccer and track ... As a sophomore, he led Seneca Valley High School to its first-ever regional final appearance, during a campaign which ended with a loss in the state semifinals ... Also played for the MSC Dragons club team, a four-time State Cup winner, and a squad that is currently ranked in the top-five nationally.

Personal: Business major ... Son of Anani and Sobey Sossou ... Full name is Ayao Amen Sossou ... Has two brothers, Arnold (10) and David (4) ... Born March 24, 1990.