Brittany Ratcliffe Explained

Brittany Ratcliffe
Fullname:	Brittany Margaret Ratcliffe^[1]
Birth Date:	7 February 1994
Birth Place:	Williamstown, New Jersey, United States
Position:	Forward
Currentclub:	Washington Spirit
Clubnumber:	13
Collegeyears1:	2012–2015
College1:	Virginia Cavaliers
Collegecaps1:	93
Collegegoals1:	24
Years1:	2016
Clubs1:	Boston Breakers
Caps1:	15
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2017
Clubs2:	FC Kansas City
Caps2:	22
Goals2:	1
Years3:	2018–2020
Clubs3:	Utah Royals
Caps3:	14
Goals3:	2
Years4:	2021
Clubs4:	Kansas City
Caps4:	0
Goals4:	0
Years5:	2021–2023
Clubs5:	North Carolina Courage
Caps5:	16
Goals5:	3
Years6:	2024–
Clubs6:	Washington Spirit
Caps6:	9
Goals6:	0
Club-Update:	23:50, 31 July 2022 (UTC)

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).

Early life

Raised 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

Ratcliffe played for the University of Virginia. She appeared in 93 matches throughout her career there.

Club career

Boston Breakers, 2016

Ratcliffe was drafted by Boston Breakers in the 2nd round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft.^[3] She signed with Boston in April 2016 and made 15 appearances and 5 starts that season.^{[4] [5]} Boston later waived Ratcliffe in February 2017.^[6]

FC Kansas City, 2017

Ratcliffe 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.^[7]

Utah Royals FC, 2018–2020

After 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

Ratcliffe signed with the North Carolina Courage in 2021.^[10]

Washington Spirit, 2024–

On January 11, 2024, Ratcliffe signed a three-year contract with the Washington Spirit after entering free agency.^[11]

External links

• • Brittany Ratcliffe at Washington Spirit
• Brittany Ratcliffe at Virginia Cavaliers

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brittany Ratcliffe . April 28, 2020 . . June 26, 2022.
2. Web site: Brittany Ratcliffe – Forward . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228041510/http://bostonbreakerssoccer.com/player-bios/brittany-ratcliffe/ . February 28, 2018 . . February 27, 2018 . Hometown: Williamstown, N.J.... Played at Paul VI High School.
3. Web site: Breakers land three players at 2016 NWSL Draft – Boston Breakers . April 23, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160308080305/http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/home/904422.html . March 8, 2016 . dead.
4. Web site: Breakers sign forward Brittany Ratcliffe and goalkeeper Abby Smith – Boston Breakers . April 23, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161105100443/http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/home/912331.html . November 5, 2016 . dead.
5. Web site: FC Kansas City Signs Trio of Players Ahead of Season . FC Kansas City . April 14, 2017.
6. Web site: Boston Breakers waive forward Brittany Ratcliffe for 2017 . March 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170314153503/http://www.excellesports.com/news/boston-breakers-brittany-ratcliffe/ . March 14, 2017 . dead.
7. Web site: Chicago Announces Updated Preseason Roster . August 7, 2018.
8. Web site: Utah Royals FC officially welcomes five additions to 2018 NWSL roster . July 3, 2018 . February 8, 2018.
9. Web site: WEEK 11/12 GOAL OF THE WEEK . July 3, 2018 . June 19, 2018.
10. News: Courage re-sign forward Brittany Ratcliffe for 2023 season . . January 23, 2023 . March 23, 2023.
11. Web site: Spirit . Washington . 2024-01-11 . Washington Spirit Signs Free Agent Forward Brittany Ratcliffe . 2024-04-21 . Washington Spirit . en-US.