Natalie Beckman

Last updated
Natalie Beckman
Personal information
Full name Natalie Katherine Beckman [1]
Date of birth (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Aurora, Colorado, United States
Height 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Sparta Prague
Number 34
Youth career
–2018 Colorado Storm
2015–2018 Grandview High School Wolves
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2021 Denver Pioneers 83 (21)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2023 Portland Thorns FC 6 (0)
2024– Sparta Prague 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 10, 2024

Natalie Katherine Beckman (born March 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Sparta Prague in the Czech Women's First League.

Contents

Youth career

Beckman was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado, and played youth soccer for Elite Clubs National League club Colorado Storm. [2] [3] She also played as a midfielder for Grandview High School of Aurora, winning state championships in 2015, 2016, and 2018, and appearing in the state final four in 2017. [3] [4] [5]

College career

On August 12, 2015, Beckman committed to playing NCAA Division I women's soccer for the University of Denver Pioneers, [5] where she played primarily as a left winger. During her career she made 83 total appearances, starting all but two, and scored 21 goals and a program-record 47 assists. In her final season with the Pioneers, Beckman scored five goals and a single-season program record of 18 assists, finishing second in the nation in both assists and assists per match. [2] [3] [4] She graduated from Denver with a degree in mathematics and minors in business analytics, psychology, and Spanish. [4] During Beckman's time with the Pioneers, the team won three Summit League championships, and she was named league offensive player of the season twice. [6]

Club career

Portland Thorns FC, 2022–2023

NWSL club Portland Thorns FC selected Beckman with the 48th overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft. On March 15, 2022, Thorns FC announced that the club had signed Beckman to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year. [7]

On March 26, 2022, Beckman made her professional debut in a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match against San Diego Wave FC as a second-half substitute. On June 12, 2022, Beckman made her regular-season debut for Thorns FC in a match against Houston Dash as a 64th-minute substitute. [8]

Thorns FC exercised its option on Beckman's contract for a second year ahead of the 2023 season. Beckman moved from playing forward to the defense in her second season. [9]

She was out of contract in November 2023. [10]

AC Sparta Prague, 2024–present

On 1 March 2024, Beckman signed a contract with Czech Women's First League club Sparta Prague. [11]

Honors

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tobin Heath</span> American soccer player

Tobin Powell Heath is an American professional soccer player, entrepreneur, and artist. Playing primarily as a forward and midfielder for the United States national team, she won gold at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, 2012 London Summer Olympics, 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup as well as silver at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. She was described as "perhaps the USA's most skillful player" by the United States Soccer Federation, and was named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in 2016 and U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year in 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rhian Wilkinson</span> Canadian soccer coach and former player

Rhian Emilie Wilkinson is a Canadian professional soccer coach and former player, who currently coaches the Wales women's national team. She was previously the head coach of Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), where she led the team to the 2022 NWSL Championship.

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

Meleana Lokahi "Mana" Shim is an American women's soccer player and athlete advocate. Shim plays as a midfielder, and previously spent most of her senior career with Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). After the revelations of the Yates Report, Shim was named chairperson of a new Participant Safety Taskforce at U.S. Soccer.

Angela Marguerite Salem is an American soccer coach and former professional player who played as a midfielder. She is currently an assistant coach for the Bay FC of the NWSL. In 2016–17, she played for the Boston Breakers. She previously played for the Spirit, the Newcastle Jets in the Australian W-League, the Atlanta Beat and Sky Blue FC in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league, Western New York Flash in the NWSL, and the Finnish club Åland United of the Naisten Liiga.

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

Caprice Ka'anohikula Dydasco is an American professional soccer defender who plays as an right back for Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League. She previously played for Pali Blues, the Washington Spirit, Newcastle Jets, Gotham FC, and most recently, Houston Dash. She played college soccer with the UCLA Bruins.

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

Kristen Marie Hamilton is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Janine Beckie</span> Canadian soccer player

Janine Elizabeth Beckie is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Portland Thorns FC and the Canada national team. She previously played for Sky Blue FC, the Houston Dash, and Manchester City. She is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sophia Smith (soccer, born 2000)</span> American soccer player (born 2000)

Sophia Olivia Smith is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She played collegiate soccer for Stanford University, helping the Cardinal win the national championship in 2019. Smith was the #1 overall pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kylie Strom</span> American professional soccer player (born 1992)

Kylie Allyssa Strom is an American professional soccer player who is a defender for Orlando Pride of the NWSL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Midge Purce</span> American soccer player (born 1995)

Margaret Melinda "Midge" Williams-Purce is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States women's national soccer team. She previously played for Portland Thorns FC and the Boston Breakers. A 2023 NWSL Champion and Championship MVP, she is known for her strength on the ball and her willingness to defend from the attack.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler Lussi</span> American soccer player (born 1995)

Tyler Tompkins Lussi is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). In college she played for the Princeton Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kelli Hubly</span> American soccer player

Kelli Hubly is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Portland Thorns FC. With the Thorns, Hubly won the 2017 NWSL Championship, the 2021 NWSL Shield, and other awards.

Jennifer Michele Vasconcelos is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Utah Royals in the National Women's Soccer League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Olivia Moultrie</span> American soccer player

Olivia Lynn Moultrie is an American professional soccer player for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). In 2019, she became the youngest American women's soccer player to turn professional, at age 13, and in 2021, she became the youngest player to play an NWSL regular-season game, at age 15. She was also the youngest player to commit to a college team and accept a scholarship offer, which she ultimately gave up, at age 11. She became the youngest player in NWSL regular-season history to score a goal at age 16 against the Houston Dash on June 12, 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simone Charley</span> American professional soccer player and track & field athlete

Simone Naomi Charley is an American professional soccer player and track and field athlete who plays for the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Marissa Everett is an American retired soccer player who played as a forward for Portland Thorns FC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Coffey</span> American association football player

Samantha Grace Coffey is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League and for the United States national team.

The 2022 Portland Thorns FC season was the team's tenth season as a professional women's soccer team. Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States.

Gabriella Alyssa Provenzano is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or a center back for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League.

Cheyenne Shorts is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

References

  1. "Undergraduate Degrees: Bachelor of Arts". Commencement 2022. Denver: University of Denver. June 2022. p. 28.
  2. 1 2 Little, Grant (January 4, 2022). "Meet the Draftees: Natalie Beckman". Stumptown Footy. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "Natalie Beckman". Denver Pioneers . Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Stone, Jon (March 30, 2022). "DU Soccer Standout Ready to Shine in National Women's Soccer League" (Press release). Denver Pioneers . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Chavez, Jeremy (August 12, 2015). "Grandview Wolf, Natalie Beckman, commits to DU". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  6. Cirioli, Jaiden (December 20, 2021). "Thorns 2021 Draft Recap". Rose City Review. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  7. "Thorns FC sign midfielder Gabby Provenzano, forward Natalie Beckman" (Press release). Portland Timbers. March 15, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  8. "Natalie Beckman PTFC". Portland Timbers . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  9. Wiley, Ben (March 23, 2023). "NWSL 2023: Portland Thorns look to go back-to-back". Soccer America . Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  10. Clarke, Ryan (November 20, 2023). "Portland Thorns provide roster update in early stages of crucial offseason". oregonlive.
  11. "Natalie Beckman sparťankou". sparta.cz (in Czech). AC Sparta Prague. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  12. Ploen, Brendan (October 28, 2022). "NWSL Championship: Six Coloradans part of primetime showdown between Portland and Kansas City". The Denver Post . Retrieved April 3, 2023.