Catherine Zimmerman Explained

Catherine Zimmerman
Fullname:Catherine McCabe Zimmerman[1]
Birth Date:15 January 1994
Birth Place:Madison, New Jersey, United States
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Western United
Clubnumber:34
Youthclubs1:Madison High School
Youthclubs2:Player Development Academy (PDA)
Collegeyears1:2012–2015
College1:Providence Friars
Collegecaps1:68
Collegegoals1:32
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Western New York Flash
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Sky Blue FC
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Calder United
Caps3:56
Goals3:78
Years4:2020–2023
Clubs4:Melbourne Victory
Caps4:39
Goals4:14
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Western United
Caps5:5
Goals5:2
Club-Update:27 May 2024

Catherine McCabe Zimmerman (born January 15, 1994) is an American soccer forward who plays for A-League Women club Western United.

Early life and collegiate career

Zimmerman played for Madison High School, scoring 50 goals and notching 25 assists. In four years at Madison, she earned several accolades and honors. She was included in the First Team All-County in 2010 and All-Conference (2010–11). She was also named First Team All-State (2010–11), Morris County Player of the Year (2011) and Star Ledger Player of the Year (2011). Zimmerman then went to Providence College. Her freshman year was a little slow as she only played 10 matches for the Friars. Nevertheless, she managed to score 7 goals and notched on assist, leading the team in points (15). In the following 3 years, Zimmerman became a key player for Providence, leading the team in points and goals in each of the years. Because of her performance, Zimmerman was named for the BIG EAST All-Tournament team, All-BIG EAST First Team honors and was also chosen the 2015 BIG EAST All-Tournament Most Outstanding Offensive Player.[2] [3]

Club career

NWSL

After an outstanding career at college, Zimmerman declared herself for the 2016 NWSL College Draft, but she was not picked by any team. However, her college coach, had a good relationship with Western New York Flash's coach Paul Riley and he managed to get her an invitation to the Flash's preseason camp in Rochester, New York. She began training with Flash, but continued her college education. Zimmerman was included in the Western New York Flash's official roster for the 2016 season, but after not getting to play any minute for the Rochester team, she made the decision to put her career on hold and pursue a graduation.

Back to home at New Jersey, Zimmerman used her contacts to earn a place in the Sky Blue Reserves. On July 1, 2016, with several attacking players cut from the squad for injury problems, the team made the decision to waive GK Erin Nayler to make room and officially signed with Zimmerman. On July 2, she debuted for the SBFC. Zimmerman started and played 73 minutes of the match against the Portland Thorns. She, then, started four of the five matches she played for SBFC until July 31, when Zimmerman suffered an injury after colliding with Estelle Johnson in the 25th minute of the match against Washington Spirit.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

NPLW

Zimmerman signed for Australian National Premier Leagues Victoria Women side Calder United SC in 2018. In her debut with Calder, Zimmerman scored both goals in her club's FFV Women's Community Shield 2–1 victory over South Melbourne FC.[9] Calder finished in 2nd place in the 2018 NPL Victoria Women season[10] and Zimmerman finished as the league's Golden Boot winner, with 43 goals in 28 games.[11] The following season, United won the treble, taking out the Nike Cup, league premiership[12] and league championship. Zimmerman scored 33 goals in 27 league games, again winning both the league Golden Boot and Gold Medal award.[13]

W-League

In October 2020, Zimmerman signed with W-League side Melbourne Victory.[14]

In July 2023, Zimmerman departed Melbourne Victory and joined rival Western United.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Madison High School graduates take next step to the future . Madison Eagle . . September 7, 2012 . November 18, 2021 . live . https://archive.today/20211118235026/https://www.newjerseyhills.com/madison_eagle/news/madison-high-school-graduates-take-next-step-to-the-future/article_0207cf66-f754-11e1-abf4-0019bb2963f4.html . November 18, 2021 .
  2. Web site: CATHERINE ZIMMERMAN. Friars.com. 7 May 2017. 22 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160522064808/http://www.friars.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/catherine_zimmerman_807379.html. dead.
  3. Web site: Lee. Allison. Injury opens, closes door on season for Sky Blue FC's Catherine Zimmerman. Once a Metro. August 10, 2016. 7 May 2017. August 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828145611/https://www.onceametro.com/2016/8/10/12386234/nwsl-sky-blue-fc-injury-opens-closes-door-on-season-for-sbfc-catherine-zimmerman. live.
  4. Web site: PORTLAND THORNS VS SKY BLUE 2–1. Scoresway. 7 May 2017.
  5. Web site: WASHINGTON SPIRIT VS SKY BLUE 3–1. Scoresway. 7 May 2017.
  6. Web site: Former MSC Player Signs Professional Contract With NJ Sky Blue. Madison Harding Soccer. 7 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828062431/http://www.madisonhardingsoccer.com/former-msc-player-signs-professional-contract-with-nj-sky-blue/. 28 August 2017. dead.
  7. Web site: SKY BLUE FC SIGNS NEW JERSEY NATIVE CATHERINE ZIMMERMAN. Sky Blue FC. 7 May 2017. 28 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828062446/http://www.skybluefc.com/sky-blue-fc-signs-new-jersey-native-catherine-zimmerman/. dead.
  8. Web site: Sky Blue FC Signs New Jersey Native Catherine Zimmerman . Sky Blue FC . 16 March 2019 .
  9. Web site: FFV – NPL Match Centre. SportsTG. en. 2019-10-16.
  10. Web site: Ladder for NPL Women VIC. SportsTG. en. 2019-10-16.
  11. Web site: Competition Stats for NPL Women VIC. SportsTG. en. 2019-10-16.
  12. Web site: Ladder for NPL VIC Women. SportsTG. en. 2019-10-16.
  13. Web site: Competition Stats for NPL VIC Women. SportsTG. en. 2019-10-16.
  14. Web site: Victory Sign USA Striker. The Women's Game. en. 2020-10-18. 2020-10-18. March 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322151558/https://thewomensgame.com/news/victory-sign-usa-striker-554779. live.
  15. Web site: Catherine Zimmerman brings firepower up front for Western United. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 26 July 2023. January 28, 2024. November 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231108200542/https://wufc.com.au/news/catherine-zimmerman-brings-firepower-up-front-for-western-united. live.