Michelle Betos
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michelle Jenny Betos[1] | ||
Date of birth | February 20, 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Queens, New York, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Gotham FC | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2006 | Albertson Fury | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2009 |
Georgia Bulldogs | 81 | (0) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009 | Atlanta Silverbacks | ||
2010 | River Plate | ||
2011 | Boston Aztec | ||
2012 | New York Fury | ||
2012–2013 |
Apollon Limassol | ||
2013 | Seattle Reign FC | 7 | (0) |
2014–2016 | Portland Thorns FC | 31 | (1) |
2014 | → Fortuna Hjørring (loan) | ||
2015–2016 |
→ Sydney FC (loan) | 13 | (0) |
2017 | Vålerenga | 20 | (0) |
2018–2020 |
OL Reign | 12 | (0) |
2021 | Racing Louisville | 20 | (0) |
2022– | Gotham FC | 14 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 November 2023 |
Michelle Jenny Betos (born February 20, 1988) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She is perhaps best known for being the first NWSL goalkeeper to score a goal in league play.[2][3]
Betos played collegiate soccer at the
Following a trade to the Portland Thorns in 2014 and a loan spell at Fortuna Hjorring, Betos had her breakout campaign during the 2015 season, replacing Nadine Angerer as first-choice keeper to start 14 games for the Thorns, and winning the NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year award. In 2016, she won the NWSL Shield with the Thorns. After a further loan to Sydney FC, and a season at Vålerenga, she returned to the NWSL for a further two seasons at the Reign during which she made 12 starts.
Betos was selected by
Early life
Born in
College Career
University of Georgia
Betos attended the
Club career
Atlanta Silverbacks, 2009
Betos played for the
New York Fury, 2012
Betos signed with the New York Fury in the Women's Premier Soccer League Elite for the 2012 season, where she was reunited with former youth coach Paul Riley.[7]
Apollon Limassol, 2012-2013
Betos signed with
Seattle Reign FC, 2013
Betos was selected by the
Portland Thorns FC, 2014–2016
In the 2013–14 offseason, Seattle traded Betos and
Loan to Sydney FC 2015-2016
In September 2015, Betos joined
Vålerenga, 2017
Betos signed with Norwegian Toppserien side Vålerenga Fotball in 2017 in search of more starts, playing in all but three matches.[21]
Return to Seattle Reign FC, 2018-2020
On January 30, 2018, Seattle Reign FC announced that Betos would be returning to the club for the 2018 NWSL season.[22] Betos would play in only 12 league games and three Challenge Cup games, struggling with injuries throughout her time at the Reign.[23][24]
Racing Louisville FC, 2021
On November 12, 2020, Betos was selected by
NJ/NY Gotham FC, 2022-present
After being released by Racing Louisville, Betos returned to her native New York by signing with
Betos was nominated as Gotham FC's candidate for the 2023 Ally Award, presented to the teammate who "embodies the spirit of the consummate teammate, inspiring rookies and veterans alike" on behalf of the
Awards and Honors
Portland Thorns FC
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Individual
- W-League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2009[33]
- NWSL Best XI: 2015[34]
- NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year: 2015[17]
- NWSL Player of the Week: 2015 Week 10,[35] 2021 Week 5[36]
References
- ^ Michelle Betos at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
- ^ Lauletta, Dan (June 20, 2015). "Thorns draw late on goal by keeper Betos – Equalizer Soccer". Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Tonelli, Jenna (February 3, 2022). "A Keeper from Queens: Michelle Betos is Coming Home". Nets Republic. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ a b "Goalkeeper Michelle Betos a breed above the rest". The Red and Black. September 4, 2009. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ a b "Flushing's Betos backstopping Seattle in NWSL". Big Apple Soccer. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
- ^ a b "Michelle Betos player profile". University of Georgia. Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "Women's Soccer News: New York Fury Add Johnson, Betos and Spencer". Soccer Nation. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "Michelle Betos player profile". Soccerway. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "Results: Ochs taken first in NWSL Supplemental Draft". Equalizer Soccer. February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "Seattle Reign picks six in NWSL Supplemental Draft, rumored to be acquiring Veronica Perez". Sounder at Heart. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "2013 National Women's Soccer League stats". National Women's Soccer League. Archived from the original on January 7, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ^ "Breakers acquire Kristie Mewis, Michelle Betos from Seattle Reign FC – Boston Breakers". bostonbreakerssoccer.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ Timbers, Portland. "Thorns FC acquire midfielder Meleana Shim, goalkeeper Michelle Betos in separate trades at 2014 NWSL College Draft | PTFC". Portland Timbers. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ Taylor, J.R. (June 22, 2015). "Michelle Betos Becomes First Goalkeeper to Score in NWSL History". Go Local PDX. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ Stone, Avery. "Portland Thorns goalkeeper scores stunning stoppage time equalizer". USA Today. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ Blue, Molly (June 23, 2015). "Thorns goalkeeper Michelle Betos is NWSL Player of the Week". The Oregonian. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ a b "THORNS FC'S MICHELLE BETOS VOTED GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR" (Press release). NWSL. September 16, 2015. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Timbers, Portland. "PTFC: From the Archives | Klingenberg's Choice | Thorns' 2016 NWSL Shield-clinching win over Sky Blue | PTFC". Portland Timbers. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Sydney FC sign Portland Thorns goalkeeper Michelle Betos". The Women's Game. September 24, 2015.
- ^ FC, Portland Thorns. "Thorns FC Abroad | Michelle Betos helps lead Sydney FC to Australia's W-League final". Portland Thorns FC. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ Goldberg, Jamie (February 10, 2017). "Michelle Betos leaves Portland Thorns, joins Norwegian side Valerenga". Oregonlive. The Oregonian. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ The Equalizer Staff (January 30, 2018). "Tuesday Roundup: Reign sign goalkeeper Michelle Betos – Equalizer Soccer". Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Michelle Betos Placed on Season-Ending Injury List". OL Reign. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Michelle Betos Placed on Season-Ending Injury List". OL Reign. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ Creditor, Avi (November 12, 2020). "Louisville Takes USWNT's Heath, Press to Headline Expansion Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Michelle Betos Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more". FBref.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "NJ/NY Gotham FC Adds Goalkeeper Michelle Betos to Squad Ahead of 2022 Season". GothamFC.com. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ Tonelli, Jenna (November 10, 2023). "Gotham FC Goalkeeper Michelle Betos Might Be on the Bench, but Her Leadership Contributed to NWSL Championship Run (Exclusive)". The Messenger. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "OUR TEAM". NWSLPA. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "CBA". NWSLPA. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL". www.nwslsoccer.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "NWSL Championship highlights: Gotham FC crowned champions as Rapinoe, Krieger end careers". USA TODAY. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "#1 | MICHELLE BETOS". www.gothamfc.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2015 BEST XI | National Womens Soccer League". October 19, 2016. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "PORTLAND'S MICHELLE BETOS VOTED NWSL PLAYER OF THE WEEK - National Women's Soccer League". July 5, 2015. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "National Women's Soccer League Twitterren: "No bet here, it's a sure thing 🔒 Drop a 🍻 in the comments for your @budweiserusa Player of the Week winner, @MichelleBetos ⤵️... https://t.co/dZuQnnH1Lz"". August 19, 2021. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
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