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After graduating from North Haven High School, Weimer proceeded to attend [[Pennsylvania State University]] in [[University Park, Pennsylvania]]. Her 2002 season at Penn State yielded a Final Four appearance in the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. She was honored with a spot on the Big Ten All Freshman Team,<ref name="gopsusports.cstv.com">Tiffany Weimer Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110802aaa.html</ref> the Soccer Buzz All Freshman Team (Mid-Atlantic Region)<ref>Buzzing Honors 2002 Awards, http://www.soccerbuzz.com/2002awards/ma/allregionalsfr.htm</ref> and won the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.<ref name="gopsusports.cstv.com"/> In 2003, the Penn State Nittany Lions appeared in the Elite 8 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were the Big Ten Champions. Weimer received a spot on the All Big Ten Team and the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American.<ref>http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/03diwaa.html.</ref> She was also a Semi-Finalist for the [[Hermann Trophy|MAC Hermann Trophy]]. The 2004 Nittany Lions were Big Ten Champions with Weimer receiving the Big Ten Offensive Player of The Year,<ref>Penn State's Weimer Garners Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Jacobs Named Defensive Player of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110304aaa.html</ref> earned a spot on the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American<ref>Trio of Lions Earn Women's Soccer All-America Honors, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/121004aaa.html</ref> and Runner-Up for the MAC Hermann Trophy.<ref>Penn State's Weimer Just Misses In MAC Hermann Trophy Balloting, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/010705aac.html</ref> |
After graduating from North Haven High School, Weimer proceeded to attend [[Pennsylvania State University]] in [[University Park, Pennsylvania]]. Her 2002 season at Penn State yielded a Final Four appearance in the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. She was honored with a spot on the Big Ten All Freshman Team,<ref name="gopsusports.cstv.com">Tiffany Weimer Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110802aaa.html</ref> the Soccer Buzz All Freshman Team (Mid-Atlantic Region)<ref>Buzzing Honors 2002 Awards, http://www.soccerbuzz.com/2002awards/ma/allregionalsfr.htm</ref> and won the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.<ref name="gopsusports.cstv.com"/> In 2003, the Penn State Nittany Lions appeared in the Elite 8 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were the Big Ten Champions. Weimer received a spot on the All Big Ten Team and the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American.<ref>http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/03diwaa.html.</ref> She was also a Semi-Finalist for the [[Hermann Trophy|MAC Hermann Trophy]]. The 2004 Nittany Lions were Big Ten Champions with Weimer receiving the Big Ten Offensive Player of The Year,<ref>Penn State's Weimer Garners Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Jacobs Named Defensive Player of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110304aaa.html</ref> earned a spot on the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American<ref>Trio of Lions Earn Women's Soccer All-America Honors, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/121004aaa.html</ref> and Runner-Up for the MAC Hermann Trophy.<ref>Penn State's Weimer Just Misses In MAC Hermann Trophy Balloting, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/010705aac.html</ref> |
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Weimer's final season at Penn State in 2005 drew an undefeated season of 23–0–2.<ref>2005 Cumulative Season Statistics, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/teamcume.html</ref> They appeared in the Final 4 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. Weimer received Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, the Suzy Favor Award,<ref>A Defining Dynasty: PSU Soccer Posts Nine-Straight Big Ten Titles To Date, http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/wchamp25/spec-rel/102306aad.html.</ref> [[TopDrawerSoccer.com|Top Drawer Soccer]] Player of the Year, MAC Hermann Runner-Up<ref>Hermann Trophy New Release, {{cite web |url=http://www.mac-hermann-trophy.org/hermann%20trophy%20news%20release.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-05-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218202928/http://www.mac-hermann-trophy.org/hermann%20trophy%20news%20release.pdf |archivedate=February 18, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> and holds the NCAA record for most consecutive games with goals scored, 17 in total. Overall, Tiffany Weimer scored 91 goals, a Big Ten record, and 9th in the NCAA,<ref>SoccerPlus CT – Tiffany Weimer, {{cite web |url=http://www.soccerplusct.com/soccerplusct/roster/weimer.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-11-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive. |
Weimer's final season at Penn State in 2005 drew an undefeated season of 23–0–2.<ref>2005 Cumulative Season Statistics, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/teamcume.html</ref> They appeared in the Final 4 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. Weimer received Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, the Suzy Favor Award,<ref>A Defining Dynasty: PSU Soccer Posts Nine-Straight Big Ten Titles To Date, http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/wchamp25/spec-rel/102306aad.html.</ref> [[TopDrawerSoccer.com|Top Drawer Soccer]] Player of the Year, MAC Hermann Runner-Up<ref>Hermann Trophy New Release, {{cite web |url=http://www.mac-hermann-trophy.org/hermann%20trophy%20news%20release.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-05-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218202928/http://www.mac-hermann-trophy.org/hermann%20trophy%20news%20release.pdf |archivedate=February 18, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> and holds the NCAA record for most consecutive games with goals scored, 17 in total. Overall, Tiffany Weimer scored 91 goals, a Big Ten record, and 9th in the NCAA,<ref>SoccerPlus CT – Tiffany Weimer, {{cite web |url=http://www.soccerplusct.com/soccerplusct/roster/weimer.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-11-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20081118164651/http://www.soccerplusct.com/soccerplusct/roster/weimer.html |archivedate=November 18, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> and 32 assists. Most goals in one season: 32. Most Game-Winning Goals (season): 13. |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Tiffany Marie Weimer | ||
Date of birth | December 5, 1983 | ||
Place of birth | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Nordsjælland | ||
Number | 16 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2005 | Penn State | 97 | (91) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006 | Washington Freedom | ||
2007–2008 | SoccerPlus Connecticut | 21 | (24) |
2008 | Åland United | ? | (5) |
2008 | Santos FC | ||
2009 | FC Gold Pride | 15 | (1) |
2010 | Boston Breakers | 8 | (0) |
2010 | AIK | 8 | (4) |
2011–2012 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 14 | (7) |
2012–2013 | Fortuna Hjørring | ||
2013 | Portland Thorns FC | 10 | (1) |
2014–2015 | Washington Spirit | 4 | (0) |
2016 | FC Kansas City | 4 | (0) |
2016 | Kvarnsvedens IK | 10 | (5) |
2017 | Boston Breakers | 17 | (0) |
2018 | Washington Spirit | 3 | (0) |
2019– | Nordsjælland | 0 | (0) |
International career | |||
2006–2007 | United States U21 | 6 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 10, 2018 |
Tiffany Marie Weimer (born December 5, 1983) is an American soccer forward who plays for FC Nordsjælland.
Early life
During her high school career at North Haven High School in North Haven, Connecticut, Weimer netted 109 goals, a school record. She also garnered the NSCAA's All-American award twice, All-New England award three times, Parade All-American award twice, McDonald's All-American award once and SCC Hammonasset's All-Conference Award four times. Weimer played on South Central Premiere from 1993 to 1998, which is where her soccer career got its start. She went on to play for World Class Soccer from 1999 to 2003. The 1999 team won the National Championship and Weimer personally won the Adidas Golden Boot Award in that tournament.
Penn State Nittany Lions (2002–2005)
After graduating from North Haven High School, Weimer proceeded to attend Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. Her 2002 season at Penn State yielded a Final Four appearance in the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. She was honored with a spot on the Big Ten All Freshman Team,[1] the Soccer Buzz All Freshman Team (Mid-Atlantic Region)[2] and won the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.[1] In 2003, the Penn State Nittany Lions appeared in the Elite 8 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were the Big Ten Champions. Weimer received a spot on the All Big Ten Team and the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American.[3] She was also a Semi-Finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy. The 2004 Nittany Lions were Big Ten Champions with Weimer receiving the Big Ten Offensive Player of The Year,[4] earned a spot on the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American[5] and Runner-Up for the MAC Hermann Trophy.[6]
Weimer's final season at Penn State in 2005 drew an undefeated season of 23–0–2.[7] They appeared in the Final 4 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. Weimer received Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, the Suzy Favor Award,[8] Top Drawer Soccer Player of the Year, MAC Hermann Runner-Up[9] and holds the NCAA record for most consecutive games with goals scored, 17 in total. Overall, Tiffany Weimer scored 91 goals, a Big Ten record, and 9th in the NCAA,[10] and 32 assists. Most goals in one season: 32. Most Game-Winning Goals (season): 13.
Playing career
Club
In 2007, Weimer joined the SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds of the Women's Premier Soccer League. In the 2007 season, the Connecticut Reds finished third in the league. Weimer was also named WPSL East Player of the Year of 2007.[11] Weimer contributed her expertise and degree in journalism from Pennsylvania State University and wrote a blog for that team, "Tiff's Journal."[12]
In the summer of 2008, Weimer joined up with Finnish Naisten Liiga team Åland United.[13] Weimer then traveled to Santos, Brazil to play for Santos FC.
On January 16, 2009, Tiffany Weimer was selected as a third round draft pick (17th overall) to play for the FC Gold Pride, a team based in the San Francisco area.[14] In her first appearance with the club, she assisted on the first goal in club history, a cross to teammate Eriko Arakawa for a header.[15] On August 9, 2009, FC Gold Pride wrapped up their inaugural season. Tiffany Weimer tallied a team-high three assists and also added one goal to her professional account.
On September 30, 2009, FC Gold Pride waived the 2010 rights to Weimer[16] and on October 8, it was announced that Weimer had agreed to terms with the Boston Breakers for the 2010 season.[17] On July 28, 2010, Weimer mutually terminated her 2010 contract with the Boston Breakers[18] and announced her plans to travel abroad and play for AIK of Allsvenskan in Sweden.[19]
On March 9, 2011, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, a W-League club based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada announced that they had signed Weimer to play for the 2011 season.[20] Weimer will also become Whitecaps FC Women's Ambassador.[20]
Weimer spent two seasons playing for Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark. In 2013, she joined the Portland Thorns where she spent half of the 2013 season. Weimer was traded to the Washington Spirit for the 2014 season. Unfortunately she tore her ACL in preseason and has been working to come back for the field. She missed the 2015 season due to complications from her ACL injury.
When the Boston Breakers ceased operations prior to the 2018 season, Weimer was a part of the dispersal draft on January 30, 2018. She was picked up by her former team, Washington Spirit, in the third round.[21]
On February 13, 2018 Weimer was traded to the Houston Dash for the fourth-round pick in the 2019 NWSL Draft.[22] She ended up being released by the team before the season.
Personal life
Weimer is the Editor-In-Chief and founder of Our Game Magazine, a women's soccer quarterly magazine. She is the President and one of the co-founders of a girls soccer club called girlsCAN Football based in Connecticut.[23]
References
- ^ a b Tiffany Weimer Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110802aaa.html
- ^ Buzzing Honors 2002 Awards, http://www.soccerbuzz.com/2002awards/ma/allregionalsfr.htm
- ^ http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/03diwaa.html.
- ^ Penn State's Weimer Garners Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Jacobs Named Defensive Player of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110304aaa.html
- ^ Trio of Lions Earn Women's Soccer All-America Honors, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/121004aaa.html
- ^ Penn State's Weimer Just Misses In MAC Hermann Trophy Balloting, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/010705aac.html
- ^ 2005 Cumulative Season Statistics, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/teamcume.html
- ^ A Defining Dynasty: PSU Soccer Posts Nine-Straight Big Ten Titles To Date, http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/wchamp25/spec-rel/102306aad.html.
- ^ Hermann Trophy New Release, "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 18, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ SoccerPlus CT – Tiffany Weimer, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 18, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Soccerplus Connecticut Information, http://www.soccerpluscamps.com/soccerplusct/info.html
- ^ "Tiff's Journal", http://www.soccerpluscamps.com/soccerplusct/journal.html
- ^ Aland United Squad, https://int.soccerway.com/teams/finland/land-united/squad
- ^ FC Gold Pride Adds Stars To The Roster At Women's Professional Soccer Draft, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 8, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Milbrett's strike lifts FC Gold Pride to 2–1 win over Boston Breakers, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Transactions: 2009, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Teams begin coming to terms with free agents, internationals, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 19, 2009. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Transactions: 2010, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ AIK Fotboll Spelartruppen 2010, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link), - ^ a b Whitecaps FC sign Tiffany Weimer, http://club.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature03091101.aspx Archived July 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine,
- ^ Ltd, Simplestream. "National Women's Soccer League". www.nwslsoccer.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ^ Roepken, Corey (February 13, 2018). "Dash acquire forward Tiffany Weimer from Washington Spirit". chron.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ "About Tiffany Weimer". tiffanyweimer.com. Tiffany Weimer. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
External links
- 1983 births
- Sportspeople from Bridgeport, Connecticut
- American women's soccer players
- Living people
- Penn State Nittany Lions women's soccer players
- Washington Freedom players
- Expatriate women's footballers in Brazil
- FC Gold Pride players
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC (women) players
- USL W-League players
- Portland Thorns FC players
- Soccer players from Connecticut
- National Women's Soccer League players
- Fortuna Hjørring players
- AIK Fotboll (women) players
- Expatriate women's footballers in Finland
- Expatriate women's footballers in Sweden
- Kansallinen Liiga players
- Åland United players
- Women's association football forwards
- Washington Spirit players
- FC Kansas City players
- Kvarnsvedens IK players
- Damallsvenskan players
- Boston Breakers (NWSL) players
- FC Nordsjælland (women) players
- Big Ten Athlete of the Year winners