Danielle Colaprico Explained

Danielle Colaprico
Fullname:Danielle Jessica Colaprico
Birth Date:6 May 1993
Birth Place:Freehold Township, New Jersey, United States
Currentclub:San Diego Wave FC
Clubnumber:24
Position:Midfielder
Collegeyears1:2011–2014
Collegecaps1:100
Collegegoals1:19
Years1:2015–2022
Clubs1:Chicago Red Stars
Caps1:143
Goals1:5
Years2:2016–2018
Clubs2:→ Adelaide United (loan)
Caps2:23
Goals2:3
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:→ Sydney FC (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:1
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:San Diego Wave FC
Caps4:22
Goals4:0
Nationalteam1:United States U23
Nationalyears1:2014–2016
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:United States
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:March 15, 2024
Ntupdate:January 19, 2024

Danielle Jessica Colaprico (born May 6, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for San Diego Wave FC of the NWSL. She previously played for NWSL rivals Chicago Red Stars as well as Adelaide United and Sydney FC in the Australian W-League. Colaprico has represented the United States on the under-23 national team and received her first cap to the USWNT in November 2018.

Early life

Colaprico grew up in Freehold Township, New Jersey and attended Red Bank Catholic High School.

College career

Originally from Freehold, New Jersey, Colaprico attended the University of Virginia where she played for the Cavaliers from 2011 to 2014.[1] She finished her collegiate career as the program's all-time leader in assists (44) and appearances (100).[1]

Club career

Chicago Red Stars, 2015–2022

Colaprico was selected by the Chicago Red Stars as the ninth overall pick of the 2015 NWSL College Draft in January 2015.[2] [3] She scored her first goal for the team during a match against Sky Blue FC on May 2 helping Chicago win 1–0.[4] On September 14, 2015, the NWSL announced that Colaprico was voted the NWSL Rookie of the Year, beating fellow finalists Sofia Huerta and Sam Mewis.[5] Colaprico has been named to the NWSL second XI in 2015, 2016 & 2017.[6]

Colaprico departed Red Stars at the end of the 2022 NWSL season.

Loan to Adelaide United, 2016–2018

In October 2016, Colaprico was loaned to Australian club Adelaide United along with her Red Star teammates Katie Naughton and Sofia Huerta.[7] Colaprico re-signed with the club in October 2017, joining her Chicago teammates Katie Naughton and Alyssa Mautz.[8]

Loan to Sydney FC

It was announced on September 28, 2018, that Colaprico would be joining Sydney FC in the W-League for the 2018–2019 season. She was one of four American players joining the club, alongside former Red Stars teammate Sofia Huerta, Aubrey Bledsoe of the Washington Spirit and Savannah McCaskill of Sky Blue FC.[9] Colaprico appeared in 11 games for Sydney. She started both playoff games, helping Sydney win the 2018-19 W-League Championship.[10]

San Diego Wave FC, 2023–

Colaprico signed with San Diego Wave Fútbol Club on December 5, 2022. She signed a two-year deal with the Californian club.[11]

International career

Colaprico has represented the United States at the under-23 level. In February 2015, she scored a goal during the team's 2–0 defeat of Norway at the 2015 Six Nations Tournament in La Manga, Spain.[12] The team won all three of its games at the tournament to win the tournament.[13]

On November 24, 2015, Colaprico was called up to the full national team's training camp in preparation for friendly matches at the end of the victory tour organized to celebrate the winning of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.[14] After a long pause, Colaprico received her second call up to the senior team on October 6, 2016.[15] [16]

Colaprico was included on the preliminary roster for the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship but was not named to the final 20-player roster.[17] She received a call-up to USWNT camp in Europe for a pair of friendlies against Portugal and Scotland in November 2018. This was her first call-up in two years.[18] She received her first cap on November 8, 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute against Portugal.[19]

Colaprico was named to the roster for the 2019 SheBelieves Cup but was forced to withdraw due to a groin injury.[20]

Honors

Sydney

San Diego Wave

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Danielle Colaprico. University of Virginia. May 4, 2015.
  2. Web site: Steimle. Kevin. Former RBC standout Colaprico drafted by Chicago. Asbury Park Press. May 4, 2015. January 16, 2015.
  3. Web site: Morris . Tim . Colaprico is first-round pick of Chicago Red Stars . centraljersey.com . Packet Media . mdy .
  4. Web site: Colaprico's first pro goal keeps Red Stars unbeaten. The Equalizer. May 4, 2015. May 2, 2015.
  5. Web site: Danielle Colaprico voted Rookie of the Year . September 25, 2015 . National Women's Soccer League . https://web.archive.org/web/20160409074058/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/893728.html . April 9, 2016 . dead . mdy-all .
  6. Web site: Catley And Morgan Named to 2017 NWSL Second XI Honors. June 28, 2018. October 12, 2017.
  7. Web site: Danielle Colaprico and Sofia Huerta join Adelaide United for Season 9. The Women's Game. October 30, 2016. October 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161030141523/http://thewomensgame.com/2016/10/danielle-colaprico-and-sofia-huerta-join-adelaide-united-for-season-9/. October 30, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
  8. News: Adelaide United's squad has unveiled an awesome foursome of signings from the United States. Val. Migliaccio. The Advertiser. October 27, 2017.
  9. Web site: @SydneyFC. September 28, 2018. September 28, 2018.
  10. Web site: D.Colaprico. March 17, 2019.
  11. Web site: 2015 NWSL Rookie of the Year joins Wave FC. December 5, 2022 . December 5, 2022.
  12. Web site: U-23 WNT Defeats Norway 2–0 at La Manga Tournament. U.S. Soccer. May 4, 2015. February 28, 2015.
  13. Web site: Woitalla. Mike. U.S. U-23 women sweep at La Manga. Soccer America. May 4, 2015. March 3, 2015.
  14. Web site: Four Red Stars Called into USWNT Team NWSL Rookie of the Year Danielle Colaprico earns first call-up. November 24, 2015. November 29, 2015. Chicago Red Stars. December 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208091009/http://chicagoredstars.com/four-red-stars-called-into-uswnt-team/. dead.
  15. Web site: Ellis names 24 players for USA matches vs. Switzerland . U.S. Soccer . October 6, 2016.
  16. Web site: Five Red Stars Named for U.S. WNT Camp. Chicago Red Stars. 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.
  17. Web site: Provisional USA roster for World Cup qualifying released. October 30, 2018. September 10, 2018.
  18. Web site: 24 PLAYERS CALLED FOR WNT NOVEMBER FRIENDLIES IN PORTUGAL AND SCOTLAND. October 30, 2018.
  19. Web site: WNT Wins 500th Game in Program History with 1-0 Shutout of Portugal in Lisbon . USSoccer . 9 November 2018.
  20. Web site: DEFENDER EMILY FOX REPLACES DANIELLE COLAPRICO ON 2019 SHEBELIEVES CUP ROSTER. March 17, 2019. February 26, 2019.
  21. Web site: San Diego Wave claim 2023 NWSL Shield . 19 October 2023 . CONCACAF. October 17, 2023 .
  22. Web site: March 16, 2024 . San Diego Wave FC Defeat 1-0 NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2024 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup .

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