Tina Frimpong Ellertson
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Full name | Christina Jo Frimpong Ellertson | ||||||||||||||||
Birth name | Christina Jo Frimpong[1] | ||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | May 20, 1982 | ||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Vancouver, Washington, United States | ||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Defender, striker | ||||||||||||||||
College career | |||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
2001–2004 | Washington Huskies | ||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
2003–2005 |
Seattle Sounders Women | 8 | (8) | ||||||||||||||
2009–2010 | Saint Louis Athletica | 26 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2010 | Atlanta Beat | 16 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
2011 | magicJack | 17 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2013 | Portland Thorns FC | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||
2004 | United States U-21 | ||||||||||||||||
2005–2008 | United States | 34 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||
2013–2018 | King's Way Christian HS | ||||||||||||||||
2014–2015 | Portland Thorns FC U-17 | ||||||||||||||||
2020–2023 | Washington Huskies (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Christina Jo Frimpong Ellertson (née Frimpong; born May 20, 1982) is an American soccer coach and former professional player who played as a defender for the United States women's national soccer team.
Early life
Frimpong Ellertson was born and grew up in Vancouver, Washington. The daughter of Eka, a Nigerian mother and Joe, a Ghanaian father who migrated to the United States,[2] Frimpong Ellertson played soccer throughout her childhood.[3]
Collegiate career
Frimpong Ellertson originally signed to attend Santa Clara Broncos, but instead went to Washington Huskies closer to home after giving birth to her first daughter, MacKenzie, at age 18.[citation needed]
As a striker for the Huskies, Frimpong Ellertson was one of the best players in school history. She was twice named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004, led the team to its first ever Elite Eight, and remains its all-time leading scorer. Frimpong Ellertson was inducted into the Pac-12 Conference Hall of Fame in 2022.[4]
Playing career
Club
On September 16, 2008, Frimpong Ellertson was one of the three players drafted for
When Saint Louis folded in May 2010, Frimpong Ellertson moved to Atlanta Beat alongside teammates Hope Solo and Eniola Aluko.[5] After 16 games and two goals for the Beat, Frimpong Ellertson left by mutual consent in February 2011.[6] She moved to a new franchise, magicJack, and quickly became a cornerstone of the team's defense, producing notable performances against Marta and Kelly Smith.[7]
Frimpong Ellertson has also played previously for the
In February 2013, Frimpong Ellertson was chosen in the first round of the
In February 2014, Frimpong Ellertson announced that she was retiring from the Thorns to focus on coaching and her family.[10]
International
After
On December 13, 2008, at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, Frimpong Ellertson scored her only international goal against China in her final USWNT game, and in her only start at forward; a 1–0 game winner.[14]
Coaching career
Frimpong Ellertson began coaching while she was still playing.[15] She was most recently an assistant coach at her alma mater Washington Huskies from 2020 to 2023.[16]
Personal life
Frimpong Ellertson married Brad Ellertson, with whom she had two daughters,[17] MacKenzie (born 2000) and Mya (born 2008), and a son Mason (born 2015). Before her marriage, she played under her maiden name, Frimpong. Her twin sister, Crystal Frimpong, played soccer at the University of Florida.[citation needed]
Frimpong Ellertson's eldest daughter, MacKenzie Frimpong-Ellertson, plays at the University of Portland.
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | Playoffs[a] | Total | ||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Portland Thorns FC | 2013 | NWSL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Career total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
- ^ Includes NWSL Playoffs
International
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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United States | 2005 | 3 | 0 |
2006 | 14 | 0 | |
2007 | 13 | 0 | |
2008 | 4 | 1 | |
Total | 34 | 1 |
- Scores and results list United States goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Frimpong Ellertson goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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1 | December 13, 2008 | Carson, California | China | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly
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[14] |
Honors
Portland Thorns FC
- NWSL Championship: 2013
Individual
- Pac-12 Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Year: 2003, 2004
References
- ^ "Tina Frimpong". United States Soccer Federation. Archived from the original on November 13, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Women's World Cup: American Ellertson Clearly Sees Both Sides". www.kitsapsun.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "PLAYER BIO: TINA ELLERTSON". U.S.Soccer. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Pac-12 Conference Inducts Tina Frimpong Ellertson Into Hall of Honor | Pac-12". pac-12.com.
- ^ "Beat agrees to terms with Solo, Ellertson, and Aluko". Women's Professional Soccer. January 6, 2010. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
- ^ "Tina Ellertson, Atlanta Beat terminate contract, magicTalk signs three more players". Our Game Magazine. February 11, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
- ^ Jeff Kassouf (June 8, 2011). "Nogueira stepping up for Sky Blue FC; Ellertson proving her worth". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
- ^ "Results: Ochs taken first in NWSL Supplemental Draft". February 7, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ^ Farley, Richard (August 9, 2013). "Tina Ellertson's curious journey to Portland's roster". Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ^ Ellertson retires to focus on coaching, family. Equalizer Soccer, February 26, 2014.
- ^ "Chalupny Scores in First Minute at U.S. WNT Edges Nigeria 1–0 to Win Group B at 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup". U.S.Soccer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012.
- ^ "USA Falls, 4–0, to Brazil in 2007 FIFA World Cup Semifinals". U.S.Soccer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Women Defeat Norway, 4–1, to Take Third Place". U.S.Soccer. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014.
- ^ a b "U.S. Women Set Defeat China PR 1–0 on Achieve Your Gold Tour". U.S.Soccer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012.
- ^ "Washington Huskies". Washington Huskies.
- ^ "Washington Huskies". Washington Huskies.
- Washington Post. Retrieved September 28, 2009.
External links
- as Tina Frimpong – FIFA competition record (archived)
- as Tina Ellertson – FIFA competition record (archived)
- US Soccer player profile Archived September 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Saint Louis Athletica player profile
- Washington Huskies player profile
- Tina Frimpong Ellertson on Twitter