If you love soccer, then you probably know some of the best female players. There's a woman soccer player that will make you swoon, from Christen Annemarie to Julie Beth Ertz and Anouk Hoogendijk. Learn more about them in the article
Christen Annemarie Press
Christen Press has had a remarkable start to her professional career. She has a stellar track record in the NWSL and with the US Women's National Team. She began playing soccer when she was five years old and has continued to excel in the game. She has set many school records and earned numerous awards in her short career. She was the Pac-10 Player of The Year and Soccer America's Player Of The Year in her senior years. She is also the Stanford Cardinal women’s team's all time leading scorer, scoring 71 goals across 155 matches. After graduating college, she made the jump to the club scene. She joined Washington Freedom and won the Golden Boot award for the United States.
Julie Beth Ertz
As one of the best-paid female soccer players in the world, Julie Beth Ertz is making a name for herself in the sport. Colorado native Ertz represented the United States at Rio 2016. She was also part of two FIFA Women's World Cup winners. She has received many awards for her athletic achievements, and was twice named U.S. Soccer Female Soccer Player of the Year. Not only is she one of the highest-paid female athletes in the country, but she also supports many charities, such as the Ertz Family Foundation that helps underprivileged people realize their dreams via sports.
Anouk Hoogendijk
Anouk Hoogendijk plays for Ajax, a Dutch soccer team. She was awarded a bronze at the European Championship. The 5ft 5inch midfielder represented the Netherlands 94 time.
Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan was the Tether Ball Queen of her elementary school and is now one of the top paid female soccer players. She was a keen collector of tadpoles, and would bring them home to check if they were frogs. She has been an inspiration to many women involved in the sports industry. Alex is a natural leader and gifted female.
Natalie Raquel Vinti Nuno
Natalie Raquel Vinti Nuno, a Mexican-born soccer player, plays for the Mexican national team. She was also a San Diego Toreros player. She is a tall woman with a perfect smile. She is one the most sought-after females in the world. She is a well-known name in women's soccer, having won six FIFA World Cup titles.
Lara Dickenmann
Lara Dickenmann (Swiss footballer) has won several national awards in the last few year. She began her career at the youth team and moved up to the senior team. She was named first-team All-American in 2002 and first-team All-Big Ten in 2004. She was also a three time academic all-Big Ten awardee and a fourth-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete. Dickenmann played for the New Jersey Wildcats in 2007 and the Jersey Sky Blue in 2008. Dickenmann quit Ohio State University in 2008 to join VfL Wolfsburg's women’s team.
Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux, a Canadian soccer star, is a Seattle Reign FC member. Leroux can also play for Canada's national team as she played in her youth. Sydney Leroux, who was born in Canada, has a dual nationality. Her father is from the U.S. while her mother hails from Canada. She made her professional soccer debut at the age of 15 and currently plays for the Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL. She also played for the Boston Breakers in the NWSL in 2013 and is currently a member of the Seattle Reign FC, which plays in the NWSL.
Jonelle Filigno
Filigno's career has taken her to a number of different countries and is considered one of the hottest female soccer players around. Filigno has represented Canada twice in the Olympics, the most recent time as part of the senior national soccer team. In 2012, she scored the game-winning goal against the British team, helping the Canadians make the semifinals and win the bronze medal. The 27-year-old began playing soccer at the age of seventeen, and has played in the senior and under-20 teams. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won a bronze award with Canada's team.
Alexia Putellas
Alexia Putellas is one of Spain's most talented female players. She is a professional soccer midfielder with the Prime Division club Barcelona. She is also a member the Spain women's national team. She has won the Ballon d'Or award and the UEFA Women's Players of the Year awards. Putellas loved Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Andres Asiesta as children. Her father encouraged her to take up football. She is now one of the most sought-after female players in soccer.