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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.

Meghann Burke

Personal information
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

College career

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]

Club career

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]

Professional

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]

References

External links

• Meghann Burke at WPS
• Meghann Burke at Saint Louis Billikens

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