Brittany Ratcliffe
Brittany Margaret Ratcliffe (born February 7, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward. She plays for Utah Royals FC in the NWSL.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Brittany Margaret Ratcliffe | ||
Date of birth | February 7, 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Williamstown, New Jersey | ||
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Utah Royals FC | ||
Number | 25 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Virginia Cavaliers | 93 | (24) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016 | Boston Breakers | 15 | (0) |
2017 | FC Kansas City | 22 | (1) |
2018– | Utah Royals FC | 10 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 7, 2018 |
Early life
Raised in the Williamstown section of Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, Ratcliffe played soccer at Paul VI High School.[1]
University of Virginia, 2012–2015
Ratcliffe played for the University of Virginia. She appeared in 93 matches throughout her career there.[2]
Club career
Boston Breakers, 2016
Ratcliffe was drafted by Boston Breakers in the 2nd round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft.[3] She signed with Boston in April 2016 and made 15 appearances and 5 starts that season.[4][2] Boston later waived Ratcliffe in February 2017.[5]
FC Kansas City, 2017
Ratcliffe spent the 2017 preseason with the Chicago Red Stars, after she didn't make their final roster she signed with FC Kansas City on April 14.[2][6]
Utah Royals FC, 2018–
After FC Kansas City ceased operations following the 2017 season, Ratcliffe was officially added to the roster of the Utah Royals FC on February 8, 2018.[7] On June 16, Ratcliffe scored a goal in second half stoppage time to give Utah a 1–0 win over the league leading North Carolina Courage, her goal was voted Goal of the Week.[8]
References
- Brittany Ratcliffe – Forward, Boston Breakers. Accessed February 27, 2018. "Hometown: Williamstown, N.J.... Played at Paul VI High School"
- "FC Kansas City Signs Trio of Players Ahead of Season". FC Kansas City. April 14, 2017.
- "Breakers land three players at 2016 NWSL Draft – Boston Breakers". Archived from the original on 2016-03-08. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- "Breakers sign forward Brittany Ratcliffe and goalkeeper Abby Smith – Boston Breakers". Archived from the original on 2016-11-05. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-03-14. Retrieved 2017-03-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Chicago Announces Updated Preseason Roster". Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- "Utah Royals FC officially welcomes five additions to 2018 NWSL roster". February 8, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- "WEEK 11/12 GOAL OF THE WEEK". June 19, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.