Gabby Seiler

Gabby Seiler (born September 14, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Gabby Seiler
Personal information
Full name Gabrielle Seiler
Date of birth (1994-09-14) September 14, 1994
Place of birth Peachtree City, Georgia, United States
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Portland Thorns
Number 35
Youth career
2010–2013 McIntosh High School
Concorde Fire Elite
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Georgia Bulldogs 40 (10)
2016–2017 Florida Gators 46 (7)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Portland Thorns 6 (0)
National team
2011–2012 United States U-18
2015 United States U-19
2013 United States U-20
2015–2017 United States U-23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 3, 2019

Early years

Seiler was born and raised in Peachtree City, Georgia alongside her older brother Zack. Seiler was an impressive multi sport athlete. During high school she was an excellent two-sport athlete in both basketball and soccer. As a basketball player Seiler was a four-year varsity player who broke the all-time scoring record of McIntosh High School with 2003 points.[1] She was also an excellent soccer player and four year varsity player who made the 2012 NSCAA Girls High School All-America Team and NSCAA Georgia Girls State Player of the Year.[2] She finished her high school career ranked 11th nationally by TopDrawer Soccer.[3][4] Seiler ultimately chose to play soccer in college.

College career

University of Georgia, 2013–2014

Seiler started her college career at the University of Georgia. During her two years with the Georgia Bulldogs she made 40 appearances and finished with 10 goals and 11 assists. She was named Georgia's Rookie of the Year in 2013. She also made the All-SEC First-Year Honor Roll her freshman year.[5] During her sophomore year at Georgia Seiler was named Georgia's Most Valuable player, she was also named to the NSCAA All-South Region second team, the All-SEC First Team, the SEC Academic Honor Roll and was nominated for the MAC Hermann Trophy.[6][7]

University of Florida, 2016–2017

After two years at Georgia Seiler opted to transfer to the University of Florida, to join former teammate Savannah Jordan. Due to NCAA transfer rules she was forced to sit out, redshirt, her 2015 season.[8] Seiler made her Gators debut in 2016, starting all 23 matches while scoring one goal and providing 2 assists.[9] Her first year as a Gator saw her pick up NSCAA All-South Region first team, All-SEC first team, SEC All-Tournament, SEC Academic Honor Roll and MAC Hermann Trophy watch list selections. She followed this with a senior year that saw her captain the Gators in 23 games and leading the team with eight assists and six goals. She was once again on the MAC Herman Trophy watch list and was named to the USC All-American third team, USC All-Southeast Region first team, All-SEC first team.[10][11]

Seiler was also selected to play for the Gators women's basketball team for the 2018 season but was unfortunately unable to do so after picking up an injury. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications-Management and a master's degree in Management[12][13]

Professional career

Portland Thorns, 2019–

Seiler was selected in the first round, 9th overall, of the 2018 NWSL College Draft by the Portland Thorns.[14][15][16] Seiler however missed the totality of the 2018 season due to rehabilitation to her knee.[17][18] However, Mark Parson's confidence in her resulted in her making the 2019 Portland Thorns squad.[19] She signed in April 2019 and made her debut for the club on April 20 against the Chicago Red Stars.[20][21]

International career

Seiler has been called into several United States Women's National Team camps at the U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-23 levels.[22][23][24][25]

Career statistics

As of June 3, 2019

League Club Season League Playoffs Total
Apps AssistsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
NCAA Georgia Bulldogs 2013 19 2 1 1 0 20 1
2014 19 9 9 1 0 20 9
Florida Gators 2016 19 2 1 4 0 23 1
2017 19 8 6 4 0 23 6
total 76 21 17 10 0 86 17
NWSL Portland Thorns
2019 6 0 0 - 6 0
total 6 0 0 - 6 0
Career total 82 21 17 10 0 92 17

Social Media

References
  1. "Gabby Seiler breaks school record in basketball". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  2. "2012 NSCAA Girls High School All-America Team". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  3. "Georgia Bulldogs Soccer 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  4. "SOCCER SIGNING CLASS RANKED NO. 11 NATIONALLY". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  5. "Gabby Seiler". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  6. "Soccer awards: Sophomore forward Gabby Seiler wins MVP". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  7. "Gabby Seiler". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  8. "Former Georgia soccer player now a key component for UF". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  9. "Gabby Seiler stats". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  10. "Gabby Seiler Soccer". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  11. "Do-it-all midfielder Gabby Seiler leading Gators into Elite Eight". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  12. "Gabby Seiler Basketball". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  13. "Gator Women's Basketball Picks Up Soccer All-American Seiler as Walk-On". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  14. "List: Every draft pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  15. "Portland Thorns select Sandra Yu, Gabby Seiler and Bella Geist in 2018 NWSL College Draft". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  16. "Thorns FC re-sign seven players ahead of 2018 NWSL season". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  17. "Worth the wait: Gabby Seiler already making her mark on Thorns FC". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  18. "On Deck: Gabby Seiler". May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  19. "Thorns FC season roster". April 12, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  20. "Thorns FC Gabby Seiler". Thorns FC. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  21. "Gabby Seiler". NWSL. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  22. "Jami Kranich Called to U.S. U-18 National Team Training Camp". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  23. "Sam Witteman Named to U.S. U-23 WNT Roster". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  24. "U.S. U-23 WNT set for back-to-back training camps in Oregon, Florida". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  25. "Warner Selected to U23 Women's National Team". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
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