WPS:
2011
- Signed with the Atlanta Beat on December 17, 2010
- Played in 10 matches, starting in 8
- Tied for lead goal scorer at 2
- Took 13 shots, 8 on goal
- Committed the most fouls of the team at 20, while suffering 8
2010
- Signed with Sky Blue FC on October 19, 2009
- Suffered an ankle injury during the 2010 WPS season
- Started 3 of 5 games with 200 minutes logged
- Took 2 shots with 1 shot on goal.
2009
- Assigned to the Chicago Red Stars in the 2009 WPS Allocation
- Started 14 of 16 matches for the Red Stars
- Tallied two goals and one assist
International:
- Member of the US Women's National Team and currently has 91 caps
- 2008 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
- Scored a goal in extra time against Brazil to win the 2008 Olympic gold medal match for the U.S.
- Made 35 starts for the national team in ‘08, tied for the team lead
- Scored 27 points on nine goals and nine assists
- Scored on a dramatic overtime free-kick to beat Canada in the championship game of Olympic qualifying
- Scored four goals, one in each game, at the 2007 Algarve Cup, earning tournament top scorer and MVP honors
- Started all three group play matches at the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China and came off the bench in the quarterfinals and semifinals
- Made her senior national team debut in 2005 against Ukraine
- Member of four U-21 Nordic Cup championship teams from 2002-05
- Scored three times in the 2005 Nordic Cup.
Club:
- Spent 2004 with the New Jersey Wildcats of the W-League
- Previously played for W-League clubs South Jersey Banshees (2001), New Brunswick Power (2000) and Central Jersey Splash (1999)
College:
- As a senior, started 18 games and was named the 2004 Big East Midfielder of the Year
- Became the first Scarlet Knight to earn All-Big East first team honors four times during her career (2001-04)
- Finished career as Rutgers' all-time leader in points (117) and goals (50)
- A three-time NSCAA All-American and a finalist for the Hermann Trophy
- Was named a Big East Academic All-Star
- Started every match as a freshman in 2001
- Named the Big East Rookie of the Year, after leading Rutgers with 15 goals and 37 points
1. What are the three things you can never be without while traveling?
A: My blackberry, Burts Bees Chapstick, and my Dr. Dre headphones.
2. If you didn’t play professional soccer, what other profession would you want to try – and why?
A: Become a pilot because flying fascinates me.
3. What’s your perfect day off?
A:
Relaxing in the sun or staying in and watching movies.
4. What famous person most inspires you and why?
A: Dick and Rick Hoyt...it's amazing how they compete together in marathons and inspire those who are physically disabled.
5. If you had a dinner party, who are the four people you would invite (can be living or dead)?
A: Zack Galifianakis, Josh Duhamel, Diane Lane, Maradona.
6. If there were one adjective to describe you, what would it be?
A: Determined
7. What’s on your workout / pre-game iPod playlist?
A:
Random mixes!
QUICK HITS – List your top three favorites:
TV Shows:
1. Dexter
2. Modern Family
3. House
Place to Shop:
1. Nordstrom
2. Amazon
3. Home Goods/TJ Maxx
Restaurants:
1. Seasons 52
2. Pietros Pizza in NJ
3. Five Guys
Professional Athletes:
1. Xavi
2. Messi
3. Mike Vick
Cities (in any country):
1. Melbourne, Australia
2. Chicago