Sydney Miramontez

Sydney Miramontez (born October 11, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Kansas City in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Sydney Miramontez
Personal information
Full name Sydney Miramontez
Date of birth (1994-10-11) October 11, 1994
Place of birth Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Kansas City
Number 5
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Nebraska Cornhuskers 75 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 GSI Pride 3 (0)
2017 FC Kansas City 5 (0)
2018–2019 Utah Royals 14 (0)
2018–2019 → Western Sydney Wanderers (loan) 11 (0)
2021– Kansas City 0 (0)
National team
2017 United States U23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 September 2019

She previously played for Utah Royals FC and FC Kansas City in the NWSL, the Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australian W-League, the University of Nebraska, and the GSI Pride of the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL).

Early life

Miramontez grew up in Lenexa, Kansas and first played youth soccer for Andy Barney and the Kansas City Legends. At age 12 Sydney joined the KCFC Heat and played for Gags Pritchard then Blue Valley under FC Kansas City head coach Vlatko Andonovski. With the KCFC Heat she won three Kansas State Cup titles.[1] Miramontez attended Shawnee Mission West High School, where she scored 52 goals and 52 assists in four years, and still holds the school record for career goals, career assists and single-season assists.[2]

College career

Nebraska Cornhuskers, 2013–2016

Miramontez attended the University of Nebraska where she played for the Cornhuskers from 2013 to 2016. She started 48 of 75 appearances and scored six goals and 14 assists. As a senior, she led the Cornhuskers in assists and earned second-team All-Big Ten accolades. She also achieved third-team NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region and Big Ten All-Tournament Team status.[3]

Club career

FC Kansas City, 2017

On August 2, 2017, Miramontez was signed by FC Kansas City after a successful spell training and playing with the GSI Pride.[4] She made her debut in a 2–2 draw at the Boston Breakers on August 4.[5]

Utah Royals FC, 2018–2019

After FC Kansas City ceased operations following the 2017 season, Miramontez was officially added to the roster of the Utah Royals FC on February 8, 2018.[6]

On February 19, 2020 Miramontez announced her retirement from professional soccer. She made 14 appearances with Utah over her two seasons with the club.[7]

Kansas City NWSL, 2021

On December 23, 2021 Miramontez came out of retirement after signing a one year contract with Kansas City NWSL.[8]

References
  1. "Sydney Miramontez Bio". Huskers.com. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  2. "FC Kansas City Signs Sydney Miramontez". FC KANSAS CITY. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  3. "Miramontez Signs with FC Kansas City". Huskers.com. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  4. "SYDNEY MIRAMONTEZ". FC KANSAS CITY. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  5. "Boston Breakers vs. Kansas City – 5 August 2017 – Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  6. "Utah Royals FC officially welcomes five additions to 2018 NWSL roster". February 8, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  7. "Utah Royals FC Defender Sydney Miramontez Announces Retirement". February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  8. "Miramontez Welcome Home".
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