Draft:Emma Sears
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 23, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Racing Louisville FC | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ohio Premier | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 83 | (25) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Racing Louisville FC | 6 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Emma Sears is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Racing Louisville FC of the National Women's Soccer League. She played college soccer for the Ohio State Buckeyes before being drafted in the second round of the 2024 NWSL Draft.[2]
Early life[edit]
Sears was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey,[3] and lived in both England and Laguna Beach, California before moving to Dublin, Ohio. Sears attended Dublin Jerome High School where she was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for the women's soccer team.[4] She was named first team All-Ohio after both her junior and senior seasons.[5] Sears played club soccer for Ohio Premier.
College career[edit]
Sears attended the Ohio State University and featured in 83 matches from 2019–2023 for their women's soccer team. She scored 25 goals and tallied 15 assists in total for the Buckeyes.[6] Sears was an second team All-Big Ten honoree in Spring 2021 and 2022,[7][8] and a first team All-Big Ten honoree in 2023.[9] She graduated in 2023 with a degree in health science.[10]
Professional career[edit]
Sears was selected 28th overall in the second round of the 2024 NWSL Draft by Racing Louisville FC. She reported for training camp on January 24th, 2024.[11] Sears signed a one-year contract with Racing Louisville on March 4, 2024. The deal included a mutual option for the 2025 season.[12] Sears made her professional debut in a 2–2 draw against the Orlando Pride on March 16, 2024 and scored her first professional goal in a 5–1 win over Utah Royals FC on April 20, 2024.[13]
Personal Life[edit]
Sears has a twin sister, Bronwen, who played collegiate soccer for Miami University.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "Emma Sears – Racing Louisville FC". Racing Louisville FC.
- ^ "National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL". www.nwslsoccer.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Meet the 17 New Jersey Soccer Players in NWSL as 2024 Season Begins". Daily Record. March 13, 2024.
- ^ "Dublin Jerome Roundup: Girls Coach Values Sears Twins". The Columbus Dispatch. October 9, 2018.
- ^ "Emma Sears – Women's Soccer – Bio". Ohio State Buckeyes.
- ^ "Emma Sears – 2023–24 – Women's Soccer – Stats". Ohio State Buckeyes.
- ^ "Big Ten Announces 2020–21 Women's Soccer Postseason Honors". Big Ten. April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Big Ten Conference Announces 2022 Women's Soccer Postseason Honors". Big Ten. October 27, 2022.
- ^ "Big Ten Conference Announces 2023 Women's Soccer Postseason Honors". Big Ten. October 27, 2023.
- ^ "Emma Sears Selected in 2nd Round of NWSL Draft". Ohio State Buckeyes. January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Racing Announces Preseason Roster, Schedule". Racing Louisville FC. January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Draft Pick Sears Inks First Pro Deal with Racing". Racing Louisville FC. March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Recap: Racing Soars Past Utah on Landmark Day". Racing Louisville FC. April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Bronwen Sears – Women's Soccer – Bio". Miami Redhawks.