Marisa Abegg Explained

Marisa Abegg
Fullname:Marisa Rene Abegg[1]
Birth Date:14 March 1987
Birth Place:Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Position:Defender
College1:Stanford Cardinal
Collegeyears1:2005–2008
Clubs1:FC Gold Pride
Years1:2009
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Washington Freedom
Years2:2010
Clubs3:D.C. United Women
Years3:2011–2012
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Gulf Coast Texans
Years4:2013
Clubs5:Washington Spirit
Years5:2013
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Nationalteam1:United States U-20
Nationalyears1:2005–2006
Nationalteam2:United States U-23
Nationalyears2:2007–2008
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:0

Marisa Rene Abegg (born March 14, 1987) is an American retired soccer defender.

Early career

She attended Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon.[2]

College career

Stanford University

Abegg played for the Stanford Cardinal women's soccer team from 2005 to 2008, starting in all ninety-one matches that Stanford played during her college career and scoring three goals. Abegg was a three-year captain at Stanford University and a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist.[3] [4]

Professional career

FC Gold Pride, 2009-2010

Abegg was drafted by FC Gold Pride at the 2009 WPS Draft. Despite being promoted from the developmental roster to the full squad, Abegg was deemed surplus to requirements at season's close by Albertin Montoya.[5] She appeared for FC Gold Pride in 6 games.

Washington Freedom, 2010

In 2010, Abegg was picked up by Washington Freedom as a developmental player.[6]

D.C. United Women, 2011-2012

In 2011 and 2012 she played for D.C. United Women of the W-League, and in early 2013 for the Gulf Coast Texans of the Women's Premier Soccer League.[7] [8] Abegg captained D.C. United Women in both 2011 and 2012.[9]

Washington Spirit, 2013-2014

On July 31, 2013, Abegg signed with the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as a free agent. She made a debut with the team later that night in a 3–0 loss to the Western New Flash.[10]

She retired from the Washington Spirit on February 14, 2014. In total for the Washington Spirit she started four games out of five appearances, recording 409 minutes of total play.[11]

International career

Abegg was a member of the U-20 and U-23 U.S. women's national teams.

Retirement

On February 14, 2014 Marisa stated her retirement from professional soccer. She has planned to put her education first and help people in need through healthcare.[11]

Abegg is now working as the Director of Operation for Women's Soccer at San Diego State University. According to their website, she is entering her third season with the program.[12]

Career statistics

Club career

TeamSeasonLeagueDomestic
League		Domestic
Playoffs		Total
align=center Appsalign=center Startsalign=center Minutesalign=center Goalsalign=center Assistsalign=center Appsalign=center Startsalign=center Minutesalign=center Goalsalign=center Assistsalign=center Appsalign=center Startsalign=center Minutesalign=center Goalsalign=center Assists
FC Gold Pridealign=center 2009align=center WPSalign=center 6align=center 3align=center 335align=center 0align=center 0align=center –align=center –align=center –align=center –align=center –align=center 6align=center 3align=center 335align=center 0align=center 0
Total 6 3 335 0 0 – – – – – 6 3 335 0 0
Career Total–6333500–––––6333500

International career

NationYearInternational Appearances
align=center Appsalign=center Startsalign=center Minutesalign=center Goalsalign=center Assists
United States U-23align=center 2009align=center 1align=center 0align=center align=center 0align=center 0
Career Total7000

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 FC Gold Pride Media Guide . . 40 . 2009 . November 15, 2021.
  2. Web site: Player Bio: Marisa Abegg. gostanford.com.
  3. Web site: Gordon . Jennifer . 2013-08-18 . Abegg’s stint with Spirit brings her full circle – Equalizer Soccer . 2024-04-17 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Spirit . Washington . 2013-08-16 . Marisa Abegg impresses in return to Washington . 2024-04-17 . Washington Spirit . en-US.
  5. Web site: Pride Makes More Offseason Moves . September 22, 2009 . . September 23, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100808132915/http://www.womensprosoccer.com/Home/bayarea/news/general/090922-pride-makes-more-offseason-moves.aspx . August 8, 2010 .
  6. Web site: Freedom Announces Opening Day 22-Player Roster for 2010 WPS Season . April 1, 2010 . . April 1, 2010 .
  7. Web site: SPIRIT ADD MARISA ABEGG. National Women's Soccer League. July 31, 2013. July 31, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130805212327/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/742937.html. August 5, 2013. mdy-all.
  8. Web site:
    1. 15 Abegg, Marisa
    . D.C. United Women. June 7, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120325020754/http://www.dcunitedwomen.com/teams/33769389/34563578-33769457/36271614.html. March 25, 2012. mdy-all.
  9. Web site: Two-year captain Abegg likely has played last game with D.C. United Women – Washington Spirit. washingtonspirit.com.
  10. Web site: Spirit blanked 3–0 at Western New York – Washington Spirit. washingtonspirit.com. August 2013.
  11. Web site: MARISA ABEGG ANNOUNCES HER RETIREMENT - National Women's Soccer League . 2014-02-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140308194728/http://nwslsoccer.com/home/787726.html . March 8, 2014 .
  12. Web site: Marisa Abegg - Women's Soccer Coach. 2021-03-06. SDSU Athletics. en.

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