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| name = Megan Crosson |
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| fullname = Megan Lorraine Crosson<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lietuvosfutbolas.lt/en/players/megan-lorraine-crosson-48786/ |title=Megan Lorraine Crosson |website=Lietuvos Futbolas |publisher=[[Lithuanian Football Federation]] |access-date=June 26, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626210310/http://lietuvosfutbolas.lt/en/players/megan-lorraine-crosson-48786/ |archive-date=June 26, 2022}}</ref> |
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| fullname = Megan Lorraine Crosson |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|5|13}} |
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| birth_place = [[Costa Mesa, California]], United States |
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}} |
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]] |
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| youthclubs1 = [[Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California)|Mater Dei High School]] |
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| youthclubs2 = [[Southern California Blues Soccer Club|Southern California Blues]] |
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| collegeyears1 = 2012–2015 |
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| college1 = [[Santa Clara Broncos women's soccer|Santa Clara Broncos]] |
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| collegecaps1 = 60 |
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| collegegoals1 = 0 |
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| years1 = 2016–2017 |
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| clubs1 = [[Houston Dash]] |
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| caps1 = 4 |
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| clubs2 = [[Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki|Speranza FC]] |
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| years3 = 2017–2018 |
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| clubs3 = [[UD Granadilla Tenerife|UDG Tenerife]] |
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| years4 = 2018 |
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| clubs4 = [[Washington Spirit]] |
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| clubs5 = [[Gintra Universitetas]] |
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| years6 = 2019 |
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| clubs6 = [[Washington Spirit]] |
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| years7 = 2020 |
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| clubs7 = [[Houston Dash]] |
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| clubs8 = [[Celtic F.C. Women|Celtic]] |
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'''Megan Lorraine Crosson''' (born May 13, 1994) is an American [[Association football|soccer]] [[Defender (association football)|defender]] |
'''Megan Lorraine Crosson''' (born May 13, 1994) is an American [[Association football|soccer]] [[Defender (association football)|defender]]. She previously played for the [[Houston Dash]] and [[Washington Spirit]] of the [[National Women's Soccer League]]. |
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⚫ | Crosson attended [[Santa Clara University]], where she played for the [[Santa Clara Broncos#Women's soccer|Santa Clara Broncos]] from 2012 to 2016. She recorded a total of 60 appearances with nine assistances.<ref>{{cite web|title=Megan Crosson|url=http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/bios/crosson_megan_t1ca?view=bio|website=Santa Clara Broncos|accessdate=May 3, 2017|archive-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817124340/http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/bios/crosson_megan_t1ca?view=bio|url-status=live}}</ref> She signed with the [[Houston Dash]] in March 2016 and made four appearances for the club during the [[2016 Houston Dash season|2016 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Santa Clara Women's Soccer|url=https://www.facebook.com/SCUWomensSoccer/photos/pb.132231864188.-2207520000.1458189785./10154040481554189/?type=3|website=Santa Clara Women's Soccer|accessdate=May 3, 2017|archive-date=April 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413110820/https://www.facebook.com/SCUWomensSoccer/photos/pb.132231864188.-2207520000.1458189785./10154040481554189/?type=3|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Dash draw 1–1 with Chicago Red Stars to win season series|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2016/07/24/houston-dash-draw-1-1-chicago-red-stars-win-season-series|publisher=Houston Dash|accessdate=May 3, 2017|date=July 24, 2016|archive-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817161847/https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2016/07/24/houston-dash-draw-1-1-chicago-red-stars-win-season-series|url-status=live}}</ref> She trained with the team during the 2017 preseason, but was not offered a contract for the [[2017 Houston Dash season|2017 season]].<ref name="Dash contracts">{{cite news|title=Dash trialists, rookies face tough roads to NWSL contracts|newspaper=Mysa |url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dash-trialists-rookies-face-tough-roads-to-NWSL-11036957.php|publisher=My San Antonio|accessdate=May 3, 2017|date=March 29, 2017|archive-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817133804/http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dash-trialists-rookies-face-tough-roads-to-NWSL-11036957.php|url-status=live |last1=Roepken |first1=Corey }}</ref> |
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⚫ | Crosson attended [[Santa Clara University]] where she played for the [[Santa Clara Broncos#Women's soccer|Santa Clara Broncos]] from 2012 to 2016. She recorded a total of 60 appearances with nine assistances.<ref>{{cite web|title=Megan Crosson|url=http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/bios/crosson_megan_t1ca?view=bio|website=Santa Clara Broncos|accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref> She signed with the [[Houston Dash]] in March 2016 and made four appearances for the club during the [[2016 Houston Dash season|2016 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Santa Clara Women's Soccer|url=https://www.facebook.com/SCUWomensSoccer/photos/pb.132231864188.-2207520000.1458189785./10154040481554189/?type=3|website=Santa Clara Women's Soccer|accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Dash draw 1–1 with Chicago Red Stars to win season series|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2016/07/24/houston-dash-draw-1-1-chicago-red-stars-win-season-series|publisher=Houston Dash|accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref> She trained with the team during the 2017 preseason, but was not offered a contract for the [[2017 Houston Dash season|2017 season]].<ref name="Dash contracts">{{cite |
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Looking for more playing time after playing with [[Houston Dash]] in 2016, Crosson played abroad with [[Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki|Speranza FC]] in Japan's [[Japan Women's Football League|Nadeshiko League Division 1]] for four months. Though a defender, she played seven games as a forward.<ref name="Dash contracts" /> |
Looking for more playing time after playing with [[Houston Dash]] in 2016, Crosson played abroad with [[Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki|Speranza FC]] in Japan's [[Japan Women's Football League|Nadeshiko League Division 1]] for four months. Though a defender, she played seven games as a forward.<ref name="Dash contracts" /> |
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===UD Granadilla Tenerife=== |
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In 2017, Crosson was signed as a defender to [[UD Granadilla Tenerife |
In 2017, Crosson was signed as a defender to [[UD Granadilla Tenerife|UDG Tenerife]] in Spain's [[Primera División (women)|Liga Iberdrola]]. She officially joined the team on 17 August.<ref>{{cite web|title=Megan Crosson, nuevo fichaje del Granadilla|url=http://www.laopinion.es/deportes/2017/08/01/megan-crosson-nuevo-fichaje-granadilla/797735.html|publisher=La Opinión de Tenerife|language=Spanish|accessdate=3 September 2017|date=31 July 2017|archive-date=September 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903205819/http://www.laopinion.es/deportes/2017/08/01/megan-crosson-nuevo-fichaje-granadilla/797735.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Washington Spirit=== |
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In August 2018, Crosson was temporarily signed as a replacement player to the [[Washington Spirit]] in the [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]], making an appearance in the final match of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-signs-six-national-team-replacement-players//|title=Washington Spirit signs six National Team Replacement Players|accessdate=September 3, 2018|date=August 30, 2018|archive-date=August 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831035625/http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-signs-six-national-team-replacement-players/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/arielle-ship-scores-as-washington-spirit-draws-sky-blue-fc-1-1-in-season-finale/|title=Washington Spirit draws Sky Blue FC 1–1 in 2018 NWSL season finale|accessdate=15 January 2019|date=September 2, 2018|archive-date=September 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903050054/http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/arielle-ship-scores-as-washington-spirit-draws-sky-blue-fc-1-1-in-season-finale/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In January 2019, Crosson signed with the Spirit ahead of the [[2019 National Women's Soccer League season|2019 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Washington Spirit signs defender Megan Crosson|url=http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-signs-defender-megan-crosson/|publisher=Washington Spirit|language=English|accessdate=15 January 2019|date=14 January 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115234529/http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-signs-defender-megan-crosson/|url-status=live}}</ref> She scored her first professional goal on April 13, 2019, against [[Sky Blue FC]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Debut goals from Sam Staab & Megan Crosson hand Washington Spirit 2-0 win over Sky Blue FC|url=https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2019/4/13/18309675/washington-spirit-sky-blue-fc-2019-recap-highlights-mal-pugh-carli-lloyd|publisher=Black and Red United|language=English|accessdate=19 May 2019|date=13 April 2019|archive-date=May 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511014404/https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2019/4/13/18309675/washington-spirit-sky-blue-fc-2019-recap-highlights-mal-pugh-carli-lloyd|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Celtic=== |
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In September 2020 Crosson signed for [[Scottish Women's Premier League]] club [[Celtic F.C. Women|Celtic]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Celtic Women: Winger Megan Crosson joins from Houston Dash |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54015578 |accessdate=4 September 2020 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=3 September 2020 |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122041414/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54015578 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Full name | Megan Lorraine Crosson[1] | ||
Date of birth | May 13, 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Costa Mesa, California, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
Mater Dei High School | |||
Southern California Blues | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Santa Clara Broncos | 60 | (0) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2017 | Houston Dash | 4 | (0) |
2016 | Speranza FC | 7 | (0) |
2017–2018 | UDG Tenerife | 22 | (0) |
2018 | Washington Spirit | 1 | (0) |
2018 | Gintra Universitetas | 4 | (0) |
2019 | Washington Spirit | 6 | (1) |
2020 | Houston Dash | 0 | (0) |
2020 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Megan Lorraine Crosson (born May 13, 1994) is an American soccer defender. She previously played for the Houston Dash and Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League.
Club career[edit]
Houston Dash[edit]
Crosson attended Santa Clara University, where she played for the Santa Clara Broncos from 2012 to 2016. She recorded a total of 60 appearances with nine assistances.[2] She signed with the Houston Dash in March 2016 and made four appearances for the club during the 2016 season.[3][4] She trained with the team during the 2017 preseason, but was not offered a contract for the 2017 season.[5]
Speranza FC[edit]
Looking for more playing time after playing with Houston Dash in 2016, Crosson played abroad with Speranza FC in Japan's Nadeshiko League Division 1 for four months. Though a defender, she played seven games as a forward.[5]
UD Granadilla Tenerife[edit]
In 2017, Crosson was signed as a defender to UDG Tenerife in Spain's Liga Iberdrola. She officially joined the team on 17 August.[6]
Washington Spirit[edit]
In August 2018, Crosson was temporarily signed as a replacement player to the Washington Spirit in the NWSL, making an appearance in the final match of the season.[7][8]
In January 2019, Crosson signed with the Spirit ahead of the 2019 season.[9] She scored her first professional goal on April 13, 2019, against Sky Blue FC.[10]
Celtic[edit]
In September 2020 Crosson signed for Scottish Women's Premier League club Celtic.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Megan Lorraine Crosson". Lietuvos Futbolas. Lithuanian Football Federation. Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Megan Crosson". Santa Clara Broncos. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ "Santa Clara Women's Soccer". Santa Clara Women's Soccer. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ "Houston Dash draw 1–1 with Chicago Red Stars to win season series". Houston Dash. July 24, 2016. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ a b Roepken, Corey (March 29, 2017). "Dash trialists, rookies face tough roads to NWSL contracts". Mysa. My San Antonio. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ "Megan Crosson, nuevo fichaje del Granadilla" (in Spanish). La Opinión de Tenerife. July 31, 2017. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ "Washington Spirit signs six National Team Replacement Players". August 30, 2018. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ^ "Washington Spirit draws Sky Blue FC 1–1 in 2018 NWSL season finale". September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on September 3, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "Washington Spirit signs defender Megan Crosson". Washington Spirit. January 14, 2019. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "Debut goals from Sam Staab & Megan Crosson hand Washington Spirit 2-0 win over Sky Blue FC". Black and Red United. April 13, 2019. Archived from the original on May 11, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "Celtic Women: Winger Megan Crosson joins from Houston Dash". BBC Sport. September 3, 2020. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Megan Crosson at Soccerway
- Crosson's Profile at Santa Clara Broncos
- Living people
- 1994 births
- Houston Dash players
- National Women's Soccer League players
- Santa Clara Broncos women's soccer players
- American expatriate sportspeople in Spain
- Expatriate women's footballers in Spain
- Sportspeople from Costa Mesa, California
- Soccer players from Orange County, California
- American women's soccer players
- Women's association football defenders
- Washington Spirit players
- American expatriate women's soccer players
- American expatriate sportspeople in Japan
- Expatriate women's footballers in Japan
- American expatriate sportspeople in Lithuania
- Expatriate women's footballers in Lithuania
- Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki players
- UD Tenerife players
- Gintra Universitetas players
- Expatriate women's footballers in Scotland
- Celtic F.C. Women players
- American expatriate sportspeople in Scotland
- American women's soccer biography stubs