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Revision as of 02:06, 25 August 2019
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sydney Abigail Elinsky | ||
| Date of birth | January 8, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | West Chester, Pennsylvania | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Orlando Pride | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Illinois Fighting Illini | ||
| 2015–2017 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 62 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Orlando Pride | 2 | (0) |
| 2018 | ASPTT Albi | 12 | (6) |
| 2019– | Orlando Pride | 12 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 24, 2019 | |||
Sydney Abigail Elinsky (born January 8, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Orlando Pride in the NWSL.
Early life
Elinsky played in the youth ranks of local development side Cleveland United SC. While attending Rocky River High School, she earned NSCAA All-American honors and was named 2013-2014 Gatorade Ohio Girls Soccer Player of the Year.[1] As a forward she scored a school-record 43 goals in 2013 to help the Rocky River Pirates win their first-ever state championship.[2]
College
In 2014, she played at the University of Illinois in her freshman year before transferring to the University of North Carolina. As a Tar Heel she predominantly played as holding midfielder although she was noted for her versatility, sometimes playing in defense or as a forward.[3] She majored in exercise and sport science.[4]
Professional career
Elinsky was drafted in the third round (30th overall) of the 2018 NWSL College Draft by Houston Dash but was released two weeks prior to the start of the season.[5]
In March 2018, she was signed by Orlando Pride to a National Team Replacement contract and made her professional debut on April 15, coming on as a substitute away to Portland Thorns.[6][7]
In July 2018, Elinsky joined Division 2 Féminine side ASPTT Albi.[8]
Elinsky returned to Orlando Pride for the 2019 season, and was signed to the senior roster on April 10 after impressing new head coach Marc Skinner in preseason.[9]
Honors
College
North Carolina Tar Heels
References
- ^ "Ohio Girls Soccer POY: Abby Elinsky". USA TODAY High School Sports. February 6, 2014.
- ^ "Abby Elinsky Joins Illinois Soccer Program". University of Illinois Athletics.
- ^ Tolar, Alicia (January 31, 2018). "Know Your Dash - Abby Elinsky". Dynamo Theory.
- ^ "Abby Elinsky - Women's Soccer". University of North Carolina Athletics.
- ^ "Three Tar Heels Selected In NWSL Draft". University of North Carolina Athletics.
- ^ Culver, Jordan; USA, Pro Soccer (April 5, 2018). "Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky making most of National Team Player Replacement rule". Pro Soccer USA.
- ^ "Pride Fall 2-1 in Portland". www.orlandocitysc.com.
- ^ "Abby Elinsky : " Je suis une joueuse polyvalente " - Asptt Albi". www.asptt-albi-football.fr.
- ^ Citro, Michael (April 10, 2019). "Orlando Pride Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster". The Mane Land.
External links
- NWSL player profile
- UNC bio
- Abby Elinsky at Soccerway
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