Lindsay Elston Explained

Lindsay Elston
Fullname:Lindsay Christina Elston
Birth Date:30 April 1992
Birth Place:McMurray, Pennsylvania, United States
Position:Midfielder
Collegeyears1:2010–2013
College1:Washington Huskies
Years1:2012
Clubs1:Seattle Sounders
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Houston Dash
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2015
Clubs3:FC Metz
Caps3:5
Goals3:1
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:Seattle Reign FC
Caps4:27
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2011
Nationalteam1:United States U20

Lindsay Christina Elston (born April 30, 1992) is an American soccer midfielder who played for FC Metz, the Houston Dash, and the Seattle Reign FC. She has represented the United States on the under-18 and under-20 national soccer teams.[1] She announced her retirement in September 2017.[2]

Early life

Elston was born McMurray, Pennsylvania to parents Ann Louise and Cassius Elston. She attended Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Washington.[3] In 2010, she was named the 2009–2010 Gatorade Washington Girls Soccer Player of the year [4]

Elston played club soccer for Crossfire Premier.[5]

University of Washington, 2010–2013

Elston played for the Washington Huskies from 2010 through 2013.[6] [7] In September 2012, she was named Pac-12 Player of the Week.[8]

Playing career

Club

Seattle Sounders Women, 2012

Elston played for the Seattle Sounders Women in 2012.[9] [10]

Houston Dash, 2014

Elston was signed as a free agent by the Houston Dash for the 2014 season.[11] She made her debut for the club during the season opener against the Portland Thorns FC.[12] Elston made a total of five appearances for the club before she was waived to make room on the 20-player roster for forward Melissa Henderson. Elston had missed remarkable time with the club due to an ankle injury.[13]

FC Metz, 2014–2015

Elston signed with French first division club FC Metz for the 2014–2015 season. In June 2015, she helped the club win the Lorraine Cup after defeating ESAP Metz 4–0.[14]

Seattle Reign FC, 2016–2017

In April 2016, Elston signed with Seattle Reign FC for the 2016 National Women's Soccer League season.[15] [16] She announced her retirement on September 5, 2017 after being traded to the Boston Breakers.

International

Elston has represented the United States as a member of the U-18 and U-20 soccer teams[17] [18] [19] [20]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lindsay Elston player profile . US Soccer . January 10, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130313062008/http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-20-WNT/E/Lindsay-Elston.aspx . March 13, 2013 .
  2. News: Lindsay Elston announces her retirement. Sounder At Heart. 2017-10-04.
  3. Web site: Lindsay Elston player profile . University of Washington . January 10, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130630201831/http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/elston_lindsay00.html . June 30, 2013 .
  4. Web site: Eastlake's Lindsay Elston named Gatorade Girls Soccer POY. Seattle Times. July 22, 2012.
  5. Web site: Crossfire '91 core group wraps up stellar eight-year run. Issaquah Reporter. April 17, 2016. August 14, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20160508064547/http://www.issaquahreporter.com/sports/53243552.html?mobile=true. May 8, 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: Women's Soccer Signs Eight In-State Stars To Letters Of Intent. University of Washington. July 22, 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20130124111607/http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/020310aac.html. January 24, 2013. mdy-all.
  7. Web site: Lindsay Elston profile . University of Washington . July 22, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120131152925/http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/elston_lindsay00.html . January 31, 2012 .
  8. Web site: UW's Elston and OSU's Prudhomme named Pac-12 women's soccer players of the week. https://archive.today/20130216162623/http://pac-12.com/Sports/SoccerW/Article/tabid/256/Article/200089/Title/UW-s-Elston-and-OSU-s-Prudhomme-named-Pac-12-women-s-soccer-players-of-the-week.aspx. dead. February 16, 2013. Pac-12 Conference. January 10, 2013.
  9. Web site: Sounders Sign Four from National Teams. Seattle Sounders Women. April 17, 2016.
  10. Web site: Lindsay Elston player profile. Sounders Women. January 10, 2013.
  11. Web site: Houston Dash sign four players ahead of season opener. Houston Dash. July 5, 2014.
  12. Web site: Lindsay Elston. Soccer Way. April 17, 2016.
  13. Web site: Kaiser. Hal. Houston Dash Acquire Melissa Henderson. Orange in the Oven. April 17, 2016. July 9, 2014.
  14. Web site: LE FC METZ REMPORTE LA COUPE DE LORRAINE FÉMININE. FC Metz. April 17, 2016. June 3, 2015.
  15. Web site: Reign Update Preseason Roster - Pickett, Elston Signed. Sounder at Heart. April 17, 2016. April 11, 2016.
  16. Web site: Reign Close Out Preseason With 4-1 Win Over UW. Sounder at Heart. April 17, 2016. April 9, 2016.
  17. Web site: Lindsay Elston makes US U18 Women's National Team roster. Crossfire Premier. July 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208055345/http://www.crossfiresoccer.org/home/otherHappenings/405676.html. December 8, 2015. dead.
  18. Web site: Linsday Elston profile . US Soccer . July 22, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120721205232/http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-20-WNT/E/Lindsay-Elston.aspx . July 21, 2012 .
  19. Web site: Lindsay Elston starts three games with the U.S. U20 National Team. Crossfire Premier. July 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20111006211914/http://www.crossfiresoccer.org/home/otherHappenings/506751.html. October 6, 2011. dead.
  20. Web site: Lindsay Elston Reflects On National Team Experience. University of Washington. July 22, 2012.

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