Erin Dorothy Simon (born August 19, 1994) is an Irish/American soccer player who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Leicester City.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Erin Dorothy Simon[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1994-08-19) August 19, 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Oakhurst, New Jersey[2] | ||
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Leicester City | ||
Number | 13 | ||
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– | Leicester City | 3 | (0) |
National team | |||
2019 | United States U23 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:39, 4 October 2022 (UTC) |
Simon played college soccer for the Syracuse Orange between 2012 and 2015.[2][3]
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]
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]
On January 24, 2020, Simon left West Ham to return to the NWSL, signing with Houston Dash.[9]
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 2 matches in the 2022 season, Racing released Simon to pursue playing opportunities outside of the NWSL.[12][13]
On 11 July 2022, Simon signed for Women's Super League club Leicester City.[14]
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