Player Details

Name

Emily Sams

Pronunciation

Sams

Height

5' 7"

Date of Birth

7.1.1999 (25)

Birthplace

Boise, Idaho USA

Position

Defender

Roster Category

Active
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Career Summary

How Acquired: Selected No. 3 overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft

Club Highlights:

  • Scored a goal against FSU during the Pride’s 2023 preseason
  • Elected to forgo her final year of eligibility with Florida State, signing a contract with the NWSL before going on loan to begin her professional career with BK Häcken FF of Sweden
  • Made four appearances on the backline, netting one goal during her short-term stint
  • Scored on her first touch of the game in an Oct. 31, 2022 win over AIK

International Highlights:

  • Has received call-ups to the U19, U20 and U23 U.S. women’s national teams

College Highlights:

  • A two-time NCAA National Champion, finished her time at Florida State with 62 appearances, 61 starts, 6 goals and 7 assists
  • Named the 2021 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, leading the Seminoles with 2,306 minutes and anchored a defense that allowed just 13 goals in 25 games, securing 14 clean sheets
  • A2021 United Soccer Coaches All-American and two-time United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region First Team honoree