Meghann Kay Burke (born October 11, 1980) is an American professional soccer goalkeeper. She was most recently a player and coach for Women's Premier Soccer League club Asheville City SC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Meghann Kay Burke[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1980-10-11) October 11, 1980 (age 42) | ||
Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Asheville City SC | ||
Number | 37 | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2002 | Saint Louis Billikens | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000 | Fort Collins Force | ||
2001–2002 | Memphis Mercury | ||
2003 | Carolina Courage | ||
2004 | Asheville Splash | ||
2004–2005 | Bristol Rovers | ||
2006–2007 | River Cities Futbol Club | ||
2008 | Boston Renegades[2] | 14 | (0) |
2010 | Chicago Red Stars | 0 | (0) |
2010 | Sky Blue FC | 4 | (0) |
2018– | Asheville City SC | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Burke attended Mehlville High School and was named Metro Goalkeeper of the Year in 1998.[3] She was part of the United States U16 team in 1996–97.[4] In four years at Saint Louis University Burke was a first-team starter and was named to various select teams.[3] She also acquired the nickname "the Burkeinator"[4] and was declared the University's Player of the Decade.[5]
Since 2000 Burke has featured for a number of W-League and WPSL teams.[5][6]
She played for Bristol Rovers in 2004–05, helping the English club reach the semi-finals of the FA Women's Cup.[6]
After graduating from SLU, Burke was drafted by Carolina Courage of the WUSA.[5] She returned to the professional ranks as a development player with Chicago Red Stars in 2010, before joining Sky Blue FC as a free agent in August 2010.[5]
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