Kelsey Wys
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Wys, 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kelsey Wys | ||
| Date of birth | February 4, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Coral Springs, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Washington Spirit | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | Florida State Seminoles | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Western New York Flash | 10 | (0) |
| 2015– | Washington Spirit | 25 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Newcastle Jets (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | United States U17 | ||
| 2010 | United States U20 | ||
| 2013 | United States U23 | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 5, 2017. | |||
Kelsey Wys (born February 4, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Washington Spirit in the NWSL in the W-League. She previously played for the Western New York Flash, and the Newcastle Jets.
Club career
Collegiate
Florida State Seminoles
Wys attended Florida State University and played for the Seminoles from 2010–2013.[1]
Western New York Flash, 2014
In January 2014, Wys was selected by the Western New York Flash in the second round (18th selection overall) of the 2014 NWSL College Draft. She made her debut for the team on May 11, 2014 during a home match against Sky Blue FC. During the game, Wys provided a direct assist to striker Abby Wambach, a first for a goalkeeper in the league.[2]
Washington Spirit, 2015-2016
In 2015, Wys was traded to the Washington Spirit in exchange for goalkeeper Chantel Jones.[3] She made her debut for the Spirit during a 3–1 defeat to Seattle Reign FC in Seattle on 2 May.[4] Wys started in 11 games for the Spirit in 2015. The Coral Springs, Fla native tallied 35 saves and three shutouts. In 2016, Wys started 12 regular season matches and both post season matches for the Spirit.[5]
Newcastle Jets, 2016
In November 2016, Wys joined Australian club Newcastle Jets on a season long loan.[6] In her 3rd match, on November 20, 2016, Wys tore her anterior cruciate ligament ruling her out for the rest of the season.[7][8]
References
- ↑ "Kelsey Wys". Florida State University. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ Lauletta, Dan (May 13, 2014). "The Lowdown: 4 reasons to be awed by the Reign". The Equalizer. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Flash, Spirit Swap Goalkeepers". The Equalizer. November 13, 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ Ruiz, Don. "Reign back to winning ways, 3–1 over Spirit". News Tribune. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ http://washingtonspirit.com/persons/kelsey-wys/
- ↑ "Jets complete W-League season". Newcastle Star. 2 November 2016.
- ↑ Kerry, Craig (20 November 2016). "W-League: Newcastle go top of the table with gritty, injury-marred win over Perth". The Newcastle Herald.
- ↑ Gutierrez, Jackie (November 21, 2016). "Kelsey Wys' ACL injury ends play with Newcastle Jets". Vavel.
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