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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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| birth_place = [[Costa Mesa, California]], United States
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'''Megan Lorraine Crosson''' (born May 13, 1994) is an American [[Association football|soccer]] [[Defender (association football)|defender]] who plays for the [[Washington Spirit]] in the [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]. She previously played for [[Houston Dash]] in the [[National Women's Soccer League]].
'''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]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
===Houston Dash===
===Houston Dash===
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 web|title=Dash trialists, rookies face tough roads to NWSL contracts|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}}</ref>
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>


===Speranza FC===
===Speranza FC===
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===UD Granadilla Tenerife===
===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}}</ref>
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>


===Washington Spirit===
===Washington Spirit===
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}}</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}}</ref>
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>


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}}</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}}</ref>
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>

===Celtic===
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>


== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/bios/crosson_megan_t1ca?view=bio Crosson's Profile at Santa Clara Broncos]
* [http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/bios/crosson_megan_t1ca?view=bio Crosson's Profile at Santa Clara Broncos]

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Latest revision as of 19:10, 20 March 2024

Megan Crosson
Personal information
Full name Megan Lorraine Crosson[1]
Date of birth (1994-05-13) May 13, 1994 (age 29)
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]

  1. ^ "Megan Lorraine Crosson". Lietuvos Futbolas. Lithuanian Football Federation. Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  2. ^ "Megan Crosson". Santa Clara Broncos. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  3. ^ "Santa Clara Women's Soccer". Santa Clara Women's Soccer. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Washington Spirit signs six National Team Replacement Players". August 30, 2018. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Washington Spirit signs defender Megan Crosson". Washington Spirit. January 14, 2019. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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.

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