2011-12: Charniga had one assist in her only season with the Express.

Prior to Owens: Charniga was First Team All-Northwest Ohio High School Soccer League, Honorable Mention All-District in the Northwest Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association, and Honorable Mention All-Suburban Lakes League her senior year at Otsego. During her junior year, she was named Honorable Mention All-NOHSSL and Honorable Mention All-SLL. Also as a senior, Charniga was the recipient of the team's Captain's Award and Co-Defensive MVP award, while taking home Most Improved Player as a sophomore for head coach Chris Palka.

Personal: Chelsea is the daughter of Ron Charniga and Michelle Asmus. She is a nursing major at Owens.