Player Updates

It’s a busy time if you’re a former United Women’s Soccer (UWS) player, as seven alumnae are making news for both club and country. Three former players got the call to join the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) camp this week in Colorado, while four UWS alumnae inked professional deals overseas.

A new batch of five United Women’s Soccer alumnae find themselves crossing the pond to continue their careers in professional soccer, including two first-timers.

The 2019 UWS Player of the Year, Kate Howarth, has signed a professional contract with Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Earlier this year, two other UWS standouts were drafted by the Pride, including Taylor Kornieck and Abi Kim who were 2019 UWS National Champions.

A quintet of players with United Women’s Soccer experience have inked professional contracts, including the first ever UWS League Two alumna to ink a pro deal. Megan Warner (Unity FC) became the first UWS League Two alum to jump to the professional ranks, signing a deal with UMF Sindri in Iceland.

Another four United Women’s Soccer alumnae have signed professional contracts overseas, continuing a strong tradition of UWS players hopping the pond to advance their soccer careers. Stay tuned for more pro signing annoucements in the coming weeks.

United Women’s Soccer (UWS) is excited to follow 14 UWS alumnae as they participate in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup, beginning this weekend. The one-off tournament features eight NWSL teams playing 23 games in eight match days in Herriman, Utah through July 13. Each team will then be seeded according to record and entered into the knockout round, culminating with the final on July 26 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah.

As United Women’s Soccer (UWS) alumnae spread their wings and fly off to new pastures in the pro ranks, we’ve caught up with eight of them to find out how their experience in the national pro-am league helped their development.

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Three more UWS players begin their professional careers in Europe. Samantha Dewey (Indiana Union), Ellie Jean (New England Mutiny), and Alana O’Neill (TSF Academy).

Eight UWS alumnae were selected for the NWSL draft. Taylor Kornieck (LA Galaxy OC) was the third overall pick (Orlando Pride) and Ashley Sanchez (Santa Clarita Blue Heat) was the fourth overall selection (Washington Spirit).