Emily van Egmond
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About
Professional soccer player best known for playing as a midfielder on the National Women's Soccer League team San Diego Wave FC. She also plays as a midfielder for the Australia women's national team. She has previously played on other NWSL teams such as the Chicago Red Stars and Orlando Pride, as well as the FA Women's Super League team West Ham United.
Before Fame
She began playing soccer when she was just five years old. She started her youth career in the year 2008 playing for Northern NSW Pride. She made her senior career debut playing for Canberra United the following year.
Trivia
She won the Julie Dolan Medal in 2014. While playing with the Western New York Flash, she was named to the 2012 Women's Premier Soccer League Elite. She has also earned international honors including the AFF U-16 Women's Championship in 2009, the AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament in 2016, and the Tournament of Nations in 2017.
Family Life
Her father is former professional soccer player and Newcastle United Jets A-League head coach Gary van Egmond.
Associated With
She plays on the San Diego Wave FC with fellow teammates Abby Dahlkemper, Naomi Girma, and Sofia Jakobsson.
