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| fullname = Samantha Keala Staab<ref>{{cite book |url=https://www.clemson.edu/registrar/documents/graduation-programs/grad-december-2018.pdf |title=Commencement: Thursday, December 20, 2018 |chapter=College of Business: Bachelor of Science, Accounting |publisher=[[Clemson University]] |
| fullname = Samantha Keala Staab<ref>{{cite book |url=https://www.clemson.edu/registrar/documents/graduation-programs/grad-december-2018.pdf |title=Commencement: Thursday, December 20, 2018 |chapter=College of Business: Bachelor of Science, Accounting |publisher=[[Clemson University]] |page=19 |date=December 20, 2018 |access-date=July 9, 2021}}</ref> |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|3|28}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|3|28}} |
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| birth_place = [[San Diego |
| birth_place = [[San Diego|San Diego, California]], United States |
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=7}} |
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]] |
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]] |
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| currentclub = [[Chicago Red Stars]] |
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| youthclubs1 = DMCV Sharks |
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| collegeyears1 = 2015–2018 |
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| college1 = [[Clemson Tigers women's soccer|Clemson Tigers]]<ref name="CLEMbio">{{cite web|title=Sam Staab|url=https://clemsontigers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/sam-staab/|publisher=Clemson Tigers Athletics|accessdate=May 19, 2019}}</ref> |
| college1 = [[Clemson Tigers women's soccer|Clemson Tigers]]<ref name="CLEMbio">{{cite web|title=Sam Staab|date=February 4, 2015 |url=https://clemsontigers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/sam-staab/|publisher=Clemson Tigers Athletics|accessdate=May 19, 2019}}</ref> |
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| clubs1 = [[Washington Spirit]] |
| clubs1 = [[Washington Spirit]] |
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| years2 = 2019–2020 |
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| clubs2 = → [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC ( |
| clubs2 = → [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC (A-League Women)|Western Sydney Wanderers]] (loan) |
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| nationalteam1 = [[United States women's national under-23 soccer team|United States U23]] |
| nationalteam1 = [[United States women's national under-23 soccer team|United States U23]] |
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'''Samantha Keala Staab''' (born March 28, 1997) is an American [[association football|soccer]] [[Defender (association football)|defender]] who currently plays for the [[ |
'''Samantha Keala Staab''' (born March 28, 1997) is an American professional [[association football|soccer]] [[Defender (association football)|defender]] who currently plays for the [[Chicago Red Stars]] in the [[National Women's Soccer League]] (NWSL).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.soccerway.com/players/samantha-staab/545276/ |title= Sam Staab – Soccerway Profile|website=Soccerway|access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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===Washington Spirit=== |
===Washington Spirit=== |
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Staab was drafted 4th overall in the first round of the [[2019 NWSL College Draft]] by the [[Washington Spirit]].<ref name=2019draft/> In April, she was signed to the Spirit's senior roster in advance of the 2019 NWSL season.<ref name=2019AR>{{cite web |url=https://washingtonspirit.com/2019/04/08/washington-spirit-announces-updated-25-player-roster-ahead-of-2019-nwsl-season/ |title=Washington Spirit announces updated 25-player roster ahead of 2019 NWSL season|publisher=Washington Spirit |date=April 8, 2019 |accessdate=May 19, 2019}}</ref> Staab made her professional debut on April 13, 2019, against [[Sky Blue FC]], scoring a 59th-minute goal en route to a 2–0 season-opening win for the Spirit.<ref name=2019FA>{{cite |
Staab was drafted 4th overall in the first round of the [[2019 NWSL College Draft]] by the [[Washington Spirit]].<ref name=2019draft/> In April, she was signed to the Spirit's senior roster in advance of the 2019 NWSL season.<ref name=2019AR>{{cite web |url=https://washingtonspirit.com/2019/04/08/washington-spirit-announces-updated-25-player-roster-ahead-of-2019-nwsl-season/ |title=Washington Spirit announces updated 25-player roster ahead of 2019 NWSL season|publisher=Washington Spirit |date=April 8, 2019 |accessdate=May 19, 2019}}</ref> Staab made her professional debut on April 13, 2019, against [[Sky Blue FC]], scoring a 59th-minute goal en route to a 2–0 season-opening win for the Spirit.<ref name=2019FA>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/04/14/washington-spirit-opens-new-nwsl-season-with-win-over-sky-blue-fc/ |title=Washington Spirit opens new NWSL season with 2–0 win over Sky Blue FC |newspaper=Washington Post |date=April 13, 2019 |accessdate=May 19, 2019|first=Emily|last=Giambalvo}}</ref> Staab went on to appear in every minute of the Spirit's season, becoming the second-ever NWSL player to play every minute of her rookie season. She was considered one of the league's top defenders, earning a spot on the May and June 2019 [[NWSL Team of the Month]] and she was one of three nominees for [[NWSL awards|Rookie of the Year]].<ref name=19BRU1>{{cite web |url=https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2019/10/17/20919933/washington-spirit-2019-nwsl-awards-aubrey-bledsoe-sam-staab-jordan-dibiasi-richie-burke |title=Washington Spirit have multiple nominees for NWSL end-of-season awards|first=Jason |last= Anderson |website = Black and Red United | date= October 17, 2019 | access-date= March 1, 2021}}</ref><ref name=19BRU2>{{cite web | url=https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2019/5/31/18646666/washington-spirit-nwsl-team-month-may-2019-aubrey-bledsoe-sam-staab-jordan-dibiasi-ashley-hatch |title=Four Washington Spirit players make NWSL Team of the Month for May 2019 |first=Jason |last=Anderson |website=Black and Red United |date= May 31, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref><ref name=19NWSL1>{{cite web |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/june-team-of-the-month-2|title=June Team of the Month|first=Jacqueline|last=Purdy|website=NWSL|date=July 8, 2019|access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> In 2020, she played every minute of the Spirit's season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/samantha-staab?statsSeason=2020%20Challenge%20Cup&gamelogSeason=2020%20Challenge%20Cup|title= 2020 Challenge Cup Sam Staab statistics|access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> In the [[NWSL Challenge Cup]] she converted a header off a set piece in the 77th minute against the [[Portland Thorns]], scoring the Spirit's lone goal in the team's 1–1 tie.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2020/7/6/21314228/portland-thorns-washington-spirit-2020-nwsl-challenge-cup-recap-highlights |title= Washington Spirit, Portland Thorns trade set piece goals in 1–1 NWSL Challenge Cup draw |first=Jason |last=Anderson|website = Black and Red United |date=July 6, 2020 |access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> In 2022, Staab played every minute of the Spirit's season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/samantha-keala-staab/stats |title= Stam Staab 2022 Season statistics|access-date=October 1, 2022}}</ref> |
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On April 29, 2023, Staab made her 73rd consecutive regular season start in the NWSL, breaking a record held by [[Amber Brooks]].<ref>{{cite tweet |user=NWSL |number=1652466020932792320 |title=Sam Staab now has the most consecutive starts in league history, breaking the record held by her teammate Amber Brooks 🏁 |date=April 29, 2023}}</ref> |
On April 29, 2023, Staab made her 73rd consecutive regular season start in the NWSL, breaking a record held by [[Amber Brooks]].<ref>{{cite tweet |user=NWSL |number=1652466020932792320 |title=Sam Staab now has the most consecutive starts in league history, breaking the record held by her teammate Amber Brooks 🏁 |date=April 29, 2023}}</ref> As of October 20, 2023, Staab has played every minute of 90 consecutive matches, completing 3 [[Iron man (sports streak)|iron woman]] seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://herfootballhub.com/washington-spirit-sam-staab-ties-nwsl-iron-woman-record|title=Washington Spirit's Sam Staab ties NWSL Iron Woman record |date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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===Western Sydney Wanderers=== |
===Western Sydney Wanderers=== |
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Staab was signed in advance of the [[2019–20 W-League|2019–20 W-League season]] by the [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC ( |
Staab was signed in advance of the [[2019–20 W-League|2019–20 W-League season]] by the [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC (A-League Women)|Western Sydney Wanderers]]. Staab made her debut for the Wanderers on November 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.w-league.com.au/news/signing-news-wanderers-secure-harrison-and-staab|title=Signing news: Wanderers secure Harrison and Staab|website=w-league.com.au|publisher=Football Federation Australia|date=October 23, 2019|access-date=January 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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===Chicago Red Stars=== |
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She was traded to [[Chicago Red Stars]] in January 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/01/12/washington-spirit-nwsl-draft/|title=Spirit gets busy, deals Ashley Sanchez, Sam Staab and loads up in draft|first=Ella|last=Brockway|date=January 12, 2024|newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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*[[NWSL Team of the Month]]: May, June 2019<ref name="19BRU2" /><ref name="19NWSL1" /> |
*[[NWSL Team of the Month]]: May, June 2019<ref name="19BRU2" /><ref name="19NWSL1" /> |
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*[[NWSL awards |
*[[NWSL awards|NWSL Best XI]]: [[2023 National Women's Soccer League season#Teams of the Year|2023]]<ref>{{cite news |date=November 6, 2023 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2023 Mastercard Best XI Awards |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2023-mastercard-best-xi-awards |access-date=November 7, 2023}}</ref> |
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*Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year: [[2018 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season#ACC Awards|2018]]<ref name="awards">{{cite web |date=November 1, 2018 |title=ACC Women's Soccer: 2018 Season Awards Announced |url=http://theacc.com/news/2018/11/1/acc-womens-soccer-2018-season-awards-announced.aspx |accessdate=November 1, 2018 |website=theacc.com |publisher=The Atlantic Coast Conference}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 16:30, 13 January 2024
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Samantha Keala Staab[1] | ||
Date of birth | March 28, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | San Diego, California, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Chicago Red Stars | ||
Number | 3 | ||
Youth career | |||
DMCV Sharks | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | Clemson Tigers[2] | 80 | (5) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2023 | Washington Spirit | 93 | (4) |
2019–2020 | → Western Sydney Wanderers (loan) | 12 | (2) |
2024– | Chicago Red Stars | ||
International career‡ | |||
2018 | United States U23 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 16, 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 29, 2020 |
Samantha Keala Staab (born March 28, 1997) is an American professional soccer defender who currently plays for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).[3]
Early life[edit]
Staab played for the DMCV Sharks in her childhood.[4]
Clemson Tigers[edit]
Staab attended Clemson University, where she played for the Tigers women's soccer team from 2015 to 2018.[2] She was selected for the ACC All-Freshman team in 2015 after starting all 20 games in her first season.[5] After making the All-ACC second team in each of the next two years, she was selected to the All-ACC first team in her senior season.[6] At the time of her graduation, her 33 career assists were tied for 4th-most in school history.[7]
Club career[edit]
Washington Spirit[edit]
Staab was drafted 4th overall in the first round of the 2019 NWSL College Draft by the Washington Spirit.[6] In April, she was signed to the Spirit's senior roster in advance of the 2019 NWSL season.[8] Staab made her professional debut on April 13, 2019, against Sky Blue FC, scoring a 59th-minute goal en route to a 2–0 season-opening win for the Spirit.[9] Staab went on to appear in every minute of the Spirit's season, becoming the second-ever NWSL player to play every minute of her rookie season. She was considered one of the league's top defenders, earning a spot on the May and June 2019 NWSL Team of the Month and she was one of three nominees for Rookie of the Year.[10][11][12] In 2020, she played every minute of the Spirit's season.[13] In the NWSL Challenge Cup she converted a header off a set piece in the 77th minute against the Portland Thorns, scoring the Spirit's lone goal in the team's 1–1 tie.[14] In 2022, Staab played every minute of the Spirit's season.[15]
On April 29, 2023, Staab made her 73rd consecutive regular season start in the NWSL, breaking a record held by Amber Brooks.[16] As of October 20, 2023, Staab has played every minute of 90 consecutive matches, completing 3 iron woman seasons.[17]
Western Sydney Wanderers[edit]
Staab was signed in advance of the 2019–20 W-League season by the Western Sydney Wanderers. Staab made her debut for the Wanderers on November 14, 2019.[18]
Chicago Red Stars[edit]
She was traded to Chicago Red Stars in January 2024.[19]
International career[edit]
Staab attended training camp with the United States under-19 team in January 2016.[20] Staab was first selected for the United States under-23 team in March 2018 for the 2018 Thorns Spring Invitational.[21] She was called up again for the 2018 Nordic Tournament, where she was the only non-professional player selected for the U.S. roster.[22] She started all three games, and scored the game-winning goal for the United States in the final match, ensuring a first-place result in the tournament.[23]
Honors[edit]
Individual
- NWSL Team of the Month: May, June 2019[11][12]
- NWSL Best XI: 2023[24]
- Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year: 2018[25]
References[edit]
- ^ "College of Business: Bachelor of Science, Accounting". Commencement: Thursday, December 20, 2018 (PDF). Clemson University. December 20, 2018. p. 19. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Sam Staab". Clemson Tigers Athletics. February 4, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "Sam Staab – Soccerway Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Homegrown Pros: Two Sharks Drafted in NWSL". DMCV Sharks. January 12, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Clemson Women's Soccer Program Celebrates Successful Season". Clemson Tigers Athletics. March 28, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ a b "Clemson Women's Soccer star Sam Staab drafted in first round of NWSL draft". Independent Mail. January 11, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "Staab Earns All-America Honors, Two Other Tigers Named All-Region". Clemson Tigers Athletics. November 29, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "Washington Spirit announces updated 25-player roster ahead of 2019 NWSL season". Washington Spirit. April 8, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ Giambalvo, Emily (April 13, 2019). "Washington Spirit opens new NWSL season with 2–0 win over Sky Blue FC". Washington Post. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Jason (October 17, 2019). "Washington Spirit have multiple nominees for NWSL end-of-season awards". Black and Red United. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Anderson, Jason (May 31, 2019). "Four Washington Spirit players make NWSL Team of the Month for May 2019". Black and Red United. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Purdy, Jacqueline (July 8, 2019). "June Team of the Month". NWSL. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Challenge Cup Sam Staab statistics". Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ Anderson, Jason (July 6, 2020). "Washington Spirit, Portland Thorns trade set piece goals in 1–1 NWSL Challenge Cup draw". Black and Red United. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Stam Staab 2022 Season statistics". Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ @NWSL (April 30, 2023). "Sam Staab now has the most consecutive starts in league history, breaking the record held by her teammate Amber Brooks 🏁" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Washington Spirit's Sam Staab ties NWSL Iron Woman record". October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Signing news: Wanderers secure Harrison and Staab". w-league.com.au. Football Federation Australia. October 23, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ Brockway, Ella (January 12, 2024). "Spirit gets busy, deals Ashley Sanchez, Sam Staab and loads up in draft". Washington Post.
- ^ "Staab Invited to U19 USWNT Camp". Clemson Tigers Athletics. January 6, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "Clemson's Sam Staab Back in Action with U.S. U-23 WNT". ABC Columbia. March 9, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "U-23 WNT Headed to Norway for 2018 Nordic Tournament". U.S. Soccer. August 23, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "USA takes first place in 2018 Women's U-23 Nordic Tournament". Soccerwire. September 4, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "NWSL Announces Winners of 2023 Mastercard Best XI Awards". November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ "ACC Women's Soccer: 2018 Season Awards Announced". theacc.com. The Atlantic Coast Conference. November 1, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Washington Spirit player profile
- Sam Staab at Soccerway