Taylor Danielle Vancil (born May 18, 1991) is a retired American professional women's soccer player who was a goalkeeper for Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Taylor Danielle Vancil[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1991-05-18) May 18, 1991 (age 31) | ||
Place of birth | Youngsville, North Carolina, United States | ||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2008 | Chicago Eclipse Select | ||
2009 | Real Colorado Cougars | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2010 | Louisville Cardinals | ||
2011–2012 | Florida State Seminoles | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2015 | Chicago Red Stars | 9 | (0) |
National team | |||
2008 | United States U17 | 5 | (0) |
2009–2010 | United States U20 | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 20, 2014 |
On January 18, 2013, Vancil was drafted in the 3rd Round of the 2013 NWSL College Draft by the Chicago Red Stars.[2] Vancil then made her debut for the Red Stars on May 24, 2013, against the Western New York Flash in which she started and played the full 90 minutes as the Red Stars lost the match 2–1.[3]
Vancil announced her retirement from professional soccer in March 2015.[4]
Vancil was the #1 goalkeeper for the United States U17s during the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in which she led the United States to the Final where they lost to North Korea 2–1.[5] After the tournament she was awarded the golden gloves award.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup awards | |
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Golden Ball |
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Golden Shoe |
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Golden Glove |
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