Kylie Strom

Kylie Strom
Strom in September 2017
Personal information
Full name Kylie Allyssa Strom
Date of birth (1992-03-18) March 18, 1992
Place of birth Endicott, New York
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Sparta Praha
Number 3
Youth career
The Syracuse Surge Fury
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Boston University 86 (14)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 1. FFC Frankfurt II
2016–2017 Boston Breakers 7 (0)
2017– Sparta Praha 18 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13-6-2018

Kylie Strom is an American soccer player, currently playing for Sparta Praha in the Czech First Division. She played collegiate soccer for Boston University from 2010–2013, and has represented the United States in 2014 as a member of the U23 National Team.[1]

Early life

A native of Endicott, New York, Strom was born on March 18, 1992 to Richard and Roxanne Strom, and has one sibling, Corey.[2] She was named NY State Class AA Player of the Year and an NSCAA All-American. Her club team The Syracuse Surge Fury - was a two-time N.Y. West State Cup champion. In high school, Strom also competed in track and field qualifying for the state championship in the 400 meters during her sophomore and junior years.

Playing career

Boston University, 2010–2013

During her time as a Terrier, Strom was the recipient of several awards, including America East All-Rookie Team and AE All-Championship Team in 2010, NSCAA All-Region Second Team member and America East All-Conference First Team in 2011, and NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Second Team member in 2013.[3] In her four years at BU, Kylie appeared in 86 games and scored 14 goals with 17 assists.

Club

FFC Frankfurt II, 2015

Kylie played briefly in 2015 for 1. FFC Frankfurt.

Boston Breakers, 2016-2017

Strom returned to the states after her time in Germany, and worked her way into the Boston Breakers Reserves, having previously played on the Breakers' college academy team during her time at BU. On July 15, 2016, she was called up to the pro team, and signed her pro contract on Aug. 30, 2016.[4] Strom was released by the Breakers on June 30, 2017.[5]

Sparta Praha, 2017-present

In August 2017 Kylie signed her pro contract with Czech team Sparta Praha.[6] Strom helped Sparta win their first Czech First Division title in five years and also 9th Czech Women's Cup.[7][8] She was woted as a Most valuable player of the Cup final and Sparta's best player of the 2017–18 season.[9]

International

In June 2014, she was called into the U.S. U-23 Women's National Team camp.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Breakers sign defender Kylie Strom - Boston Breakers". www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  2. ↑ "Kylie Strom - 2013 Women's Soccer Roster - GoTerriers.com | The Official Site of Boston University Athletics". www.goterriers.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  3. ↑ "Kylie Strom - 2013 Women's Soccer Roster - GoTerriers.com | The Official Site of Boston University Athletics". www.goterriers.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  4. ↑ "Boston Breakers sign defender Kylie Strom". The Bent Musket. 2016-08-29. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  5. ↑ http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/NEWS/936062.html
  6. ↑ "Přichází Kylie Strom". sparta.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  7. ↑ Jiřík, Pavel (June 3, 2018). "Ženy Sparty zvládly poslední krok a slaví mistrovský titul". FAČR. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  8. ↑ Jiřík, Pavel (May 19, 2018). "Sparťanky obhájily výhru v poháru". FAČR. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Kylie Strom hráčkou sezóny". sparta.cz. June 4, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Former BU standout Kylie Strom earns U-23 national call". www.bostonherald.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
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