Gabby Seiler

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Gabby Seiler
Personal information
Full name Gabrielle Lorraine Seiler [1]
Date of birth (1994-09-14) September 14, 1994 (age 27)
Place of birth Fort Hood, Texas, United States
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
Houston Dash
Number 5
Youth career
2010–2013 McIntosh High School
Concorde Fire Elite
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–2014 Georgia Bulldogs 40 (10)
2015–2017 Florida Gators 46 (7)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2020 Portland Thorns FC 15 (0)
2021– Houston Dash 9 (1)
National team
2011–2012 United States U-18
2015 United States U-19
2013 United States U-20
2015–2017 United States U-23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league onlyand correct as of June 3, 2019

Gabrielle Lorraine Seiler (born September 14, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for Portland Thorns FC.

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Early years

Seiler was born in Texas, but was raised in Peachtree City, Georgia alongside her older brother Zack. Seiler was an impressive multi sport athlete. During high school she was an excellent two-sport athlete in both basketball and soccer. As a basketball player Seiler was a four-year varsity player who broke the all-time scoring record of McIntosh High School with 2003 points. [2] She was also an excellent soccer player and four year varsity player who made the 2012 NSCAA Girls High School All-America Team and NSCAA Georgia Girls State Player of the Year. [3] She finished her high school career ranked 11th nationally by TopDrawer Soccer. [4] [5] Seiler ultimately chose to play soccer in college.

College career

University of Georgia, 2013–2014

Seiler started her college career at the University of Georgia. During her two years with the Georgia Bulldogs she made 40 appearances and finished with 10 goals and 11 assists. She was named Georgia's Rookie of the Year in 2013. She also made the All-SEC First-Year Honor Roll her freshman year. [6] During her sophomore year at Georgia Seiler was named Georgia's Most Valuable player, she was also named to the NSCAA All-South Region second team, the All-SEC First Team, the SEC Academic Honor Roll and was nominated for the MAC Hermann Trophy. [7] [8]

University of Florida, 2015–2017

After two years at Georgia Seiler opted to transfer to the University of Florida, to join former teammate Savannah Jordan. Due to NCAA transfer rules she was forced to sit out, redshirt, her 2015 season. [9] Seiler made her Gators debut in 2016, starting all 23 matches while scoring one goal and providing 2 assists. [10] Her first year as a Gator saw her pick up NSCAA All-South Region first team, All-SEC first team, SEC All-Tournament, SEC Academic Honor Roll and MAC Hermann Trophy watch list selections. She followed this with a senior year that saw her captain the Gators in 23 games and leading the team with eight assists and six goals. She was once again on the MAC Herman Trophy watch list and was named to the USC All-American third team, USC All-Southeast Region first team, All-SEC first team. [11] [12]

Seiler was also selected to play for the Gators women's basketball team for the 2018 season but was unfortunately unable to do so after picking up an injury. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications-Management and a master's degree in Management [13] [14]

Professional career

Portland Thorns, 2019–2021

Seiler was selected in the first round, 9th overall, of the 2018 NWSL College Draft by the Portland Thorns. [15] [16] [17] Seiler however missed the totality of the 2018 season due to rehabilitation to her knee. [18] [19] However, Mark Parson's confidence in her resulted in her making the 2019 Portland Thorns squad. [20] She signed in April 2019 and made her debut for the club on April 20 against the Chicago Red Stars. [21] [22]

Houston Dash, 2021-Present

She scored her first professional goal against the North Carolina Courage on a free kick.

International career

Seiler has been called into several United States Women's National Team camps at the U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-23 levels. [23] [24] [25] [26]

Career statistics

As of June 3, 2019

LeagueClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsTotal
AppsAssistsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
NCAA Georgia Bulldogs 2013192110201
2014199910209
Florida Gators 2016192140231
2017198640236
total7621171008617
NWSL Portland Thorns
2019 600-60
total600-60
Career total8221171009217

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