Danielle Colaprico

Danielle Colaprico
Danielle Colaprico in starting lineup for Red Stars vs Sky Blue FC on May 2, 2015
Personal information
Full name Danielle Jessica Colaprico
Date of birth (1993-05-06) 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
 Chicago Red Stars
Number 24
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 Virginia Cavaliers 100 (19)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015– Chicago Red Stars 77 (4)
2016–2018 → Adelaide United (loan) 23 (3)
2018– → Sydney FC (loan)
National team
2014–2016 United States U23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 28, 2018

Danielle Jessica Colaprico (born May 6, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for Adelaide United in the Australian W-League. Colaprico has represented the United States on the under-23 national team.

Early life

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–

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] Colaprico has been named to the NWSL second XI in 2015, 2016 & 2017.[6]

Loan to Adelaide United, 2016–2018

In October 2016, Colaprico was loaned to Australian club Adelaide United along with her teammates Katie Naughton and Sofia Huerta.[7] Colaprico re-signed with the club in October 2017, joined along with her teammates Katie Naughton and Alyssa Mautz.[8]

Loan to Sydney FC

It was announced on September 28, 2018 that Colaprico would be joining Sydney FC in the W-League for the 2018-2019 season. She was one of three American players joining the club, alongside former Red Stars teammate Sofia Huerta and Aubrey Bledsoe of the Washington Spirit.[9]

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.[10] The team won all three of its games at the tournament to win the tournament.[11]

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.[12] After a long pause, Colaprico received her second call up to the senior team on October 6, 2016.[13][14]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Danielle Colaprico". University of Virginia. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  2. ↑ Steimle, Kevin (January 16, 2015). "Former RBC standout Colaprico drafted by Chicago". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ Morris, Tim. "Colaprico is first-round pick of Chicago Red Stars". centraljersey.com. Packet Media.
  4. ↑ "Colaprico's first pro goal keeps Red Stars unbeaten". The Equalizer. May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Danielle Colaprico voted Rookie of the Year". National Women's Soccer League. September 25, 2015. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Catley And Morgan Named to 2017 NWSL Second XI Honors". October 12, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Danielle Colaprico and Sofia Huerta join Adelaide United for Season 9". The Women's Game. October 30, 2016. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  8. ↑ Migliaccio, Val (October 27, 2017). "Adelaide United's squad has unveiled an awesome foursome of signings from the United States". The Advertiser.
  9. ↑ "@SydneyFC". September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  10. ↑ "U-23 WNT Defeats Norway 2–0 at La Manga Tournament". U.S. Soccer. February 28, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  11. ↑ Woitalla, Mike (March 3, 2015). "U.S. U-23 women sweep at La Manga". Soccer America. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Four Red Stars Called into USWNT Team NWSL Rookie of the Year Danielle Colaprico earns first call-up". Chicago Red Stars. November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Ellis names 24 players for USA matches vs. Switzerland". U.S. Soccer. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Five Red Stars Named for U.S. WNT Camp". Chicago Red Stars. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
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