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Deacons in the Pros: August 14
8/14/2018 9:30:00 AM | Women's Soccer
A look at former Demon Deacons currently playing professional soccer around the world
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- With the professional regular season in full swing, multiple Demon Deacons are currently on professional rosters around the world.
NWSL
Aubrey Bledsoe – Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit acquired Bledsoe via trade from the Orlando Pride on January 23, 2018. Bledsoe has started 18 games for the Washington Spirit, totaling over 1600 minutes. She has allowed 24 goals and has recorded a league-leading 93 saves and four shutouts so far this season. Bledsoe was named Player of the Week for Week 11/12 by the NWSL Media Association after back-to-back shutout performances.
Katie Stengel – Utah Royals FC
Stengel was picked up by the Utah Royals from the Boston Breakers during the NWSL Dispersal Draft. She has logged 923 minutes in 20 games played with eight starts. She has five goals this season and has also been nominated for multiple Goal of the Week honors, including winning the honor in Week 19.
On August 8th, Stengel and Bledsoe met as the Utah Royals played at the Washington Spirit. Stengel netted the game-winning goal against Bledsoe in the 74th minute.
Sarah Teegarden - NC Courage
After training with the NC Courage during the 2018 preseason, Teegarden was signed as a National Team Replacement Player by the Courage on April 12 and May 31. She made her first appearance of the season against Paris-Saint Germain in the first game of the inaugural International Champions Cup on July 27. The team would go on to win the cup after defeating Lyon.
International
Ally Haran – UMF Selfoss
Haran was signed by UMF Selfoss in Iceland on April 18, 2018. She has since played 1080 minutes after starting all 12 of UMF Selfoss' matches so far this season. Haran scored her first professional goal on August 9th in a 1-0 victory over FH Hafnarfjordur. Haran was originally drafted in the third round of the 2018 NWSL Draft by the Seatle Reign.
Maddie Huster – Washington Spirit / Kvarnsvedens IK
Huster was waived by the Washington Spirit on July 25 to sign with Kvarnsvedens IK in the Swedish Premier League. Huster has since started in two matches with Kvarnsveden for a total of 180 minutes. After being drafted by the Spirit in the third round of the NWSL Draft, Huster made the club's roster as a National Team Replacement Player during the June 2018 FIFA window and was later signed by the Spirit on Jun 29.
NWSL
Aubrey Bledsoe – Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit acquired Bledsoe via trade from the Orlando Pride on January 23, 2018. Bledsoe has started 18 games for the Washington Spirit, totaling over 1600 minutes. She has allowed 24 goals and has recorded a league-leading 93 saves and four shutouts so far this season. Bledsoe was named Player of the Week for Week 11/12 by the NWSL Media Association after back-to-back shutout performances.
Katie Stengel – Utah Royals FC
Stengel was picked up by the Utah Royals from the Boston Breakers during the NWSL Dispersal Draft. She has logged 923 minutes in 20 games played with eight starts. She has five goals this season and has also been nominated for multiple Goal of the Week honors, including winning the honor in Week 19.
On August 8th, Stengel and Bledsoe met as the Utah Royals played at the Washington Spirit. Stengel netted the game-winning goal against Bledsoe in the 74th minute.
Sarah Teegarden - NC Courage
After training with the NC Courage during the 2018 preseason, Teegarden was signed as a National Team Replacement Player by the Courage on April 12 and May 31. She made her first appearance of the season against Paris-Saint Germain in the first game of the inaugural International Champions Cup on July 27. The team would go on to win the cup after defeating Lyon.
International
Ally Haran – UMF Selfoss
Haran was signed by UMF Selfoss in Iceland on April 18, 2018. She has since played 1080 minutes after starting all 12 of UMF Selfoss' matches so far this season. Haran scored her first professional goal on August 9th in a 1-0 victory over FH Hafnarfjordur. Haran was originally drafted in the third round of the 2018 NWSL Draft by the Seatle Reign.
Maddie Huster – Washington Spirit / Kvarnsvedens IK
Huster was waived by the Washington Spirit on July 25 to sign with Kvarnsvedens IK in the Swedish Premier League. Huster has since started in two matches with Kvarnsveden for a total of 180 minutes. After being drafted by the Spirit in the third round of the NWSL Draft, Huster made the club's roster as a National Team Replacement Player during the June 2018 FIFA window and was later signed by the Spirit on Jun 29.
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