Morgan Proffitt

Morgan Proffitt (born August 22, 1994) is a former American soccer player who lastly played for Reign FC in the NWSL. She previously played for SK Slavia Praha in the Czech First Division and the Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL.

Morgan Proffitt
Personal information
Full name Morgan Proffitt
Date of birth (1994-08-22) August 22, 1994
Place of birth Columbus, Indiana, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Columbus North High School
Carmel United Soccer Club
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Marquette Golden Eagles 85 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Chicago Red Stars 7 (0)
2017–2018 Washington Spirit 7 (0)
2018 Slavia Praha 10 (5)
2019 Reign FC 6 (0)
National team
2012 United States U18
2016–2017 United States U23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:35, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

Early years

Proffitt had a standout career at high school. Playing for Columbus North High School she reached several accomplishments and earned several honors. Her team won three consecutive sectional and regional titles and three consecutive semi-state appearances, reaching the state finals in 2010. Proffitt was nominated three times first team all-state and all-district and conference player. She was also nominated Gatorade Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012. While at Columbus North HS, she scored 31 goals and notched 26 assists.[1]

College career

Proffitt played 85 (starting 83) matches and scored 10 goals for Marquette Golden Eagles. She earned several honours, including nominations for the BIG EAST All-Academic Team three season in a row (2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16), MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List in 2016. In the same year, Proffitt was elected BIG EAST Conference Player of the Year. She was also nominated for the TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week (11/1/16) and All-BIG EAST First Team in 2015 and 2016, among others honours.[1]

Club career

Chicago Red Stars, 2017

While still in the college, Proffitt played two seasons (2015 and 2016) with the Chicago Red Stars Reserves at Women's Premier Soccer League. In 2015, she was part of the team that claimed the WPSL title. In the 2017 NWSL College Draft, the Chicago Red Stars picked Proffitt and she became the 12th overall pick.[2][3] On April 22, 2017, Proffitt made her debut in the NWSL, replacing Sofia Huerta in 87th minute of the match against FC Kansas City.[4]

Washington Spirit, 2017–2018

In August 2017, Chicago Red Stars waived Proffitt to make space on the roster for Kristie Mewis and she was subsequently picked up by Washington Spirit.[5] On June 19, 2018, the Washington Spirit announced they had released Proffitt, allowing her to pursue an opportunity in Europe.[6]

SK Slavia Praha, 2018

On June 26, 2018 it was announced that Proffitt was joining SK Slavia Praha in the Czech First Division.[7]

Reign FC, 2019

Proffitt signed with Reign FC for the 2019 NWSL season.[8]

International career

In 2012, Proffitt was called for the United States U18 team, however four days before the camp starts she tore her anterior cruciate ligament.

In May 2016, Proffitt was included in the 20-players roster that travelled to England to play in the Nordic Tournament.[9][10]

In January 2017, Proffitt was called for a United States U23 camp training that took place at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California. The camp involved several prominent young players and many training sessions were observed by Jill Ellis and her staff.[11]

References
  1. "7 – MORGAN PROFFITT". Go Marquette. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  2. "An Inside Look: Morgan Proffitt". Chicago Red Stars. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  3. "Morgan Proffitt Drafted by Chicago Red Stars". Indiana Fire Juniors. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  4. "CHICAGO RED STARS VS KANSAS CITY 1–0". Scorersway. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  5. Roberts, Hannah (August 25, 2017). "Morgan Proffitt joins Washington Spirit". Vavel.
  6. "Washington Spirit waive Morgan Proffitt". June 19, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  7. "Czech-ing It Out-Former North standout to continue pro soccer career overseas". June 26, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  8. "REIGN FC SIGN MIDFIELDER MORGAN PROFFITT". February 27, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  9. "U-23 WNT WILL TRAVEL TO ENGLAND FOR WOMEN'S NORDIC TOURNAMENT FEATURING ENGLAND, NORWAY AND SWEDEN". USSoccer.com. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  10. F. Gardner, Charles. "Marquette's Morgan Proffitt eager to make most of second chance". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  11. "U-23 WNT OPENS 2017 WITH 30-PLAYER TRAINING CAMP AT U.S. SOCCER NTC". USSoccer.com. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
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