Marisa Abegg

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American soccer player (born 1987)

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::summary American soccer player (born 1987) ::

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Field	Value
name	Marisa Abegg
fullname	Marisa Rene Abegg
birth_date
birth_place	Anchorage, Alaska, United States
height
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
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Marisa Rene Abegg (born March 14, 1987) is an American retired soccer defender.

Early career

She attended Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

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.

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. 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.

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. Abegg captained D.C. United Women in both 2011 and 2012.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Career statistics

Club career

::data[format=table] | Team | Season | League | Domestic League | Domestic Playoffs | Total | Apps | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Apps | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Apps | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Total | 6 | 3 | 335 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 3 | 335 | 0 | 0 | Career Total | – | 6 | 3 | 335 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 3 | 335 | 0 | 0 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | FC Gold Pride | 2009 | WPS | 6 | 3 | 335 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 3 | 335 | 0 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ::

International career

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Nation	Year	International Appearances	Apps	Starts	Minutes	Goals	Assists	Career Total	7	0	0	0
United States U-23	2009	1	0		0	0
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References

(2009). "2009 FC Gold Pride Media Guide". [[FC Gold Pride]].
"Player Bio: Marisa Abegg".
Gordon, Jennifer. (2013-08-18). "Abegg’s stint with Spirit brings her full circle – Equalizer Soccer".
Spirit, Washington. (2013-08-16). "Marisa Abegg impresses in return to Washington".
(September 22, 2009). "Pride Makes More Offseason Moves". [[FC Gold Pride]].
(April 1, 2010). "Freedom Announces Opening Day 22-Player Roster for 2010 WPS Season". [[FC Gold Pride]].
(July 31, 2013). "SPIRIT ADD MARISA ABEGG". National Women's Soccer League.
"#15 Abegg, Marisa". D.C. United Women.
"Two-year captain Abegg likely has played last game with D.C. United Women – Washington Spirit".
(August 2013). "Spirit blanked 3–0 at Western New York – Washington Spirit".
"MARISA ABEGG ANNOUNCES HER RETIREMENT - National Women's Soccer League".
"Marisa Abegg - Women's Soccer Coach".

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