Danielle Colaprico
Danielle Colaprico in starting lineup for Sky Blue at Red Stars on May 2, 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Danielle Jessica Colaprico | ||
Date of birth | May 6, 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Freehold, New Jersey, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Adelaide United (on loan from Chicago Red Stars) | ||
Number | 24 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2014 | Virginia Cavaliers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015– | Chicago Red Stars | 42 | (2) |
2016– | → Adelaide United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
National team | |||
2014– | United States U23 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 21, 2016. |
Danielle Jessica Colaprico (born May 6, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Adelaide United in the W-League on loan from Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League.
Colaprico grew up in Freehold Township, New Jersey and attended Red Bank Catholic High School.[1]
College career
Virginia Cavaliers, 2011–2014
Originally from Freehold, New Jersey, Colaprico attended the University of Virginia where she played for the Cavaliers from 2011 to 2014.[1] She finished her collegiate career as the program's all-time leader in assists (44) and appearances (100).[1]
Club career
Chicago Red Stars, 2015–present
Colaprico was selected by the Chicago Red Stars as the ninth overall pick of the 2015 NWSL College Draft in January 2015.[2][3] She scored her first goal for the team during a match against Sky Blue FC on May 2 helping Chicago win 1–0.[4] On September 14, 2015, the NWSL announced that Colaprico was voted the NWSL Rookie of the Year, beating fellow finalists Sofia Huerta and Sam Mewis.[5]
Loan to Adelaide United
In October 2016, Colaprico was loaned to Australian club Adelaide United along with her teammates Katie Naughton and Sofia Huerta.[6]
International career
Colaprico has represented the United States at the under-23 level. In February 2015, she scored a goal during the team's 2–0 defeat of Norway at the 2015 Six Nations Tournament in La Manga, Spain.[7] The team won all three of its games at the tournament to win the tournament.[8]
On November 24, 2015, Colaprico was called up to the full national team's training camp in preparation for friendly matches at the end of the victory tour organized to celebrate the winning of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.[9] After a long pause, Colaprico received her second call up to the senior team on October 6, 2016.[10][11]
References
- 1 2 3 "Danielle Colaprico". University of Virginia. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Steimle, Kevin (January 16, 2015). "Former RBC standout Colaprico drafted by Chicago". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Morris, Tim (February 12, 2015). "Colaprico is first-round pick of Chicago Red Stars". News Transcript. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Colaprico's first pro goal keeps Red Stars unbeaten". The Equalizer. May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/893728.html
- ↑ "Danielle Colaprico and Sofia Huerta join Adelaide United for Season 9". The Women's Game. 30 October 2016.
- ↑ "U-23 WNT Defeats Norway 2–0 at La Manga Tournament". United States Soccer Federation. February 28, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Woitalla, Mike (March 3, 2015). "U.S. U-23 women sweep at La Manga". Soccer America. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Four Red Stars Called Into USWNT Team NWSL Rookie of the Year Danielle Colaprico earns first call-up". chicagoredstars.com. November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ "ELLIS NAMES 24 PLAYERS FOR USA MATCHES VS. SWITZERLAND". Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Five Red Stars Named for U.S. WNT Camp". Retrieved October 6, 2016.
External links
- Danielle Colaprico profile at Soccerway
- US Soccer player profile
- Chicago Red Stars player profile
- Virginia Cavaliers player profile