Amanda West

Last updated

Amanda West
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-11) February 11, 2001 (age 23) [1]
Place of birth Sundsvall, Sweden
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Houston Dash
Number 16
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2023 Pittsburgh Panthers 75 (50)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Houston Dash 14 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:04, July 7, 2024 (UTC)

Amanda West (born February 11, 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Pittsburgh Panthers, for which she is the all-time top scorer. She was selected by the Dash in the 2024 NWSL Draft.

Contents

Early life

West was born in Sundsvall, Sweden, to Marc and Christine West, and has an older brother. Her father, who was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1985 NHL entry draft, played professional ice hockey overseas. [1] [2] West was raised in Burlington, Ontario, where she played high school soccer for Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and club soccer for Burlington Soccer Club. [1] She committed to the University of Pittsburgh in June 2018. [3]

College career

West was one of 21 new players for Randy Waldrum's Pittsburgh Panthers in the 2019 season, joining a program that was winless over the last three years. [2] [4] She got off to a quick start with a hat trick in her first game vs. Loyola Marymount, goals in each of her first four games, and a goal or assist in her each of first six games, winning three. [4] [5] She scored an overtime goal to beat Boston College for the program's first ACC win in three years. [6] She ended the season with ten goals and was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference third team and all-freshman team, becoming the first Panther to receive conference honors. [1] In the 2020 season, she ranked second in the ACC with 13 goals and was named to the All-ACC second team. [1] [7]

West broke a Panthers program record with her 24th career goal in the first game of the 2021 season and added goals in each of the next four games. [1] [7] She ended the year with ten goals and All-ACC third-team honors. [1] After scoring six goals in six games to start the 2022 season, West tore her ACL and meniscus, ruling her out for the year. [8] The Panthers went on to appear in the ACC tournament and NCAA tournament for the first time. [9]

West returned for her fifth year of eligibility in 2023, scoring 11 goals and receiving All-ACC second-team honors, as the Panthers went 17–6–1, their best record in program history. [1] [10] In the quarterfinals of the 2023 ACC tournament, she scored an overtime goal that led Pittsburgh to defeat North Carolina for the first time and reach the conference semifinals for the first time, with West receiving all-tournament honors. [1] [11] She contributed to the Panthers reaching their first national quarterfinals at the 2023 NCAA tournament, where they lost to eventual champions Florida State. [10] [11] West holds multiple all-time program records, including most goals (50). [1]

Club career

Houston Dash, 2024–

West was selected by the Houston Dash with the 36th pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, becoming the first Panther to be drafted in the NWSL. [12] She was signed to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year. [13] West made her debut on March 23 as a halftime substitute in the home opener against Racing Louisville FC. [14] She recorded her first professional assist to Diana Ordóñez in a loss to Portland Thorns FC on April 20. [15] She scored her first professional goal to draw 1–1 with the Kansas City Current on May 5. [15]

International career

West is eligible to represent Canada or Sweden (her mother's home country). [2] In November 2021, West was called into training camp with the Canadian national team, her first call-up at any level. [16]

Career statistics

As of July 6, 2024 [17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubLeagueSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Houston Dash 2024 NWSL 14100–00141
Career total14100–00141

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brittany Bock</span> American soccer midfielder

Brittany Christine Bock is a retired American women's soccer midfielder.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danesha Adams</span> American retired soccer forward and midfielder

Danesha LaVonne Adams is an American retired soccer forward and midfielder. She is an assistant coach for the Houston Cougars. She played for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for Sky Blue FC and Washington Spirit of the NWSL, Chicago Red Stars and Philadelphia Independence in the WPS, Medkila IL in Norway's Toppserien, Vittsjö GIK in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, and Ataşehir Belediyespor in Turkey's Women's First Football League as well as for the Cleveland Internationals and Pali Blues in the W-League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Becca Moros</span> American soccer coach and former player (born 1985)

Rebecca Ann Moros is an American soccer coach and former player who is currently the head coach for University of Arizona women's soccer team. A defender during her playing career, Moros played for the Utah Royals, Houston Dash and Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL, INAC Kobe Leonessa in Japan's Nadeshiko League and for Washington Freedom and Western New York Flash in the Women's Professional Soccer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kristie Mewis</span> American soccer player (born 1991)

Kristen Anne Mewis is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for West Ham United of the Women's Super League (WSL) and the United States national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Randy Waldrum</span> American soccer player and coach

Randy Marlon Waldrum is an American former professional soccer player, current head coach of University of Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer team, and current head coach of the Nigeria women's national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Meghan Klingenberg</span> American soccer player (born 1988)

Meghan Elizabeth Klingenberg is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). A former member of the United States women's national soccer team, she is a one-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. She has also played for three teams in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league, for Tyresö FF in Sweden's Damallsvenskan and for the Houston Dash in the NWSL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stephanie Ochs</span> American soccer forward (born 1990)

Stephanie Elise Ochs is an American soccer forward.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kealia Watt</span> American soccer player (born 1992)

Kealia Ohai Watt is an American former professional soccer player who played for the Chicago Red Stars and the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Megan Montefusco</span> American professional soccer player

Megan Leigh Montefusco is an American professional soccer player who plays for Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League. She has been capped internationally at senior level by the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Makenzy Doniak</span> American professional soccer player

Makenzy Allyson Doniak is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a forward for the San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michaela Hahn</span> American soccer player

Michaela Elizabeth Hahn is an American former soccer player. During her career she played for the Houston Dash, Western New York Flash and Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL. She has represented the United States on the under-23 national team. In 2014, she helped the Florida State Seminoles win their first-ever NCAA College Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer</span> American college soccer team

The Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer team represent the University of Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) of NCAA Division I women's college soccer. The team has never won a conference championship. The Panthers have played in both the ACC and Big East.

The 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season will be the 30th season of women's varsity soccer in the conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Pittsburgh Panthers men's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2020 Pittsburgh Panthers men's soccer team represents University of Pittsburgh during the 2020 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. The Panthers are led by head coach Jay Vidovich, in his fifth season. They play home games at Ambrose Urbanic Field. This is the team's 67th season playing organized men's college soccer and their 8th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tziarra King</span> American soccer player (born 1998)

Tziarra Lanae King is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Seattle Reign. She played college soccer for the NC State Wolfpack and was drafted by the Utah Royals in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2022 Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer team represented University of Pittsburgh during the 2022 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Panthers were led by head coach Randy Waldrum, in his fifth season. They played home games at Ambrose Urbanic Field. This was the team's 27th season playing organized women's college soccer and their 10th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2023 Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer team represented University of Pittsburgh during the 2023 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Panthers were led by head coach Randy Waldrum, in his sixth season. They played home games at Ambrose Urbanic Field. This was the team's 28th season playing organized women's college soccer and their 11th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maycee Bell</span> American soccer player (born 2000)

Maycee Nicole Bell is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, she played college soccer for the North Carolina Tar Heels. She was selected by Gotham in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Avery Patterson (soccer)</span> American soccer player (born 2002)

Avery Jean Patterson is an American professional soccer player who plays for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the North Carolina Tar Heels. She was selected by the Dash in the 2024 NWSL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Landy Mertz</span> American soccer player (born 2000)

Lauren Landy Mertz is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Dayton Flyers and Pittsburgh Panthers. She was selected by the Courage in the 2024 NWSL Draft.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Amanda West – Women's Soccer". Pittsburgh Panthers . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Milton, Steve (April 12, 2021). "No. 2 in the NCAA? That would be Burlington's Amanda West". The Hamilton Spectator . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ Shealer, Sheldon (June 11, 2018). "Recruiting Roundup: June 11–17". TopDrawerSoccer . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Bobeck, Bob (September 10, 2019). "Amanda West is just getting started". The Pitt News . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ Wilson, Mike (September 14, 2019). "Pitt soccer star Amanda West wraps six-game point streak". Cardiac Hill. SB Nation . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  6. ↑ Wilson, Mike (October 11, 2019). "Pitt women's soccer beats Boston College in overtime for first ACC win since 2016". Cardiac Hill. SB Nation . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Wilson, Mike (August 20, 2021). "Amanda West sets record for career goals at Pitt". Cardiac Hill. SB Nation . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ Krysinsky, John (September 14, 2022). "Pitt's leading scorer Amanda West announces likely season-ending knee injury; intends to return in 2023". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ Hindle, Tom (November 10, 2022). "Women's DI Tournament First Round Preview". TopDrawerSoccer . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  10. 1 2 Kriger, Rachael (January 3, 2024). "No. 9 Forever: Amanda West recalls memorable five years at Pitt". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  11. 1 2 Coffey, Wayne (December 19, 2023). "After success at NCAA and World Cup levels, Randy Waldrum has turned Pitt into a contender" . The Athletic . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ Kyrsinsky, John (January 13, 2024). "Amanda West, Landy Mertz Become First NWSL Draft Selections in Pitt Women's Soccer Program History". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Mertz, West Sign NWSL Professional Contracts; Former Teammates Set to Faceoff in Season Opener Saturday". Pittsburgh Panthers. March 15, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Houston Dash Open Home Slate in Front Of Record Breaking Crowd". Houston Dash. March 23, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  15. 1 2 Kriger, Rachael (June 6, 2024). "A Special Feeling: Amanda West on dream start to rookie season with the Houston Dash". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Amanda West Selected to Canada National Team Camp". Pittsburgh Panthers. November 18, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  17. ↑ Amanda West at Soccerway
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.