Allie Long
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Full name | Alexandra Linsley Long[1] | ||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | August 13, 1987 | ||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Northport, New York, United States | ||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
Northport Cow Harbor Mustangs | |||||||||||||||||
Albertson Express | |||||||||||||||||
College career | |||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
2005–2006 | Penn State Nittany Lions | ||||||||||||||||
2007–2008 | North Carolina Tar Heels | ||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
Long Island Fury | |||||||||||||||||
2009–2010 | Washington Freedom | 39 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
2011 |
Sky Blue FC | 18 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
2011–2012 |
Paris Saint-Germain | 12 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
2012 | New York Fury | (1) | |||||||||||||||
2013–2017 | Portland Thorns FC | 105 | (30) | ||||||||||||||
2013 | → Chelsea (loan) | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2018–2021 |
OL Reign | 38 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
2021–2023 | Gotham FC | 39 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||
United States U20 | |||||||||||||||||
2007–2010 | United States U21 | ||||||||||||||||
2014–2019 | United States | 51 | (8) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 11, 2023 |
Alexandra Linsley Long (born August 13, 1987) is an American
Long played college soccer for the
Early life
Born in Huntington, New York to Barbara and James Long, Allie was raised with her younger brother Patrick. She started playing soccer for the Northport Cow Harbor Mustangs of the Long Island Junior Soccer League. She then played with the Albertson Soccer Club, where she won four consecutive State Open Cup titles. Long was a member of the Olympic Development Program of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association for five years and Region 1 ODP for four years.[3]
Long attended Northport High School from 2001 to 2005, where she played varsity soccer for four years. Long helped her high school team go undefeated in the regular season for all four years. In 2005, Northport advanced to the Long Island semifinals. Long was named to the All-State first team and All-County team all four years at Northport. After her junior and senior year, she was Newsday's Player of the Year and Suffolk County Player of the Year. Long also made the All-Long Island Team for her last two years at Northport.[4]
Pennsylvania State University, 2005–2006
Long attended Pennsylvania State University from 2005–2006. During her freshman year in 2005, she appeared in all 25 games, starting 22. After starting the first game, she entered the starting lineup permanently in the fifth game of the season, remaining there for the balance of the Lions' 23–0–2 season. She scored four goals on 58 shots and had six assists for the season. Long was a 2005 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Third-Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region selection and was named to the Soccer Buzz second-team All-Mid-Atlantic Region, Soccer Buzz second-team freshman All-America squad, and was tapped for the Soccer Buzz 2005 Freshman All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team. She was also named to the second-team All-Big Ten squad and the All-Tournament Team at the 2005 Big Ten Tournament and earned Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors.[4]
During her second year in 2006, Long scored six goals and added four assists for the Nittany Lions. Allie started all 21 games that she played in after missing the first five games while playing for the United States in the U-20 World Championships in Moscow, Russia. She scored her first goal of the season September 24 against Michigan. She also recorded a goal and an assist in the game at Iowa on September 29 and against Northwestern on October 22. Long scored the game-winning goal against Minnesota on October 13 and against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament on November 5. She was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association first-team All-Mid-Atlantic Region team. She was the Big Ten's offensive player of the week on October 23, 2006. She was a 2006 Soccer Buzz first-team all-region selection and was selected for the Academic All-Big Ten Team.[4]
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007–2008
During her junior year in 2007, Long transferred to the
Club career
Long Island Fury
Long played with the Long Island Fury in the Women's Premier Soccer League under head coach Paul Riley during summers between college seasons.[5]
Washington Freedom, 2009–2010
On January 16, 2009, Long was selected seventh overall in the first round of the
Sky Blue FC, 2011
Following the 2010 season, Long became a free agent and was subsequently signed by
Paris Saint-Germain, 2011–2012
Immediately following the 2011 WPS season, Long played for
New York Fury, 2012
On January 30, 2012, it was announced that the 2012 WPS season would be suspended following legal and financial challenges.[16] Although the league was intended to resume for the 2013 season, it officially folded in May.[17] In April 2012, Long signed with the New York Fury in the Women's Premier Soccer League Elite, a semi-professional soccer league created by the WPSL in response to the suspension of the WPS.[18][19] The Fury finished third in the league and qualified for the playoffs.[20] The Fury faced the Western New York Flash on July 25, 2012 in the semifinals. Long scored the Fury's lone goal of the match and the team was defeated 2–1.[21]
Portland Thorns FC, 2013–2017
On January 17, 2013, it was revealed that Long had signed with the Portland Thorns FC of the newly formed National Women's Soccer League for the 2013 season.[22] Long became one of Portland's top players over the years, scoring the most goals in the 2015 season and leading the team to the title in 2013, the semifinal in 2014 and 2016, and the title again in 2017.[23] At the end of the Thorns' 2017 season, she had the most appearances for the team over its five seasons and was its second-leading scorer, one goal behind captain Christine Sinclair.
Chelsea FC, 2013 (loan)
Following the
Reign FC, 2018–2021
On January 11, 2018, Long was traded to Seattle Reign FC in exchange for Australian international forward Caitlin Foord and a 2020 NWSL 2nd Round draft pick.[25]
Long appeared in 19 regular season games for Seattle in 2018 and scored three goals.[26] She missed the last three games of the regular season due to a knee injury but returned to the lineup for Seattle's semi-final match against her former team, the Portland Thorns FC. Seattle lost to Portland, 2–1.[27]
NJ/NY Gotham FC, 2021–2023
On April 27, 2021, NJ/NY Gotham FC acquired Long from OL Reign in exchange for $80,000 in allocation money and a second round draft pick.[28]
Futsal
For several years during her professional career, Long has played indoor soccer,
International career
Long represented the United States on the U-20 and U-23 national teams and was a member of the 2006 U-20 Women's World Championship team. She was called up to the full national team in July 2010.
On May 8, 2014 Long made her international debut for the United States senior women's team against Canada in a friendly match at Winnipeg; entering the match at the 68th minute.[31] She scored her first and second goals in a friendly against Colombia on April 6, 2016, in East Hartford at Renschler Field.
Long was on the U.S. national team at the
After the Olympics and into early 2017, USWNT coach Jill Ellis experimented with different formations and Long started several matches playing centre-back as part of a three back.[33] After having mixed results with the three back, Ellis shifted back to a traditional four back and Long moved back to her normal midfield position.[34]
Following the Olympics, Long remained on the bubble of the senior team roster while coach Jill Ellis experimented with new talent. Long was named to the provisional roster for the
In May 2019, Long was named to the final roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, marking her first senior World Cup appearance.[38]
Personal life
In October 2016, Long married long-time boyfriend Jose Batista, with teammates
In April 2022, Long announced that she is expecting twins with boyfriend Casey Cordial.[40] On May 23, 2022, Long gave birth to a girl Siena Maxwell and a boy Trent Jameson.[41]
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Playoffs[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Portland Thorns FC | 2013 | NWSL | 22 | 3 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 24 | 3 | ||
2014 | 22 | 9 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 9 | ||||
2015 | 20 | 10 | — | — | — | 20 | 10 | |||||
2016 | 15 | 6 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 6 | ||||
2017 | 21 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 23 | 2 | ||||
OL Reign
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2018 | 19 | 3 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 3 | |||
2019 | 14 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||||
2020 | — | 3 | 0 | — | 3[c] | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 2021 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 26 | 1 | ||
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 24 | 2 | |||
Career total | 172 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 197 | 36 |
- ^ Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup
- ^ Includes NWSL Playoffs
- ^ NWSL Fall Series
International
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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United States | 2014 | 4 | 0 |
2015 | 0 | 0 | |
2016 | 16 | 3 | |
2017 | 13 | 3 | |
2018 | 7 | 0 | |
2019 | 11 | 2 | |
Total | 51 | 8 |
- Scores and results list United States goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Long goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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1 | April 6, 2016 | East Hartford, Connecticut | Colombia | 2–0 | 7–0 | Friendly
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[m 1] |
2 | 6–0 | ||||||
3 | September 18, 2016 | Atlanta, Georgia | Netherlands | 3–1 | 3–1 | Friendly
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[m 2] |
4 | April 6, 2017 | Frisco, Texas | Russia | 2–0 | 4–0 | Friendly
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[m 3] |
5 | 4–0 | ||||||
6 | October 22, 2017 | Cary, North Carolina | South Korea | 6–0 | 6–0 | Friendly
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[m 4] |
7 | August 29, 2019 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Portugal | 4–0 | 4–0 | Friendly
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[m 5] |
8 | October 3, 2019 | Charlotte, North Carolina | South Korea | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly
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[m 6] |
Honors and awards
North Carolina Tar Heels
- NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship: 2008
Portland Thorns
- NWSL Championship: 2013, 2017
- NWSL Shield: 2016
NJ/NY Gotham FC
United States
Individual
- NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region Third Team: 2005
- Soccer Buzz All-Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team: 2005
- Soccer Buzz Freshman All-America Second Team: 2005
- Soccer Buzz Freshman All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team: 2005
- All-Big Ten Second Team: 2005
- All-Big Ten Tournament Team: 2005
- Big Ten All-Freshman Team: 2005
- All-Big Ten First Team: 2006
- NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team: 2006
- Soccer Buzz All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team: 2006
- All-Big Ten Academic Team: 2006
- MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List: 2007
- Top Drawer Soccer Third Team: 2007
- NWSL Best XI: 2015, 2016
- NWSL Second XI: 2014
- Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame: 2020[46]
See also
References
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- ^ "U.S. Rallies for 1–1 Draw Against Canada". U.S. Soccer. May 8, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Alumni News". Albertson Soccer Club. April 24, 2013. Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Allie Long player profile". GoHeels.com. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ Vogt, Randy (September 2, 2013). "The Portland Thorns, With Former Eastern New York ODP Player Allie Long, Win the Inaugural NWSL Championship". US Youth Soccer. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ Klopsis, Nick (July 21, 2016). "Who is Allie Long?". Newsday. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "USA WPS 2009 Predictions, H2H Stats, Match Fixtures, Odds and Results". Soccer Punter. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Allie Long Profile and Statistics". Soccer Punter. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Washington Freedom Soccer Statistics and Results in WPS 2010". Soccer Punter. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "WPS Releases Protected List for 2010 Expansion Draft". Our Sports Central. October 20, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ a b "Allie Long Signs with Sky Blue FC". Resolution Sports. November 30, 2010. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ Kassouf, Jeff (April 13, 2011). "Allie Long named WPS Player of the Week". The Equalizer. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Sky Blue Soccer Statistics and Results in WPS 2011". Soccer Punter. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ Lauletta, Dan (February 7, 2013). "Long leaves comfort zone with move to Portland". The Equalizer. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Paris Saint Germain Roster and Statistics". Soccer Way. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ "WPS Suspends 2012 Season". The Women's Game. January 30, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ Mandell, Nina (May 18, 2012). "WPS officially folds after three seasons". Daily News. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ "Semi-pro WPSL to offer new women's pro league". Sporting News. February 9, 2012. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ "Cheesesteak to NY". Philly Soccer News. April 5, 2012. Archived from the original on August 23, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ "2012 Standings". Women's Premier Soccer League Elite. July 25, 2012. Archived from the original on July 25, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
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- ^ Lewis, Scott (January 17, 2013). "Allie Long signs with Portland Thorns FC". NWSL News. National Women's Soccer League. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ "Allie Long". Portland Timbers. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Conwell, William (December 4, 2013). "Allie Long Goes on Shortest Loan Ever". Stumptown Footy. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- ^ "Thorns FC acquire rights to Caitlin Foord, 2020 NWSL draft pick from Seattle Reign FC in exchange for Allie Long". Portland Timbers. January 11, 2018.
- ^ "A. Long". Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "Seattle Reign Clinches Playoff Spot With Victory Over Houston Dash". August 23, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "NJ/NY Gotham FC Acquires Midfielder Allie Long From OL Reign". April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Oxenham, Gwendolyn (2017), Under the Lights and in the Dark: Untold Stories of Women's Soccer, London: Icon Books Ltd., pp. 1–24
- ^ "Allie Long | USWNT". www.ussoccer.com.
- ^ "U.S. Rallies for 1–1 Draw Against Canada". U.S.Soccer. May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Soccer", https://www.ussoccer.com/womens-national-team/tournaments/2016-olympic-games#tab-5, accessed November 5, 2017
- ^ "Allie Long says she's OK with shifting positions". April 6, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "Why the USWNT keeps testing the three-back and the double-nine". November 9, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "Provisional USA roster for World Cup qualifying released". September 10, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "26 Players Comprise WNT Roster for January Camp and Matches in Europe". January 4, 2019.
- ^ "23 Players Named to 2019 Shebelieves Cup Roster". February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Meet the USA's 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Team". May 2, 2019.
- ^ "Allie Long got married on Saturday, and her teammates were right by her side". espnW. October 31, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Women's Soccer Star Allie Long Expecting Twins with Boyfriend Casey Cordial: 'Can't Wait'". People.com. April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Allie Long Shares Video of Baby Girl Siena After Welcoming Twins: 'Baby Boy Is Almost Home'". People.com. June 13, 2022.
- ^ "NWSL Championship highlights: Gotham FC crowned champions as Rapinoe, Krieger end careers". USA Today. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Rosenblatt, Kalhan (July 7, 2019). "U.S. women's soccer team wins 2019 World Cup over the Netherlands in 2–0 final". NBC News. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ "WNT Wins 2018 Shebelieves Cup With 1–0 Victory vs. England". March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ Watkins, Claire (August 3, 2018). "USWNT dominates Brazil, wins the 2018 Tournament of Nations – Equalizer Soccer". The Equalizer. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Vaccaro, Chris (May 25, 2021). "Long, Allie". Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- Match reports
- ^ "U.S. WNT Defeats Colombia 7–0 in Front of Record Crowd in Connecticut". Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ "Second Half Goals Lift USA to 3–1 Win vs. Netherlands". U.S. Soccer. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "USA Blanks Russia 4–0 Before Sellout Crowd in Frisco". U.S. Soccer. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "WNT Puts on a Show in 6–0 Defeat of Korea Republic in Cary, NC". U.S. Soccer. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Record Crowd Cheers USA To 4–0 Win Vs. Portugal In Second Match Of 2019 Victory Tour Presented By Allstate". U.S. Soccer. August 29, 2019.
- ^ "USA vs. Korea Republic - Match Report & Stats".
Further reading
- Grainey, Timothy (2012), Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer, University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 0803240368
- Lisi, Clemente A. (2010), The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story, Scarecrow Press, ISBN 0810874164
- Stevens, Dakota (2011), A Look at the Women's Professional Soccer Including the Soccer Associations, Teams, Players, Awards, and More, BiblioBazaar, ISBN 1241047464
External links
- Allie Long at the National Women's Soccer League
- Allie Long #6 at NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Allie Long – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Allie Long at Soccerway
- Allie Long at U.S. Soccer (archive)
- Allie Long at Team USA (archive)
- Allie Long at Olympics.com
- Allie Long at Olympedia