Emily Menges
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emily Menges | ||
| Date of birth | July 28, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Garden City, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Portland Thorns FC | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Albertson Fury '91 | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Georgetown Hoyas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014– | Portland Thorns | 59 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2013 | United States U23 | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 8, 2016. | |||
Emily Menges (born July 28, 1992) is an American professional soccer defender. She is currently signed with the Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League. She previously played for the Long Island Fury in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
Early life
Menges was born in Garden City, New York and attended Garden City High School. She played for the Albertson Fury ’91, winning three consecutive Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) State Open Cups from 2009 to 2011.[1]
Georgetown
Menges attended Georgetown University. She finished her college career as one of the most decorated players in program history, earning the Big East Defensive Player of the Year award and NSCAA First Team All-American honors in 2013,[1] in addition to being a three-time All-Big East selection. She captained the Hoyas’ defense to 23 shutouts over her final two seasons, including a school-record 13 clean sheets as a junior in 2012. Menges appeared in 84 games (83 starts), scored two goals, and helped the Georgetown defense post 40 shutouts. She was a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist in 2012 and 2013.[2]
Playing career
Club
Long Island Fury
Menges played for the Long Island Fury, winning the Women’s Premier Soccer League national championship in 2009.
Portland Thorns FC, 2014-
Portland Thorns FC selected Menges with the 25th overall pick in the third round of the 2014 NWSL College Draft.[2] She made her first appearance with the Thorns on April 12, 2014, helping the team record a shutout in a 1–0 road win against the Houston Dash.[3]
International
In December 2013, Menges was called up to participate in training camp with the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Emily Menges Goes to the Portland Thorns to Play For Her Youth Soccer Coach". Eastern New York State Soccer Association. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- 1 2 "Player Bio: Emily Menges". Portland Thorns FC. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Portland Thorns beat Houston Dash 1–0 in season-opening game". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Daphne Corboz, Emily Menges Selected to Train with U.S. Under-23 National Team". Georgetown University Athletics. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
