Lainey Burdett Explained

Lainey Burdett
Fullname:Elaine Margaret Burdett[1]
Birth Date:22 December 1996
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Vittsjö GIK
Clubnumber:12
Youthclubs1:Heat FC
Collegeyears1:2015–2018
College1:Arizona Wildcats
Collegecaps1:57
Collegegoals1:0
Clubs1:FC Tucson
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Orlando Pride
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Åland United
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Vittsjö GIK
Caps4:23
Goals4:1
Club-Update:August 13, 2022

Elaine Margaret Burdett (born December 22, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Vittsjö GIK.

Early life

Burdett grew up in Las Vegas and played club soccer for Heat FC.[2]

Arizona Wildcats

Burdett played collegiate soccer at the University of Arizona in the Pac-12 Conference, becoming the winningest goalkeeper in school history and setting a record for most clean sheets in program history with 26 shutouts. She finished with a 79.7% career save percentage.[3]

While in Arizona, Burdett also played with local Women's Premier Soccer League side FC Tucson.[4]

Professional career

Orlando Pride

Burdett went undrafted in the 2019 NWSL College Draft but joined Orlando Pride on trial during preseason[5] and was signed to the team's supplemental roster on April 10 ahead of the 2019 season.[6] She made her professional debut on October 5, starting in the penultimate game of the season at home to Washington Spirit. Burdett earned an NWSL save of the week award in Orlando's 3–0 loss.[7] Burdett was waived on June 21, 2020, ahead of the start of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup.[8]

Åland United

In December 2021, Burdett signed with Finnish Kansallinen Liiga team Åland United ahead of the 2022 season.[9]

Career statistics

[10]

ClubLeagueSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Orlando PrideNWSL201910——10
Åland UnitedKansallinen Liiga202213000—130
Career total1400000140

External links

Notes and References

  1. Bachelor's Degrees – Degrees Conferred Fall 2019: Marketing . 156th Annual Arizona Commencement . . PDF . 71 . May 15, 2020 . November 15, 2021.
  2. Web site: Lainey Burdett Wildcats profile . www.arizonawildcats.com.
  3. Web site: Lainey Burdett Pride profile .
  4. Web site: UA's Burdett up for women's pro soccer draft . TucsonSentinel.com . en.
  5. Web site: Orlando Pride Provides Preseason Roster Update . www.orlandocitysc.com.
  6. Web site: Orlando Pride Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster. Citro. Michael. April 10, 2019. The Mane Land.
  7. Web site: Week 20 Save of the Week. NWSL Twitter . October 7, 2019. October 7, 2019.
  8. Web site: Orlando Pride Announces Roster Moves Ahead of 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup . www.orlandocitysc.com.
  9. Web site: Former Arizona and FC Tucson Women goalie Lainey Burdett signs with Åland United . All Sports Tucson.
  10. Web site: Lainey Burdett player profile. Soccerway. October 5, 2019.

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