Emma Sears Explained

Emma Sears
Birth Date:23 February 2001
Birth Place:New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Height:5 ft 9 in[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Racing Louisville FC
Clubnumber:13
Youthclubs1:Ohio Premier
Collegeyears1:2019–2023
College1:Ohio State Buckeyes
Collegecaps1:83
Collegegoals1:25
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Racing Louisville FC
Caps1:16
Goals1:3
Club-Update:June 28, 2024

Emma Sears (born February 23, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Racing Louisville FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was drafted by Louisville in the second round of the 2024 NWSL Draft.

Early life

Sears was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey,[2] and lived in both England and Laguna Beach, California before moving to Dublin, Ohio. Sears attended Dublin Jerome High School where she was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for the girls' soccer team.[3] She was named first team All-Ohio after both her junior and senior seasons.[4] Sears played club soccer for Ohio Premier.

College career

Sears attended the Ohio State University and featured in 83 matches for the Buckeyes from 2019 to 2023. She primarily played as a wide forward, but transitioned during her fifth year to a deeper playmaking position.[5] She scored 25 goals, including the game-winner against Bucknell University in extra time in the 2022 NCAA Tournament,[6] and tallied 15 assists in total for the Buckeyes.[7] Sears was an second team All-Big Ten honoree in Spring 2021 and 2022,[8] [9] and a first team All-Big Ten honoree in 2023.[10] She graduated in 2023 with a degree in health science.[11]

Professional career

Sears was selected 28th overall in the second round of the 2024 NWSL Draft by Racing Louisville FC.[12] [13] She signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.[14] She made her professional debut in a 2–2 draw against the Orlando Pride on March 16 and scored her first professional goal in a 5–1 win over the Utah Royals on April 20.[15] She earned her first start for Louisville against the Orlando Pride on May 5.[16] Her second and third professional goals, scored on May 18 and May 25, won back-to-back NWSL Goal of the Week honors.[17] [18] It was announced on May 22 that she had signed a contract extension through the 2026 season.[19]

Personal life

Sears has a twin sister, Bronwen, who played collegiate soccer for the Miami RedHawks.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emma Sears – Racing Louisville FC . Racing Louisville FC.
  2. Web site: Meet the 17 New Jersey Soccer Players in NWSL as 2024 Season Begins . March 13, 2024 . Daily Record.
  3. News: Dublin Jerome Roundup: Girls Coach Values Sears Twins . October 9, 2018 . The Columbus Dispatch.
  4. Web site: Emma Sears – Women's Soccer – Bio . Ohio State Buckeyes.
  5. Web site: Women's Soccer: A Final Year with Buckeyes Helps Prepare Sears for 2024 NWSL Draft . January 3, 2024 . The Lantern.
  6. Web site: Women's Soccer: Sears Scores 107th-Minute Winner as No. 6 Buckeyes Beat Bucknell 1-0, Advance to the Second Round of NCAA Tournament . November 12, 2022 . The Lantern.
  7. Web site: Emma Sears – 2023–24 – Women's Soccer – Stats . Ohio State Buckeyes.
  8. Web site: Big Ten Announces 2020–21 Women's Soccer Postseason Honors . April 14, 2021 . Big Ten Conference.
  9. Web site: Big Ten Conference Announces 2022 Women's Soccer Postseason Honors. October 27, 2022 . Big Ten Conference.
  10. Web site: Big Ten Conference Announces 2023 Women's Soccer Postseason Honors. October 27, 2023 . Big Ten Conference.
  11. Web site: Emma Sears Selected in 2nd Round of NWSL Draft . January 12, 2024 . Ohio State Buckeyes.
  12. Web site: Breaking Down Racing Louisville's Off-Season Roster Moves After Draft Night . January 14, 2024. Beautiful Game Network.
  13. Web site: Dublin native selected in 2nd round of National Women’s Soccer League draft . 10tv . January 15, 2024.
  14. Web site: Racing Louisville Signs Ohio State Standout. March 4, 2024 . WAVE.
  15. Web site: Recap: Racing Soars Past Utah on Landmark Day . April 20, 2024 . Racing Louisville FC.
  16. Web site: Team News: Sears, DiGrande Earn First Racing Starts . May 5, 2024 . Racing Louisville FC.
  17. National Women's Soccer League . National Women's Soccer League . NWSL . 1793032379117850677 . The precision needed to score from this angle . en.
  18. National Women's Soccer League . National Women's Soccer League . NWSL . 1795909155150328153 . And she's done it AGAIN! . en.
  19. Web site: Standout Rookie Emma Sears Signs New 3-Year Contract with Racing . May 22, 2024 . Our Sports Central.
  20. Web site: Bronwen Sears – Women's Soccer – Bio . Miami Redhawks.

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