Casey Krueger Explained

Casey Krueger
Fullname:Casey Marie Krueger[1]
Birth Name:Casey Marie Short[2]
Birth Date:23 August 1990[3]
Birth Place:Naperville, Illinois, United States
Currentclub:Washington Spirit
Clubnumber:3
Position:Defender
Collegeyears1:2008–2012
College1:Florida State Seminoles
Collegecaps1:81
Collegegoals1:7
Years1:2013
Clubs1:Boston Breakers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Chicago Red Stars
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Avaldsnes IL[4]
Caps3:27
Goals3:0
Years4:2016–2023
Clubs4:Chicago Red Stars
Caps4:110
Goals4:7
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Washington Spirit
Caps5:8
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:2010
Nationalteam1:United States U20
Nationalyears2:2013
Nationalteam2:United States U23
Nationalyears3:2016–
Nationalteam3:United States
Nationalcaps3:56
Nationalgoals3:0
Pcupdate:April 26, 2024
Ntupdate:August 10, 2024

Casey Marie Krueger (; ; born August 23, 1990)[5] is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She previously played for Norwegian club Avaldsnes IL and the Chicago Red Stars.

Krueger played collegiate soccer for the Florida State Seminoles and was the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NWSL College Draft.

Krueger won the gold medal with the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Early life and education

Raised in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois by her parents Kerrwin and LeeShelle Short, Krueger attended Naperville Central High School,[6] where she earned 4.0 honor roll recognition and was named an Illinois State Scholar. She was named PARADE All-American in 2008[7] and was twice named NSCAA/adidas Youth All-American in 2016 and 2017.[8] [9] Krueger helped Naperville to four Illinois state cup championships. In 2008, she was ranked a top-rated soccer recruit by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Krueger also ran track and won three state championships: two in the 800m run and one in the 400m dash.[10] She was the first girl in Illinois history to win both runs Class AA track in the same year.[11] She was named Chicago Tribune Toyota Athlete of the Week in May 2007.[12]

Krueger played club soccer for the Chicago Magic. In 2009, she played for the Chicago Red Eleven of the USL W-League.[10]

Florida State Seminoles, 2008–2012

Krueger attended Florida State University, where she played for the Florida State Seminoles women's soccer team, earned her bachelor's degree in Criminology with a minor in Sociology, and was a six-time member of the Dean's list.[13] She also earned a master's degree in Sports Management.[14]

During Krueger's freshman season, she was a starting player in 18 of the 23 games in which she played, scored two goals and provided six assists. Her six assists tied for third on the team and she ranked fifth in shots with 39. Krueger was one of two freshman to play in every game of the season.[10] During the team's season opener against the University of Central Florida, Krueger scored a brace in the team's 5–0 win.[15] Krueger played in all four games of the 2008 NCAA College Cup before being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Notre Dame.[10]

As a sophomore in 2009, Krueger ranked sixth in assists in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) despite missing the first six games of the season due to injury. She was a starting player in 7 of the 13 games she played.[10] Her eighth career assist in just 13 ACC career games, made her Florida State's all-time leader for assists in ACC play.[10] In 2010, Krueger finished her junior season ranked fourth on the team in assists with three. She ranked third on the team in goals with five. She was one of six players on the team to start every game during the regular season and during the NCAA College Cup. Krueger was named to the All-ACC Second Team.[16]

In 2011, Krueger suffered a season-ending injury and red-shirted the season. During her final season with the Seminoles in 2012, Krueger transitioned into playing as an outside back and was a key part defensive line that set multiple school records, including shutouts (17), GAA (0.62) and fewest goals allowed in ACC play (4).[10] She helped set a new NCAA record for the 13th longest streak of shutouts (9).[10] Krueger started in all of the team's five games at the 2012 NCAA College Cup and notched two assists.[10] She was named to the NSCAA Southeast All-Region First Team, NSCAA Scholar All-American Second Team, NSCAA South Scholar All-Region First Team, Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District IV First Team, All-ACC Second Team. Krueger earned ACC Academic Honor Roll four times and was named to FSU's President's List twice. Her 11 career assists tied the school record in assists in ACC games.[10]

Club career

Avaldsnes Football Club, 2015

Due to two season-ending injuries Krueger did not play in the National Women's Soccer League during the league's initial two seasons despite being selected by the Boston Breakers as the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NWSL College Draft. In 2015, Krueger played successfully for Avaldsnes IL of the Norwegian Toppserien league and was honored as one of the Top XI in the Toppserien at the 2015 NISO Awards.[17]

Chicago Red Stars, 2016–2023

Krueger was the fifth overall pick at the 2013 NWSL College Draft by the Boston Breakers but did not compete due during the 2013 season due to knee injury. She was acquired by the Chicago Red Stars ahead of the 2014 season. Krueger suffered another season-ending injury before the 2014 season started.

After a successful stint in 2015 with Avaldsnes in Norway, Chicago Red Stars signed Krueger to compete in 2016 NWSL season.[18] [19]

Krueger was a starting defender in every match of the 2016 season and scored two goals. She was named to the league's Second XI team for the season.

In 2017, Krueger competed in 22 regular season games for the Red Stars. She was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for May, June and July. At the end of the season, she was named to the 2017 NWSL Best XI and nominated for Defender of the Year.[20] [21]

Krueger missed the first 10 games of the 2018 NWSL season after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for the national team in the 2018 SheBelieves Cup.[22]

Krueger was nominated for Defender of the Year for a second time in the 2019 season.[23]

Washington Spirit, 2024–

Krueger left the Red Stars, signing a three-year deal with the Washington Spirit, in January 2024.[24]

International career

Krueger has represented the United States on the senior national team as well as numerous youth national teams, including: under-16,[25] under-17,[26] under-20[27] [28] and under-23.[29] She competed with the United States under-20 team at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany.[30]

Krueger received her first international call up to the senior team on October 6, 2016, by head coach Jill Ellis.[31] [32] She made her senior international debut on October 19, 2016, playing all 90 minutes against Switzerland women's national football team.[33] [34] Four days later, she played another 90 minutes against Switzerland in the same series of friendly matches.[35]

In 2018, Krueger competed with the national team at the Tournament of Nations,[36] where she played in eight matches, starting two.[37] She played in two games during the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship and served one assist,[38] helping the U.S. qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.[39]

In May 2019, Krueger was surprisingly not included on the 23-player roster for the World Cup.[40] [41] [42] Following the US World Cup win in August, Short was named to the roster for Victory Tour games against Portugal.[43]

After Vlatko Andonovski was named head coach of the national team in October 2019, Krueger was named to his first training camp roster and first friendly matches against Sweden and Portugal.[44] During the Sweden match on November 8, Krueger was a starting outside back and played for the full length of the 3–2 win.[45] Six minutes into the game, her pass to Christen Press resulted in the game-opening goal.[46]

In February 2020, Krueger was named to the roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup.[47] During the U.S.' final match against Japan, Krueger was a substitute in the 61st minute and helped the team win 3–1.[48]

On June 23, 2021, Krueger was included on the roster for the senior national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.[49]

On February 7, 2024, Kruger was selected for the roster for the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup and appeared in three of the six matches including the final against Brazil as the U.S. won the inaugural edition of the competition.[50] [51]

Casey Krueger earned a spot on the 2024 U.S Women’s Soccer National Team competing in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.[52] She appeared as a substitute in the gold medal game against Brazil, which the United States won 1–0 on a goal from Mallory Swanson.[53]

Personal life

In May 2020, Krueger announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend and emergency medicine physician, Cody Krueger.[54] They married in December 2020.

In December 2021, Krueger announced she was pregnant with their first child.[55] Krueger gave birth in July 2022 to a son, named Caleb.[56]

Career statistics

International

National Team Year Apps Goals
United States
201640
2017150
201880
201940
202010
202150
2022––
202350
202414 0
Total 56 0

Honors

United States

Individual

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 – Squad List: USA . . 11 . August 5, 2021 . February 18, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209032518/https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce5/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf . December 9, 2021.
  2. Web site: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Germany 2010 – List of Players: USA . . 16 . April 27, 2011 . June 23, 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203051856/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FU20W/2010/pdf/FU20W_2010_SquadLists.pdf . February 3, 2016.
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20060521081434/http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_84-2006U-16GNTPool.html
  4. Web site: Casey Short . fotball.no.
  5. Web site: KRUEGER Casey. 2024 . Olympics.com . 11 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Cornwell . Justin . August 29, 2021 . Casey Krueger; Where Are They Now? . NCTV17.org.
  7. News: Sutton . Alan . Parade All-Americans . June 28, 2020 . Chicago Tribune . May 20, 2008.
  8. Web site: NSCAA/adidas Girls All-America Team . Soccer America . June 28, 2020 . June 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200630171311/https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/20125/youth-nscaaadidas-girls-all-america-team.html . dead.
  9. Web site: 2007 NSCAA/adidas Girls Youth All-America Team . Soccer America . June 28, 2020 . June 28, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200628183423/https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/24924/2007-nscaaadidas-girls-youth-all-america-team.html?edition=1262 . dead.
  10. Web site: Casey Short . July 19, 2017 . Florida State University . June 28, 2020 . August 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818185732/https://seminoles.com/sports/soccer/roster/casey-short/ . dead.
  11. News: Le Cren . Matt . Casey Short signs with Chicago Red Stars, honored by Naperville Central . June 28, 2020 . Chicago Tribune . February 2, 2016.
  12. News: Athletes of the Week 5–21–07 . June 28, 2020 . Chicago Tribune . May 25, 2007.
  13. Web site: Student Profiles: Casey Short . fsu.edu . November 25, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151125104119/http://afc.criminology.fsu.edu/Future-Alumni/Student-Profiles . November 25, 2015 . dead . mdy-all.
  14. Web site: Casey Short Bio . nwslsoccer.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151006204032/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/Players/Draft/694312.html . October 6, 2015 . mdy.
  15. Web site: No. 4 Florida State Hands UCF Women's Soccer a 5–0 Loss . University of Central Florida . June 28, 2020 . August 25, 2008 . June 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200629233704/https://ucfknights.com/news/2008/8/25/No_4_Florida_State_Hands_UCF_Women_s_Soccer_a_5_0_Loss.aspx . dead.
  16. Web site: Casey Short . Senior Class Award . June 28, 2020.
  17. Web site: Casey Short . seniorclassaward.com.
  18. Web site: CHICAGO RED STARS SIGN CASEY SHORT The 25-year-old from Naperville, Illinois, most recently played in Norway with Avaldsnes football club . nwslsoccer.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151125120641/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/900802.html . November 25, 2015 . mdy.
  19. Web site: Noles Selected in Second Round . December 3, 2018 . seminoles.com . November 25, 2015 . March 4, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074155/http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209852355 . dead.
  20. Web site: NWSL Best XI: North Carolina Courage leads all teams with three players . July 18, 2018 . October 12, 2017.
  21. News: 2017 NWSL Awards Finalists Revealed. National Women's Soccer League. 2017-10-05. 2024-06-26.
  22. Web site: Short, DiBernardo give Red Stars boost with returns from injury . July 18, 2018 . June 18, 2018.
  23. News: Levine . Matthew . Utah Royals FC defender Becky Sauerbrunn named 2019 NWSL Defender of the Year . October 30, 2019 . National Women's Soccer League. October 30, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191030221928/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/utah-royals-fc-defender-becky-sauerbrunn-named-2019-nwsl-defender-of-the-year.
  24. Web site: Cornwell . Justin . January 16, 2024 . Naperville natives Casey Krueger and Kayla Sharples leave the Chicago Red Stars . January 16, 2024 . NCTV17.org.
  25. Web site: U.S. U-16 Girl's National Team Wins All Three Matches in Holland . USSoccer.com.
  26. Web site: The U.S. Under-17 WNT Falls to Argentina in Buenos Aires . USSoccer.com.
  27. Web site: U.S. Under-20 WNT Defeats Florida, 3–0, During Training Camp in Gainesville . USSoccer.com.
  28. Web site: U.S. U-20 Women Tie France 1–1 in second Match at La Manga Tournament . USScocer.com.
  29. Web site: Hagen Scores Twice as U.S. U-23 WNT Rolls Past Sweden 4–0 . USSocccer.com.
  30. Web site: Casey SHORT Profile . https://web.archive.org/web/20151125095102/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=321014/index.html . dead . November 25, 2015 . FIFA . November 24, 2015.
  31. Web site: ELLIS NAMES 24 PLAYERS FOR USA MATCHES VS. SWITZERLAND . October 6, 2016.
  32. Web site: Five Red Stars Named for U.S. WNT Camp . October 6, 2016 . October 9, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161009130404/http://chicagoredstars.com/five-red-stars-named-for-u-s-wnt-camp/ . dead.
  33. Web site: Second Half Fireworks Send New-Look USA to 4–0 Rout of Switzerland . U.S.Soccer . ussoccer.com . October 24, 2016.
  34. Web site: Casey Short Shines in U.S. Women's National Team Debut . Chicago Red Stars . chicagoredstars.com . October 24, 2016 . October 24, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161024231219/http://chicagoredstars.com/casey-short-shines-in-u-s-womens-national-team-debut/ . dead.
  35. Web site: Lloyd Leads USA to 5–1 win vs. Switzerland on Record-Setting Day in Minneapolis . U.S.Soccer . ussoccer.com . October 24, 2016.
  36. News: Le Cren . Matt . Naperville's Casey Short makes Chicago-area debut as member of U.S. Women's Soccer National Team . June 28, 2020 . Chicago Tribune . August 4, 2018.
  37. Web site: Casey Short . U.S. Soccer Federation . June 28, 2020.
  38. Web site: Fleming . Conor . Hat Trick Hero Carli Lloyd Inspires USWNT To 5–0 Win Over Panama . The 18 . June 28, 2020.
  39. Web site: 90 in 90: Canada vs. United States . October 17, 2018 . Fox Soccer . June 28, 2020.
  40. News: USWNT 2019 World Cup roster snubs: Casey Short and McCall Zerboni on the outside looking in . June 28, 2020 . CBS Sports.
  41. Web site: Halloran . John D. . Casey Short a surprise omission from USWNT's World Cup roster . May 2, 2019 . Equalizer Soccer . June 28, 2020.
  42. News: Le Cren . Matt . 'She has a chip on her shoulder': Naperville's Casey Short shakes off World Cup snub by leading Red Stars . June 28, 2020 . Chicago Tribune . July 12, 2019.
  43. Web site: Defender Casey Short And Forward Kristen Hamilton Added To U.s. Wnt Roster For Matches Vs. Portugal In Philadelphia And St. Paul, Minn . U.S. Soccer Federation . June 28, 2020.
  44. Web site: Yang . Stephanie . Vlatko Andonovski names his first training camp roster . October 31, 2019 . SB Nation . June 28, 2020.
  45. News: USWNT defeats Sweden 3–2 in debut of new head coach Vlatko Andonovski . June 28, 2020 . Soccer Wire . November 8, 2019.
  46. Web site: A new coach means a new opportunity for Casey Short . November 8, 2019 . SB Nation . June 28, 2020 . February 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200210094803/https://www.massivereport.com/2019/11/8/20954639/united-states-womens-national-team-casey-short-new-opportunity . dead.
  47. News: Pugh, Davidson return to USWNT roster for SheBelieves Cup . June 28, 2020 . ESPN . February 26, 2020.
  48. Web site: USA WINS 2020 SHEBELIEVES CUP WITH 3–1 VICTORY VS. JAPAN . U.S. Soccer Federation . June 28, 2020.
  49. Web site: June 23, 2021 . VLATKO ANDONOVSKI NAMES 2020 U.S. OLYMPIC WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM . United States Soccer . en-US.
  50. Web site: Kilgore Names 23-Player Roster 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup U.S. Soccer Official Website . 2024-03-25 . www.ussoccer.com . en.
  51. Web site: United States 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup Squad . 2024-03-25 . ESPN . en.
  52. Web site: Cornwell . Justin . July 2, 2024 . Casey Krueger earns a spot on Women's Soccer National Team in Paris Olympics . NCTV17.org.
  53. News: USWNT vs Brazil live updates: Mallory Swanson breaks deadlock in Paris Olympics 2024 women's soccer final. Mathews. Max. 2024-08-10. The Athletic. 2024-08-10.
  54. Web site: Linehan . Meg . Nike's COVID-19 relief efforts are personal for Casey Short . The Athletic . June 28, 2020 . May 4, 2020.
  55. caseykrueger . 1476272452833533957 . Best Christmas present we could ask for We are so excited to announce that we have a lil' babe on the way! Also really excited to not have to fib anymore . December 29, 2021 . Casey Krueger . May 8, 2022.
  56. Web site: Vertelney . Seth . Julie Ertz welcomes baby boy Madden with husband Zach Ertz . Pro Soccer Wire . August 18, 2022.
  57. Web site: Jurejko . Jonathan . 10 August 2024 . Brazil 0-1 United States: Emma Hayes leads USA to Olympic gold . 10 August 2024 . BBC Sport .
  58. USWNT Beats Canada to Win 2018 Concacaf Women's Championship . June 28, 2020 . Sports Illustrated . October 17, 2018.
  59. Web site: March 11, 2024 . Horan the hero as USA down Brazil to win W Gold Cup crown. March 11, 2024. CONCACAF.com.
  60. Web site: WNT WINS 2018 SHEBELIEVES CUP WITH 1–0 VICTORY VS. ENGLAND . March 7, 2018 . March 8, 2018.
  61. Web site: USA Wins 2020 SheBelieves Cup With 3–1 Victory vs. Japan . U.S. Soccer . March 11, 2020.
  62. Web site: 2024 Shebelieves Cup final USWNT vs Canada result . April 9, 2024 . U.S. Soccer .
  63. Web site: NWSL AWARDS 2017 NWSL BEST XI . National Women's Soccer League . June 28, 2020.
  64. Web site: 2019 NWSL Best XI and Second XI announced . National Women's Soccer League . June 28, 2020.
  65. News: Le Cren . Matt . Naperville Central's Casey Short tabbed by U.S. women's soccer national team . June 28, 2020 . Chicago Tribune . October 11, 2016.
  66. Web site: April Team of the Month . National Women's Soccer League . June 28, 2020.
  67. Web site: June Team of the Month . National Women's Soccer League . June 28, 2020.

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