Brittany Margaret Ratcliffe (born February 7, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
_010.jpg) Ratcliffe with the Washington Spirit in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brittany Margaret Ratcliffe[1] | ||
| Date of birth | February 7, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Williamstown, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Washington Spirit | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Virginia Cavaliers | 93 | (24) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Boston Breakers | 15 | (0) |
| 2017 | FC Kansas City | 22 | (1) |
| 2018–2020 | Utah Royals | 14 | (2) |
| 2021 | Kansas City | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | North Carolina Courage | 16 | (3) |
| 2024– | Washington Spirit | 23 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 8, 2024 | |||
Early life
editRaised in the Williamstown section of Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, Ratcliffe played soccer at Paul VI High School.[2]
University of Virginia, 2012–2015
editRatcliffe played for the University of Virginia. She appeared in 93 matches throughout her career there.[3]
Club career
editBoston Breakers, 2016
editRatcliffe was drafted by Boston Breakers in the 2nd round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft.[4] She signed with Boston in April 2016 and made 15 appearances and 5 starts that season.[5][3] Boston later waived Ratcliffe in February 2017.[6]
FC Kansas City, 2017
editRatcliffe spent the 2017 preseason with the Chicago Red Stars, after she didn't make their final roster she signed with FC Kansas City on April 14.[3][7]
Utah Royals FC, 2018–2020
editAfter FC Kansas City ceased operations following the 2017 season, Ratcliffe was officially added to the roster of the Utah Royals FC on February 8, 2018.[8] On June 16, Ratcliffe scored a goal in second half stoppage time to give Utah a 1–0 win over the league leading North Carolina Courage; her goal was voted Goal of the Week.[9]
North Carolina Courage, 2021–2023
editRatcliffe signed with the North Carolina Courage in 2021.[10]
Washington Spirit, 2024–
editOn January 11, 2024, Ratcliffe signed a three-year contract with the Washington Spirit after entering free agency.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Brittany Ratcliffe". Virginia Cavaliers. April 28, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Brittany Ratcliffe – Forward". Boston Breakers. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
Hometown: Williamstown, N.J.... Played at Paul VI High School
- ^ a b c "FC Kansas City Signs Trio of Players Ahead of Season". FC Kansas City. April 14, 2017.
- ^ "Breakers land three players at 2016 NWSL Draft – Boston Breakers". Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
- ^ "Breakers sign forward Brittany Ratcliffe and goalkeeper Abby Smith – Boston Breakers". Archived from the original on November 5, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
- ^ "Boston Breakers waive forward Brittany Ratcliffe for 2017". Archived from the original on March 14, 2017. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- ^ "Chicago Announces Updated Preseason Roster". Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "Utah Royals FC officially welcomes five additions to 2018 NWSL roster". February 8, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "WEEK 11/12 GOAL OF THE WEEK". June 19, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "Courage re-sign forward Brittany Ratcliffe for 2023 season". North Carolina Courage. January 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Spirit, Washington (January 11, 2024). "Washington Spirit Signs Free Agent Forward Brittany Ratcliffe". Washington Spirit. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
External links
edit- Brittany Ratcliffe at the National Women's Soccer League
- Brittany Ratcliffe at Washington Spirit
- Brittany Ratcliffe at Virginia Cavaliers
- Brittany Ratcliffe at Soccerway
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