Elizabeth Ann Keller (born June 25, 1978) is an American soccer player who last played for the Carolina Courage in the Women's United Soccer Association.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Elizabeth Ann Keller[1] | ||
| Date of birth | June 25, 1978[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1999 | Clemson Tigers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000 | Chicago Cobras | ||
| 2001 | Philadelphia Charge | 0 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Carolina Courage | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1998–1999 | United States U21 | ||
| 1999 | United States | 1 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
High school career
editShe played on the men's varsity soccer team at Hilton Head Island High School in South Carolina and was elected to Parade Magazine's All-American Girls Soccer Team in 1996.[3][4]
Professional career
editKeller played for the US Women's National Team (USWNT) in 1998 and 1999.[5] She played with the US U-21 Team and won the 1999 Nordic Cup in Iceland.[6][7] She played for the Chicago Cobras and was invited to the inaugural Women's United Soccer Association combine.[8] She was drafted to the Philadelphia Charge[9][10] and later played for the Carolina Courage.[11]
Personal life
editKeller majored in political science and history at Clemson University.[2]
Keller lives in Atlanta and is a supporter of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Candidates for the Bachelor's Degree – College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities – Double Major: History and Political Science". One Hundred Fourth Commencement. Clemson, South Carolina: Clemson University. May 12, 2000. p. 23. Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Beth Keller". Women's United Soccer Association. 2001. Archived from the original on June 11, 2001. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ Harmon, Cedric (October 13, 1996). "WOMEN'S SOCCER; Prep experience lifts Keller's game". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ Prudhomme, Steve (August 7, 1997). "Keller's co-ed soccer experience serving her well at Clemson". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Finland, 3-1; Two Teams Meet Again in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 27". U.S. Soccer. February 24, 1999. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Under-21 Women's National Team Heads to Iceland Looking to Win Back Nordic Cup Title". U.S. Soccer. July 28, 1999. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "PLUS: SOCCER -- NORDIC CUP; U.S. Women Top Norway for Title". The New York Times. August 9, 1999. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ Times, Soccer. "After five-day combine, inaugural eight teams prepare for first draft". soccertimes.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ "WUSA: Complete Draft Results". Soccer America. December 11, 2000. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ Needham, Vicki (December 31, 2000). "Keller part of boom in women's pro sports". The Island Packet. Low Country Newspapers. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "TRANSACTIONS". The New York Times. June 21, 2001. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Behind the Stripes: Beth Keller". ATLUtd.com. Atlanta United. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
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