Sarah Huffman

Sarah Huffman

2013-07-04; Sarah Huffman in starting lineup of Chicago Red Stars vs Western New York Flash
Personal information
Full nameSarah Huffman
Date of birthMarch 5, 1984
Place of birthDanbury, Connecticut, United States
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
2002–2005Virginia Cavaliers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2007–2008Washington Freedom Reserves17(2)
2008Røa IL13(14)
2009–2010Washington Freedom22(1)
2011magicJack18(1)
2012Pali Blues6(3)
2013Western New York Flash14(0)
2014Portland Thorns22(1)
National team‡
2000–2002United States U-19
2003–2007United States U-21
2010United States1(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 July 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13 July 2010

Sarah Huffman (born March 5, 1984) is an American former professional soccer player who last played for Portland Thorns FC of the NWSL.

Early life

Huffman was born in Danbury, Connecticut. She grew up in Flower Mound, Texas and attended Marcus High School.[1]

University of Virginia

Huffman attended the University of Virginia. A four-year starter, she is one of the top players in the school's history. She was a two-time NSCAA All-American, a two-time Soccer America MVP, and a three-time first team All-ACC selection. [2]

In 2004, she was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was also Co-MVP of the ACC Tournament as the Cavaliers won the first conference championship in school history. She was named Virginia State Player of the Year and was a finalist for Soccer Buzz National Player of the Year.[2]

As a senior in 2005, she was named Soccer Buzz All-American, Soccer America MVP, and NSCAA All-American.[2]

She ended her collegiate career with 12 goals and 28 assists (second most assists in school history).[3][4]

Playing career

Club

Huffman with magicJack teammates Becky Sauerbrunn and Christie Rampone in August 2011

Huffman was a member of the 2007 W-League champion, Washington Freedom.[2]

In 2008, she played for Norwegian team, Røa IL, and helped the team win the Norwegian Women's Cup.[5]

In 2009, Huffman was the number one pick in Round 1 of the 2008 WPS General Draft and signed with the Washington Freedom in Women's Professional Soccer. Under new ownership, the team moved to Florida and was renamed magicJack (WPS).

In 2012, after the WPS folded, Huffman signed with the Pali Blues in the W-League.[6][7] She helped the team to an undefeated season and the Western Conference championship title.[8][9]

In 2013, Huffman signed with the Western New York Flash.

April 5, 2014 Huffman was traded with a player to be named later to the Portland Thorns for Courtney Wetzel, Kathryn Williamson, and a first-round pick in the 2015 NWSL College Draft. That pick later became Jaelene Hinkle. Huffman had earlier decided to live in Portland in the house she bought with her spouse Abby Wambach, who will play 2014 with Western New York Flash.[10] April 7, 2014, Portland Thorns revealed that the player to be named later was Verónica Boquete.[11]

November 18, 2014 Huffman announced her retirement from professional soccer. [12]

International

Huffman was a member of the U-16, U-17, U-19, U-21, and U-23 United States national women's soccer teams. She helped her team win the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship and won the Nordic Cup with the U-21s in 2004, 2005, and 2007.[2]

In 2010, she was called to play with the United States national women's soccer team.[13]

Coaching career

Huffman is a volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater, University of Virginia.[14]

Personal life

Huffman resides in Portland, Oregon.[15] Her nickname is "Huffy."[16] Huffman came out as a lesbian in a statement on the Athlete Ally website supporting equality in sports.[17] On October 5, 2013, she married her longtime girlfriend, Abby Wambach, in Hawaii.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "2002 U.S. Under-19 Women's National Team". Soccer Times. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Sarah Huffman player profile". Pali Blues. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "Sarah Huffman coach profile". University of Virginia. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "The Record Book". University of Virginia. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "Røa vendte til storseier". Aftenposten. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Blues Sign Midfielder Sarah Huffman". USL Soccer. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "Q+A with Pali Blues’ Sarah Huffman and Liz Bogus". Equalizer Soccer. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  8. ↑ "Blues Finish the Season Undefeated with 1-0 Victory over Seattle". Pali Blues. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  9. ↑ "Pali Blues Win Western Conference Championship 1-0 Against Seattle". Pali Blues. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  10. ↑ http://equalizersoccer.com/2014/04/05/portland-thorns-trade-williamson-wetzel-wny-flash-huffman-boquete/
  11. ↑ http://www.timbers.com/news/2014/04/thorns-fc-acquire-spanish-international-veronica-bouquete-midfielder-sarah-huffman-west
  12. ↑ http://www.timbers.com/thornsfc/2014/11/thorns-fc-defender-sarah-huffman-announces-retirement
  13. ↑ "Huffman and Lindsey Called into National Team Camp". University of Virginia. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  14. ↑ "Sarah Huffman coach profile". University of Virginia. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  15. ↑ http://equalizersoccer.com/2014/04/05/portland-thorns-trade-williamson-wetzel-wny-flash-huffman-boquete/
  16. ↑ "Keep an eye on Sarah Huffman". W League. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  17. ↑ Bendix, Trish (25 July 2013). "Soccer player Sarah Huffman comes out in Athlete Ally announcement". AfterEllen. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  18. ↑ "Abby Wambach Marries Longtime Girlfriend In Hawaii". Retrieved 9 October 2013.

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