Erin Simon
_(cropped).jpg) Erin Simon playing for West Ham United on August 12, 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Erin Dorothy Simon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | August 19, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Oakhurst, New Jersey[2] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Syracuse Orange | 37 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Sky Blue FC | 26 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | West Ham United | 19 | (0) |
| 2020 | Houston Dash | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Racing Louisville | 29 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Leicester City | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | United States U23 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 7, 2023 | |||
Erin Dorothy Simon (born August 19, 1994) is a retired American women's soccer player who last played as a defender for Women's Super League club Leicester City.
Collegiate career
[edit]Simon played college soccer for the Syracuse Orange between 2012 and 2015.[2][3]
Club career
[edit]Sky Blue FC
[edit]After attending an open tryout and impressing in preseason matches, Simon was signed by Sky Blue FC in April 2016.[4][5] On May 4, 2018, Simon was released by Sky Blue FC.[6]
West Ham United
[edit]On September 14, 2018, Simon joined West Ham United ahead of the London club's debut season in the FA WSL.[7] The campaign saw West Ham reach their first ever FA Cup final. Simon played 89 minutes as Manchester City won 3–0 at Wembley Stadium.[8]
Houston Dash
[edit]On January 24, 2020, Simon left West Ham to return to the NWSL, signing with Houston Dash.[9]
Racing Louisville
[edit]On November 12, 2020, Simon was selected by Racing Louisville FC in the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft.[10] Simon appeared in 21 matches in the 2021 season, starting 18 at fullback.[11]
After appearing in two matches in the 2022 season, Racing released Simon to pursue playing opportunities outside of the NWSL.[12][13]
Leicester City
[edit]On July 11, 2022, Simon signed for Women's Super League club Leicester City.[14]
Retirement
[edit]On July 7, 2023, Simon announced her retirement from professional football in order to focus on her mental health.[15]
Personal life
[edit]In October 2022, the Yates Report was released, and detailed that her former coach at Sky Blue FC and Racing Louisville, Christy Holly, had sexually abused her multiple times.[16][a]
Honors
[edit]Houston Dash
- NWSL Challenge Cup: 2020
References
[edit]- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/09/2018 and 30/09/2018" (PDF). The FA. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Erin Simon - 2014-15 Women's Soccer Fall". Cuse.com. Syracuse University. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- ^ Herbert, Geoff (October 4, 2022). "Ex-Syracuse women's soccer player says she was sexually abused by NWSL coach". syracuse.com. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Lee, Allison (April 29, 2016). "From open tryouts to starting lineup: Erin Simon's home-team dream comes true". Once A Metro. Vox Media. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "Simon Signs With Sky Blue FC". Cuse.com. Syracuse University. April 15, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "Sky Blue FC releases Simon". Front Row Soccer. May 4, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ "West Ham Ladies: WSL club sign American defender Erin Simon". BBC Sport. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- ^ "Women's FA Cup final 2018-19: Manchester City Women 3-0 West Ham United Women". BBC Sport. May 4, 2019.
- ^ "Houston Dash acquire defender Erin Simon". www.houstondynamo.com. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ Creditor, Avi (November 12, 2020). "Louisville Takes USWNT's Heath, Press to Headline Expansion Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Erin Simon". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Eric Crawford (June 27, 2022). "CRAWFORD - After yet another big trade, Racing's O'Connor says additions are coming". WDRB. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "Racing waives Simon as she nears new playing opportunity". Racing Louisville FC. June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "LCFC Women Welcome Erin Simon To Belvoir Drive". Leicester City F.C. July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "LCFC Women Defender Erin Simon Announces Retirement" (Press release). Leicester City F.C. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Yates Report, pp. 129–136.
- ^ Simon allowed herself to be publicly identified in the report.
External links
[edit]- Syracuse bio
- Erin Simon at Soccerway
- Erin Simon at FBref.com
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