Makenna Morris Explained

Makenna Morris
Full Name:Makenna Taylor Morris[1]
Birth Date:26 April 2002
Height:5 ft 5 in
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Washington Spirit
Clubnumber:8
Collegeyears1:2020–2023
College1:Clemson Tigers
Collegecaps1:80
Collegegoals1:19
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Washington Spirit
Caps1:3
Goals1:1
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:United States U-17
Nationalcaps1:19
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2019–2022
Nationalteam2:United States U-20
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:1
Club-Update:July 6, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:June 28, 2022

Makenna Taylor Morris (born April 26, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Clemson Tigers before being selected by the Spirit in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft.

Early life

Morris was raised in Germantown, Maryland.[2] She has a sister, Maliah, who played with her at Clemson.[3] She played youth soccer for ECNL club McLean and played in high school for St. John's College High School.[4]

College career

Morris played for the Clemson Tigers from 2020 to 2023, receiving All-ACC honors three times.[4] [5] [6]

Club career

Morris was drafted by the Washington Spirit 13th overall in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft.[7] She was signed to a one-year contract.[8] She made her first start and scored her first professional goal in a game against Bay FC on July 6, in which she also became the first Spirit player to score, assist, and draw a penalty in one game.[9]

International career

Morris played with the United States youth national team at the under-15, under-17, and under-20 levels.[4] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clemson Commencement Program, December 2023 . December 21, 2023 . July 27, 2024.
  2. News: Makenna Morris. Washington Spirit. 2024-07-07.
  3. Web site: Maliah Morris. Clemson Tigers. 2024-07-07.
  4. Web site: Makenna Morris. Clemson Tigers. 2024-07-07.
  5. News: Behind the ball: Makenna Morris. The Tiger. 2023-11-09. 2024-07-07. Driscoll. Patrick.
  6. News: Former Clemson duo thrive in Spirit's 4–1 start. Brooks Jr.. Damon. 2024-04-25. Monumental Sports Network. 2024-07-07.
  7. News: Getting to Know Forward Makenna Morris. June 19, 2024. Washington Spirit. 2024-07-07.
  8. News: Washington Spirit Officially Signs 2024 Rookie Class to Professional Contracts. 2024-03-11. Washington Spirit. 2024-03-12.
  9. News: Recap: Spirit Extends its Club Road Win-Streak Record with a 3–0 Thumping at Bay FC. 2024-07-07. 2024-07-07. Washington Spirit.
  10. News: Morris sisters — in between U.S. national team stints — pursue WCAC title with St. John's. O'Neill. Mia. 2017-10-24. The Washington Post. 2024-07-07.