Emily Menges

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Emily Menges
Personal information
Full name Emily Menges
Date of birth (1992-07-28) July 28, 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Garden City, New York, United States
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Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Portland Thorns FC
Number 4
Youth career
Albertson Fury '91
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Georgetown Hoyas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014– Portland Thorns 47 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 21, 2016

Emily Menges (born July 28, 1992) is an American professional soccer defender. She is currently signed with the Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League. She previously played for the Long Island Fury in the Women's Premier Soccer League.

Early life

Menges was born in Garden City, New York and attended Garden City High School. She played for the Albertson Fury ’91, winning three consecutive Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) State Open Cups from 2009 to 2011.[1]

Georgetown

Menges attended Georgetown University. She finished her college career as one of the most decorated players in program history, earning the Big East Defensive Player of the Year award and NSCAA First Team All-American honors in 2013,[1] in addition to being a three-time All-Big East selection. She captained the Hoyas’ defense to 23 shutouts over her final two seasons, including a school-record 13 clean sheets as a junior in 2012. Menges appeared in 84 games (83 starts), scored two goals, and helped the Georgetown defense post 40 shutouts. She was a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist in 2012 and 2013.[2]

Playing career

Club

Long Island Fury

Menges played for the Long Island Fury, winning the Women’s Premier Soccer League national championship in 2009.

Portland Thorns FC, 2014-

Portland Thorns FC selected Menges with the 25th overall pick in the third round of the 2014 NWSL College Draft.[2] She made her first appearance with the Thorns on April 12, 2014, helping the team record a shutout in a 1–0 road win against the Houston Dash.[3]

International

In December 2013, Menges was called up to participate in training camp with the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team.[4]

References

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