Kristen McNabb
.jpg) McNabb with Seattle Reign in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kristen Claire McNabb[1] | ||
| Date of birth | April 17, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Montville, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Diego Wave | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2016 | Virginia Cavaliers | 89 | (13) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 |
OL Reign | 74 | (2) |
| 2017–2018 |
→ Melbourne Victory (loan) | 11 | (1) |
| 2022– | San Diego Wave | 35 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2011 | United States U-18 | ||
| 2016–2017 | United States U-23 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 15, 2024 | |||
Kristen Claire McNabb (born April 17, 1994) is an American professional
soccer player who plays as a defender for San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). McNabb has represented the United States on the under-18 and under-23 national teams. She played collegiate soccer at the University of Virginia
.
Early life and education
McNabb was raised in Montville, New Jersey, where she attended Montville Township High School.[2] She played club soccer for PDA Charge and captained the team to the national championship games twice.[2] She was ranked 34 nationally by TopDrawerSoccer.[2]
Virginia Cavaliers, 2012–2016
McNabb attended the
NCAA Division 1 Soccer Championship for the 12th straight season.[4]
Club career
OL Reign, 2017–2021
In January 2017, McNabb was selected by
Sky Blue FC. She scored her first professional goal on April 22 against the Houston Dash
.
Melbourne Victory, 2017 (loan)
In October 2017, McNabb joined Australian club
Melbourne Victory on loan for the off-season.[6]
San Diego Wave FC, 2022–
In December 2021,
2022 NWSL Expansion Draft.[7]
International career
McNabb has represented the United States on the under-18 and under-23 national teams.[2]
Personal life
Professional hockey player Colin Blackwell is McNabb's cousin.[8]
Honors
San Diego Wave
- 2023[9]
References
- ^ "National team roster – 2022 Concacaf W Championship: USA" (PDF). CONCACAF. June 8, 2022. p. 16. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Kristen McNabb". University of Virginia. Archived from the original on January 10, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ "STANFORD HOLDS ON TO WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER NO. 1 RANKING". Athena Sports. September 21, 2016. Archived from the original on April 17, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ "UVA stars Shaffer, McNabb taken in 2017 NWSL Draft". Augusta Free Press. January 12, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ Pentz, Matt (January 12, 2017). "Reign selects four players in 2017 National Women's Soccer League draft". Seattle Times. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "Victory signs Kristen McNabb". Melbourne Victory. October 24, 2017.
- ^ "Dani Weatherholt and Kristen McNabb Selected in Expansion Draft". OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD.
- ^ @elindsay08 (July 30, 2021). "Me when Kraken forward Colin Blackwell says his cousin Kristen McNabb (@KristenMcNabb14) plays for @OLReign ...I…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "San Diego Wave claim 2023 NWSL Shield". CONCACAF. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kristen McNabb.
- Kristen McNabb at the National Women's Soccer League
- U.S. Soccer player profile Archived April 17, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
- Virginia Cavaliers player profile Archived January 10, 2018, at the Wayback Machine